India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 18, 2025.
MIL-OSI Canada: Chair’s Summary
Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister The Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) gathered in Kananaskis, Alberta, from June 15-17, 2025, with the objective of building stronger economies by making communities safer and the world more secure, promoting energy security and accelerating the digital transition, as well as fostering partnerships of the future. Five decades after […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Prime Minister Carney meets with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi
Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, at the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta. Prime Minister Carney and Prime Minister Modi reaffirmed the importance of Canada-India ties, based upon mutual respect, the rule of law, and a commitment to […]
MIL-OSI USA: Hoyle, Salinas, Bonamici, Dexter, Bynum Statement on the Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement
Source: US Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) June 17, 2025 For Immediate Release: June 17, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Val Hoyle (OR-04), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), and Janelle Bynum (OR-05) issued a joint statement on the Trump Administration’s decision to withdraw from the Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement (RCBA) […]
MIL-OSI USA: Salinas, Bonamici, Dexter, Hoyle, Bynum Statement on the Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement
Source: US Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) Washington, DC – Today, Reps. Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), Val Hoyle (OR-04), and Janelle Bynum (OR-05) issued a joint statement on the Trump Administration’s decision to withdraw from the Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement (RCBA) reached between the Federal Government and the Six Sovereigns—the states of Washington […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Indigenous art related to Pattullo Bridge replacement reflects First Nations’ connections to area
People travelling under the new Highway 17-Old Yale Road overpass in Surrey can now see the Pattullo Bridge Replacement Project’s first Indigenous art installation. Traffic moved onto the new overpass in early June 2025 as part of the larger project to replace the aging Pattullo Bridge. Indigenous art is being integrated onto and around the […]
MIL-OSI Canada: G7 Critical Minerals Action Plan
Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister We, the Leaders of the G7, recognize that critical minerals are the building blocks of digital and energy secure economies of the future. We remain committed to transparency, diversification, security, sustainable mining practices, trustworthiness and reliability as essential principles for resilient critical minerals supply chains, and acknowledge the importance […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Kananaskis Wildfire Charter
Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister We, the Leaders of the G7, are deeply concerned that the world has experienced record-breaking wildfires across every forested continent over the past decade, often overwhelming available national resources and requiring governments to request assistance from other countries. These increasingly extreme wildfires are endangering lives, affecting human health, […]
Canadian PM Mark Carney welcomes PM Narendra Modi for G7 summit
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Tuesday welcomed by his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney as the Indian leader arrived for the G7 Outreach Summit. Confirming the meeting between Carney and PM Modi at the G7 Summit, the Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on social […]
India strengthens efforts to combat desertification at Jodhpur National Workshop
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Commemorating World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2025, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) organized a one-day national workshop at the Arid Forest Research Institute (AFRI) in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Themed “Strategies for Combating Desertification and Drought,” the event highlighted sustainable land management […]
Tracing Yoga’s timeless journey: India to celebrate 11th International Day of Yoga
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) As India set to commemorate the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21, the theme “Yoga for One Earth, One Health” underscores a universal message of unity and well-being. From Ladakh to Kerala, millions across India and the world are uniting through yoga, a […]
MIL-OSI Global: What could have caused the Air India crash? An expert examines the proposed failure scenarios
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Ali Elham, Professor of Design Optimisation, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, University of Southampton The recent crash of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Ahmedabad has prompted widespread discussion about potential causes. As an expert with a background in aircraft design, I would not attempt to speculate […]
Indian Army hosts Chiefs’ Chintan to strengthen coordination with former chiefs
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Indian Army commenced a two-day structured interaction, Chiefs’ Chintan, on Tuesday, bringing together Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi and former Chiefs of the Army Staff (CsOAS) in New Delhi. The conclave, held in the wake of Operation SINDOOR, aims to harness […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Simpson Cosponsors Bill to Address Opioid and Fentanyl Crisis in Indian Country
Source: US State of Idaho Rep. Simpson Cosponsors Bill to Address Opioid and Fentanyl Crisis in Indian Country Washington, June 17, 2025 WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored the bipartisan Protection for Reservation Occupants Against Trafficking and Evasive Communications Today (PROTECT) Act. This bill would expand Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction (STCJ) to allow tribal nations to […]
Indian, French Armies to conduct joint military drill in Southern France
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (2) contingent of the Indian Army departed on Monday to participate in the eighth edition of the Indo-French joint military exercise, Shakti, set to be held from June 18 to July 1, at Camp Larzac, La Cavalerie, in southern France. The Indian team comprises 90 personnel, with […]
90-strong Indian Army unit departs for Indo-French exercise SHAKTI
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) A contingent of the Indian Army departed on Monday to participate in the eighth edition of the Indo-French joint military exercise, Shakti, set to be held from June 18 to July 1, at Camp Larzac, La Cavalerie, in southern France. The Indian team comprises 90 personnel, […]
India hosts first assembly of International Big Cat Alliance in Delhi
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The first Assembly of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), a global initiative envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the conservation of big cats, was held in New Delhi on Monday. The meeting was chaired by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and attended by ministerial […]
India advises nationals to evacuate Tehran amid escalating Iran-Israel conflict
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India on Tuesday urged its nationals and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) in Iran to evacuate Tehran, shift to safer locations, and remain in close contact with the Indian Embassy amid growing tensions in the region. As the Israel-Iran conflict entered its fifth day, hostilities continued […]
Indian stock market opens lower amid weak Asian cues
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Indian benchmark indices opened in the red on Tuesday, tracking weak cues from Asian markets, with early trade witnessing selling pressure in auto, IT, and pharma sectors. At around 9:28 a.m., the BSE Sensex was down 186.35 points or 0.23 per cent at 81,609.80, while the […]
India well positioned to regain strong export growth as global trade conditions likely to stabilize in H2 of 2025: Experts
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India’s trade performance in May 2025 has shown strength and stability despite uncertain global conditions, according to views shared by industry experts and economists. FIEO President S C Ralhan highlighted that India’s total exports, including goods and services, increased by 2.8 per cent to USD 71.12 […]
India, Cyprus unveil strategic roadmap, strongly condemn Pahalgam terror attack
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to Cyprus concluded with the adoption of a Joint Declaration outlining a roadmap for deepened strategic cooperation between the two nations, according to a press release issued by the Prime Minister’s Office. The Ministry of External Affairs and the Government […]