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Following are the top foreign stories at 1700 hours

New Delhi will never accept mediation
    Kananaskis: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has told President Donald Trump that India and Pakistan halted their military actions last month following direct talks between their militaries without any mediation by the US, calling out the American leader's narrative that he brokered the ceasefire.*

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PM Modi's presence at G7 summit reflection of India's global leadership: Carney
    Kananaskis: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s attendance at the G7 summit is a reflection of the size and dynamism of the Indian economy and the leadership position India plays, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said. *

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India, Canada agree to restore High Commissioners to each other's capitals at early date
     Kananaskis: India and Canada have agreed to restore High Commissioners to each other's capitals at an early date, the first in “calibrated steps” to restore stability to the “very important relationship”, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said.

    
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At G7 Summit, PM Modi urges global action against terrorism
     Kananaskis: Reaffirming India’s stand against terrorism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged leaders of the G7 to galvanise global action against terrorism and underscored the need for strict action against those who "promote and support" it.
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PM Modi meets world leaders on G7 margins; discuss bilateral ties, regional and global issues
     Kananaskis: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a series of bilateral meetings with his global counterparts on the margins of the G7 Summit here, with discussions focusing on a range of issues such as trade, investment, counter-terrorism and global challenges.

    
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PM Modi arrives in Croatia on the last leg of three-nation tour
    Zagreb: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Croatia on Wednesday on the first-ever visit by an Indian premier, during which he will hold talks with the country's leadership to strengthen bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
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No negotiations with Iran; Operation Rising Lion to continue till objectives achieved: Israel
     Jerusalem: Israeli ministers on Wednesday asserted that there will be "no negotiations" with Iran as they vowed to carry on with Operation Rising Lion till it achieves its objectives.

    
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US Prez Trump to host Pak Army chief for lunch
    Washington: US President Donald Trump will host Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir for lunch at the White House on Wednesday.

    
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PM Modi meets German Chancellor, discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in key areas
     Kananaskis: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in key areas such as trade and investment, defence and security, green energy and technology.


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PM Modi thanks Mexico's president for support in India's fight against terrorism
     Kananaskis: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo and thanked her for the support extended by her country to India in its fight against terrorism.

    
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India-Canada relations 'extremely important': PM Modi
     Kananaskis: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said relations between India and Canada are "extremely important" and the two nations should work together to achieve win-win cooperation in various sectors.*
    
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New Israeli strikes hit Tehran as Iran warns US involvement would risk 'all-out war'
    Dubai: Israeli warplanes pounded Iran's capital overnight and into Wednesday as Iran launched a small barrage of missiles at Israel with no reports of casualties. An Iranian official warned Wednesday that that any US intervention in the conflict would risk “all-out war”. (AP)
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