US-Iran War: Telecom Worker Killed, Two Injured In Fresh Washington Strikes On Tehran

<div class="qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot"> <div class="" data-turn-id-container="request-6a4fdb0e-f1c0-83e8-8569-390cc2b81936-65" data-is-intersecting="true"> <section class="text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id="request-6a4fdb0e-f1c0-83e8-8569-390cc2b81936-65" data-turn-id-container="request-6a4fdb0e-f1c0-83e8-8569-390cc2b81936-65" data-testid="conversation-turn-200" data-turn="assistant"> <div class="text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)"> <div class="[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn" data-conversation-screenshot-content=""> <div class="flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow"> <div class="min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1" dir="auto" tabindex="0" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="581d6d4c-874a-4758-9833-0b92d8ecc543" data-message-model-slug="gpt-5-5" data-turn-start-message="true"> <div class="flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden"> <div class="markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling"> <p class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-start="100" data-end="357">Hostilities between the United States and Iran intensified on Sunday, with US forces carrying out fresh strikes on Iranian military assets around the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran expanded its retaliatory attacks across the Gulf region.</p> <p data-start="359" data-end="616">According to Axios, citing a senior US official, American forces targeted Iranian missile systems, air defence installations and small speedboats operated by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) at multiple locations around the Strait of Hormuz.</p> <h2 data-section-id="1g4lp22" data-start="618" data-end="664">Iran Reports Fresh Strikes On Qeshm Island</h2> <p data-start="666" data-end="804">Iranian state media reported that between 10 and 11 projectiles struck Qeshm Island, located in the Strait of Hormuz, on Sunday afternoon.</p> <p data-start="806" data-end="992">Hossein Amir Teymouri, the governor of Qeshm township, told the state-run IRNA news agency that all the projectiles targeted military facilities and that no casualties had been reported.</p> <p data-start="994" data-end="1108">Explosions were also reported in the port city of Bandar Abbas and the inland city of Hajiabad, according to IRNA.</p> <h2 data-section-id="1ktzkqw" data-start="1110" data-end="1148">Telecom Worker Killed In Hormozgan</h2> <p data-start="1150" data-end="1320">In a separate incident, Iranian state media said an employee of the Mobile Communications Company of Iran was killed during strikes in the southern province of Hormozgan.</p> <p data-start="1322" data-end="1478">According to IRNA, the employee was carrying out official duties in Farur, Bandar Lengeh, when the attack occurred. Two of his colleagues were also injured.</p> <h2 data-section-id="14je4p6" data-start="1480" data-end="1516">Iran Expands Retaliatory Attacks</h2> <p data-start="1518" data-end="1686">Iran widened its military response following Saturday's US strikes, launching attacks towards several Gulf countries, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and Oman.</p> <p data-start="1688" data-end="1950">The escalation comes as Tehran and Washington are nearly halfway through a 60-day interim agreement aimed at negotiating a permanent end to the conflict. However, the latest military exchanges have raised fresh concerns over the future of the diplomatic process.</p> <p data-start="1952" data-end="2189" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical global maritime chokepoint through which nearly one-fifth of the world's oil supplies pass, making the renewed fighting a significant concern for international energy markets and regional security.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div>

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US Launches Fresh Strikes On Iran After IRGC Attacks Cyprus-Flagged Ship, Shuts Strait Of Hormuz

<p class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-start="886" data-end="1149">The United States on Saturday launched a third round of military strikes against Iran, accusing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of attacking a commercial cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, further escalating tensions in the region.</p> <p data-start="1151" data-end="1333">The strikes followed allegations by the US Central Command (CENTCOM) that the IRGC targeted the M/V GFS Galaxy, a Cyprus-flagged container ship transiting the strategic waterway.</p> <p data-start="1335" data-end="1528">According to CENTCOM, the attack left one civilian crew member missing, while the vessel suffered significant engine room damage and an onboard fire, rendering it unable to continue its voyage.</p> <p data-start="1530" data-end="1834">"At 7:15 p.m. ET today, US Central Command forces began launching the third round of strikes this week against Iran after Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces blatantly attacked M/V GFS Galaxy, a Cyprus-flagged container ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz," CENTCOM said in a statement posted on X.</p> <p data-start="1530" data-end="1834"><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XLnZXs-1FUs?si=gyq-C70Pxy2LGIjx" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <p data-start="1836" data-end="2043">The US military said Iran had been given an opportunity to comply with the Memorandum of Understanding reached between the two countries after previous attacks on commercial shipping but had failed to do so.</p> <p data-start="2045" data-end="2320">"In response, the United States is imposing a heavy cost by continuing to degrade Iran's ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial ships freely transiting the strait. The strikes are being carried out at the direction of the Commander in Chief," the statement added.</p> <p data-start="2322" data-end="2434">US War Secretary Pete Hegseth backed the military action, writing on X: "Iran made a poor choice. Now they pay."</p> <p data-start="2322" data-end="2434"><strong>ALSO READ: <a href="https://news.abplive.com/news/world/indian-tourists-died-injured-boat-capsized-in-vietnam-phu-quoc-island-rescue-underway-live-updates-1855861">15 Indian Tourists Dead After Speedboat Capsizes Near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island</a></strong></p> <h2 data-start="2436" data-end="2481">Iran Announces Closure Of Strait Of Hormuz</h2> <p data-start="2483" data-end="2691">The latest strikes came hours after the IRGC announced that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed "until further notice," citing what it described as the United States' continued interference in West Asia.</p> <p data-start="2693" data-end="2851">According to an IRGC statement carried by Iran's state-run Press TV, no vessel would be permitted to pass through the strategic waterway until further orders.</p> <p data-start="2853" data-end="2977">The IRGC also warned that any military action against Iran under the pretext of the closure would trigger a strong response.</p> <p data-start="2979" data-end="3221">"Should the aggressor enemy exploit this development... as a pretext for committing another act of aggression against us, it will be met with a forceful response, and additional enemy bases in the region will be targeted," the statement said.</p> <p data-start="3223" data-end="3369">Iran held the United States, Israel and regional countries hosting US military bases responsible for any consequences arising from the escalation.</p> <p data-start="3223" data-end="3369"><strong>ALSO READ: <a href="https://news.abplive.com/news/world/pakistan-demographic-challenges-army-chief-asim-munir-given-new-responsibility-1855890">Pakistan's Demographic Challenge Grows; Asim Munir Given New Responsibility</a></strong></p> <h2 data-start="3371" data-end="3401">Diplomatic Efforts Continue</h2> <p data-start="3403" data-end="3491">Despite the renewed hostilities, diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the crisis continued.</p> <p data-start="3493" data-end="3616">Qatari negotiators travelled to Iran in an attempt to reduce tensions and pave the way for the resumption of US-Iran talks.</p> <p data-start="3618" data-end="3749">Separately, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi met his Omani counterpart, Sayyid Badr Albusaidi, in Muscat on Saturday.</p> <p data-start="3751" data-end="4044" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">According to Iran's Foreign Ministry, the two sides discussed bilateral ties, regional developments and mechanisms to ensure the safe passage of vessels under Article 5 of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, while Oman reiterated its support for diplomatic efforts to ease the conflict.</p>

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PoK Braces For 'Final Standoff'; 3 Killed, Protesters Block Roads Before July 15

<p>The rebellion in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) has entered its 33rd consecutive day. Echoing yesterday's violence, Pakistani Rangers once again resorted to open firing and tear gas shelling today. The firing took place at around 10:00 am when a convoy of 60 to 70 protesters from Jandala was marching towards Rawalakot to join the massive Muzaffarabad march scheduled for July 15.</p> <p><br /><img src="https://ift.tt/xFsLUoh" width="720" /></p> <h2><strong>Death Toll Rises</strong></h2> <p>The convoy was initially intercepted near Arja Cross, just ahead of Jandala, where Pakistani Rangers opened fire and lobbed tear gas shells. ABP News has accessed several videos of the incident. Three young men lost their lives in today's military action, pushing the total death toll of protesters killed by Pakistani forces to 65.</p> <p><br /><img src="https://ift.tt/j6ci1L7" width="720" /></p> <h2><strong>Mosque Allegations</strong></h2> <p>Detailing the alleged atrocities committed by the Pakistani military, Sardar Umar Nazir, one of the prominent organisers of the movement, said the army's brutality had crossed all limits. He recounted that when the forces opened fire on the unarmed protesters today, an individual rushed into a nearby mosque to retrieve the Holy Quran to protect the religious text from damage.</p> <p><strong>ALSO READ: <a href="https://news.abplive.com/news/world/pok-protest-live-updates-pakistan-deploys-17-500-troops-ahead-of-muzaffarabad-march-as-death-toll-rises-to-62-1855766">Pakistan Deploys 17,500 Troops Ahead Of Muzaffarabad March As PoK Death Toll Rises To 62</a></strong></p> <p><br /><img src="https://ift.tt/rdbaZzY" width="720" /></p> <p>However, he alleged that Pakistani Rangers entered the mosque wearing boots, snatched the Holy Quran, vandalised the premises and looted mosque property. Drawing a direct parallel, Sardar Umar Nazir compared the actions of the Pakistani army to those of the Israeli forces, stating that the Pakistani military was doing the exact same things in PoK mosques that Israel allegedly does in Gaza. He raised a pointed question: "What difference is left between the Pakistani army and the Israeli army?"</p> <h2><strong>Roadblocks Intensify</strong></h2> <p>As reported yesterday, the deployment of Pakistani Rangers and the Frontier Corps (FC) in PoK has been scaled up to more than 17,500 personnel to thwart the July 15 long march from Rawalakot to Muzaffarabad and prevent protesters from taking over the capital.</p> <p>Visuals obtained by ABP News today from various parts of PoK show locals placing massive boulders and felling trees to block roads. This tactical resistance aims to prevent additional personnel from the Pakistani Rangers and FC from entering towns such as Rawalakot, Dheer Kot and Bagh.</p> <h2><strong>Anti-Army Slogans</strong></h2> <p>Massive demonstrations involving both men and women continued across PoK for the 33rd consecutive day. Women were seen raising slogans demanding "Azaadi" (Freedom) and chanting, "Yeh jo dahshatgardi hai, iske peeche wardi hai" (The uniform is behind this terrorism).</p> <p>Meanwhile, men raised slogans against the 41 local legislative seats and the 12 refugee seats in PoK, labelling pro-Pakistan elements as "Sahoolatkaar" (facilitators/collaborators) and issuing stern warnings to them.</p> <h2><strong>Police Appeal Falls Flat</strong></h2> <p>In an attempt to break the protesters' unity, PoK Police Chief IG Captain (Retired) Liaquat Ali Malik issued a statement today. He urged those who had joined the Awami Action Committee under external influence to return, promising that the PoK and Pakistani administrations would treat them with respect. At the same time, Captain Malik blamed the Awami Action Committee for the killing of police personnel during the ongoing unrest.</p> <p>However, the appeal by Captain (Retired) Liaquat Ali Malik, who was promoted and transferred from Lahore to PoK last year to enforce the regime's control, failed to make any significant impact on the ground. Defying the administration, locals continue to organise rallies across the region while raising slogans ahead of the July 15 march. Markets have remained completely shut for more than a month, and support among protesters for the Muzaffarabad march and the subsequent sit-in remains unshaken. The entire region is now closely watching how the volatile situation unfolds on July 15.</p> <p><strong>ALSO READ: <a href="https://news.abplive.com/news/world/it-s-not-just-oil-why-iran-s-vast-zinc-and-lead-reserves-matter-to-the-world-1855732">It's Not Just Oil: Why Iran's Vast Zinc And Lead Reserves Matter To The World</a></strong></p>

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Typhoon Bavi Makes Landfall in China After Leaving Trail of Destruction Across Asia

<p><em>Edited by: Karl Sexton</em></p> <p>Typhoon Bavi made landfall in China's eastern province of Zhejiang late Saturday night, state media reported.</p> <p>Over 1.7 million people had been evacuated as the country braced for Bavi, which is expected to move northwestward inland after the landfall, with its intensity gradually weakening.</p> <p>Bavi previously battered Japan's southern islands with heavy rain and strong winds, and brought life in Taiwan to a near standstill.</p> <h2>Winds, Heavy Rainfall Batter Taipei</h2> <p>In Taiwan, the typhoon has prompted the "evacuation of more than 10,000 people at risk from landslides and left over 150,000 households without power," DW's Taiwan correspondent Rik Glauert said.</p> <p>Authorities cancelled more than 1,100 domestic and international flights, while schools and offices were closed for two days.</p> <p>Although the storm has been downgraded from a super typhoon as it has moved westwards, "winds exceeding 100 kph and more than a meter of rainfall are battering the capital Taipei, toppling trees and power lines, swelling rivers and causing localized flooding," Glauert reported.</p> <h2>Thousands Without Power In Japan</h2> <p>In Japan's Okinawa prefecture, the storm lashed the Sakishima island chain with sustained winds of 144 kilometers (90 miles) per hour.</p> <p>More than 24,000 households have lost power, while 345 flights have been canceled and ferry services have been suspended.</p> <h2>Bavi Causes Death And Destruction In Philippines</h2> <p>The storm, which began as a "super typhoon" over the US Pacific territories of Guam and the Northern Marianas last week, also triggered floods and landslides in the Philippines, killing at least 17 people, while nine were missing in the southern island of Mindanao.</p> <p>Ten people died in a landslide in the town of Malapatan in the province of Sarangani, while two drowned in Bukidnon province. Five others died in a landslide in Lanao del Sur, the Philippines' meteorological agency said, adding that at least four people were injured in landslides.</p> <p>Over 500,000 have been affected by the storm, with more than 11,000 forced from their homes.</p> <p><em>Disclaimer: This report first appeared on <strong>Deutsche Welle</strong>, and has been republished on <strong>ABP Live</strong> as part of a special arrangement. Apart from the headline, no changes have been made in the report by<strong> ABP Live</strong>.</em></p>

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'Historic Milestone': PM Modi Hails India-New Zealand FTA, Thanks Luxon For Swift Deal

<p>Prime Minister Narendra PM Modi on Saturday described the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a "historic milestone" in bilateral relations, saying the pact has revitalised ties and reaffirmed the two countries' commitment to a stronger partnership.</p> <p>During delegation-level talks with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Auckland, PM Modi thanked the New Zealand government for concluding the agreement in a short span and said the achievement marked a defining moment in relations between the two nations.</p> <p>Recalling that negotiations gained momentum following Luxon's visit to India, PM Modi praised the speed with which the agreement was finalised.</p> <p>"This marks a historic milestone in our relationship, one that revitalises our ties and reaffirms our commitment to friendship. When you visited India, the FTA process began. The way all of New Zealand united to bring the FTA to fruition in such a short time, perhaps a global first for such a swift success, is remarkable. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to your leadership, your government and your team for this achievement," PM Modi said.</p> <h3>First PM Visit In Four Decades</h3> <p>The Prime Minister noted that his visit was the first by an Indian Prime Minister to New Zealand in 40 years and said it had infused fresh momentum into bilateral ties.</p> <p>"It gives me great pleasure that an Indian Prime Minister has visited New Zealand after 40 years. By organising an event in your economic capital, you have created an opportunity to infuse new strength into the relationship between India and New Zealand. I am deeply grateful," he said.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Auckland, New Zealand: Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds delegation level talks with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.<br /><br />Speaking on the occasion, he says, "...It gives me great pleasure that an Indian Prime Minister has visited New Zealand after 40 years; by&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/s2paMbycpa">pic.twitter.com/s2paMbycpa</a></p> &mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://ift.tt/pyNcmzM 11, 2026</a></blockquote> <p> <script src="https://ift.tt/spLUHNd" async="" charset="utf-8"></script> </p> <p><strong>ALSO READ: <a href="https://news.abplive.com/news/world/new-zealand-auckland-pm-modi-welcome-sky-tower-in-tricolour-1855764">New Zealand Lights Up Auckland's Sky Tower In Tricolour For PM Modi's Historic Visit</a></strong></p> <h3>'A Match Made For Each Other'</h3> <p>PM Modi said India and New Zealand are natural partners because of their shared democratic values and growing cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.</p> <p>"Our firm belief in democratic values makes us natural partners. It is a match made for each other. Furthermore, our close cooperation as two maritime nations lends new strength to the Indo-Pacific. I am confident that this visit will further strengthen our bilateral ties and enhance our joint contribution to global peace, stability and security. We can act as a catalyst for peace, advocating for peace and working towards global well-being through peace," he said.</p> <p>Referring to Luxon's visit to India during the Holi festival last year, PM Modi said it had added "new colours" to the bilateral relationship.</p> <p>"You visited India last year during the festival of Holi. Your visit added new colours to our relationship, much like the colours of Holi. Today, we are binding our relationship together through a Strategic Partnership. This milestone will inspire us to move forward with greater energy and confidence," he said.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>ALSO READ: <a href="https://news.abplive.com/business/india-act-east-policy-trade-deficit-australia-asean-japan-fta-1855741">Why India's Trade Deals With Australia, ASEAN, And Japan Are Under Scrutiny</a></strong></p> <h3>Visit To Boost Trade, People-To-People Ties</h3> <p>PM Modi arrived in Auckland on Friday at the invitation of Prime Minister Luxon and was welcomed with a warm embrace by his counterpart.</p> <p>Later in the day, the Prime Minister is scheduled to interact with leading business and sports personalities and address a large gathering of the Indian diaspora.</p> <p>The visit comes months after India and New Zealand signed the Free Trade Agreement in April and is expected to provide further momentum to trade, investment and broader bilateral cooperation. The two leaders had previously met in New Delhi during Luxon's official visit to India in March 2025.</p>

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Trump Signals Support For Manufacturing Patriot Systems In Ukraine

<p>NATO members agreed a comprehensive military aid package for Ukraine totaling &euro;140 billion at their <span class="editable placeholder" data-id="77858549" data-size="NORMAL" data-type="LIVEBLOG">recent Ankara summit</span>. In addition, after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, US President Donald Trump announced that he intends to grant Ukraine a license to produce Patriot air defense missiles on its own soil.</p> <p>These missiles are crucial for defending the country against Russian ballistic attacks. It has been reported that Ukrainian Patriot missiles stockpiles are running low. Indeed, the Ukrainian Air Force was unable to shoot down a single Russian missile during the massive attack on July 6.</p> <p>The US intends to share its Patriot technology with Ukraine and grant it the right to produce the air defense missiles, Trump said. He also said the US was willing to provide any necessary support.</p> <p>Trump also said he wants to buy Ukrainian drones, marking a complete reversal in his attitude toward Ukraine's defense industry, which he had previously dismissed. Now, however, he praised the country's extensive drone manufacturing capabilities.</p> <p>He called it "amazing" that Ukraine was still able to build drones "in a war situation." Ukrainian drone expertise is widely sought after, including in Europe, and numerous countries signed drone agreements with Ukraine at the recent Ankara summit.</p> <h2>A historic decision</h2> <p>Ukraine would be the third country in the world &mdash; after Japan and Germany &mdash; granted the right to produce Patriot missiles. Going from political declarations to the actual production stage, however, will take years, says military expert Oleh Katkov, editor-in-chief of Defense Express, a Ukrainian media and consulting company.</p> <p>"That's really great, it's a historic moment," Katkov told DW. "But it's important to realize that a process like this doesn't take just a few days or weeks. Despite its industry, skills, and expertise, it took Japan two years from reaching the agreement to starting production. We are likely still only in the stage of the Ukrainian and US governments reaching a general political agreement."</p> <p>He told DW a government-level agreement needs to be finalized before defense contractors begin cooperation. Only then, Katkov said, will it be possible to negotiate with the US companies that hold the rights to the Patriot missiles.</p> <p>"PAC-3 missiles are manufactured by Lockheed Martin, and PAC-2 missiles are built by RTX (Raytheon)," Katkov explained. "These companies must first draw up contracts with Ukrainian firms and only then can we talk about starting production in Ukraine."</p> <p>Ukraine's Centre for Defence Strategies director Oleksandr Khara noted that the issue goes beyond whether Ukraine will receive a license to produce Patriot missiles. "I really hope there aren't any hidden conditions," Khara told DW. "Like expecting Ukraine to make concessions to Russia before it receives these Patriot missiles. We can expect all kinds of things from the current US administration."</p> <p>Ihor Reiterovych of Kyiv's Taras Shevchenko National University, however, voiced doubts the Patriot missile agreement will be implemented soon. "This is more of a symbolic matter," the political analyst told DW. "First and foremost, it's a message to the Russian Federation: 'Look at what might happen next.' It is clear, however, that Ukraine will need a lot of time to actually establish Patriot missile production in its country."</p> <p>The White House is showing the Kremlin that it is not abandoning Ukraine but supports it, Reiterovych said. "If it does not produce Patriots now, then Ukraine will do so in the future, and that should serve as a warning to Russia."</p> <h2>Is Ukrainian NATO membership off the agenda?</h2> <p>What was striking about the Ankara summit was that there was almost no discussion of Ukraine's potential NATO membership. Oleksandr Khara mainly attributes this to Trump's stance. "Even before his return to the White House, Trump made it clear that he is opposed to Ukraine joining NATO," adding that "if the alliance's most important country takes such a position, it's clear that no one is going to seriously discuss membership now." Khara nevertheless thinks Kyiv should not abandon its strategic goal of joining the bloc.</p> <p>Europe will continue to maintain a collective security system, and Ukraine should be part of it, Khara told DW. "We will not be able to contain Russia on our own in the long run."</p> <p>Even though Ukraine's possible NATO accession was not discussed in Ankara, Ihor Reiterovych believes the summit was still a success for Kyiv. That is because discussions focused on Ukraine, indicating its key role in European security matters, Reiterovych said.</p> <p><em>This article was translated from German</em></p> <p><em>Disclaimer: This report first appeared on&nbsp;<strong>Deutsche Welle,</strong>&nbsp;and has been republished on&nbsp;<strong>ABP Live</strong>&nbsp;as part of a special arrangement. Apart from the headline, no changes have been made in the report by&nbsp;<strong>ABP Live.</strong> for DW</em></p>

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New Zealand Lights Up Auckland's Sky Tower In Tricolour For PM Modi's Historic Visit

<p>The iconic Sky Tower in Auckland was illuminated in the colours of the Indian tricolour as a special gesture to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official visit to New Zealand.</p> <p>Standing 328 metres tall, the Sky Tower has dominated Auckland's skyline for more than 28 years. Offering panoramic 360-degree views across Tāmaki Makaurau, it remains one of the city's most recognisable landmarks and popular tourist attractions.</p> <p>The illumination marked Modi's historic visit, the first by an Indian Prime Minister to New Zealand in around four decades.</p> <h2><strong>MEA Calls It A Symbol Of Friendship</strong></h2> <p>Sharing a photograph of the illuminated landmark on X, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal wrote, "A special welcome in Auckland! The iconic Sky Tower was illuminated to mark the visit of PM @narendramodi to New Zealand, symbolising the friendship between our two countries."</p> <h2><strong>PM Modi Calls Visit 'Historic'</strong></h2> <p>Prime Minister Modi arrived in Auckland on Friday and described the trip as a historic milestone.</p> <p>In a post on X, he wrote, "This visit is historic, being the first Prime Ministerial visit to New Zealand in four decades. I look forward to holding talks with Prime Minister Luxon and discussing the complete range of the India-NZ friendship. I will also be addressing a community programme tomorrow in Auckland."</p> <h2><strong>Warm Welcome From Indian Community</strong></h2> <p>During his visit, Modi met members of the Indian community in New Zealand, who welcomed him with cultural performances representing different parts of India.</p> <p><strong>ALSO READ: <a href="https://news.abplive.com/news/world/china-typhoon-bavi-heavy-storm-alert-geological-disasters-1855735">China Issues Heavy Rain Alert As Typhoon Bavi Threatens Beijing And Eastern Coast</a></strong></p> <p>He later wrote, "I compliment our diaspora for keeping India&rsquo;s cultural heritage vibrant across generations and continents and for strengthening the enduring people-to-people bonds between India and New Zealand."</p> <h2><strong>Focus On Bilateral Ties</strong></h2> <p>While in Auckland, Modi will hold bilateral talks with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and review the full spectrum of bilateral relations between the two countries.</p> <p>The Ministry of External Affairs said the Prime Minister will also meet prominent business and sports personalities during the visit.</p> <p>"Reflecting the strong people-to-people ties between the two countries, he will address a large gathering of the Indian diaspora during the visit," the MEA said.</p> <h2><strong>Visit Follows Free Trade Agreement</strong></h2> <p>Modi's visit comes months after India and New Zealand signed a free trade agreement (FTA) in April.</p> <p>The agreement followed bilateral talks between Modi and Luxon during the New Zealand Prime Minister's official visit to India in March 2025.</p> <p><strong>ALSO READ: <a href="https://news.abplive.com/news/world/anti-immigration-protesters-attempt-to-disrupt-pm-modi-s-australia-visit-1855758">'Modi Go Home': Anti-Immigration Protesters Attempt To Disrupt PM's Australia Visit</a></strong></p>

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