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Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Trump hails Modi as 'great' leader on becoming India's longest-serving elected PM

Washington, Jun 10 (PTI): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India's longest-serving elected prime minister, describing him as a "great" leader and wishing him many more years of "greatness and success". Modi thanked Trump for his warm wishes and said he looked forward to working with him to further advance the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. Modi reached the milestone of becoming India's longest-serving prime minister on Wednesday, with an unbroken tenure of 4,399 days in office, surpassing the record of the first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. "Congratulations to my friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on becoming India's longest-serving Prime Minister – And a Great One he is,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social. "He is a strong, healthy, and wise man, and will have many years of Greatness and Success ahead of him," he said. Responding to the message, Modi said on X: "Thank you, President Trump, for your warm wishes. I look forward to working with you to further advance the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, for the benefit of both our nations and the world." Apple CEO Tim Cook also congratulated Modi on the milestone. “Congratulations on becoming the longest serving prime minister elected in India’s history, and thank you for supporting innovation that enriches people’s lives,” Cook said in a post on X. Several US political leaders also shared posts congratulating the Indian prime minister. Congressman Shri Thanedar said Prime Minister Modi's "journey from humble beginnings to national leadership is one that reflects a life of hard work and public service". Democratic lawmaker Bennie G Thompson said the milestone "speaks to the enduring strength of India's democratic system and the participation of millions of citizens in shaping their nation's future". "I look forward to the continued friendship and cooperation between the United States and India," he said. Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith commended Modi on becoming India's longest-serving prime minister. "As a leading agricultural state, Mississippi understands the value of strong international partnerships, particularly when it involves offering what we produce to the world. I look at trade and economic ties between our two nations," she said. Congressman Rich McCormick congratulated PM Modi on "leading the world's largest democracy" for 12 years. "That kind of sustained leadership earns respect. India is a critical partner for the United States, and strong allies matter. Here's to many more years of friendship between our two nations," he said. PTI SKU SCY SCY(This story is published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. No editing has been done in the headline or the body by ABP Live.)

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US calls Modi 'great one', Russia hails him as 'doyen' of Indian PMs on longest continuous elected tenure

Washington/Moscow, Jun 10 (PTI): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “Great One”, while Russia hailed him as the “doyen of all Indian prime ministers” as world leaders congratulated him on becoming India’s longest continuously serving elected representative at the top post. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and former UK PM Rishi Sunak were among prominent leaders who extended their greetings through social media posts. Modi, who was elected to the office in 2014, reached the milestone on Wednesday, with an unbroken tenure of 4,399 days - surpassing India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Congratulating his "friend", President Trump, in a post on Truth Social, described Prime Minister Modi as "a Great One". “He is a strong, healthy, and wise man, and will have many years of Greatness and Success ahead of him,” Trump said. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia hoped Modi would continue to contribute to the development of bilateral ties. "Today, on 10th of June, Prime Minister Modi became the doyen of all Indian Prime Ministers. What does a doyen mean? A doyen is a person who is the Prime Minister of the country for the longest term," he said in a felicitation speech, a video of which was shared by the Indian Embassy in Russia. "He [Modi] himself descended from a common family and his career has elevated him to the position of the leader of the largest country in the world, almost one and a half billion people," he said. Peskov further said that it was under Modi’s leadership that “250 million people were lifted out of poverty". He also described India as a country "where high technologies are being developed" and one that has become "one of the leading economic powers in the world with the fastest rates of economic growth and development". Referring to ties between Moscow and New Delhi, Peskov said: "What is most important for us is that this is the country with which we are united by partnership." "The country with which we are developing trade and economic ties in all possible areas. Dialogue is ongoing, including in the most sensitive areas," he said, adding: "And we hope that Prime Minister Modi will continue to contribute to further development of the India-Russia relations.” Others who praised Modi for achieving what they said was a milestone include Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, former Irish PM Leo Varadkar, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung, Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim, Sri Lankan President Aruna Kumara Dissanayake, Bhutanese PM Tshering Tobgay and former Australian PM Scott Morrison. Several political leaders from the US, Africa and other parts of the world also shared posts congratulating the Indian prime minister. Addressing Modi as a “dear friend", Israeli PM Netanyahu, in a video message shared on social media, congratulated him on becoming India’s longest-serving elected prime minister. The EU Commission president praised Modi's leadership, saying: “With you, India not only landed on the moon, it is shooting for the stars.” In a social media post, she further said: “From our cooperation on technology, mobility, security and defence all the way to the mother of all trade deals. Thank you for all that we have achieved together.” Meloni congratulated Modi while recalling the recently-launched Special Strategic Partnership between India and Italy. "It has been a pleasure to meet again in Rome in recent weeks and to launch together a Special Strategic Partnership that looks to the future to create new opportunities for our Nations and our peoples," she posted on social media. Merz highlighted the strategic partnership between the two countries. “We look forward to further strengthening the strategic partnership between our countries and welcome you to Germany for the next inter-governmental consultations,” Merz said. Carney congratulated Modi, saying, “As Canada and India renew our partnership, I look forward to continuing our work to deliver greater prosperity for both our peoples.” Sunak called it a “remarkable milestone” and further said that it is “good for the UK-India partnership, which will continue to go from strength to strength”. Bhutanese PM Tobgay posted an open letter in which he addresses Modi as “friend, brother and mentor” and recalled his first meeting with the Bharatiya Janata Party leader during his swearing-in ceremony in 2014. “The people of Bhutan have always regarded India as our closest friend and most trusted partner. Under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, this friendship has grown from strength to strength, marked by mutual support, understanding, and a shared vision for peace, prosperity, and the well-being of our peoples,” he wrote. Extending his greeting, Maldivian President Muizzu said: “The Maldives looks forward to further strengthening cooperation with India, guided by mutual respect, sovereign equality, and shared interests.” Malaysia's PM Ibrahim praised Modi for his leadership. “This achievement stands as a testament to his years of dedicated public service and leadership in advancing India’s development, prosperity and standing on the global stage,” said Ibrahim, adding that Malaysia values its close and longstanding friendship with India. Calling Modi a “trusted ally” he can “always count on”, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu posted on Tuesday that the Indian PM’s achievement reflects the “confidence and trust” his country’s citizens have reposed in his leadership over three consecutive mandates. Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto said: “Your journey from humble beginnings to this position is a testament to dedication, perseverance and public service.” Nehru, who was first elected to the post in 1952, served until May 27, 1964 - a tenure of 4,398 days. Nehru's stint from 1947 to 1952 was as head of an interim government, as elections were not held until 1952. Former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi served for more than 15 years, but it was not uninterrupted. Her first three consecutive terms stretched from January 1966 to March 1977. She lost power in 1977 and was re-elected for a fourth term starting January 1980. She was assassinated in 1984. PTI ABD SCY SCY(This story is published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. No editing has been done in the headline or the body by ABP Live.)

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‘Going To Hit Them Hard’: Trump Issues Fresh Warning To Iran

US President Donald Trump has intensified his rhetoric against Iran, declaring that the country’s military has been “completely defeated” and warning that Tehran will face further consequences unless it reaches an agreement with Washington. Speaking on Wednesday, Trump said the United States had struck Iran hard and would continue to do so, while accusing Iranian leaders of dragging out negotiations. He claimed a deal had been within reach but alleged that Tehran had repeatedly delayed progress, taking advantage of what he described as “very stupid Presidents” who had previously dealt with the Islamic Republic. <h2>'We Hit Them Hard'</h2> In his latest remarks, Trump said the US had already inflicted significant damage on Iran and was prepared to continue its pressure campaign. “We hit them hard yesterday and we're going to hit them again hard today,” Trump said, adding that Washington would see what happens regarding a potential deal. He claimed negotiations had come close to producing an agreement but accused Tehran of stalling and attempting to exploit the United States. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"> .<a href="https://ift.tt/b8jQB17> on Iran: "We hit them hard yesterday and we're going to hit them again hard today... And we'll see what happens with the deal. We were really close to a deal — but they keep tapping us along. They keep playing us for suckers because you know what? They dealt with some… <a href="https://t.co/ScvGn14QFQ">pic.twitter.com/ScvGn14QFQ</a> — Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://ift.tt/DRBLoQp 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script src="https://ift.tt/8B6MRxg" async="" charset="utf-8"></script> The comments mark a fresh escalation in Trump's public criticism of Iran as tensions remain high between the two countries. Also Read: <a href="https://news.abplive.com/news/us-iran-war-live-news-update-3-indians-missing-after-attack-on-commercial-vessel-off-oman-coast-centre-1849438">MEA Summons US Chargé d’Affaires After Oman Ship Attack Leaves 3 Indians Missing</a> <h2>Military Claims And Deal Warning</h2> Earlier, in a series of posts on his Truth Social platform, Trump claimed Iran’s military had been devastated, alleging that much of the country’s naval and air capabilities no longer effectively existed. He described Iran as “all talk and no action” and argued that its influence across the Middle East had significantly diminished. Trump also maintained that Tehran had missed an opportunity to secure a favourable agreement with Washington. According to him, Iranian leaders took too long to negotiate a deal that would have benefited the country, leaving it in a far weaker position. Referring to Iran as the “bully of the Middle East”, Trump warned that the country would now have to “pay the price” for failing to reach an agreement sooner. Also Read: <a href="https://news.abplive.com/news/world/us-iran-war-live-news-update-tehran-will-pay-the-price-trump-says-iran-s-military-completely-defeated-1849409">'Tehran Will Pay Price': Trump Says Iran's Military 'Completely Defeated'</a>

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Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Iran Claims Strike On US Fifth Fleet In Bahrain After US Retaliation Over Apache Downing

A dramatic new chapter has unfolded in the confrontation between the United States and Iran after Tehran claimed responsibility for a drone strike targeting the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain. The alleged attack, described by Iranian authorities as a retaliatory measure against recent American military action. The announcement came just hours after US forces carried out strikes on multiple locations in southern Iran. <h3>Iran Announces Retaliatory Drone Operation</h3> Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched a drone attack against the American naval presence in Bahrain during the early hours of the morning. According to Iranian media reports, the operation began at approximately 2:30 a.m. local time. The Guards declared in a statement that in response to the enemy’s vicious move, the IRGC naval fighters launched a drone strike on the Bahraini 5th Navy at 2.30 am, as per reports. The IRGC portrayed the strike as a direct response to US military operations conducted earlier in the day and warned that further escalation could follow. Iranian officials cautioned that “heavier responses” would be forthcoming if Washington continued its military campaign. ALSO READ: <a href="https://ift.tt/26DLVi8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Asim Munir Sends 'Butcher Of Lahore' To PoK; 11 Dead, 15 Injured In Clashes</a> <h3>US-Iran Tensions Intensify After Southern Iran Strikes</h3> The reported drone attack follows American strikes on several sites in southern Iran, including Jask, Sirik and Qeshm Island. Those operations were launched after a US Army Apache helicopter was brought down near the Strait of Hormuz. US officials said the targets included radar and air defence installations, describing the action as a military response to Iranian aggression. Iranian media, however, reported that civilian infrastructure was also affected. Among the facilities allegedly damaged were a telecommunications tower and water tanks located in Sirik’s Bemani district. ALSO READ: <a title="US Launches Fresh Strike On Iran After Tehran Downs Apache Helicopter In Strait Of Hormuz" href="https://ift.tt/OZV2iHB" target="_self">US Launches Fresh Strike On Iran After Tehran Downs Apache Helicopter In Strait Of Hormuz</a> <h3>Tehran Issues Fresh Warning To Washington</h3> Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi strongly condemned the American strikes and signalled that Tehran was prepared to continue responding militarily if necessary. “Leave our region if you want to be safe,” he warned, vowing that Iran’s armed forces would “leave no attack or threat unanswered.” Iranian media also reported that the retaliatory operation involved coordination between the IRGC and Iran’s regular military forces. Khatam al-Anbiya agency claimed that American military facilities across the region were among the intended targets. Meanwhile, Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior acknowledged the attacks and urged residents to remain calm while following safety instructions issued by authorities.

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US Launches Fresh Strike On Iran After Tehran Downs Apache Helicopter In Strait Of Hormuz

The United States on Tuesday launched fresh strikes on Iran after Donald Trump said Tehran downed a US Apache Helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz, weakening the possibility of a potential peace deal and further straining a fragile ceasefire.  "I believe the response should be &zwnj;very strong, very powerful, and that's what this one is," Trump told ABC News.

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Indian American school students among Presidential AI award winners

Washington, Jun 9 (PTI): A chatbot to prevent bullying, developed by a group largely comprising Indian-American students, won the first Presidential Artificial Intelligence Challenge National Champion Awards given away by First Lady Melania Trump at the White House on Tuesday. A five-member community from Aldie, Virginia comprising Aarna Jaiswal, Eshani Khatri, Riva Madda, Samhitha Pinnamareddy and Sanuli Rathnayake won the Award in the Elementary School Track 2 category for developing the "Friendzone Chatbot Bullying Prevention App". A group of students from NorthStar Middle School in Sammamish, Washington comprising Viha Iyer, Arya Pratap and Shrimayi Shetty won the Middle School Track 1 category for their project “Skillup”. In the high school division, Khandakar Mahin of Upper Darby Senior High School in Pennsylvania captured the national title in Track 1 for his project, "Utilising Computer Vision for Hotel Room Identification in Criminal Investigations". Mahin will graduate from high school this week and attend Harvard University in the autumn. Among other winners were students from Alcoa Intermediate School from Tennessee who won the award for their project “Homework Helper”. The team comprised Ryker Cochran, Emma Connor, Aaron Gallagher and Ayden Taverna and won the prize in the Elementary Track 1 category. In the Middle School Track 2 category, Shan Vance from Julia Landon College Preparatory School in Jacksonville, Florida, won “Using AI Models to Detect Urban Blight using Street-view Images”. In the High School Track 2 category, Alexander Du from North Allegheny High School, Sewickley, Pennsylvania, won the award for his project “IRIS: A Low-Cost Spatiotemporal AI Framework for Visually Impaired Navigation in Complex Urban Environments”. Speaking at the awards ceremony, the First Lady praised the students and described them as America's future innovators. "It is wonderful to see this very impressive group of innovators at the White House. I'm proud that you represent the best of America. You are our future," she said. The Presidential AI Challenge attracted entries from all 50 US states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Department of Defence schools overseas. "The first Presidential AI Challenge was broadly welcomed across our nation. More than 20,000 students participated across all 50 states, plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and 49 Department of War schools in 10 countries around the world," Melania Trump said. The First Lady said the competition was designed to encourage innovation and help young people explore the possibilities of artificial intelligence. PTI SKU GRS GRS(This story is published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. No editing has been done in the headline or the body by ABP Live.)

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Monday, June 8, 2026

Xi Jinping Visits North Korea For First Time Since 2019 Amid Growing Russia Ties

Edited by: Wesley Rahn Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Pyongyang on Monday for his first visit to North Korea since 2019, at a time when an emboldened Kim Jong Un has expanded his regime's trade and military relationship with Russia. In a letter published in North Korea's state-run Rodong Sinmun newspaper ahead of his visit, Xi wrote, "no matter how times change or how the international situation evolves, the traditional friendship between China and North Korea remains unbreakable, enduring, and constantly radiates vitality." Since the North Korean dictatorship emerged out of the ashes of the Korean War, China has been Pyongyang's primary geopolitical and financial benefactor. However, as North Korea provides military support to Russia's war in Ukraine, Xi will be motivated to "consolidate and reconfirm the relationship with the North," said Choo Jae-woo, a professor of foreign policy at South Korea's Kyung Hee University's department of Chinese studies. Kim and Xi last met in September 2025 at a military parade in Beijing. <h2>North Korea Gets Closer To Russia</h2> "Kim has been very active in improving his relationship with Russia in the last few years and China clearly feels that it is lagging behind," Choo told DW. Choo said it was significant that Xi's visit comes ahead of the 65th anniversary of the signing of the China-North Korea "Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation, and Mutual Assistance." "The expectation was that Xi could go to Pyongyang on the anniversary, but I think it is significant that he has gone a month earlier," Choo said. "It would have been more appropriate for him to go on the July 11 anniversary, but going early shows that Xi is anxious about North Korea getting too close to Russia," he added. Choo also points out that China has, in recent months, permitted large-scale exports across the border into North Korea, while many of Kim's tourist resort projects are seeing large numbers of big-spending Chinese visitors. Kim is likely to trumpet bilateral ties and seek greater connections to China's vast economic power to bolster North Korea's economy, which has already reported a respectable 3% GDP growth in both of the last two years. <h2>North Korea's Desire To Be 'Normal State'</h2> Choo added that the visit by the Chinese leader also provides Kim an opportunity to boost North Korea's legitimacy and international respect on the global stage. "Kim wants the North to be seen as a 'normal state' and to use this visit to start to expand the scope and reach of his diplomatic efforts, such as by becoming part of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization or part of the BRICS alliance," he said. Set up by China in 2001, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) brings together 10 full member states in central and eastern Asia to promote security and economic cooperation. The BRICS is similarly made up of 11 major emerging markets and developing countries around the world, acting as a political and economic coordination forum for the "Global South." "Kim wants to piggyback on China and Russia so North Korea can become part of these multilateral programs that the two countries founded, giving him standing and a position as a full member of international society," Choo said. <h2>Xi And Kim In Spotlight</h2> Kim Sang-woo, a former politician with the left-leaning South Korean Congress for New Politics and now a member of the board of the Kim Dae-jung Peace Foundation, said Xi's visit also intends to "emphasize that China is now one of the two leading countries in the world, alongside the US." "He wants to demonstrate that China is the hegemon of the Indo-Pacific region and to point out that the commitment and reliability of the US to the region is becoming less and less certain," he told DW. "That is a message to countries in the region that are increasingly banding together — including South Korea, Japan, India, the Philippines, Australia and beyond," Kim added. Pyongyang also wants "to show that North Korea is a country that others need to take notice of," an ambition that is assisted by showing that China is extending "100% support and renewed recognition of the alliance," he said. Xi may also be stepping in at an opportune time as it increasingly appears that Russia is flailing in its attempts to seize more land in Ukraine and defeat Kyiv, Kim Sang-woo added. Disclaimer: This report first appeared on Deutsche Welle, and has been republished on ABP Live as part of a special arrangement. Apart from the headline, no changes have been made in the report by ABP Live.

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