Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, receiving condolences over the Pahalgam terror attack. The two leaders also discussed a ceasefire deal under Operation Sindoor and regional security issues.Iran launched a volley of ballistic and hypersonic missiles at Israel after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei vowed “no mercy” in response to Donald Trump’s recent threats, escalating fears of a wider conflict in the region.In space news, NASA has delayed the Axiom-4 mission carrying Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to June 22, citing the need for additional space station maintenance.
Here are the top five stories of the morning:
PM Modi-Trump phone call: Ceasefire and condolences discussedPrime Minister Modi spoke with US President Donald Trump, who offered condolences over the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. During the call PM Modi told Trump that the ceasefire with Pakistan after “Operation Sindoor” was signed at the request of Islamabad. Read full storyKhamenei vows ‘no mercy’ as Iran fires missiles at IsraelIran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei launched a furious response to Trump’s recent threats, authorising ballistic missile strikes against Israel. The attack marks a new phase in the conflict, as Tehran declared it would no longer “wait or tolerate”. Read full storyTrump to meet Pakistan’s Munir amid US protestsPresident Trump will meet Pakistan’s General Munir in New York despite public backlash. Protesters accused Munir of human rights violations and criticised Trump for engaging with a figure closely aligned with Iran’s rival policies. Read full storyNASA delays Axiom-4 launch carrying Indian astronautThe Axiom-4 mission has been postponed again, with a new launch date of June 22. NASA cited the need to complete technical reviews of space station operations. The mission includes Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla. Read full storyIndia, Canada restore diplomatic ties at G7 SummitIndia and Canada have agreed to reappoint high commissioners, easing months of diplomatic strain. PM Modi’s meeting with Mark Carney also addressed financial cooperation and global economic recovery. Read full Story