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		<title>PM Modi and President Trump Hold Talks on India–US Strategic Partnership</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with US President Donald Trump on Thursday and reviewed the status of the India–US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. read also: Prime Minister Modi Hosts Dinner for NDA MPs Following Bihar Election Victory In a post on X, the prime minister said the two leaders held a very warm and engaging [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://theedgemedia.in/modi-trump-talks-india-us-strategic-partnership">PM Modi and President Trump Hold Talks on India–US Strategic Partnership</a> appeared first on <a href="https://theedgemedia.in">The Edge Media</a>.</p>
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<p>In a post on X, the prime minister said the two leaders held a very warm and engaging conversation during which they evaluated progress in bilateral relations and discussed important regional and international developments.</p>
<p>Both leaders stressed the importance of maintaining momentum in collaborative efforts to strengthen bilateral trade. Modi added that India and the United States will continue working together to promote global peace, stability and prosperity.</p>
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		<title>Netanyahu Declines Invitation to Gaza Peace SuNetanyahu Declines Gaza Peace Summit Invitation Citing Upcoming Jewish Holidaymmit in Egypt Due to Jewish Holiday</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:31:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday that he would not be attending the Gaza Peace Summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, due to limited time ahead of the Jewish holiday Shemini Atzeret-Simchat Torah, which begins tonight. Although earlier reports suggested Netanyahu had accepted an invitation from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to join the [&#8230;]</p>
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<p data-start="872" data-end="1114">Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday that he would not be attending the Gaza Peace Summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, due to limited time ahead of the Jewish holiday Shemini Atzeret-Simchat Torah, which begins tonight.</p>
<p data-start="1116" data-end="1515">Although earlier reports suggested Netanyahu had accepted an invitation from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to join the high-level diplomatic gathering, his office later clarified that he would not be traveling. According to <em data-start="1350" data-end="1371">The Times of Israel</em>, Netanyahu made the decision while present in the Knesset Chamber with US President Donald Trump, during a conversation with President al-Sisi.</p>
<p data-start="1517" data-end="1814">In a statement shared on X (formerly known as Twitter), the Prime Minister’s Office noted that Trump also extended an invitation to Netanyahu for the summit. However, the Prime Minister expressed his gratitude and declined, citing scheduling conflicts related to the upcoming religious observance.</p>
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<p data-start="1818" data-end="2116">“Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been invited by US President Donald Trump to attend today’s conference in Egypt. The Prime Minister thanked President Trump for the invitation but said he will be unable to attend due to time constraints ahead of the start of the holiday,” the statement read.</p>
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		<title>Afghan Foreign Minister Muttaqi Warns Pakistan, Reaffirms Commitment to Peace but Signals &#8216;Other Options&#8217;</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Amid soaring tensions along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has issued a strong statement, declaring that while Afghanistan desires peace, it will not compromise on the defense of its borders and national interests. Muttaqi confirmed that the Afghan side has agreed to a temporary ceasefire, which was brokered through the mediation [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Amid soaring tensions along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has issued a strong statement, declaring that while Afghanistan desires peace, it will not compromise on the defense of its borders and national interests.</p>
<p>Muttaqi confirmed that the Afghan side has agreed to a temporary ceasefire, which was brokered through the mediation of Qatar and Saudi Arabia. However, he delivered a sharp warning: &#8220;If Pakistan does not want peace, Afghanistan has other options available.&#8221;</p>
<p>The Afghan Foreign Minister held a press conference at the Afghan Embassy in New Delhi today—his second during this visit. The event was notable for addressing a controversy from his previous briefing.</p>
<h3>Full Entry for Female Journalists</h3>
<p>In a significant move following a dispute over the exclusion of women reporters from his earlier press conference, Amir Khan Muttaqi took steps to ensure full inclusion. Today&#8217;s press conference saw <b>female journalists seated in the front rows</b>.</p>
<p>The Taliban-led government&#8217;s Foreign Minister used the opportunity to address the controversy directly, clarifying that no female journalist had been deliberately barred from the previous briefing. He fielded questions from journalists on various subjects and provided a detailed explanation regarding the matter of press access.</p>
<h3>Border Issue: &#8216;No One Can Control the Durand Line by Force&#8217;</h3>
<p>Focusing on the growing friction with Pakistan, Amir Khan Muttaqi stated that while the majority of Pakistan&#8217;s population and many politicians desire good relations with Afghanistan, &#8220;certain elements are attempting to spoil the atmosphere.&#8221;</p>
<p>He underscored the historical difficulty of controlling the border region, referencing the 2,400-kilometer-long, challenging Durand Line. Muttaqi asserted that history proves the futility of military intervention in controlling this boundary: &#8220;Neither Genghis Khan, nor the British, nor the Americans were able to control the rugged Durand Line through the use of force.&#8221;</p>
<p>Muttaqi’s remarks highlight a precarious diplomatic situation, signaling Afghanistan&#8217;s intent to uphold its sovereignty while opening the door for future escalations should mediated peace talks fail.</p>
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