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It is set to be a busy Monday with several events lined up for the day.
Firstly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will conclude his visit to Cyprus and head to Canada to attend the G7 summit on the invitation of his counterpart Mark Carney. Meanwhile, Chinese President Xi Jinping will be visiting Kazakhstan to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana today.
A hearing will take place in a US court to determine whether to extend a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) in connection to the foreign student dispute between Harvard University and President Donald Trump.
Also, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors will convene a meeting in Vienna. The trial of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu is set to resume today marking another significant development in the case. In India, the mortal remains of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani who lost his life during the Air India Flight 171 crash on June 12.
Here is all that is set to take place today.
PM Modi to attend G7 summit in Canada
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a visit to Cyprus , the first leg of his three-nation tour. He is expected to meet President Nicos Anastasiades at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia. They are likely to hold bilateral talks on peace, security and development, reaffirming India’s unwavering support for Cyprus’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. PM Modi will conclude his Cyprus visit today and head to Canada.
In Canada, he will attend the ongoing G7 summit. Earlier, PM Modi received a call from his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney, who invited him to participate in the G7 Summit. According to an official statement by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), this would be the Prime Minister’s sixth consecutive participation in the G7 Summit.
Xi Jinping to attend China-Central Asia summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana beginning today. He will be attending the summit at the invitation of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. This marks the first time the China-Central Asia Summit will be held in a Central Asian country.
During the upcoming summit, President Xi is expected to deliver a keynote speech and engage in discussions with Central Asian leaders on various topics, including consolidating strategic trust, enhancing practical cooperation across diverse fields, and addressing international and regional issues.
Key areas of focus for enhanced cooperation are likely to include trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity (particularly under the Belt and Road Initiative), energy, green development, and security.
Hearing on foreign student dispute between Harvard University and Trump
A hearing in the dispute between Harvard University and the administration of President Donald Trump concerning foreign students is indeed scheduled for June 16. This hearing, presided over by US District Judge Allison Burroughs in Massachusetts, will address whether to extend a temporary block on a recent presidential proclamation.
The dispute is part of an escalating campaign by the Trump administration against Harvard , which it accuses of failing to comply with various government demands, including providing extensive records on international student conduct and adhering to certain ideological positions. The administration’s actions have included attempts to revoke Harvard’s certification to host foreign students through the Student Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) and a recent proclamation banning international students from entering the US specifically to attend Harvard.
IAEA Board of Governors to convene meeting in Vienna
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors will meet today at the Vienna Convention Centre to discuss the Israeli attacks against the Iranian nuclear facilities. This urgent session was specifically requested by the Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation.
The Board is also set to review how Iran has handled IAEA inspections, including uranium enrichment at undeclared sites, which it formally declared non-compliant with on June 12, a significant development in non-proliferation efforts.
Trial of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu to resume
The trial of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu is set to resume today over charges of allegedly threatening Istanbul’s Chief Public Prosecutor, Akın Gurlek and his family during a speech. If convicted, Imamoglu could face a prison sentence of up to seven years and four months, along with a potential ban from holding public office and losing his right to vote.
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This trial is one of several legal cases Imamoglu is navigating, which his supporters and the opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) largely view as politically motivated attempts to sideline him. Imamoglu, who defeated ruling party candidates in Istanbul’s mayoral elections twice in 2019, is widely considered a key rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. He has consistently denied all charges, asserting that the cases against him are a result of his electoral successes.
Vijay Rupani’s last rites to be held today
The last rites of former Chief Minister of Gujarat Vijay Rupani will be held today in Rajkot today. Rupani’s body was identified on Sunday (June 15) through DNA testing. He was among the 241 passengers killed in the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad.
Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel said that the family members of the former chief minister have been informed about the DNA matching.
“CM Bhupendra Patel went to the residence of former CM Vijay Rupani and informed his family that his DNA matching has been done. CM has also informed the family that the state government will support them in the further proceedings of the last rites in Rajkot. The family members will decide when they will take over his mortal remains," he told reporters.
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