Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Moscow on Monday for a two-day visit, marking his first trip to Russia since 2019 and his first since the start of the Ukraine conflict. Modi is scheduled to hold summit talks with President Vladimir Putin, with the Ostankino TV Tower illuminated in the colors of both countries’ flags in celebration.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed optimism about the upcoming India-Russia Annual Summit, scheduled for July 8th in Moscow, highlighting the potential for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin to directly address trade imbalances. Jaishankar emphasized the importance of the annual summit as a platform to review and strengthen bilateral ties, particularly in the context of the growing economic relationship between the two nations.
A journalist attends a biohacking dinner, a precursor to the London Health Optimization Summit, and explores the world of health optimization and its potential impact on his own lifestyle. Despite being surrounded by the glowing, fit, and health-conscious, the author finds himself drawn to the science behind biohacking but struggles to find the motivation to change his own habits.
NATO leaders are set to reaffirm their commitment to providing military aid to Ukraine for at least another year, totaling around 40 billion euros annually. While this commitment showcases unity and resolve, NATO faces challenges in finding new ways to support Ukraine while navigating internal political uncertainties and limitations on direct military involvement.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Andriy Yermak, chief of staff to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, to discuss Ukraine’s NATO aspirations and efforts to bolster Ukraine’s energy grid. The meeting comes ahead of a crucial NATO summit in Washington next week, where Ukraine hopes to secure further assurances on its membership bid.
The AHLA Foundation will host its third annual No Room for Trafficking Summit on July 30th, 2024, aligning with the United Nations’ World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. This summit will feature the awarding of $1 million in grants to community-based organizations supporting human trafficking survivors, showcasing the impact of the NRFT Survivor Fund.
