Indian PM Modi Visits Canada Amid G7 Summit Protests, Diplomatic Tensions

The G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, is marked by the arrival of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, invited by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in a move to mend strained ties following accusations against Modi’s government related to the assassination of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The invitation and Modi’s presence have sparked outrage and protests among Canadian Sikhs, who view it as a threat to Canadian sovereignty and criticize the Indian government’s alleged intimidation and violence against Sikh activists in Canada. Modi’s visit is his first to Canada in a decade and comes shortly after India’s Operation Sindoor against terror infrastructure in Pakistan, signaling a period of active international engagement. The Indian diaspora in Canada is preparing a warm welcome, hopeful to see Modi represent India on the global stage amidst discussions on AI, energy security, and geopolitical conflicts. Meanwhile, tensions persist in the Middle East as Israel and Iran exchange missile strikes, with Iran targeting Israeli cities and Israel retaliating by striking Iranian military and nuclear sites. In response to escalating regional instability, President Trump has warned Iran against further escalation, cautioning that the U.S. might respond with unprecedented force.