The world this week | India says no to trade deal under deadline pressure; Trinidad & Tobago backs Delhi for UNSC; Gaza ceasefire soon

News Snapshot:

India abstains from signing trade deal with the US under “deadline pressure”, says open for a mutually beneficial deal; during PM Modi’s visits to Trinidad and Tobago, the two sides reaffirm the need for reforms in the UN; US President Trump voices frustration over Russian President Vladimir Putin’s failure to end the fighting; Hamas says it is ready to start talks “immediately” on a US proposal for a 60-day ceasefire – here is weekly roundup of key global news. Notwithstanding the July 9 deadline for the reciprocal tariff pause, India abstains from signing a trade deal with the US under...