Modi, Trump exchange warm words amid tense trade talks

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received warm congratulations from US President Donald Trump on his birthday Tuesday.

"Thank you for his support on ending the War between Russia and Ukraine!" Trump said in a post on Truth Social, describing his call with Modi as "wonderful" and praising India's leader for doing a "tremendous job." Modi, posting on X, thanked Trump for his greetings, said he was determined to take bilateral ties to "new heights" and supports Trump's efforts towards a "peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict."