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Trump calls Modi ‘most beautiful man’ during press conference – while Indian PM takes no questions

The Independent

June 18, 2026

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Trump calls Modi ‘most beautiful man’ during press conference – while Indian PM takes no questions

The flattering comments from Trump come a week after India urges US to halt strikes on shipping following three attacks on ‌Indian-crewed tankers

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