Archive · 18 Jun 2025
Modi in Croatia, Fed Holds Rates, and Nippon Steel Deal Nears
Today's news includes several big events.
The Prime Minister of India, Modi, visited Croatia for the first time, meeting leaders to talk about working together.
The US Federal Reserve, like the country's bank, decided to keep interest rates the same because the economy is doing okay.
In Washington, DC, a man named Elias Rodriguez is having a hearing because he's accused of shooting people at a museum.
Also, the president of Indonesia, Subianto, met with Russia's Putin.
Finally, a big company from Japan, Nippon Steel, is close to buying US Steel, which could change how steel is made in America.
Indian PM Modi made a historic first visit to Croatia.
The US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady.
A preliminary hearing began for Elias Rodriguez in the Jewish museum shooting case.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met with Vladimir Putin in Russia.
Nippon Steel is nearing the completion of its US Steel acquisition.
- Who
- Indian PM Modi, US Federal Reserve, Elias Rodriguez, Prabowo Subianto, Vladimir Putin, and Nippon Steel.
- What
- Various international and economic events.
- When
- June 18, 2025
- Where
- Croatia, Washington, DC, Russia, and the US
- Why
- To foster relationships, manage the economy, address legal matters, and pursue business acquisitions.
Defense
Prosecutors
Motive in Shooting Case
Defense
The attack was random and not motivated by ideology.
Prosecutors
Prosecutors believe the attack was motivated by ideology.
- Indian PM in Croatia
- First visit by an Indian PM.
- US Fed Rate
- 4.25-4.50%
- Elias Rodriguez
- Charged in museum shooting; hearing underway.
- Subianto-Putin Meeting
- Held in Russia.
- Nippon Steel Deal
- Acquiring US Steel, expected completion before June 30.