Toronto reels from ‘heartbreaking’ loss after fire destroys historic church and rare paintings Artefacts included murals painted by three members of Group of Seven, a renowned Canadian art collective The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2024
In Italy's Puglia region, women take the lead in challenging the local mafia at great personal risk Puglia is known for its olive groves, white-washed houses and spectacular coastlines that will provide the backdrop when Premier Giorgia Meloni hosts Group of Seven leaders for their annual summit this week The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2024
‘Heartbreaking’: fire destroys historic Toronto church and rare paintings Destroyed artefacts in St Anne’s Anglican church include unique paintings by Group of Seven art collective The Guardian - US · Jun 10, 2024
Italy's Meloni will welcome the G7 summit fortified by an EU vote that shook French, German leaders Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni hosts this week’s summit of the Group of Seven industrialized nations as the most stable European Union leader The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2024
G7 officials make progress but no final deal on money for Ukraine from frozen Russian assets Finance officials from the Group of Seven rich democracies say they have moved toward agreement on a U.S. proposal to squeeze more money for Ukraine from Russian assets frozen in their countries The Independent UK · May 25, 2024
US pushes for Ukraine aid, united front against China's trade practices at G7 finance meeting The U.S. is seeking to build support for squeezing more money for Ukraine out of frozen Russian assets as finance ministers from the Group of Seven rich democracies open a two-day meeting Another key topic pushed by U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will be building a united front against China’s… The Independent UK · May 24, 2024
G7 mulls tapping frozen Russian funds for €30bn loan to Ukraine Finance ministers from the Group of Seven major democracies meeting in Italy this week are set to discuss a European Union plan to use the income from frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine's war effort. Radio France Internationale · May 20, 2024
Putin’s friends are helping Russia upend the US-led world order Vladimir Putin is wrapping up a trip to China, where his warm ties with President Xi Jinping have led to booming trade and increasing defense coordination. More than two years since his February 2022 invasion of Ukraine began, it’s a far cry from efforts by the US and its Group… The Times of India · May 18, 2024
Israel Vows Response To Iran's Unprecedented Attack Israel vows response to Iran's attack, G7 calls for sanctions, UN to vote on Palestinian state membership. Family appeals for release of Nepali captive. Ch... Top News · Apr 18, 2024
G7 Meeting In Capri Addresses Mideast Tensions And Ukraine G7 foreign ministers gather in Capri to address Middle East tensions and Russia-Ukraine conflict, emphasizing de-escalation and peace efforts. Top News · Apr 17, 2024
Blinken urges united future Palestinian government for Gaza and West Bank, widening gulf with Israel Secretary of State Antony Blinken is calling for a united and Palestinian-led government for Gaza and the West Bank after the war ends, as a step toward Palestinian statehood The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023
G7 nations announce a unified stance on Israel-Hamas war after intensive meetings in Tokyo Top diplomats from the Group of Seven leading industrial democracies have announced a unified stance on the Israel-Hamas war after intensive meetings in Tokyo, condemning Hamas, supporting Israel’s right to self-defense and calling for “humanitarian pauses” to get aid to desperate civilians in Gaza The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023
G-7 nations back strong supply chains for energy and food despite global tensions Trade and economy officials from the Group of Seven wealthy democracies have strengthened their pledge to work together to ensure smooth supply chains for essentials like energy and food despite global uncertainties The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2023
G7 support for Ukraine ‘will last long into the future,’ Biden says amid tension over Nato block The Group of Seven nations announced plans for a series of bilateral agreements in support of Ukraine The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023 Australia joins G7-backed 'climate club' and promises to drive down greenhouse gas emissions Australia is joining the ’climate club’ backed by the Group of Seven major economies last year aimed at taking more ambitious action to tackle global warming, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Monday
The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 26, 2023 Japan alone dispatches male minister to G7 gender-equality meeting NIKKO, Tochigi -- Japan was the only Group of Seven country to dispatch a male minister to the recently held G7 Ministerial Meeting on Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment.
The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023 US says price caps on Russia's oil are cutting revenue nearly in half and weakening its economy When the Group of Seven nations, the European Union and Australia last year announced a plan to cap the price of Russian oil, U.S. officials said it would deliver a most effective blow to Russia’s economy, undermining its greatest revenue source
Reuters · May 30, 2023 Japan court rules that a bar on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional A Japanese court ruled on Tuesday that not allowing same-sex marriage was unconstitutional, a decision activists welcomed as a step towards marriage equality in the only Group of Seven nation with no legal protection for same-sex unions.
Reuters · May 30, 2023 Ukraine's Zelenskiy urges South Korea to provide defence systems -report Ukraine "desperately hopes" that South Korea will provide defensive military equipment such as anti-aircraft systems to fend off Russian attacks, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was cited as saying in an interview with a South Korean newspaper.
Reuters · May 26, 2023 Japan ramps up Russia sanctions with G7, condemns nuke deployment in Belarus Japan will place additional sanctions on Russia after the Group of Seven (G7) summit the country hosted last week agreed to step up measures to punish Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said on Friday.
Reuters · May 25, 2023 China calls on G7 to not abuse trade restrictions - commerce ministry China hopes the Group of Seven will not abuse trade and investment restrictions while saying that they will not seek decoupling from the country, Chinese commerce ministry spokesperson Shu Jueting said on Thursday at a news briefing.
The Japan News/Yomiuri · May 23, 2023 Makers call G7 attention to decarbonized vehicles The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) held an exhibition featuring decarbonized vehicles in Hiroshima during the recent summit of the Group of Seven nations. It exhibited 35 models including electric vehicles (EVs) and hydrogen vehicles, emphasizing various decarbonization technologies.
Reuters · May 23, 2023 Germany's new China strategy delayed by policy differences - sources A new strategy for Germany in its dealings with China faces delays over policy differences within the government, and it will not be in place in time for bilateral talks on June 20, three sources told Reuters.
Reuters · May 23, 2023 China's Xi calls for 'new socialist Tibet' - Xinhua China's President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called on Tibet to build a prosperous, harmonious and "new socialist Tibet" underpinned by unity and civility, days after Group of Seven (G7) nations expressed concern over human rights in the region.
Reuters · May 22, 2023 Moscow says G7 nuclear rhetoric intended to pressure Russia, China Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Monday that Group of Seven nuclear "rhetoric" has the sole aim of exerting psychological, military and political pressure on Moscow and Beijing.