UK’s David Cameron urges G7 to impose new sanctions on Iran LONDON: British Foreign Secretary David Cameron urged the G7 Wednesday to adopt new “coordinated sanctions” against... Published 17 Apr, 2024 03:40pm
World Yellen says it’s important to unlock value of Russian assets to aid Ukraine WASHINGTON: The U.S. and its Group of Seven (G7) allies are continuing to explore a range of possibilities to unlock... Published 16 Apr, 2024 10:31pm
World G7 'ready to take measures' in response to further destabilisation by Iran ROME: G7 leaders offered their full support for Israel on Sunday following an attack by Iran, and said they were... Published 14 Apr, 2024 10:35pm
World Italy urges Iran to show restraint over Israeli strike ROME: Italy’s foreign affairs minister said he spoke by telephone with his Iranian counterpart on Friday, to urge... Published 12 Apr, 2024 10:28pm
Technology Italy plans 1-bn-euro AI investment fund ROME: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday announced a one-billion-euro investment fund to promote... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
World G7 warns Iran not to give Russia ballistic missiles for Ukraine war ROME: The Group of Seven (G7) industrialised powers told Iran on Friday not to transfer ballistic missiles to Russia... Published 15 Mar, 2024 08:57pm
World Iran Air could be banned from Europe if Tehran sends missiles to Russia, US warns WASHINGTON: G7 nations are prepared to respond with severe new penalties that could include a ban on Iran Air... Published 15 Mar, 2024 08:50pm
World G7 finance meeting marred by divisions over seizing Russian assets SAO PAULO: French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire on Wednesday publicly challenged U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet... Published 28 Feb, 2024 10:57pm
World Macron, Zelensky to sign security deal in Paris Friday PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky plan to sign a bilateral security... Published 15 Feb, 2024 05:53pm
World G7 working with Israel on ‘rapid’ end to Gaza war: Italy ROME: G7 major powers are working with Israel to secure a “rapid” end to its devastating war in Gaza and reduce... Published 09 Jan, 2024 04:18am
World Italy to put Africa development, AI at heart of its G7 presidency ROME: Supporting African development and tackling the dangers posed by artificial intelligence (AI) will be two key... Published 05 Jan, 2024 11:54am
World North Korea’s ‘reckless’ missile launches need ‘robust’ global response: G7 BERLIN: World powers said Tuesday that the international community needed a firm and unified response to North... Published 19 Dec, 2023 11:06pm
World India, De Beers seek clarity, flexibility on G7’s Russian diamond ban MUMBAI/LONDON: India, home to 90% of the world’s diamond cutting and polishing industry, and De Beers, the top... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
World G7, Vietnam making final tweaks to climate plan ahead of COP28 HANOI: Vietnam is finalising reform commitments with G7 governments and multilateral lenders that could unlock... Published 27 Nov, 2023 10:38am
World North Korea slams Blinken’s comments on ties with Moscow SEOUL: North Korea’s foreign ministry on Saturday slammed US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s comments on... Published 11 Nov, 2023 11:54am
World Blinken calls for G7 ‘clear voice’ on Gaza TOKYO: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Tuesday on the G7 to speak “in a clear voice” about the... Updated 08 Nov, 2023 06:57am
World G7 ministers call on China to press Russia to stop aggression in Ukraine TOKYO: The Group of Seven (G7) on Tuesday called on China to press Russia to stop its aggression in Ukraine after... Published 19 Sep, 2023 10:28am
World G7 finance chiefs to discuss Ukraine aid, debt and tax GANDHINAGAR: G7 finance chiefs are set to discuss Sunday aid to war-stricken Ukraine, debt distress faced by... Published 16 Jul, 2023 11:15am
Markets Japan Finance Minister Suzuki: arranging G7 meet on sidelines of G20 TOKYO: Japan is arranging to hold a meeting of financial leaders from the Group of Seven (G7) advanced countries on... Published 11 Jul, 2023 11:47am
Markets Prices of Russia ESPO crude for China jump to 7-month high SINGAPORE: Prices of Russia’s ESPO Blend crude oil shipped to China have surged to a seven-month high as buyers... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
World Brazil's Lula turns down Putin invitation to visit Russia BRASÍLIA: Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Friday declined an invitation to travel to Saint Petersburg... Published 26 May, 2023 10:50pm
Opinion Global economic crisis: Neoliberalism, debt sustainability, SDRs, and multilateralism The global economy is facing existential threats of climate change and Pandemicene crises. The underlying basis for... Updated 26 May, 2023 07:12am
World Biden and McCarthy to meet on Monday as debt talks resume WASHINGTON: U.S. President Joe Biden and House Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy will meet to discuss the debt limit... Published 21 May, 2023 11:09pm
Print G7 communique: Enraged China voices ‘strong dissatisfaction’ BEIJING: China on Saturday expressed “strong dissatisfaction” with a communique issued by G7 leaders that took aim... Updated 21 May, 2023 09:28am
Print Commitment to highly decarbonised road sector by 2030 reaffirmed HIROSHIMA: The Group of Seven (G7) nations on Saturday reaffirmed their commitment to a highly decarbonized road... Updated 21 May, 2023 09:33am
World G7 wants 'stable' China relations, warns on 'militarisation' HIROSHIMA: G7 leaders on Saturday warned China over its “militarisation activities” in the Asia-Pacific region but... Updated 20 May, 2023 04:47pm
World G7 calls for adoption of international technical standards for AI TOKYO: Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations on Saturday called for the development and adoption of... Published 20 May, 2023 01:17pm
World Zelenskiy joins G7 in Japan as democracies take aim at Russia and China HIROSHIMA: Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Japan on Saturday to attend the Group of Seven (G7) summit,... Published 20 May, 2023 01:14pm
World G7 to agree tools to counter Chinese economic ‘coercion’ HIROSHIMA: The G7 will agree Saturday on a “common set of tools” to combat economic “coercion” and limit the risk... Published 20 May, 2023 11:38am
World White House says G7 will align on shared ‘de-risk, not decouple’ approach to China HIROSHIMA: The Group of Seven (G7) rich nations will issue a statement on a shared approach on China, White House... Published 20 May, 2023 11:08am