G7 to target fashion’s climate footprint: French minister TURIN, Italy: The G7 will commit to tackling the heavy environmental and climate impacts of the fashion and textiles... Published 30 Apr, 2024 05:09pm
World G7 reaches deal to exit from coal by 2035 TURIN: Energy ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) major democracies reached a deal to shut down their coal-fired... Published 30 Apr, 2024 03:43am
World US ‘not involved in any offensive operation’: Blinken CAPRI, (Italy): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday refused to comment on reports of an attack by Israel... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
World G7 opposes ‘full scale military operation in Rafah’ CAPRI: Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven nations said Friday they opposed a “full-scale military operation... Published 19 Apr, 2024 06:08pm
World G7 seeing if it can draw on frozen Russian assets, Italy says CAPRI: The Group of Seven (G7) major powers are looking to see if they can use frozen Russian assets held in the... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:39pm
World Blinken says US ‘not involved in any offensive operation’ CAPRI: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday refused to comment on reports of an attack by Israel on Iran,... Updated 19 Apr, 2024 05:43pm
World G7 identified ‘specific steps’ to help Ukraine, Kuleba says CAPRI: Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) major democracies have identified “specific steps” needed to... Published 19 Apr, 2024 01:44pm
Business & Finance US dollar firmer after strong data NEW YORK: The dollar drifted higher on Thursday as a mixed batch of US data did little to shake views that the... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
World 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
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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
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