G7 defence summit considers Gaza, Lebanon as conflicts rage NAPLES, (Italy): G7 defence ministers convened Saturday against a backdrop of escalation in the Middle East and... Published 20 Oct, 2024 05:51am
World Iran rejects G7 statement on Iran’s attack against Israel as ‘biased’ DUBAI: Iran views the Group of Seven (G7) condemnation of its attack on Israel as “biased and irresponsible”,... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:09pm
World G7 leaders still hope in diplomatic solution for Middle East, Italy says ROME: Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) democracies believe a diplomatic solution to the conflicts in the Middle... Published 02 Oct, 2024 09:28pm
World Italy’s Meloni shows her arch-conservative credentials at G7 summit BARI: Since taking office in 2022, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has proved a pragmatic partner on major... Published 16 Jun, 2024 12:15pm
World Iran rebukes G7 statement over its nuclear programme escalation DUBAI: Iran called upon the Group of Seven on Sunday to distance itself from “destructive policies of the past”, the... Updated 16 Jun, 2024 09:45pm
World Joe Biden will urge G7 leaders to push Hamas to back ceasefire deal: White House’s Sullivan BARI: US President Joe Biden will urge fellow leaders of Group of Seven nations to support ceasefire negotiations... Published 13 Jun, 2024 03:25pm
World Antony Blinken heads to key mediator Qatar after Hamas truce deal reply AMMAN: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was heading on Wednesday to talks in key mediator Qatar after Hamas gave... Updated 12 Jun, 2024 01:48pm
World G7 eyeing using frozen Russian assets as collateral for Ukraine loans, EU official says WASHINGTON: Group of Seven members are discussing using nearly $300 billion in frozen Russian assets as collateral... Published 18 Apr, 2024 08:09pm
World Italy plans to invite South American, African countries to June G7 summit ROME: Italy is planning to invite numerous South American and African countries including Argentina, Egypt and... Published 11 Apr, 2024 06:18pm
World G7 calls for immediate repeal of bans on Japanese food, pressing China TOKYO: The Group of Seven (G7) industrial powers called on Sunday for the “immediate repeal” of import curbs on... Published 29 Oct, 2023 12:48pm
World Japan may arrange G7 finance meeting next week TOKYO: Japan is considering arranging a Group of Seven (G7) finance leaders’ meeting next week on the sidelines of... Published 06 Oct, 2023 10:38am
Markets APPEC: G7 oil price cap effective in cutting Russian revenue SINGAPORE: The Group of Seven’s price cap on Russian oil is still effective in limiting Russia’s revenue and oil... Published 04 Sep, 2023 03:14pm
Markets Japan finance minister: ‘No discussion’ of exchange rates at G7 TOKYO: There was “no discussion” about exchange rates at a meeting of Group of Seven (G7) finance ministers and... Published 16 Jul, 2023 03:04pm
World G7 finance chiefs to meet July 16, will discuss Ukraine, global taxation Financial leaders from the Group of Seven (G7) advanced countries will hold talks on July 16 on the sidelines of the... Published 14 Jul, 2023 10:29am
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
World With eye on China, US and five allies condemn trade-related ‘economic coercion’ WASHINGTON: The United States and five of its allies on Friday condemned the use of trade practices that amount to... Published 09 Jun, 2023 05:47pm
Markets Oil steady as US default risk offsets demand outlook LONDON: Oil prices were steady on Monday as caution relating to US debt ceiling talks dragged on optimism over... Updated 22 May, 2023 02:57pm
World France’s Macron: G7 is opportunity to convince Global South over Ukraine HIROSHIMA: French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Japan is an opportunity... Published 21 May, 2023 11:25am
World G7 stiffens resolve to thwart Russia, gives Zelenskiy chance to win over fence sitters HIROSHIMA: The Group of Seven (G7) rich nations signalled to Russia their readiness to stand by Ukraine for the long... Updated 21 May, 2023 11:09am
World Biden invited Kishida, Yoon to meet in Washington HIROSHIMA: US President Joe Biden invited his Japanese and South Korean counterparts for another meeting in... Published 21 May, 2023 10:14am
World G7 agrees new sanctions to ‘starve Russia’s war machine’ HIROSHIMA: Leaders from the Group of Seven nations agreed new sanctions on Friday that they said would “starve... Published 19 May, 2023 05:34pm
World G7 to discuss diamond trade with future Russia sanctions in mind HIROSHIMA: Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations will discuss how to trace Russian diamond trade at a summit... Published 18 May, 2023 02:58pm
Markets Oil rises on debt ceiling, demand optimism Oil prices rose 2% on Wednesday as optimism on oil demand and US debt ceiling negotiations outweighed supply... Updated 17 May, 2023 09:38pm
World G7 and EU to ban restart of Russian gas pipelines: FT The Group of Seven (G7) industrial powers and the European Union will ban Russian gas imports on routes where Moscow... Published 14 May, 2023 10:09am
World UK’s Hunt says ‘absolutely devastating’ if US failed to raise debt ceiling NIIGATA: British finance minister Jeremy Hunt said on Saturday it would be “absolutely devastating” if the United... Published 13 May, 2023 01:03pm
World G7 agreed global financial system resilient but needs vigilance, Japan Finance ministers says NIIGATA: Finance ministers and central banks from the Group of Seven rich nations agreed the global financial system... Published 13 May, 2023 12:49pm
Business & Finance G7 to vow diversifying of supply chains, filling bank regulatory gaps Finance leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) advanced economies set a year-end deadline for launching a new scheme to... Published 13 May, 2023 10:22am
World G7 plans new vaccine program for developing nations TOKYO: The Group of Seven (G7) rich nations is set to agree on establishing a new program to distribute vaccines to... Published 13 May, 2023 10:11am
World Japan to invite emerging nations to G7 finance leaders’ meeting TOKYO: Japan will invite some emerging nations to an outreach meeting held at the Group of Seven advanced countries... Published 28 Apr, 2023 10:19am
World UK’s Hunt says his budget will get more people into work LONDON: British finance minister Jeremy Hunt said he would use this week’s budget plan to remove barriers, including... Published 12 Mar, 2023 04:24pm
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