Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said there had been “significant progress” in negotiations with Washington for a long-awaited interim trade agreement following his meeting with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains. The meeting marked the first face-to-face engagement between the two leaders since their previous talks in Washington […]
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Trump warns of bombing if Iran deal fails
US President Donald Trump has warned that military action against Iran could resume if a final agreement fails to meet American expectations. His remarks highlight ongoing uncertainty surrounding the recently announced memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran. The comments are significant for global markets, regional stability, and future diplomatic efforts in the Middle East. […]
G7 leaders sidestep war economic fallout
Rising inflation and a sharp increase in oil prices are weighing on global economic growth as G7 leaders gather in France. The slowdown follows months of conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, which disrupted energy markets worldwide. Governments, businesses, and consumers are facing higher costs despite a recent agreement aimed at restoring stability. […]
G7 leaders see fresh hope after Trump-Zelenskiy talks
A renewed sense of optimism emerged at the G7 summit after US President Donald Trump described his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as “very good” and urged Russia to reach a peace agreement. The positive exchange marked a notable shift from previous tensions and raised hopes among Western leaders that diplomatic efforts could gain […]
Meloni ‘Instagram duo’ remark to Modi goes viral
PARIS: A light-hearted exchange between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the G7 summit in France has gone viral on social media, drawing widespread attention from users around the world. The interaction took place ahead of the official group photograph of world leaders attending the summit. As the two […]
G7 leaders ramp up pressure on Russia
G7 leaders agreed to increase pressure on Russia to end its war against Ukraine during talks in France. The move aims to strengthen Ukraine’s position and encourage Moscow to accept a peace agreement. The decision affects the ongoing conflict that has entered its fifth year and continues to impact global security. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky […]
Trump heads to G7 summit amid US-Iran deal shift
EVIAN-LES-BAINS: World leaders are gathering in France for the G7 summit as US President Donald Trump arrives following a major diplomatic breakthrough with Iran that is expected to reshape discussions on global security and energy. The summit, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, brings together the G7 nations — France, the United States, Canada, Germany, […]
Israeli and Palestinian groups push for two-state progress
Israeli and Palestinian civil society organisations have jointly called on G7 leaders to support urgent efforts toward a two-state solution, warning that opportunities for lasting peace are rapidly diminishing. Meeting in Paris ahead of next week’s G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, representatives from both sides stressed that immediate diplomatic action is necessary to prevent further instability […]
France denies excluding South Africa from G7 summit
PARIS: France has rejected claims that it excluded South Africa from the upcoming G7 summit under pressure from the United States, saying the decision was part of a broader effort to streamline participation and include other partners. Read More: Rubio says Ukraine “not America’s war” at G7 meeting on Iran, Russia The controversy emerged after the office […]
Trump denies ceasefire focus, claims bigger goal in Iran-Israel conflict
US President Donald Trump has denied claims that he returned to Washington to push for a ceasefire between Iran and Israel. Instead, he stated that the situation is much bigger and aims for a complete resolution of the conflict. His statement came after French President Emmanuel Macron claimed Trump left the G7 Summit in Canada […]