G7 Summit

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From left, Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson, French President Emmanuel Macron and U.S. President Joe Biden arrive for a G7 leaders' group photo during a NATO summit in Brussels, Thursday March 24, 2022. (AP/PTI)

K.C. Singh | A fine balance? Liberalism on lips; realpolitik at home

The G-7 faced especially acute challenges this year as the global effects of Covid-19 pandemic have been compounded by the war in Ukraine

29 Jun 2022 11:55 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with USA President Joe Biden and Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau, at G-7 Summit, in Germany. (PTI Photo)

AA Edit | G-7: Modi scores energy points

Modi was on a tougher mission this time in promoting a vision of the future in which green energy would play a significant role

29 Jun 2022 7:39 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with President of European Commission Ursula von der Leyen during a meeting on the sidelines of G-7 Summit, in Germany. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is also seen. (PTI Photo)

PM Modi leaves for UAE after attending G7 Summit in Germany

Modi highlighted India's efforts for green growth, clean energy, sustainable lifestyles and global wellbeing, at a G7 summit session

28 Jun 2022 11:41 AM

Servicemen work at the scene of a residential building following explosions, in Kyiv, Ukraine. (AP Photo/Nariman El-Mofty)

Russia strikes Kyiv as Western leaders meet in Europe

G-7 leaders were set to announce the latest in a long series of international economic steps to pressure and isolate Russia over Ukraine war

27 Jun 2022 10:44 AM

President Joe Biden waves as he leaves Air Force One after arriving at Franz-Josef-Strauss Airport near Munich, Germany, ahead of the G7 summit. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

Biden: G-7 to ban Russian gold in response to Ukraine war

Gold is Moscow's second largest export and banning imports would make it more difficult for Russia to participate in global markets

26 Jun 2022 1:38 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (PTI file image)

Germany, UAE trip: PM to hold 15 bilateral meets, attend G7

The PM is visiting Schloss Elmau in southern Germany on June 26 and 27 for the G7 summit, a grouping of the world's seven richest nations

26 Jun 2022 7:46 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participates in the first Outreach Session of the G7 Summit virtually.(Photo: Twitter/@PiyushGoyal)

K.C. Singh | Challenges will rise for India at home, abroad

The G-7 communique captures the main themes under six headings

21 Jun 2021 12:00 AM

Leaders of the G7 pose for a group photo on overlooking the beach at the Carbis Bay Hotel in Carbis Bay, St. Ives, Cornwall, England, Friday, June 11, 2021. (Photo: AP)

As summit ends, G-7 urged to deliver on vaccines, climate

The re-energized G-7 made ambitious declarations during their meetings

13 Jun 2021 2:08 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison during the virtual summit on Thursday. (PTII Photo)

India, Australia ink pact to counter China

Two declarations and seven pacts in defence, cyber, mining and other sectors were announced after 'India-Australia Leaders’ virtual summit

05 Jun 2020 11:05 AM

U.S. President Donald Trump waves walking off Marine One. (AFP)

Trump wants India to join G7 summit

The US postponed the "outdated" Group of Seven summit that planned to be held in June at the White House

31 May 2020 9:36 AM

Merkel gives a firm 'no' for Trump's in-person G7 summit

US president Donald Trump had earlier suggested he will host an in-person summit of G7 leaders despite concerns over coronavirus pandemic

30 May 2020 10:33 AM

US President Donald Trump has said the next G7 summit will not be at one of his own Florida golf clubs, reversing a decision that had sparked corruption accusations. (Photo: File)

'G7 summit won't be at my resort,' says Trump after corruption allegations

In May it was reported that resort's net operating income -- amount left after expenses are paid -- had fallen by 69 per cent in two years.

20 Oct 2019 1:02 PM

'I get along with both countries very well,' Trump said while responding to a question on his assessment of the situation between India and Pakistan. (Photo: File)

Tensions between Indo-Pak 'less heated' now: Trump

Trump's comment came two weeks after his meeting with PM Modi on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France on August 26.

10 Sep 2019 7:56 AM

The fires are not limited to Brazil, with at least 10,000 sq km (about 3,800 sq miles) burning in Bolivia, near its border with Paraguay and Brazil. (Photo: AP)

Brazil open to aid for Amazon fires, but will decide how it's used

The office for the French president declined to comment.

28 Aug 2019 2:35 PM

Trump's comments on Twitter come against the backdrop of world alarm over the fires in a region vital to the global environment and a side spat between Bolsonaro and French President Emmanuel Macron. (Photo: File)

Brazil Prez 'working very hard' on Amazon fires: Donald Trump

Trump tweeted: 'Brazil President and his country have the full and complete support of the USA!'

28 Aug 2019 2:19 PM

President, however, refuted his Chief of Staff, Onyx Lorenzoni's words. (Photo: FIle)

Macron to withdraw 'insults' for Brazil to accept aid for Amazon fire: Bolsonaro

'First of all, Macron has to withdraw his insults. He called me a liar,' says Brazil President.

28 Aug 2019 12:52 PM

Trump tweeted: 'The Radical Left Democrats, upon hearing that the perfectly located (for the next G-7) Doral National MIAMI was under consideration for the next G-7, spread that false and nasty rumour. Not nice.' (Photo: AP | File)

Trump denies having 'bedbugs' at resort he offered for next G7 summit

'No bedbugs at Doral,' Trump huffed in a tweet, after returning from a G7 summit in France.

28 Aug 2019 9:31 AM

Earlier, Sinha had called PM Modi's Independence Day speech ‘extremely courageous, well-researched and thought-provoking’. (Photo: PTI)

‘Tera Jadoo Chal Gaya’: Shatrughan Sinha lauds PM Modi after Trump meet at G7 Summit in France

In a series of tweets on Tuesday, Sinha, complimented PM Modi on his apparent ‘rapport and chemistry’ with Trump.

27 Aug 2019 4:53 PM

Melania Trump's husband, US President Donald Trump, stands by her with downcast eyes. (Photo: Twitter)

Photo of Melania Trump, Justin Trudeau at G7 goes viral, here's what netizens have to say

The picture shows US First Lady Melania Trump leaning towards Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for a customary kiss on the cheek.

27 Aug 2019 2:02 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi broke the news of England’s dramatic win over Australia in the ongoing Ashes series to UK PM Boris Johnson. (Photo: AFP)

PM Modi first to break news of England's marvellous Ashes win to UK PM Boris Johnson: Report

He later called for an iPad and watched the highlights between engagements.

27 Aug 2019 12:48 PM

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