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The Group of Seven (G7) originated in 1975 as the Group of Six (France, West Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States), representing the largest economies in the world. It was joined by Canada in 1976.
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India
Is acceptance by India’s Modi to attend G7 summit in Canada a ‘Pyrrhic victory’?
The belated invitation by Canada has sparked a debate on whether ties between New Delhi and Ottawa are on the mend.
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Japan
Japan making progress but no ‘agreement’ on Trump tariffs: trade negotiator
7 Jun 2025 - 10:51AM
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India
India PM Modi invited to G7 summit in Canada
6 Jun 2025 - 11:50PM
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Australia
Australia says compromise on biosecurity ‘not worth it’ ahead of US talks
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said American beef imports still posed risks to the Australian cattle industry.
6 Jun 2025 - 12:00PM
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India
India’s Modi likely to skip G7 in Canada as strained relations persist
India’s expected G7 absence reflects lingering tensions from a fallout over the 2023 killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
4 Jun 2025 - 1:57PM
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Japan
Japan’s Ishiba eyes G7 summit, aims to advance US tariff talks
Speaking in Kyoto, Ishiba said there has been progress in negotiations on trade expansion, non-tariff measures and economic security.
25 May 2025 - 5:26PM
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Donald Trump
G7 targets ‘excessive imbalances’ in global economy, eyes de minimis exemption
While China was not named, such references to non-market policies are often aimed at Beijing’s state subsidies and export-driven model.
23 May 2025 - 5:26AM
DR Congo
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Trump’s Africa policy zeroes in on minerals and militarism
As China tightens mineral export controls, the US is recalibrating its approach towards resource-rich African nations.
25 Apr 2025 - 5:30AM
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Taiwan
Beijing’s military drills around Taiwan are ‘destabilising’, G7 says
In joint statement on Sunday, G7 diplomats said exercises ‘put at risk global security and prosperity’, urged peaceful resolution of issues.
7 Apr 2025 - 4:25AM
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US-China relations
As Trump’s policies create divisions, G7 plays the ‘China card’ for unity
As ‘America first’ pressures G7 unity, Western moves to divert Washington’s hostility could be short-lived if US-China relations improve.
27 Mar 2025 - 8:21PM
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Canada
Canada’s PM Carney meets King Charles and Macron after Trump threats
After succeeding Trudeau last week, Carney conspicuously chose key European powers France and UK, rather than US, for first foreign visits.
18 Mar 2025 - 2:39AM
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US-China relations
Beijing hits out at ‘arrogant and malicious’ G7 criticisms over South China Sea
Despite growing internal trade tensions, the G7 has presented a united front in attacking Beijing’s ‘illicit’ and ‘dangerous’ actions.
15 Mar 2025 - 10:09PM
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US-China relations
G7 slams China’s ‘dangerous’ moves in South China Sea, strongly backs Ukraine
Statement by foreign ministers gathered in Canada also highlights importance of ‘maintaining peace and stability’ across Taiwan Strait.
15 Mar 2025 - 10:47PM
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Canada
G7 seeks unity as Trump’s tariffs and Ukraine stance weighs on ties
Tensions between the US and Canada, which is hosting the meeting, are also at an all-time low amid Trump’s musing about annexing the country.
14 Mar 2025 - 4:23PM
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Ukraine war
Rubio vows to block ‘antagonistic’ language on Russia at G7 meeting
US wants softer tone on Russia when G7 foreign ministers meet in Quebec from Wednesday.
11 Mar 2025 - 10:05AM
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Canada
Who is Mark Carney? Crisis-fighting central banker to lead Canada through US trade war
Former central banker Mark Carney has won the race to replace Justin Trudeau as Canada’s prime minister.
10 Mar 2025 - 9:09AM
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Russia
US rejects G7 plan to tackle Russia’s shadow fleet, prioritising China focus
Washington pushes to strengthen language around Beijing while watering down wording on Moscow in a draft statement prepared by Canada.
9 Mar 2025 - 10:38AM
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US-China relations
Trump risks, opportunities await world leaders at coming security summit
Report ahead of Munich Security Conference reveals biggest worries for nations as leaders prepare to meet top Trump officials in Germany.
11 Feb 2025 - 9:08PM
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Brics
The rise of Brics
The Brics bloc, established as an alternative to the Group of 7, has nearly doubled in membership since its founding 15 years ago. We review its intragroup trade ties and how it stacks up against the G7.
8 Jan 2025 - 10:51AM
Joe Biden’s China policy
Blinken urges G7 countries to maintain unity in face of China risks
US secretary of state cites Beijing’s economic policies, human rights record and support for Russia in the war against Ukraine.
27 Nov 2024 - 6:47AM
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US-China relations
China to court G20 nations amid US-led sanctions over Taiwan: report
Study of ‘escalation’ scenarios released before high-stakes G20 annual meeting in Brazil that Xi Jinping and Joe Biden are slated to attend.
14 Nov 2024 - 6:22AM
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Ukraine war
G7 to take new steps to curb Russian sanctions evasion
Finance ministers of G7 nations say they are responding to purchasers of Russian oil, including China, who do not respect a price cap.
27 Oct 2024 - 5:28AM
Brics
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Brics summit vs IMF-World Bank meetings: the global divide is clear
The West and its institutions are deluded if they think ignoring the Global South’s demands and preserving the status quo will work.
19 Oct 2024 - 4:30PM
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China-EU relations
China EV tariff vote leaves EU relieved yet wary of retaliation
Decision to slap duties of up to 35 per cent on mainland imports lays bare divisions in European leadership as complex negotiations continue.
6 Oct 2024 - 6:15AM
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Middle East
Israel says 8 soldiers killed in deadliest losses on Lebanon front
Hezbollah says it destroyed three Israeli Merkava tanks with rockets near the border town of Maroun El Ras.
3 Oct 2024 - 2:32AM
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US-China relations
US targets China’s rare earths dominance with minerals-security finance network
Move brings together banking and mining institutions from top minerals producer Australia as well as chip exporters Japan and South Korea.
24 Sep 2024 - 5:40AM
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Asean
Asian Angle
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Southeast Asia and the Global South: rhetoric vs reality
As China, India – and others – vie to be the Global South’s champion, Southeast Asia’s complexities challenge the one-size-fits-all narrative.
28 Jul 2024 - 11:00AM
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Food and agriculture
G7 under pressure to tackle hunger crisis as heatwave threatens food supply
Observers call for more concrete action from rich nations to ensure food security, say G7’s latest initiative is ‘half-baked’ and lacks details.
25 Jun 2024 - 7:00PM
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