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G7
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.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accepted the invitation from his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney to attend the G7 summit in Alberta. Photo: dpa
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.

Japan

Japan making progress but no ‘agreement’ on Trump tariffs: trade negotiator

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India

India PM Modi invited to G7 summit in Canada

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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.

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A shopper looks at Australian beef products for sale at a supermarket in Sydney. Photo: AFP
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.

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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.

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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.

Canada’s Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne speaks during the close of the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting in Banff, Alberta, on Thursday. Photo: AFP
DR Congo

Opinion | 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Britain’s King Charles, left, with Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney at Buckingham Palace, London on Monday. Photo: PA Wire / dpa
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.

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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.

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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.

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Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meet on the sidelines of the G7 foreign ministers meeting in La Malbaie, Quebec, on Thursday. Photo: AP
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.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Photo: AP
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.

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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.

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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.

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Donald Trump’s “America first” trade policy casts a shadow over Europe as nations prepare for the annual Munich Security Conference. Photo: Reuters
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.

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.

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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.

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A G20 banner adorns city hall in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where leaders of the world’s largest economies will converge between November 18 and 19, 2024. Photo: AFP
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.

A file photo of the crude oil tanker Nevskiy Prospect, owned by Russia’s leading tanker group Sovcomflot. Photo: Reuters
Brics

Macroscope | 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.

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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.

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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.

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Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli air strike in Beirut, Lebanon, on Wednesday. Photo: AP
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.

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A wheel-loader operator fills a truck with ore at the MP Materials rare earth mine in Mountain Pass, California. Photo: Reuters
Asean

Asian Angle | 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.

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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.

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