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US-Iran deal leaves Europe on the sidelines in the Strait of Hormuz - analysis

Washington’s direct channel with Tehran has reduced the immediate need for a European-led maritime mission, while leaving major questions over safe passage through the strait.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump, flanked by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick speaks during a press conference, during the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 17, 2026.
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump speaks to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 17, 2026.

Italy's Meloni says Trump 'totally invented' story that she begged him for photo

US President Donald Trump, with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, holds a press conference during the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 17, 2026.

Iran deal turns into global loyalty test as tension builds between Trump and Israel - analysis

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a tea ceremony with Russian President Vladimir Putin following their meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China May 20, 2026.

At G7 Summit, world leaders tackle reliance on China for critical minerals


G7 officials to hold first meeting on AI regulation next week

Discussions on Artificial Intelligence with legislation likely incoming in the European Union.

 A keyboard is seen reflected on a computer screen displaying the website of ChatGPT, an AI chatbot from OpenAI, in this illustration picture taken Feb. 8, 2023.

'Nuclear apocalypse' more likely due to Western arms in Ukraine - Medvedev

The United States has committed $37 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since Putin sent troops into Ukraine in February last year.

 Ukrainian servicemen fire a BM-21 Grad multiple launch rocket system towards Russian troops, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the frontline town of Bakhmut, Ukraine May 19, 2023

Hiroshima G7 marks costs of war and welcomes Ukraine's Zelensky

Ukraine's Zelensky will receive a hero's welcome during the closing day of the G7 summit hosted in Hiroshima, Japan, where leaders debated how to respond to a conflict

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speak during the G7 leaders' summit in Hiroshima, Japan May 20, 2023.

Zelensky showcases global leadership in G7, Arab League visits - analysis

Zelensky’s appearance showcases that the Arab League is not just a network of authoritarian regimes, but rather can play an important role in the world.

 Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is greeted as he arrives at Hiroshima Airport to attend the G7 leaders' summit, in Mihara, Hiroshima prefecture, Japan May 20, 2023.

Ukraine's Zelensky joins G7 as democracies take aim at Russia and China

The heads of government of the world's richest democracies are grappling with the challenges posed by China and Russia at a three-day summit.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrives at Hiroshima airport for attending the G7 leaders' summit in Mihara, Hiroshima prefecture, western Japan May 20, 2023., in this photo released by Kyodo.

Leaders meet at Hiroshima G7 summit as Russian nuclear threat looms

Moscow has said it is ready to use its nuclear arsenal to defend its "territorial integrity" if necessary.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his wife Britta Ernst pose for a photo with Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his wife Yuko Kishida at the Peace Memorial Park during a visit as part of the G7 Hiroshima Summit in Hiroshima, Japan, 19 May 2023. The G7 Hiroshima Summit will be held from 19 to

UK to ban Russian diamonds at G7 in fresh round of sanctions

The G7 countries are poised to use the summit to announce tightened sanctions on Russia and debate strategy on a more than year-long conflict that shows no sign of easing.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak accompanied by his wife Akshata Murty, arrives at Hiroshima airport, ahead of the G7 leaders' summit in Mihara, Hiroshima, Japan May 18, 2023.

Germany invites Chinese premier for talks in June - source

Scholz's government is developing a new China strategy to reduce dependence on Asia's economic superpower, a vital export market for German goods.

 German Chancellor Olaf Scholz meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing

G7 will stand up to 'any coercion' from China - senior US official

"The message is the same across the G7: that we want to work with China in those areas where China is prepared to work with us," a senior US State Department official told reporters on a call.

A working session at a G7 Foreign Ministers Meeting, at the City Hall in Muenster, Germany November 4, 2022.

Changing Middle East pushes G7 to discuss waning influence

The ministers of the G7 – France, Britain, Germany, Italy, Canada, the US and Japan, meet in Japan between April 16 to 18.

A working session at a G7 Foreign Ministers Meeting, at the City Hall in Muenster, Germany November 4, 2022.