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G7 statement to send message to Russia, China

The G7 leaders' communique to be adopted at their summit in Hiroshima this weekend will call for firmly maintaining and strengthening a free and open international order based on the rule of law and opposing any threat to use nuclear weapons, according to sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

U.S., G7 to unveil new sanctions targeting Russia over Ukraine

The United States and the rest of the "Group of Seven" major economies will unveil new sanctions and export controls targeting Russia over its war against Ukraine, a U.S. official said ahead of a G7 summit in Japan.

Reuters

G7 tightens Russia sanctions, looks to cut China trade reliance

Leaders of the world's richest democracies acted on Friday to stiffen sanctions against Russia, while a draft communique to be issued after their talks in the Japanese city of Hiroshima stressed the need to reduce reliance on trade with China.

Reuters

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G7 Hiroshima Summit / Round-the-clock security measures put in place

HIROSHIMA -- Tight security and traffic restrictions were in place ahead of the arrival of U.S. President Joe Biden and other Group of Seven leaders in the atomic-bombed city of Hiroshima, which is hosting a G7 summit for the first time from Friday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

A long-drawn test for India’s diplomatic skills

The next 100 days will decide whether India can retain its reputation in forging a fair balance between its conflicting interests across the global divide

The Hindu

US risks rift with European allies over hesitancy to supply F-16s to Ukraine

UK and Netherlands want to create ‘international coalition’ to procure US-made fighter jets and train Ukrainian pilots and crews

The Guardian - UK

G7 tackles Russia and China as Albanese lands in Japan

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in Japan for the G7 summit, where Russia's invasion of Ukraine and China's militarisation will be the focus of discussions.

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The devastating impact of drought on mothers and children in Somalia

Exclusive: Powerful series illustrates devastating impact of crisis ahead of World Hunger Day

The Independent UK

G7: what is it, when was it formed and what will be discussed at the 2024 summit in Italy?

Rishi Sunak is expected to announce a £240 million aid package to Ukraine as world leaders discuss how to intensify financial pressure on Russia

Evening Standard

Akshata Murty puts scandals behind her as she joins PM at G7 in Japan

Mr Sunak’s wife, the multimillionaire daughter of one of India’s richest businessmen, stood out as she stepped off an RAF plane alongside the prime minister

The Independent UK

G7 summit in Hiroshima will force world leaders to confront the continuing nuclear threat

The current crises facing the world will be brought into sharp relief as Hiroshima – the first city to be annihilated by a nuclear bomb – plays host to the annual G7 summit of seven of the world’s wealthiest countries. Crucially, leaders will have a rare opportunity to meet face-to-face…

The Conversation

Japan, United States to continue Russia sanctions and Ukraine support, Kishida says

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has agreed with U.S. President Joe Biden to continue sanctions against Russia and support of Ukraine, Kishida told reporters as the two leaders met in the Japanese city of Hiroshima on Thursday.

Reuters

Sunak and Japanese PM sign deal on closer defence and security ties

Rishi Sunak and Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida dined at a restaurant in Hiroshima.

The Independent UK

Kevin McCarthy created this "crisis"

At least Mitch McConnell admits the obvious: There will be no default, and everyone knows it. So WTF is going on?

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The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Japan PM prepares push for nuclear weapons pledge in Hiroshima

Ukraine war and China’s Taiwan ambitions are expected to dominate G7 discussions, but Fumio Kishida will have a powerful backdrop. Plus, the rise and fall of Rudy Giuliani

The Conversation

Grattan on Friday: Albanese governs on softly-softly catchee monkey formula. Would Plibersek or Chalmers have been bolder?

Reading Margaret Simons’ recently released biography of Tanya Plibersek brought to mind an interesting question. What sort of Labor government would we have if Plibersek, rather than Anthony Albanese, had become Labor leader in 2019, and then won the 2022 election?

Al Jazeera

US President Joe Biden arrives in Japan for G7 summit

Talks to focus on the war in Ukraine, nuclear disarmament, artificial intelligence, climate change, economic security.

The Independent UK

Putin clashes with own finance minister over damage done to Russian economy by oil sanctions

Putin appears to downplay Anton Siluanov’s concerns by saying the situation is ‘absolutely stable’

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The Guardian - UK

G7 wrestles with how to prosecute one war and prevent another

Leaders searching for unity on extent of help for Ukraine and how to persuade global south to join China containment effort

The Guardian - UK

Kemi Badenoch says global carmakers’ UK concerns ‘nothing to do with Brexit’ – as it happened

Latest updates: business and trade secretary dismisses calls from global carmakers for Brexit deal to be renegotiated

The Independent UK

Watch: Joe Biden meets Fumio Kishida for G7 talks in Japan

Joe Biden met with Fumio Kishida on Thursday, 18 May, after travelling to Japan for this week’s G7Hiroshima leaders’ summit.

Reuters

G7 leaders to discuss idea of international peace summit over Ukraine - EU official

Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy countries will discuss the idea of an international peace summit over Ukraine when they meet in Japan this week, a European Union official said on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Watch: Global leaders arrive in Hiroshima for Japan G7 summit

Global politicians including Rishi Sunak, Justin Trudeau, and Olaf Scholz met in Japan on Thursday, 18 May, ahead of the G7 Hiroshima leaders' summit.

The Independent UK

Leaders begin arriving in Japan for meeting of G-7 nations, with war in Ukraine high on the agenda

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived in Hiroshima on Thursday as he prepared to welcome world leaders to the Group of Seven meeting in the western Japanese city that was the site of the world’s first atomic bomb attack

The Independent UK

Watch: Joe Biden arrives in Japan for G7 summit

Joe Biden arrived in Japan on Thursday, 18 May, to attend the G7 Hiroshima leaders’ summit.

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