G7

27

Jul

G7, Germany, NewsG7, Germany, Heiko Maas, Russia, USA

Germany against US push to let Russia back into G7

Germany has rejected a proposal by U.S. President Donald Trump to invite Russian President Vladimir Putin back into the Group of Seven (G7) most advanced economies, German Foreign Minister Heiko…

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04

Jun

Coronavirus, G7, News, UKCoronavirus, G7, UK

UK leads fall in global trust in government COVID responses

People across almost all the world's leading rich economies have turned more sceptical about their governments' handling of the coronavirus pandemic with confidence slumping the most in Britain, a survey…

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31

May

G7, News, USAG7, USA

G7 summit delayed, Trump to invite other countries

US President Donald Trump said Saturday he will delay the G7 summit scheduled to take place in June and invite other countries -- including Russia -- to join the meeting.…

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30

May

CD eNews, Germany, NewsAngela Merkel, Donald Trump, G7, Germany, USA

Merkel refuses Trump’s G7 US meeting invite – POLITICO

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has refused to accept U.S. President Donald Trump's invitation to attend an envisaged summit of the Group of Seven (G7) in the United States, Politico reported…

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15

Apr

Coronavirus, G7, News, USAG7, USA

Trump to convene G7 leaders in video call to discuss pandemic

  U.S. President Donald Trump will hold a video teleconference with G7 leaders on Thursday to coordinate national responses to the coronavirus outbreak, the White House said. Trump, who is…

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23

Jan

Corruption, NewsCorruption, G7, Transparency International

G7 nations falling behind in fight against corruption

The governments of the top world economies are struggling to combat corruption, according to a report Thursday by graft watchdog Transparency International (TI). The annual Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) saw…

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20

Oct

News, USADonald Trump, G7, Miami, Trump National Doral Miami, USA

Trump abandons plan to host G7 summit at his Miami golf course

US President Donald Trump has abandoned plans to host next year's G7 summit at one of his resorts in Florida after bipartisan criticism. In a series of late tweets, Trump…

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07

Sep

Diplomatique.Expert, Europe Explained, NewsEurope, European Commission, G7

Unity is the only way forward for Europe

French President Emmanuel Macron stood in front of reporters last week and declared the gathering of seven key power players in South-West France to have gone “according to plan”. The…

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28

Aug

Geopolitics, NewsBoris Johnson, G7, UK

Boris Johnson informs Erdogan about G7 summit outcomes

Boris Johnson has spoken to Turkish president Erdogan today following the G7 summit at the weekend. A Downing Street spokesperson said: "The prime minister updated president Erdogan on the G7. "On Iran,…

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28

Aug

Brazil, CD eNews, Environment, NewsAmazon, Brazil, Emmanuel Macron, G7, Jair Bolsonaro

Brazil makes U-turn on international aid offer for Amazon

Brazil appears to have backtracked on its rejection of G7 funds to fight the Amazon forest fires, saying it will accept as long as it has control over how the…

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27

Aug

CD eNews, NewsAmazon, Brazil, G7

Brazil refuses ‘colonial’ aid from G7 to combat Amazon fires

Brazil on Monday rejected aid from G7 countries to fight wildfires in the Amazon, with a top official telling French President Emmanuel Macron to take care of "his home and…

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27

Aug

CD eNews, Geopolitics, NewsFrance, G7, Iran, USA

US – Iran summit possible within few weeks – Macron

Emmanuel Macron has said that a French diplomatic initiative could lead to a summit between the US and Iranian presidents “within a few weeks”. Macron made the announcement at a…

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26

Aug

CD eNews, Environment, G7, NewsAmazon, G7

G7 to release funds to fight fires in the Amazon

International leaders at the G7 summit have agreed to provide logistical and financial support to help fight fires in the Amazon rainforest. French President Emmanuel Macron said G7 countries would…

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26

Aug

CD eNews, G7, Iran, News, USAbiarrtiz, Donald Trump, France, G7, Iran

Trump says he does not want regime change in Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he wanted to see a strong Iran and was not seeking a change of leadership in Tehran, adding that the standard of living…

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26

Aug

CD eNews, G7, NewsAmazon, biarritz, France, G7

G7 leaders close to agreeing plan to help the Amazon

International leaders gathering at the G7 summit are reportedly nearing an agreement to help fight fires in the Amazon rainforest. French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday a deal to…

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25

Aug

CD eNews, NewsFrance, G7, Iran, USA

Iranian foreign Minister in surprise visit to G7 meeting

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif arrived Sunday in the French city of Biarritz, where a G7 summit of world leaders is taking place, for talks with his French counterpart…

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25

Aug

France, G7, News, UK, USAbiarritz, Boris Johnson, Donald Trump, France, G7, UK, USA

Joint Statement following meeting between the British PM and the US President in Biarritz

The Joint Statement following the meeting of US President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Boris Johnson during the G7 meeting in Biarritz France.   Today, President Donald J. Trump…

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25

Aug

Children, News, UKbiarritz, Boris Johnson, children, conflict zones, G7, UK

UK offers education lifeline to 600,000 children living in conflict zones

Children in the world’s most dangerous countries will be given the chance to go to school for the first time thanks to £90m of UK aid funding, the British Prime…

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25

Aug

France, G7, News, Photo Storybiarritz, first ladies, France, G7, wifes

Photo Story: The other side of the G7 Summit

A photo showing the spouses of the leaders attending the G7 summit in Biarritz, France. Brigitte Macron (2-R), wife of French President Emmanuel Macron, and Espelette mayor Jean-Marie Iputcha (R)…

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25

Aug

France, G7, NewsANV-COP 21, bizi, Décrochons Macron, Emmanuel Macron, France, G7

Stolen Macron portraits to reappear at G7 protests

As world leaders gather in Biarritz for the annual G7 summit, a few kilometeres away in Bayonne, French citizens are marching through the streets, proudly carrying photos of their country’s…

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25

Aug

CD eNews, France, G7, News, UK, USAbiarritz, Boris Johnson, Donald Trump, France, G7, UK, USA

UPDATED: Trump and Johnson in bilateral meeting in Biarritz

US President Donald J. Trump (R) and Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson (L) pose as they arrive for a bilateral meeting during the G7 summit in Biarritz, France, 25 August…

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25

Aug

Brexit, CD eNews, G7, News, The Brexit Update, UKbiarritz, Boris Johnson, BREXIT, Donald Trump, Donald Tusk, G7

Johnson warns Trump to compromise to get UK trade deal, clash with Tusk over Brexit blame

The US must lift restrictions on UK businesses if it wants a trade deal with the UK, Boris Johnson has said. Travelling to the G7 summit in Biarritz, France, the…

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24

Aug

CD eNews, Geopolitics, NewsBoris Johnson, China, Donald Trump, Donald Tusk, Emmanuel Macron, EU, G7, Iran, Trade

G7 summit begins in shadow of trade friction, climate change, Iran and Brexit

The G7 summit has begun in the shadow of friction over trade, climate change and Iran likely which are likely to dominate the talks, not to mention protests planned around…

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24

Aug

News, Photo StoryFrance, G7, Security

Photo Story : G7 Security Check

A Gendarmerie boat patrols the coast as a woman floats on a surfboard in Biarritz, ahea of the G7 summit in Biarritz, France, 23 August 2019. The G7 Summit runs…

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24

Aug

NewsBoris Johnson, G7, George Osborne, IMF, UK

Boris Johnson to lobby for Osborne’s candidature for IMF

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will lobby for former Chancellor George Osborne to be the next leader of the International Monetary Fund at this weekend's G7 summit, according to a…

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23

Aug

Business, Environment, Fashion, G7, Newsadidas, biarritz, Burberry, enviroment, Fashion, France, G7, Hermes, Kering, LVMH, Nike

Leading fashion companies to make G7 pledge to help environment

Major fashion companies from around the world said on Friday they had signed a pact which they would present at this week’s G7 summit in Biarritz, France, to help protect…

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22

Aug

European Union, News, RussiaEuropean Union, G7, Russia

EU against Russia’s return to G7

The European Union is against making any unconditional invitation to Russia to let it rejoin talks among the G7 world leaders, a senior official with the bloc said. This week…

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21

Aug

France, Newsbiarritz, France, G7

French police thwart attack during G7 summit

French authorities have arrested five people suspected of planning an attack on this weekend's G7 summit in Biarritz. The meeting of world leaders has proved to be a magnet for…

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20

Aug

Europe Explained, NewsEU, European Commission, G7, Jean Claude Juncker

Juncker won’t attend G7 summit after urgent gallbladder surgery

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker won’t attend the G7 summit at the weekend after undergoing emergency gallbladder surgery, a Commission spokesperson said Monday. Juncker cut short his summer vacation in Austria…

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20

Aug

CD eNews, Geopolitics, NewsEmmanuel Macron, G7, G8, Idlib, Russia, Syria, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin

Ukraine’s and Syria’s conflict on agenda as Macron hosts Putin

Syria's and Ukraines' conflict were on the agenda as the French and Russian Presidents met on Monday ahead of the G7 summit in Biarritz, southwest France. Russia was excluded from…

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19

Aug

France, News, RussiaEmmanuel Macron, France, G7, Iran, Russia, Syria, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin

Ukraine high on agenda as Macron meets Putin

French President Emmanuel Macron will host his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in a rare meeting on Monday before the start of the G7 summit in Biarritz. Macron is hoping to…

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18

Jun

Donald Trump, Geo Politics, USADonald Trump, G7, Geopolitcs, USA

Insights: ‘America First, America Alone’ – Anthony Manduca

The Sunday Times of Malta's Deputy Editor Anthony Manduca writes "US President Donald Trump’s deplorable behaviour at the G7 summit in Canada really was a turning point in the relationship between…

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11

Jun

Canada, G7, USAG7, Trudeau, Trump

Trump’s top aides accuse Trudeau of betrayal of the president before his summit with North Korea, with one adviser saying Trudeau deserves a “special place in hell”

Toronto Sun : Donald Trump’s top aides levelled blistering criticism of Justin Trudeau on Sunday for what they see as his betrayal of the president before his summit with North Korea,…

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10

Jun

Morning BriefingAngela Merkel, Disney, Euro Zone, FleetwoodMac, G7, Germany, Greece, Malta, Microsoft, Pixar, Royal Family, Trump

Sunday Morning Review

Good morning, Today's morning brief is mainly focused on the latest developments at international level, especially in view of the chaotic situation after the G7 meeting. The underlying currents, the…

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09

Jun

Morning BriefingAnthony Bourdain, Facebook, Football, G7, Ghana, Libya, Malta, May, Mediterranean, Pippa Middleton, Queen Elizabeth II, Royal Family, UK

Saturday’s Morning Briefing

Good morning, Today's newspapers report that Malta will no longer get away with not accept- ing migrants rescued in the Mediterranean, Italy’s new Home Affairs Minister Matteo Salvini warned yesterday. UNHCR…

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08

Jun

G7, Other NewsG7, Russia, US

Trump says Russia should be re-instated to G7

President Donald Trump said Friday that Russia should be reinstated to a leading group of industrialized nations ahead of his visit to the G7 summit this weekend. Trump's statement is…

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08

Jun

G7Emmanuel Macron, G7, Trudeau

G7 meeting to start amidst a tweet and trade tariffs tension

Reuters report that the leaders of the Group of Seven rich nations are set to clash with a combative U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday when they pressure him to…

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03

Jun

Morning Briefing, NewsAna Gomes, Brazil, BREXIT, China, Daphne Caruana Galizia, Egypt, Fattah Al-Sisi, G7, Google, Greenhouse emissions, Immigration, Italy, Jean Claude Juncker, Libya, Malta, Michael Gove, MotoGP, Northern Ireland, Pedro Sanchez, Pentagon, Petrobras, Sexual Harassment, Spain, Sven Giegold, Trade Dispute, UK, World Health Organisation, World Trade Organisation

Sunday’s Morning Briefing

Good morning, Malta's newspapers cover a myriad of topics. The salient points include the ongoing investigations in Daphne Caruana Galizia's murder and the investigations carried by Magistrate Aaron Bugeja on…

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