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US President Donald Trump supports Russia's readmission into the group, and put forth a proposal for the same during this year's G7 summit held in the French city of Biarritz. (Photo: ANI)

G7 leaders fail to reach consensus on Russia's reinstatement into format

Russia was removed from the format, then known as G8, following its annexation of Crimea in the spring of 2014.

27 Aug 2019 12:47 PM

Trump said layers of US tariffs have hurt China so badly that it will have no choice but to make a trade deal with the United States. (Photo: File)

'Sorry, it's the way I negotiate': Donald Trump on US-China trade

Trump was challenged on a negotiating style in which he praises Chinese President Xi Jinping one day and castigates him the next.

27 Aug 2019 12:39 PM

President Donald Trump returned home from the Group of Seven Summit held in the French city of Biarritz from August 24 to 26. (Photo: PTI)

White House counts ‘helping reduce India-Pak tension’ among 5 takeaways from G7

In a tweet, the White House said during the meeting with Modi, Trump also acknowledged India's role as a critical partner in Afghanistan.

27 Aug 2019 10:06 AM

Tensions have risen between France and Brazil after Macron tweeted that the fires burning in the Amazon basin amounted to an international crisis and should be discussed as a top priority at the G7 summit. (Photo: AFP)

'Use funds to reforest Europe': Brazil rejects G7 aid to fight Amazon fires

'We appreciate the offer, but maybe those resources are more relevant to reforest Europe,' Lorenzoni, chief of staff to Prez Bolsonaro said.

27 Aug 2019 9:57 AM

Ahead of the G7 summit, Macron had bitterly accused Bolsonaro of lying to him at the G20 meeting in Osaka in June about his commitments on climate change. (Photo: AFP)

Macron slams Brazil President after 'extraordinarily rude' comments about wife

Jair Bolsonaro and Emmanuel Macron have repeatedly locked horns in the past week over the fires ravaging the Amazon basin.

27 Aug 2019 8:22 AM

'Superpowers of the world have a huge responsibility, whether they support us or not Pakistan will go to every extent,' Imran Khan said. (Photo: ANI)

Kashmir: ‘If conflict moves to war...’ Imran reminds superpowers of ‘huge responsibility'

'I will speak at the UN General Assembly on September 27 and highlight the Kashmir issue on world stage,' Khan said.

26 Aug 2019 7:19 PM

The two leaders held 40-minute discussions in Biarritz, the French town which is hosting the meeting of the world's most industrialised nations. (Photo: AP)

‘He speaks very good English, just doesn’t want to talk’: PM laughs at Donald Trump's remark

PM Modi firmly asserted that all issues between India, Pakistan were bilateral and ‘that is why we don't bother any other country’ on it.

26 Aug 2019 7:00 PM

The major US complaint against the WTO is about the dispute settlement mechanism as well as the system by which countries declare themselves as developing countries. (Photo: AP)

US being treated more fairly by WTO now, we appreciate it: Trump

Trump has complained of differential treatment received by India, China at WTO, even threatened to pull out of the global organisation.

26 Aug 2019 6:39 PM

India is not a member of G-7 grouping but Prime Minister Modi has been personally invited by French President Emmanuel Macron. (Photo: ANI)

PM Narendra Modi highlights India's efforts for sustainable future at G7 summit

The Prime Minister underlined India's contribution to addressing climate change, water stress, and ocean pollution.

26 Aug 2019 6:32 PM

Modi is attending the G7 Summit in this French town of Biarritz on special invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. (Photo: ANI)

G7 summit: PM Modi highlights India's efforts towards eliminating single use plastic

Modi saidhe highlighted India's efforts towards conserving water, harnessing solar energy and, protecting flora and fauna in the session.

26 Aug 2019 5:05 PM

Demonstrators at the so-called "portrait march" were carrying official portraits of the 41-year-old French leader which had been taken down from town halls across the country over the last few months. (Photo: AFP)

Anti-G7 protesters march with 'stolen' portraits of Emmanuel Macron

'We are holding him upside down to show the lack of sense in his policies,' explained a Bizi activist called Mathieu.

26 Aug 2019 3:29 PM

'I think what the entire European Union understands is that if we come out without a deal then...the 39 billion is no longer legally pledged,' Johnson said. (Photo: File)

39 bn pound divorce bill agreed by Theresa not due in no-deal Brexit: UK PM

Ahead of their meeting, Johnson and Tusk traded barbs over who would be to blame should Britain leave without a deal at the end of October.

26 Aug 2019 3:23 PM

Macron has been trying for months to defuse the tensions between Tehran and Washington by finding ways of resuming dialogue, and held talks with Zarif in Paris on the eve of the summit. (Photo: AP)

Was 'too soon' to meet Iran's leader who made surprise visit to G7: Trump

'I knew everything he (Macron) was doing and I approved everything he was doing,' Trump said.

26 Aug 2019 2:33 PM

Trump said that his pressure had paid off, bringing the Chinese back to the table after talks had appeared to have gone off the rails. (Photo: File)

'China called last night': Trump says trade talks to resume 'very shortly'

Trump said that Chinese officials had made two 'very, very good calls' and that 'they want to make a deal'.

26 Aug 2019 2:17 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met President of Senegal, Macky Sall. (Photo: ANI)

G7 Summit 2019: Modi meets Senegal President Macky Sall

India is not a member country of the G7, and the invitation to participate in the summit was extended by France.

26 Aug 2019 2:05 PM

Modi met Guterres on the sidelines of the G-7 Summit being held in this picturesque southwestern seaside French town. (Photo: Narendra Modi | Twitter)

G7 Summit: Modi holds 'fruitful discussions' with UN chief Antonio Guterres

Their meeting came against backdrop of Indian govt revoking the special status to J&K and bifurcating state into two Union Territories.

26 Aug 2019 9:15 AM

Modi met Johnson on the sidelines of the G-7 Summit being held in this southwestern French city. (Photo: MEA | Twitter)

G7 Summit: Modi meets Boris Johnson, agree to further India-UK bilateral ties

During telephone call early this week, Johnson told Modi that Kashmir remains a bilateral matter as far as UK's view is concerned.

26 Aug 2019 9:07 AM

Leaders of the Group of Seven nations said Sunday they are preparing to help Brazil battle fires burning across the Amazon region and repair the damage even as tens of thousands of soldiers got ready to join the fight against blazes that have caused global alarm. (Photo: File)

G7 leaders vow to help Brazil fight Amazon fires, repair damage

Merkel noted that Bolsonaro is putting 'significant forces' into the effort to save the rainforest.

26 Aug 2019 8:43 AM

Modi is expected to speak during sessions on the environment, climate, oceans, and digital transformation, besides also holding bilaterals with leaders of other countries participating in the two-day summit being held in Biarritz. (Photo: MEA | Twitter)

PM Modi at G-7 Summit, likely to discuss Kashmir issue with Trump

India is not a member country of the G-7, and the invitation to participate in the summit was extended by France.

26 Aug 2019 8:40 AM

On Friday, Trump had asked American companies to ‘immediately start looking for an alternative to China’, including shifting manufacturing of their products to the US after Beijing imposed additional tariffs on USD 75 billion worth of US goods. (Photo: AP)

'No plans to declare national emergency,' says Trump amid US-China trade war

‘Actually we're getting along very well with China right. We're talking. I think they want to make deal much more than I do,’ he said.

25 Aug 2019 6:56 PM

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