Tag: G7
Italy Calls for Equal Rules in Global Trade as G7 Finance Ministers’ Meeting Begins
Ministers will discuss issues such as reforming the WTO and equal conditions of access to third markets. On Tuesday, the Group of Seven (G7) trade meeting kicked off in Italy, with talks among G7 ministers expected to address tensions that risk jeopardizing global trade and sustainable and inclusive growth. RELATED: G7 Summit Ends in Quarrels […]
July 16, 2024
G7 Summit Ends in Quarrels and Problems
The West made it clear that it is interested in souring relations between BRICS rather than in real collaboration with them. The Group of Seven (G7) Summit concluded on Saturday with member countries each having their own strategic considerations, which makes the next steps uncertain. During the drafting process, the joint communique issued on Friday […]
June 17, 2024
Ukraine to Get US$50 Billion From Frozen Russian Assets’ Profits
The U.S. will be the largest contributor to the fund called ‘Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration Loans.’ During its meeting in Italy on Thursday, the Group of Seven (G7) agreed to grant Ukraine a loan of US$50 billion which will be repaid with interest generated by the assets of the Russian Central Bank frozen in the European […]
June 13, 2024
Maximum Security Deployed Ahead of G7 Summit in Italy
Until Sunday, civilians will only be allowed to enter downton Borgo Egnazia with a specific security badge. Heavy security measures are being implemented in Italy ahead of the Group of Seven (G7) summit to be held in the southern Apulia region on June 13-15. RELATED: End Fossil Finance Activists Protest at the G7 Meeting in […]
June 13, 2024
End Fossil Finance Activists Protest at the G7 Meeting in Italy
On Friday, environmental activists hung a banner reading “End Fossil Finance” on the facade of the Grand Hotel des Iles Borromee, in Stesa, Italy. RELATED: Italians Protest Against G7 Meeting and Genocide in Gaza “Money can be made to work for people and not the other way around. Finance can serve to defend our common interests against private […]
May 24, 2024
Israel’s Cabinet Meets on Counterattack on Iran
After two postponements, Israel’s war Cabinet is scheduled to convene on Thursday to discuss a wide range of options that Israel could take against Iran. A majority of the ministers support a counterattack but have yet to decide on the “scale and timing.” RELATED: Horror in Gaza: No One Is Safe The upcoming meeting will be the […]
April 18, 2024
Guterres Calls For Restraint After Iran’s Retaliatory Attacks
On Sunday, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for maximum restraint after Iran’s retaliatory attacks on Israel over the latter’s deadly assault on the Iranian consulate in Syria. RELATED: Venezuela Calls For Peace in Middle East “The Middle East is on the brink. The people of the region are confronting a real danger of a […]
April 15, 2024
Italy Announces Bilateral Security Deal With Ukraine
On Saturday, the Italian government announced a bilateral support agreement with Ukraine ahead of the Group of Seven (G7) leaders’ meeting under Italy’s presidency. RELATED: Ukrainian Rocket Attack Leaves 5 Russians Dead in Belgorod The security partnership with a 10-year mandate between Rome and Kiev includes cooperation in defense, economy, infrastructure and energy, and humanitarian […]
February 26, 2024
Italian PM Meloni Lays Out G7 Priorities
On Thursday, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said that pushing development in Africa and developing a global rulebook for artificial intelligence (AI) would be among Italy’s priorities this year, as it takes over the rotating presidency of the Group of Seven (G7). RELATED: Italy Bears Severest Weather on Record in 2023 Though it took place in […]