G7 Meeting

G7 meeting: UK seeks unity against 'global aggressors' Russia, China, Iran

The US and its allies have played down talk of a military response to defend Ukraine, with efforts focusing on tough sanctions that would hit the Russian economy, rather than just individuals

Invite India to G7 meets on Afghanistan, say lawmakers from bloc

With the Taliban returning to the country, the move would help monitor the spillover effects of terrorism by a country closest to it

China accuses G7 of 'political manipulation' following criticism over record in Xinjiang, Hong Kong

G7 leaders slammed China over abuses against minorities in the Xinjiang region and pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong, while the US called for Beijing to "start acting more responsibly in terms of international norms on human rights"

G7 Summit 2021: COVID-19 recovery, vaccine distribution, climate action likely to dominate agenda

Since the G-7 last met two years ago, COVID-19 has killed more than 3.7 million people and decimated economies with lockdowns and layoffs

Amazon forest fires: Brazil’s National Institute for Space Research says 1663 new blazes between Thursday, Friday

Some 1,663 new fires were ignited between Thursday and Friday, according to the INPE

Kashmir remains a bilateral matter between India and Pakistan as far as United Kingdom's views are concerned, says PM Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson has made clear to Narendra Modi that Kashmir remains a bilateral matter between India and Pakistan as far as the UK's view is concerned, during a telephone call between the two leaders.

Van ploughs through crowded Toronto sidewalk killing 10 and injuring 15; driver arrested

A rented van plowed down a crowded Toronto sidewalk on Monday, killing 10 people and injuring 15 before the driver fled and was quickly arrested in a confrontation with police, Canadian authorities said