G7

Trump gets a Meloni fact-check, foreign minister cancels Washington visit

June 19, 2026 8:09 pm

Giorgia Meloni was among the few European leaders who attended Donald Trump’s inauguration in 2025.

Ukraine war to Hormuz: 5 key takeaways from the G7 Summit in France

June 18, 2026 5:52 pm

The three-day summit in France focused on the Russia-Ukraine war, the US-Iran standoff, migration and artificial intelligence. Here are the key outcomes, and what they mean for India and the wider world.

AI industry leaders at G7 Summit call for US-led coalition to define rules and standards

June 19, 2026 10:12 am

The proposed coalition comes as countries look more determined than ever to reduce dependence on foreign AI companies and strengthen domestic AI capabilities.

Giorgia Meloni reveals she quit smoking a month ago during candid G7 exchange

June 17, 2026 5:32 pm

Giorgia Meloni added that she had not smoked “since the first of May,” drawing congratulations from several leaders at the G7 Summit.

From Macron's marriage jokes to Pearl Harbour quip: Trump's awkward moments with G7 leaders

June 17, 2026 11:05 am

Trump's uneasy ties with the G7 stretches back years, to tension-filled summits during his first term, when allies often sought to brush aside his barbs in the interest of unity. This time, some leaders have begun pushing back.

Not West vs rest, India's challenge is how to navigate within West itself

June 21, 2026 3:46 pm

Where many in Delhi’s foreign policy community see an irreconcilable contradiction between the pursuit of strategic autonomy and partnership with the West, China demonstrated the art of transcending it — and against far steeper odds

At G7 summit, India should help shape global frameworks

June 18, 2026 4:39 pm

Few countries today can engage comfortably with advanced and developing economies while carrying influence with both

Third ship hit by US near Oman, all 22 Indians safe

June 11, 2026 8:35 pm

Fired Hellfire missiles at Jalveer’s engine room, was trying to ship Iranian oil: CENTCOM; maritime security to come up at G7

US seeks G7 action against Russian oil buyers to force an end to Ukraine war

September 13, 2025 10:22 pm

Tariffs on India: The US call to intensify pressure on India and China comes weeks after Washington dramatically raised tariffs on Indian goods to 50 per cent — higher than China, which is facing 30 per cent tariffs.

UPSC Mains 2025 Revision Checklist: Top 15 International Relations topics aspirants shouldn’t miss

August 21, 2025 6:30 pm

UPSC CSE Mains 2025 Revision: International Relations remains one of the most dynamic areas of General Studies Paper II, demanding a sharp understanding of current events alongside core concepts. As the Mains begin on August 22, are these topics on your checklist? Take a quick look.

In photos: Highlights from PM Modi's visit to Japan for Hiroshima G7 summit

May 22, 2023 2:38 pm

G7 Summit: A weekend of international diplomacy amid Russia-Ukraine war

June 27, 2022 10:31 pm

The G7 is an informal forum of leading industrialised nations, which include Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has invited India, along with Argentina, Indonesia, Senegal, and South Africa to the 2022 Summit as partner countries.