Scott Morrison softened his defiant language on climate change action amid UK trade deal Documents indicate PM’s changes to foreign policy speech coincided with environment agreement in trade talks The Guardian - AU · May 21, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 87 of the invasion Last group of Ukrainian soldiers in Azovstal steelworks surrendered, Russia’s defence ministry said late Friday The Guardian - AU · May 21, 2022
Yellen's global tax plan meets resistance abroad and at home Last July, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen celebrated it as a “historic day” when more than 100 nations agreed to a global minimum tax deal meant to reform and equalize the world’s economy The Independent UK · May 20, 2022
G7 Countries to Provide $19.8 Billion in Aid to Ukraine The Group of Seven leading economies agreed Friday to provide $19.8 billion in economic aid to Ukraine to help keep tight finances from hindering its ability to defend itself from Russia’s invasion. German Finance Minister Christian Lindner told reporters that $9.5 billion of the total amount was mobilized at meetings… Asharq Al-Awsat · May 20, 2022
Japan, Europe tread different paths as G7 warns of inflation risks Having long trod a similar path in tackling low inflation, Japan and Europe now appear to be taking contrasting approaches to monetary policy and the risks of rising prices, which drew warnings at this week's Group of Seven gathering in Germany. Reuters · May 20, 2022
Italy to lend Ukraine 200 million euros, Finance Minister says Italy will lend Ukraine 200 million euros ($211 mln) to help it pay its bills, Italy's finance minister Daniele Franco said on Friday after a meeting of G7 financial leaders. Reuters · May 20, 2022
Monkeypox cases in UK more than double Health Secretary Sajid Javid has tweeted about the situation Liverpool Echo · May 20, 2022
G7 mulling Russian asset seizures to help rebuild Ukraine - German Finance Minister Seizing Russian state assets to help finance the rebuilding of war-torn Ukraine remains a possibility, German Finance Minister Christian Lindner said on Friday, but he added that no decision on the matter was taken at a meeting with his G7 counterparts. Reuters · May 20, 2022
G7 agree pact to better prepare for future pandemics The Group of Seven wealthy democracies has announced plans to strengthen epidemiological early-warning systems to detect infectious diseases with pandemic potential The Independent UK · May 20, 2022
UK monkeypox cases double with 11 new infections confirmed Health Secretary says more doses of vaccine are available Wales Online · May 20, 2022
Monkeypox: 20 cases now confirmed in the UK Sajid Javid has updated G7 health ministers on what is known about the spread of the virus. The Independent UK · May 20, 2022
G7 offers $9.5 billion new aid for Ukraine, ready with more The Group of Seven's financial leaders agreed on $9.5 billion in new aid to Ukraine on Friday and promised enough money to keep the country's devastated economy afloat as long as it fights against Russia's invasion. Reuters · May 20, 2022
Sri Lanka defaults on debt as economic crisis deepens Sri Lanka has defaulted on its international debt obligations, after the government confirmed it had not been able to make some $87 million in interest payments. It further deepens the country's economic crisis, which has sparked mass protests and left the country struggling with fuel shortages. Also in the show:… France 24 · May 19, 2022
G7 countries commit $18.4 billion in funds for Ukraine - draft The Group of Seven (G7) industrialised nations have committed $18.4 billion in transfers and loans to help Ukraine meet its immediate financing needs, according to a draft communique seen by Reuters on Thursday. Reuters · May 19, 2022
The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2022 IMF chief warns of multiple inflationary shocks amid market jitters Kristalina Georgieva cites Russia’s war in Ukraine and cost pressures caused by China’s zero-Covid policies
The Hindu · May 19, 2022 PM Modi to fly to Japan for Quad summit next week PM will be meeting the American President, and the Prime Ministers of Japan and Australia
Reuters · May 19, 2022 Germany pledges 1 billion euros in grants to help Ukraine - Finance Minister German Finance Minister Christian Lindner said he pledged 1 billion euros ($1.06 billion) in grants to Ukraine at a meeting of finance officials from the Group of Seven (G7) economic powers on Thursday to help it with short-term liquidity needs.
The Independent UK · May 19, 2022 Russia-Ukraine war impact draws focus of G7 finance leaders Finance ministers for the Group of Seven leading economies on Thursday will deal with the immediate effects of Russia’s war in Ukraine and the COVID-19 pandemic, overtaking their more ambitious plans to reform the global economy
Radio France Internationale · May 19, 2022 G7 finance meeting set to be dominated by reconstruction of Ukraine G7 finance ministers are meeting in Germany on how to help Ukraine pay its bills, with reconstruction after the war, surging global inflation, climate change, supply chains and the impending food crisis high on the agenda.
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 19, 2022 G7 Finance Ministers to Thrash Out Ukraine Aid Plan G7 partners meet Thursday hoping to find a solution for Kyiv's budget troubles as the fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues to roil the global economy. Finance ministers from the Group of Seven industrialized nations are holding talks in Koenigswinter in western Germany to coordinate their response. "The bilateral…
Reuters · May 19, 2022 G7 agree on $18.4 billion to keep Ukraine running, ready with more The Group of Seven's financial leaders agreed on Thursday on $18.4 billion to help Ukraine pay its bills in coming months and said they were ready to stand by Kyiv throughout its war with Russia and do more if needed, a draft communique showed.
France 24 · May 19, 2022 US Congress approves new $40 billion Ukraine aid package The US Senate overwhelmingly approved a $40 billion infusion of military and economic aid for Ukraine and its allies on Thursday as both parties rallied behind America’s latest, and quite possibly not last, financial salvo against Russia’s invasion. Follow FRANCE 24’s liveblog for all the latest developments. All times are…
The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2022 Why does the UK have the highest inflation in the G7? Analysis: UK among hardest-hit countries thanks to perfect storm of war in Ukraine, Covid and Brexit
Reuters · May 18, 2022 EU plans 9 billion euros joint borrowing for Ukraine, more for reconstruction The European Commission proposed on Wednesday an extra 9 billion euros ($9.5 billion) in EU loans to Ukraine in 2022 to keep the country running and to set up a 'RebuildUkraine' Facility of grants and loans, modelled on the EU's own recovery fund.
The Independent UK · May 18, 2022 US, banks unveil plan to ease food crisis from Russia's war Ahead of the G7 finance ministers’ meetings, the U.S. Treasury, several global development banks and other groups have unveiled a multi-billion dollar plan meant to address a worldwide food security crisis exacerbated by Russia’s war in Ukraine