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PM Modi lauds presence of ruling party, Opposition members at Indian community event in Australia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his three-nation visit, and arrivd at Delhi on Thursday, May 25, 2023

The Hindu · May 25, 2023

Factbox-Ukraine wants F-16 jets - how is coalition developing for training pilots?

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy renewed his appeal on Wednesday for U.S.-built F-16 fighter jets, saying their appearance with Ukrainian pilots would be a sure signal from the world that Russia's invasion would end in defeat.

Reuters · May 25, 2023

What did the Hiroshima G7 summit accomplish?

Geopolitics dominated the just-concluded G7 summit in Hiroshima, where the most prominent participant was not a G7 leader, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Bangkok Post · May 24, 2023

Biden's cancelled Australia-PNG trip was a missed opportunity – but a US debt crisis would hurt a lot more

The Quad leaders’ meeting was meant to take place in Sydney today, with the Sydney Opera House as the picturesque setting. Instead, US President Joe Biden has rushed back to Washington from the G7 summit in Japan to deal with the looming debt ceiling crisis in Congress.

The Conversation · May 23, 2023

Makers call G7 attention to decarbonized vehicles

The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) held an exhibition featuring decarbonized vehicles in Hiroshima during the recent summit of the Group of Seven nations. It exhibited 35 models including electric vehicles (EVs) and hydrogen vehicles, emphasizing various decarbonization technologies.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · May 23, 2023

What is going on with China's Belt and Road Initiative?

While the leaders of the G7 met in Japan, Chinese President Xi Jinping used a China-Central Asia Summit to push further economic and trade ties along the old Silk Road under the banner of his signature policy — the Belt and Road Initiative. So how is the project tracking and…

ABC News · May 23, 2023

Biden’s shift on F-16s for Ukraine came after months of internal debate

President Joe Biden’s decision to allow allies to train Ukrainian forces on how to operate F-16 fighter jets — and eventually to provide the aircraft themselves — seemed like an abrupt change in position but was in fact one that came after months of internal debate and quiet talks with…

The Independent UK · May 23, 2023

Ukraine, China and veiled threats: High-table diplomacy at the G7, and where India stands

In a year that has already seen a slew of summits taking place, with more set to happen over the next few months, the high table of global diplomacy seems full in the midst of various challenges. This has meant a hectic schedule for summit meets.

Newslaundry · May 23, 2023

Tory MP rants about BBC grilling Rishi Sunak over Suella Braverman speeding row

Sir Charles Walker complained that BBC Political Editor Chris Mason had asked the Prime Minister about the scandal at a press conference at the G7 summit in Japan

Daily Mirror · May 23, 2023

Sunak still considering potential investigation into Braverman claims

Downing Street on Tuesday said that the Prime Minister was still ‘looking at all the requisite information’.

The Independent UK · May 23, 2023