Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 425 As the war enters its 425th day, we take a look at the main developments. Al Jazeera · Apr 24, 2023
G7 Hiroshima Summit / Food sustainability, Kyiv support sought MIYAZAKI -- The two-day G7 Agriculture Ministers' Meeting ended Sunday with a communique that confirmed the strengthening of cooperation on food security to expand production as well as support for agricultural production in Ukraine. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Apr 23, 2023
UK to be hit with fastest and harshest price rises in the G7 Forecasts show that prices for everyday goods are set to rise 40 per cent faster in the UK than any other major advanced economy The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2023
James Cleverly on taking a new approach to foreign policy – and belting out the Beatles with Blinken The foreign secretary aims to navigate international relations with ‘patient diplomacy’ as he insists post-Brexit Britain is still admired The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2023
Japanese demand same-sex marriage rights before G7 summit Cheering crowds have gathered in Tokyo for the first full Pride parade in four years, demanding Japan legally recognise same-sex marriage. The New Daily · Apr 23, 2023
Russia claims territorial gains in battle for Bakhmut Russia's defence ministry says its forces have captured more territory in Bakhmut as they pursue their bid to seize full control of the city. The New Daily · Apr 23, 2023
Russia's Medvedev warns Moscow will scrap grain deal if G7 bans exports Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev said on Sunday that if the G7 moved to ban exports to Russia, Moscow would respond by terminating the Black Sea Grain deal that enables vital exports of grain from Ukraine. Reuters · Apr 23, 2023
Japanese fete LGBTQ progress, demand marriage rights as G7 summit looms (This April 23 story has been corrected to say 'unions,' not 'marriage,' as G7 member Italy recognises the former and not the latter, in paragraph 2) Reuters · Apr 23, 2023
G7 Calls for Extension, Full Implementation and Expansion of Black Sea Grain Deal The Group of Seven (G7) economic powers called on Sunday for the "extension, full implementation and expansion" of a critical deal to export Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea, the group's agriculture ministers said in a communique. Brokered by the United Nations and Türkiye, the deal was signed in Istanbul… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 23, 2023
G7 calls for extension, full implementation and expansion of Black Sea grain deal The Group of Seven (G7) economic powers called on Sunday for the "extension, full implementation and expansion" of a critical deal to export Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea, the group's agriculture ministers said in a communique. Reuters · Apr 23, 2023
Labour calls for rates cut and energy subsidies to ease food price rises The party said food prices overall were growing 50% faster in Britain than elsewhere in the G7. The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2023
Japan LGBTQ groups urge government to guarantee equality Japanese LGBTQ activist groups are urging the government to enact an anti-discrimination law and legalize same-sex marriages ahead of a summit of the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations being hosted by Japan in May The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2023
Markets Today: Stock Index Futures Slightly Lower on Mixed Corporate Earnings Morning Markets June S&P 500 futures (ESM2 3) this morning are down -0.02%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM2 3) are down -0.18%. U.S. stock index futures this morning are slightly lower on mixed corporate earnings. However, lower T-note yields this morning are providing underlying support. The markets are... Barchart · Apr 21, 2023
DeSantis to meet UK foreign secretary with eye on US presidential bid Florida governor lines up four-nation tour in attempt to boost credentials as credible leader on world stage The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2023
Reuters · Apr 21, 2023 Russia watching for new Western sanctions, says they would hit world economy The Kremlin said on Friday it was monitoring reports of a possible ban on exports to Russia by Western countries, and that new sanctions would damage the global economy.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 21, 2023 G7 Nations Considering Near-total Ban on Exports to Russia The Group of Seven (G7) countries are considering a near-total ban on exports to Russia, Kyodo news agency reported on Friday, citing Japanese government sources. Bloomberg news on Thursday also reported that the United States and Ukraine's allies were considering "an outright ban on most exports to Russia".
The Guardian - AU · Apr 21, 2023 Nato ‘confident’ Kyiv can retake territory in new offensive; Moscow issues warrant for Ukrainian spy chief – as it happened Jens Stoltenberg says Ukraine will be able to retake more land; Kyrylo Budanov accused of ‘terrorist attacks’ and arms smuggling
France 24 · Apr 21, 2023 NATO chief is ‘confident’ about Ukraine’s fresh offensive NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Friday he is "confident" that Ukraine is ready to make territorial gains against Russia, as Ukrainian armed forces prepare for a new offensive. Stoltenberg spoke from Ramstein Air Base in Germany, where 50 countries attended a meeting hosted by the United States on Friday…
Reuters · Apr 21, 2023 G7 nations considering near-total ban on exports to Russia -Kyodo The Group of Seven (G7) countries are considering a near-total ban on exports to Russia, Kyodo news agency reported on Friday, citing Japanese government sources.
The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2023 North Korea lambasts G-7, says its nukes are 'stark reality' North Korea’s foreign minister has called the Group of Seven wealthy democracies a "tool for ensuring the U.S. hegemony” as she lambasted the group's recent call for the North’s denuclearization
Tribune News Service · Apr 21, 2023 News briefs Biden aims to unveil China investment curbs with G-7 backing
Reuters · Apr 20, 2023 North Korea criticises G7 over call for denuclearisation North Korea's position as a nuclear weapons state will remain an undeniable reality as it builds up its forces until military threats from the United States and its allies are eliminated, state news agency KCNA said on Friday.
Tribune News Service · Apr 20, 2023 US, Ukraine allies consider near-total ban on exports to Russia Some of Ukraine’s key allies including the U.S. are considering moving closer to an outright ban on most exports to Russia, a potentially significant tightening of economic pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin over his war.
The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023 Japan PM denounces attack, vows security review before G7 Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has denounced a pipe bomb attack at a campaign event he attended last weekend, while pledging to review security procedures to ensure safety for dignitaries visiting the country for the Group of Seven summit he will host in May
The Japan News/Yomiuri · Apr 19, 2023 G7 Hiroshima Sumit / G7 digital ministers to adopt action plan on AI Group of Seven digital ministers will adopt an artificial intelligence action plan for the first time later this month to promote the responsible use of AI, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.