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Japan, South Korea leaders pray at memorial for Korean atomic bomb victims in Hiroshima

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol have prayed together at a memorial for Korean victims of the 1945 atomic bombing in Hiroshima on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit, as the two leaders continue efforts to mend ties repeatedly hurt by disputes…

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France's Macron: G7 is opportunity to convince Global South over Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Japan is an opportunity to convince big emerging states such as India and Brazil regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Albanese supports G7 statement calling out China's economic coercion and 'attempt to change the status quo'

The leaders of the worlds' most advanced economies issued a joint statement late yesterday, calling out China's economic coercion of other countries and stating they remained "seriously concerned about the situation in the East and South China Seas".

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South Korea's Yoon thanks Japan's Kishida for his efforts to mend ties

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Sunday that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's words resonated with many South Koreans when earlier this month he said that "his heart hurts" for those who suffered from forced labour under Japan's colonial rule.

Reuters

UK support for Ukraine will ‘never waver’, Rishi Sunak tells Zelensky

The PM updated Volodymyr Zelensky on the ‘very positive progress’ on fighter jets when they met at the G7 summit in Japan

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UK support for Ukraine will ‘never waver’, Sunak tells Zelensky

The PM updated Volodymyr Zelensky on the ‘very positive progress’ on fighter jets when they met at the G7 summit in Japan.

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Biden apologises to Albanese, thanks him for strong leadership

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met the leaders of Japan, India and the United States in a rescheduled Quad summit in Hiroshima.

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Biden meeting Ukraine's Zelenskiy, South Korea and Japan on Sunday

U.S. President Joe Biden will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday and also hold a joint meeting with the leaders of South Korea and Japan, according to a U.S. official.

Reuters

At G7, Zelenskiy says Bakhmut destruction has echoes of Hiroshima

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday drew a parallel between the destruction of Bakhmut and the horror of Hiroshima, evoking the symbolism of mass destruction as he wrapped up a surprise appearance at the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Japan.

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Pictures of the week: Surfers Against Sewage protests, Rishi Sunak in Japan and a monkey quenching its thirst

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Zelensky told the world ‘stands united’ with Ukraine at G7 as Russia issues F-16 jets warning

Zelensky greeted by Rishi Sunak at international summit amid push for F-16 fighter jets

Evening Standard

Russia-Ukraine war – as it happened: Kyiv says situation in Bakhmut ‘critical’ after Wagner claims control of city

Ukraine denies Wagner claim that city has fallen and says fighting ongoing in some parts

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G7 issues condemnation of China as it intensifies response to Beijing

China hits out at G7 over joint statement which criticised Beijing’s ‘economic coercion’

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Zelenskyy’s surprise G-7 stop unnerves critical Brazilian leader

The unannounced attendance of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the G-7 summit has unnerved the Brazilian delegation, which now feels pressure to accept an invitation for a face-to-face meeting with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, according to Brazilian officials.

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Zelenskyy meets with India’s Modi on sidelines of G-7 summit

Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit, as the Ukrainian president uses his visit to Japan to speak with leaders of countries who have taken a more neutral stance over Russia’s invasion.

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Zelenskyy goes on diplomatic blitz to tighten screws on Russia

Ukraine leader’s visit to Hiroshima thrust the G7’s efforts to choke Russia’s economy to the top of a busy agenda.

Reuters

Jeddah, sleep, and a French plane, how Zelenskiy reached Japan's G7

As Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy touched down in the Japanese city of Hiroshima on Saturday, cameras zoomed in on the plane: a French government-labelled military aircraft.

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Russia's Lavrov says G7 is bent on "double containment" of Russia and China

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday that decisions taken by the Group of Seven countries at their summit in Japan were aimed at the "double containment" of Russia and China.

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Cultural stars in bilateral firmament have one-on-one with PM Modi in Japan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met some of the leading Japanese personalities who were instrumental in promoting Indian culture in Japan, saying such interactions facilitate the deepening of mutual understanding and creating stronger bonds between the two countries.

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Quad leaders pledge to uphold peace and stability in Indo-Pacific region

The United States, Australia, India and Japan, a group known as Quad, on Saturday pledged to uphold peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region and "oppose unilateral actions seeking change in status quo by force", they said in a statement.

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China complains to G7 host Japan over joint statement

China firmly opposes the G7 joint statement out of Hiroshima and has complained to summit organiser Japan, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Saturday.

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Ukraine's Zelenskiy meets world leaders on sidelines of G7 summit

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy received a warm welcome in Japan on Saturday after arriving to attend the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Hiroshima for back-to-back bilateral meetings with world leaders.

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Russia warns of ‘colossal risks’ if F-16 fighter jets sent to Ukraine

Moscow accuses Western countries of ‘still adhering to the escalation scenario’

Reuters

India to host Quad summit next year, PM Modi says

India will host the United States, Australia and Japan next year for a summit of the group of regional powers known as the Quad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday.

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