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G7
The G7 is an informal grouping of seven of the world's advanced economies. It meets annually.
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G7 reaffirms support for Ukraine as war milestone approaches
Leaders of the world's major democracies have reiterated their "unwavering" support for Kyiv amid the Russia invasion.
Is the German economy going down the drain?
Germany’s ecomomy keeps shrinking – is the Scholz government part of the problem?
Security pacts bridge gap until Ukraine joins NATO
Ukraine has signed 21 bilateral security agreements with Western partners since January 2024. DW takes a look.
Sanctions on Russian diamonds: Good or bad for Africa?
Diamond-rich African countries are ramping production to fill the gap left by the G7 sanctions on Russian diamonds.
G7: Italy puts itself in the right light
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni put her right-wing nationalist views aside to show leadership at the G7 summit.
G7 leaders take aim at Russia and its allies
Leaders of the G7 countries, concluding their two-day meeting in Italy, have released their final declaration.
'Historic' deal to fund Kyiv using frozen Russian assets
G7 leaders have backed a multibillion-dollar deal to use the interest from frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine.
G7 leaders agree to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine
The US and Ukraine have also signed a 10-year security agreement on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Italy.
How the West will use frozen Russian assets to back Ukraine
G7 leaders have pledged to use the interest from $300 billion seized after Russia invaded Ukraine.
Support for Ukraine tops agenda as G7 leaders meet in Italy
G7 leaders meeting in Italy are expected to finalize a substantial new aid package for Ukraine.
Giorgia Meloni riding high as G7 begins in Italy
Boosted by the recent EU election results, the Italian prime minister is ready to host the G7 summit in southern Italy.
G7 makes 'progress,' but no deal on Russian assets for Kyiv
G7 finance ministers discusssed options for using interest from frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine.
West moves towards Russian asset seizure
Anastassia Fedyk of the Haas School of Business and Economists for Ukraine tells Gerhard Elfers that a plan by G7 nations to seize 300 billion dollars of frozen Russian Central Bank assets to compensate war damaged caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is close to completion.
How China became the world's largest debt collector
China has loaned $1.3 trillion for infrastructure projects from Asia to Latin America to boost trade.
Decoding China: Xi and Biden have to find common ground
China's President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden are set to have a high stakes meeting in California next week.
G7 calls for 'humanitarian pauses' in Gaza
While condemning Hamas and defending Israel's right to self-defense, G7 minister called for pauses in fighting in Gaza.
G7 foreign ministers seek common line on Gaza
As ministers face the challenge of presenting a united front, Germany says humanitarian pauses are on the agenda.
Why the G20 matters
The G20, a forum of the world's major economies, is meeting in New Delhi at a time of unprecedented challenges.
What does BRICS want?
BRICS has evolved from a mere slogan to a real-world economic bloc and is seeking to increase its influence.
BRICS: Why Saudi Arabia and others are vying for membership
Some see the bloc as a counterweight to traditional Western-led forums and institutions. But what exactly is BRICS?
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Why are some passports more powerful than others?
Traveling the world is hassle-free with some passports, but nightmarish with others. What explains this imbalance?
NATO summit in Vilnius comes to an end — as it happened
G7 leaders, and the EU, set out an open framework for security guarantees for Ukraine as the NATO summit wraps up.
F-16s for Ukraine: why they matter
US President Joe Biden has done an about-face on delivering F-16s to Ukraine. How will it play out?
Ukraine updates: Wagner to leave Bakhmut by June 1
Meanwhile, Kyiv rejects claims that Bakhmut has fallen, saying Russia has "not occupied" the city. DW has more.
G7: Ukraine dominates last day of 'successful' summit
Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy took center stage on the last day of the G7 summit in Japan.
G7 summit: Zelenskyy pushes Ukraine peace plan in Hiroshima
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made an appearance at the G7 meeting to seek assistance from allies.
At G7, Japan quietly strengthens alliances
Japan is diplomatically cultivating allies near and far during its G7 presidency.
G7 summit: Leaders talk China, Zelenskyy arrives in Japan
G7 leaders meeting in Japan are discussing how best to "de-risk" ties with China while not hurting economic interests.
G7 nations unveil new sanctions against Russia
At their summit in Japan, G7 leaders agreed on sanctions to "starve Russia's war machine."
G7 vs. China: United against Beijing's growing power?
Experts say they are skeptical about the group's ability to come up with a joint response to China's growing power.
G7 to discuss Russian diamond exports and China concerns
Russia sanctions focusing on its $5 billion diamond industry is on the agenda as the leaders of the G7 meet in Japan.
Central Asian leaders meet in China for 'milestone' summit
The Central Asian summit is being held in China's Xian city at the same time as the rival G7 summit in Japan.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz addresses Global Solutions Summit
The event aims to implement research-based policies for the G20, G7 and beyond.
G7 finance ministers meet in Japan ahead of leaders' summit
Finance ministers and central banks' chiefs are discussing a US debt crisis and preventing Russian sanction evasion.
Ukraine updates: Putin visits troops in Kherson, Luhansk
Meanwhile, G7 foreign ministers meeting in Japan have vowed to intensify sanctions against Moscow. DW has the latest.
G7 foreign ministers urge unity on China, Ukraine
The foreign ministers of the world's major economies are in Japan for discussions on China, as Beijing steps up drills.
G7 ministers pledge to speed up clean energy transition
The G7 countries also vowed to eliminate new plastic pollution in their countries by 2040.
Can G7 host Japan walk the talk on climate?
As Japan chairs a G7 climate meeting in Sapporo, its continued backing of fossil fuels is under the spotlight.
My Europe: How to ensure greater global support for Ukraine
Radu Magdin
The countries that back Ukraine need to reframe the narrative of what the war means for the world, writes Radu Magdin.
Global demonstrations mark year of war in Ukraine
Demos took place all across the world. In Berlin, a disabled Russian tank was put on show near Moscow's embassy.
Japanese PM fires senior aide over homophobic comments
Prime Minister Kishida called an aide's derogatory comments about same-sex couples "outrageous."
G7 and EU announce price cap on Russian diesel
The price cap on diesel follows on from a price cap on Russian crude oil.
Baerbock says G7 working to strengthen Ukrainian air defense
Baerbock also slammed the Taliban's move to exclude women from universities as a "step towards the Stone Age."
Ukraine updates: G7 say air defenses the 'immediate focus'
G7 countries vow to continue helping Ukraine bolster its military capabilities. DW has the latest.
Ukraine updates: G7 price cap on Russian oil kicks in
The price cap could make it difficult for Moscow to sell its oil for a higher price. DW has the latest.
G7 joins EU price cap on Russian oil
After the EU agreed on a price cap on Russian oil, the G7 adopted the measure to starve Russia of funds for its war.
Ukraine updates: G7 ministers discuss war crime probes
Germany hosts a meeting of justice ministers about improving war crimes investigations in Ukraine. Follow DW for more.
North Korea slams UN response to suspected ICBM launch
North Korea has called Antonio Guterres a "US puppet" after the UN chief condemned a recent ICBM test by Pyongyang.
Germany, G7 launch 'Global Shield' climate finance at COP27
Critics call the climate risk insurance initiative a "distraction" from creating a loss and damage fund.
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