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G7 aims to finalise deal on $50 billion loan to Ukraine by end-Oct, EU says
BRUSSELS - The Group of Seven (G7) countries want to reach a political agreement on the $50 billion loan for Ukraine by the end of...
Oct 1, 20242 min read


Japan ex-environment minister Koizumi to run for LDP leadership, TBS reports
TOKYO - Japanese former environment minister Shinjiro Koizumi will announce his candidacy for the ruling party leadership race at a press...
Aug 23, 20241 min read


Factbox-What is G7's plan for financial aid to Ukraine?
The Group of Seven (G7) rich democracies agreed in June to use proceeds from frozen Russian assets to give Ukraine $50 billion in loans,...
Aug 19, 20243 min read


Japan's Prime Minister Kishida to resign, paving way for new leader
TOKYO - Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday he would step down next month, succumbing to public disaffection over...
Aug 15, 20243 min read


Explainer-What you need to know about Japan picking its next prime minister
TOKYO - Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday he would step down next month, a move that sets off a scramble among...
Aug 14, 20242 min read


World leaders condemn shooting at Trump rally, denounce political violence
WASHINGTON - Various world leaders on Saturday condemned the shooting at Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania in which the former...
Jul 14, 20242 min read


Exclusive-Japan must strengthen NATO ties to safeguard global peace, PM says
TOKYO - Russia's deepening military cooperation with North Korea has underlined the need for Japan to forge closer ties with NATO as...
Jul 9, 20243 min read


Italy PM says EU states won't be directly involved in G7 Ukraine loan
BORGO EGNAZIA, Italy - European Union states won't be directly involved for now in a $50 billion loan that Group of Seven nations plan...
Jun 16, 20242 min read


Italy's Meloni shows her arch-conservative credentials at G7 summit
BARI, Italy - Since taking office in 2022, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has proved a pragmatic partner on major international...
Jun 15, 20243 min read


Italy's Meloni hails G7, brushes off abortion controversy
BORGO EGNAZIA - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday hailed the achievements of the Group of Seven summit she chaired and...
Jun 15, 20242 min read


G7 confronts China on commerce, pope talks about AI
BORGO EGNAZIA, Italy -Pope Francis made an historic appearance at the Group of Seven summit on Friday to speak about the pros and cons of...
Jun 15, 20243 min read


Argentina's Milei set for IMF meet at G7 after greeting Biden
BUENOS AIRES - Argentina's right-wing President Javier Milei will meet on Friday with the managing director of the International Monetary...
Jun 14, 20241 min read
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