G7

Syria building US relations while serving pivotal regional role - analysis

Syria knows that working on ties with Israel will be helpful because the US is very close to Israel and focused on Israeli relations currently.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
A SYRIAN flag is displayed outside the White House following the meeting of US President Donald Trump and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 10, 2025.
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Secretary-General Mathias Cormann and International Energy Agency (IEA) Executive Director Fatih Birol talk on the day of a G7 finance ministers' and central bank governors' meeting in Paris, France, May 18, 2026.

Syria joins G7 finance sessions in Paris in sign of legitimization

The two-day G7 finance chiefs' meeting is dominated by global economic imbalances, trade tensions, and the fallout from conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine.

|ByREUTERS
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a press conference at Downing Street in London, Britain, April 1, 2026.

UK will not be drawn into war, will free energy bills from Russian, Iranian control, PM says

Starmer said the UK will be “exploring each and every diplomatic avenue” in order to push for de-escalation and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. 

|ByDANYA SAPERSTEIN
French President Emmanuel Macron chairs a video conference of G7 leaders to discuss the fallout of the war in Iran on the world economy, amid the US-Israeli war on Iran, at the Elysee Palace in Paris on March 11, 2026.

G7 foreign ministers meet in France amid Iran, Ukraine wars, economic strain, US policy unease

The two-day gathering at the restored 12th-century Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay, about 40 km (25 miles) southwest of Paris, brings together ministers from the G7.

|ByREUTERS

Biden: US won't participate in, support offensive operations against Iran - report

Biden and Netanyahu spoke for about half an hour over the phone overnight.

APRIL 14, 2024ByHANNAH SARISOHN, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers virtual remarks during the National Action Network Convention from the Eisenhower Executive Office Building's South Court Auditorium at the White House in Washington, U.S., April 12, 2024.

Canada's 'arms embargo' on Israel: Foreign policy theater for domestic audiences - analysis

In 2021, Canada's military product exports to Israel were worth around $21 million Canadian. Israel's defense budget is in the billions.

MARCH 20, 2024ByMICHAEL STARR
Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly speaks during a joint press conference with Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine February 2, 2024.

Netanyahu rejects Gaza ceasefire amid reports of limited hostage release

“Those calling for an immediate ceasefire have an obligation to explain how to address the unacceptable result it would likely bring about,” Blinken said,

NOVEMBER 8, 2023ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
Anti-war protesters raise their "bloody" hands behind US Secretary of State Antony Blinken during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on President Biden's $106b. national security supplemental funding request to support Israel and Ukriane, on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, October 31, 2023.

Scholz pledges security assurances to Kyiv but no swift NATO membership

Berlin and its partners in the G7 and the European Union were working on long-term security assurances to Kyiv, Scholz said.

JUNE 22, 2023ByREUTERS
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz attends a meeting of the Federal security cabinet on the Ukraine crisis in Berlin, Germany, March 4, 2022.

With eye on China, US and five allies condemn trade-related 'economic coercion'

The countries expressed concern about "pervasive subsidization," anti-competitive practices by state-owned enterprises.

JUNE 9, 2023ByREUTERS
Flags of US and China are seen in this illustration picture taken August 2, 2022.

G7 officials to hold first meeting on AI regulation next week

Discussions on Artificial Intelligence with legislation likely incoming in the European Union.

MAY 26, 2023ByREUTERS
A keyboard is seen reflected on a computer screen displaying the website of ChatGPT, an AI chatbot from OpenAI, in this illustration picture taken Feb. 8, 2023.

'Nuclear apocalypse' more likely due to Western arms in Ukraine - Medvedev

The United States has committed $37 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since Putin sent troops into Ukraine in February last year.

MAY 23, 2023ByREUTERS
Ukrainian servicemen fire a BM-21 Grad multiple launch rocket system towards Russian troops, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the frontline town of Bakhmut, Ukraine May 19, 2023

Hiroshima G7 marks costs of war and welcomes Ukraine's Zelensky

Ukraine's Zelensky will receive a hero's welcome during the closing day of the G7 summit hosted in Hiroshima, Japan, where leaders debated how to respond to a conflict

MAY 21, 2023ByREUTERS
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speak during the G7 leaders' summit in Hiroshima, Japan May 20, 2023.

Zelensky showcases global leadership in G7, Arab League visits - analysis

Zelensky’s appearance showcases that the Arab League is not just a network of authoritarian regimes, but rather can play an important role in the world.

MAY 20, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is greeted as he arrives at Hiroshima Airport to attend the G7 leaders' summit, in Mihara, Hiroshima prefecture, Japan May 20, 2023.

Ukraine's Zelensky joins G7 as democracies take aim at Russia and China

The heads of government of the world's richest democracies are grappling with the challenges posed by China and Russia at a three-day summit.

MAY 20, 2023ByREUTERS
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrives at Hiroshima airport for attending the G7 leaders' summit in Mihara, Hiroshima prefecture, western Japan May 20, 2023., in this photo released by Kyodo.