US President Joe Biden arrives in Japan for G7 summit
1 year, 7 months ago

US President Joe Biden arrives in Japan for G7 summit

Al Jazeera  

The talks will focus on Russia’s war on Ukraine, nuclear disarmament, artificial intelligence, climate change and economic security. Hiroshima, Japan – United States President Joe Biden has arrived for a Group of Seven summit set to be dominated by Russia’s war on Ukraine and concerns about China’s rising power and influence. During the talks in Hiroshima, Biden is expected to rally the G7 countries to increase pressure on Moscow to end the war in Ukraine and join his administration’s efforts to push back against Beijing. The members of the G7 – Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the US – are expected to announce new sanctions against Russia and measures to tackle economic coercion by China during the high-profile annual gathering, which will also be attended online by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The club of wealthy democracies is also expected to discuss nuclear disarmament, artificial intelligence, climate change, economic security and improved cooperation with developing countries, among other issues.

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Biden to meet Xi at Asia-Pacific summit amid Trump trade war tensions
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1 month, 1 week ago

Biden to meet Xi at Asia-Pacific summit amid Trump trade war tensions

Firstpost  

The Republican president-elect has signaled a confrontational approach to Beijing for his second term. File Image- FP US President Joe Biden attended in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Lima on Friday, where he is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping amid uncertainty following Donald Trump’s election victory. Read Also: China prepares to retaliate against potential trade war with …

President Joe Biden to meet Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping at APEC Summit in Peru for third in-person talks
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President Joe Biden to meet Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping at APEC Summit in Peru for third in-person talks

Live Mint  

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G7 doing what it has been doing for so long: China Daily editorial
6 months, 1 week ago

G7 doing what it has been doing for so long: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Protesters make a Trojan horse to satirize the G7 Summit which started on Thursday in Fasano in southern Italy. And yet the G7 leaders have agreed to the United States' move to give Ukraine a loan of about $50 billion which would be repaid by interest and profits from the nearly $300 billion in frozen Russian assets in the West, …

Joe Biden ‘wanders off' at G7 Summit as Italy PM Giorgia Meloni comes to his rescue; Netizens say 'please help America'
6 months, 1 week ago

Joe Biden ‘wanders off' at G7 Summit as Italy PM Giorgia Meloni comes to his rescue; Netizens say 'please help America'

Live Mint  

US President Joe Biden recently became the centre of attention as he was seen ‘wandering off’ away from G7 leaders during a photo shoot. Earlier, he awkwardly saluted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni while being welcomed by her for the Summit. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was seen grabbing Biden to bring him back to the group." The leaders posing …

At G7 Summit, Biden, Zelenskyy sign 10-year defence agreement. Will US troops help Ukraine in Russia war?
6 months, 1 week ago

At G7 Summit, Biden, Zelenskyy sign 10-year defence agreement. Will US troops help Ukraine in Russia war?

India TV News  

Brindisi: US President Joe Biden and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a bilateral security agreement between the US and Ukraine on Thursday when they meet on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit in Italy. Agreement would not commit US troops directly to Ukraine's defence: Sullivan National security adviser Jake Sullivan said the security agreement would not commit U.S. troops …

The Latest | Group of Seven summit turns to migration after promising tens of billions to Ukraine
6 months, 1 week ago

The Latest | Group of Seven summit turns to migration after promising tens of billions to Ukraine

Hindustan Times  

BORGO EGNAZIA, Italy — A summit meeting of the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations is expected to focus on migration on its second day Friday, seeking ways to combat trafficking and increase investment in countries from where migrants start out on often life-threatening journeys. Currently: — Italian Premier Meloni opens G7 summit with agreement to back a $50 billion …

US expands Russia sanctions, targeting entities in China, UAE and Turkey
6 months, 1 week ago

US expands Russia sanctions, targeting entities in China, UAE and Turkey

Al Jazeera  

Washington’s latest sanctions announcement comes as US President Joe Biden attends the G7 summit in Italy. The United States has rolled out new sanctions against more than 300 individuals and firms accused of aiding Russia’s war effort in Ukraine, including entities in China, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey. In remarks carried by Russia’s state-run TASS news agency, …

Joe Biden to sign new security agreement with Ukraine amid G7 summit
6 months, 1 week ago

Joe Biden to sign new security agreement with Ukraine amid G7 summit

Hindustan Times  

U.S. President Joe Biden will sign a new security agreement with Ukraine on Thursday to pledge America's long-term support to the country, during his meeting with leaders of the Group of Seven democracies in Italy, a top U.S. official said. The U.S. also expects Biden to meet India's Narendra Modi, who was sworn in as prime minister for a third …

Biden and Zelenskyy to sign agreement between US, Ukraine before G7
6 months, 1 week ago

Biden and Zelenskyy to sign agreement between US, Ukraine before G7

Associated Press  

BRINDISI, Italy — President Joe Biden and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will sign a bilateral security agreement between the U.S. and Ukraine on Thursday when they meet on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit in Italy. National security adviser Jake Sullivan said the security agreement would not commit U.S. troops directly to Ukraine’s defense against Russia’s invasion — a …

Joe Biden heads to G7 summit focused on Ukraine aid, China's support for Russia
6 months, 1 week ago

Joe Biden heads to G7 summit focused on Ukraine aid, China's support for Russia

Hindustan Times  

U.S. President Joe Biden flies to Italy on Wednesday for meetings with Group of Seven leaders aimed at increasing pressure on Russia over its war against Ukraine and China for its support of Moscow and excess industrial capacity. Biden will press other G7 leaders to agree to an innovative plan to use future interest on some $281 billion of Russian …

Biden will host Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida in April to strengthen Indo-Pacific alliances
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Biden will host Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida in April to strengthen Indo-Pacific alliances

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will host Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for a state visit on April 10, with the goal of strengthening a critical alliance as the United States has sought to counter China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific region. John Kirby, the White House national security spokesman, told reporters aboard Air Force One that the visit will include …

Biden-Xi summit: This is one of the most consequential diplomatic meetings in years.
1 year, 1 month ago

Biden-Xi summit: This is one of the most consequential diplomatic meetings in years.

Slate  

President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, will meet this Wednesday for what could be their most consequential diplomatic rendezvous in many years. There was the shootdown of a wayward Chinese spy balloon that drifted across America, a string of steadily aggressive military exercises near Taiwan, the ramming of a Philippine boat in the South China Sea—and a …

The Price of US Actions Not Meeting Its Words
1 year, 6 months ago

The Price of US Actions Not Meeting Its Words

The Diplomat  

When U.S. President Joe Biden confirmed that he would indeed be attending the G-7 in person rather than online, there was a collective sigh of relief – not just across the Japanese ministries, but also across the capitals of the world’s richest economies. Papua New Guinea had declared the day of Biden’s visit – the first ever by a sitting …

Biden, McCarthy to resume U.S. debt talks with 10 days until deadline
1 year, 7 months ago

Biden, McCarthy to resume U.S. debt talks with 10 days until deadline

The Hindu  

Anxiety grew in Washington on Monday as U.S. President Joe Biden prepared to meet again with Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy for negotiations on raising the U.S. debt ceiling, 10 days before a key deadline to avoid a disastrous default. After a weekend of near deadlock, Mr. Biden arrived back in Washington late on Sunday, cutting short a trip to …

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy at center of last day of high-level diplomacy as G7 looks to punish Russia
1 year, 7 months ago

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy at center of last day of high-level diplomacy as G7 looks to punish Russia

Associated Press  

HIROSHIMA, Japan — World leaders ratcheted up pressure Sunday on Russia for its war against Ukraine, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the center of a swirl of diplomacy on the final day of the Group of Seven summit of rich-world democracies. Zelenskyy’s visit to the G7 summit closely followed the United States agreeing to allow training on potent American-made …

G7 urges China to press Russia to end war in Ukraine, respect Taiwan’s status, fair trade rules
1 year, 7 months ago

G7 urges China to press Russia to end war in Ukraine, respect Taiwan’s status, fair trade rules

Associated Press  

HIROSHIMA, Japan — The Group of Seven wealthy democracies united in urging China to pressure its strategic partner Russia to end its war on Ukraine and resolve territorial disputes peacefully, and China lashed back. In a joint statement, the G7 leaders emphasized they did not want to harm China and were seeking “constructive and stable relations” with Beijing, “recognizing the …

Zelenskyy calls on G7 to ensure Russia is ‘last aggressor’
1 year, 7 months ago

Zelenskyy calls on G7 to ensure Russia is ‘last aggressor’

Al Jazeera  

Ukrainian leader’s visit to Japan highlighted significant divisions preventing the formation of a united front against Russia. Hiroshima, Japan – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on the world to prevent future wars by ensuring Russia is the “last aggressor”, capping a visit to Japan that secured new sanctions against Moscow and weapons for Kyiv. In a speech marking the …

Biden wraps up G-7 summit with more aid for Ukraine, confusion on Bakhmut, optimism on China
1 year, 7 months ago

Biden wraps up G-7 summit with more aid for Ukraine, confusion on Bakhmut, optimism on China

LA Times  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives at Hiroshima Airport on Saturday to attend the Group of 7 nations’ meetings in Japan, in a photo provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office. Wrapping up a summit of the world’s wealthiest democracies here Sunday, President Biden had domestic trouble on his mind — the flagging U.S. debt talks — but also addressed the …

Watch as G7 leaders and guest countries gather for family photo in Japan
1 year, 7 months ago

Watch as G7 leaders and guest countries gather for family photo in Japan

The Independent  

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G7 aims to rein in risks from China, awaits Zelenskiy
1 year, 7 months ago

G7 aims to rein in risks from China, awaits Zelenskiy

Firstpost  

Leaders from the Group of Seven nations will outline steps on Saturday aimed at reducing risks from China while preserving economic ties, a day after they agreed to ramp up sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said G7 members were looking to “de-risk, not decouple” from China. Leaders of the world’s …

Biden meeting with Indo-Pacific leaders at G7 summit while confronting stalemate over US debt limit
1 year, 7 months ago

Biden meeting with Indo-Pacific leaders at G7 summit while confronting stalemate over US debt limit

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Joe Biden was seeking to rally regional cooperation against …

Biden 'looks forward' to meeting Zelensky in Hiroshima: White House
1 year, 7 months ago

Biden 'looks forward' to meeting Zelensky in Hiroshima: White House

Deccan Chronicle  

HIROSHIMA: US President Joe Biden "looks forward" to meeting Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky in Hiroshima, the White House said Saturday, confirming the pair would meet on the sidelines of a G7 summit. "It's a safe bet that President Biden will meet him," National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said, without offering details on when the talks would happen. The surprise appearance …

Zelenskyy attendance at G7 confirmed, set to meet Japan’s Kishida
1 year, 7 months ago

Zelenskyy attendance at G7 confirmed, set to meet Japan’s Kishida

Al Jazeera  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will hold a bilateral meeting with Japanese PM Fumio Kishida at the G7 summit in Hiroshima. Hiroshima, Japan – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will hold a bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during his attendance at the Group of Seven summit, Japan’s foreign ministry has announced. Zelenskyy will also join a meeting on peace …

Zelenskyy goes on diplomatic blitz to tighten screws on Russia
1 year, 7 months ago

Zelenskyy goes on diplomatic blitz to tighten screws on Russia

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine leader’s visit to Hiroshima thrust the G7’s efforts to choke Russia’s economy to the top of a busy agenda. Hiroshima, Japan – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has embarked on a flurry of diplomacy with international leaders in Japan, turning the focus of the Group of Seven summit firmly towards efforts to end Russia’s 15-month war in Ukraine. French President …

PM Modi greets Joe Biden with tight hug at G7 Summit in Japan
1 year, 7 months ago

PM Modi greets Joe Biden with tight hug at G7 Summit in Japan

Deccan Chronicle  

HIROSHIMA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden shared a tight hug as they greeted each other here at the G7 Summit in this Japanese city on Saturday. Modi will embark on his state visit to the US next month on an invitation by President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. After becoming Prime Minister in 2014, Modi …

Ukraine's Zelenskyy arrives in Hiroshima for G7 summit as world leaders sanction Russia
1 year, 7 months ago

Ukraine's Zelenskyy arrives in Hiroshima for G7 summit as world leaders sanction Russia

India Today  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived Saturday in Japan for diplomatic talks with the leaders of the world’s most powerful democracies as they tighten sanctions meant to punish Moscow over its 15-month invasion of Ukraine. “We will work to address our significant concerns that we have with China in a range of areas.” North Korea, which has been testing missiles at …

Ukraine’s Zelensky arrives in Hiroshima for G-7 summit as leaders sanction Russia
1 year, 7 months ago

Ukraine’s Zelensky arrives in Hiroshima for G-7 summit as leaders sanction Russia

LA Times  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, left, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meet at the Grand Prince Hotel during the Group of 7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan, on Saturday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived Saturday in Japan for talks with the leaders of the world’s most powerful democracies, a personal appearance meant to galvanize global attention as the nations ratcheted up …

Who are the G7 leaders and what’s on the agenda in Hiroshima?
1 year, 7 months ago

Who are the G7 leaders and what’s on the agenda in Hiroshima?

The Independent  

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G7 Hiroshima summit: Who’s participating, what will be discussed?
1 year, 7 months ago

G7 Hiroshima summit: Who’s participating, what will be discussed?

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Leaders of seven of the world’s most powerful democracies are gathering for the Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima, the location of the world’s first atomic attack at the end of World War II. From the emergence of crucial developing countries to security worries, including growing aggression from China, North Korea and Russia, here’s a look at the …

Ukraine, China, and nuclear war: This year’s G7 summit
1 year, 7 months ago

Ukraine, China, and nuclear war: This year’s G7 summit

Al Jazeera  

The G7 meets this year in Hiroshima to discuss Ukraine, China security concerns, and Russia’s nuclear power. It’s a sobering stage – 77 years ago, the United States dropped the first of two atomic bombs on Hiroshima, and today, the threat of nuclear war is at its highest in years. This year’s G7 agenda will be focused on continued financial …

My presence at G7 Summit is meaningful: PM Modi ahead of his 3-nation tour
1 year, 7 months ago

My presence at G7 Summit is meaningful: PM Modi ahead of his 3-nation tour

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, before leaving for Japan, on Friday said his presence at the G7 Summit in Japan is meaningful as India is currently holding the G20 presidency. As he left for Japan, PM Modi said in a tweet, ".Looking forward to a healthy exchange of views on diverse global subjects." https://t.co/TYYOLeHAFH — Narendra Modi May 19, 2023 Further, …

PM Modi in Japan today for G7 summit, likely to speak on energy & food security | Top points
1 year, 7 months ago

PM Modi in Japan today for G7 summit, likely to speak on energy & food security | Top points

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Japan on Friday to attend the Group of Seven summit. In his departure statement, PM Modi said his presence at the G7 summit is "particularly meaningful" as India is holding the G20 presidency this year. AHEAD OF G7 MEET, US, UK PLANNING TO SLAP SANCTIONS ON RUSSIA OVER UKRAINE WAR Ahead of the …

G7 summit gets underway in Hiroshima as Japan warns world leaders on nuclear weapons
1 year, 7 months ago

G7 summit gets underway in Hiroshima as Japan warns world leaders on nuclear weapons

ABC  

World leaders are descending on the Japanese city of Hiroshima for this year's Group of Seven meeting, which is expected to focus on the war in Ukraine and China's rising influence in the Pacific. Key points: Japan chose Hiroshima as the host city to send a warning about the danger of nuclear weapons Japan has invited several Pacific nations to …

Biden, Japan’s Kishida meet ahead of G-7 summit, vowing to ‘stand strong’ against global threats
1 year, 7 months ago

Biden, Japan’s Kishida meet ahead of G-7 summit, vowing to ‘stand strong’ against global threats

Associated Press  

HIROSHIMA, Japan — President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met Thursday aiming to showcase the strength of their alliance ahead of a Group of Seven summit where leading democracies will tackle the challenges of Russia’s war in Ukraine, North Korea’s ballistic nuclear threats and an increasingly forceful China. “When our countries stand together, we stand stronger and …

Quad Leaders To Meet In Japan After Biden Cancels Australia Trip
1 year, 7 months ago

Quad Leaders To Meet In Japan After Biden Cancels Australia Trip

ABP News  

New Delhi: The four leaders of the Quad countries - the US, India, Japan and Australia - will be holding their next summit in Japan on the margins of the G7 meeting, according to Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra. Addressing the media on the eve Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-leg visit to Japan, Papua New Guinea and Australia, Kwatra said, "The …

Biden to consult with Japan's Kishida ahead of Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima
1 year, 7 months ago

Biden to consult with Japan's Kishida ahead of Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima

The Hindu  

President Joe Biden arrived in Japan on May 18 with plans to meet privately with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida ahead of the larger Group of Seven summit — a sign of how the economic and national security alliance between the two countries has strengthened. “There'll be discussions about the state of play on sanctions and the steps that the …

Watch: Joe Biden meets Fumio Kishida for G7 talks in Japan
1 year, 7 months ago

Watch: Joe Biden meets Fumio Kishida for G7 talks in Japan

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Joe Biden met with Fumio …

Watch: Global leaders arrive in Hiroshima for Japan G7 summit
1 year, 7 months ago

Watch: Global leaders arrive in Hiroshima for Japan G7 summit

The Independent  

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Watch: Joe Biden arrives in Japan for G7 summit
1 year, 7 months ago

Watch: Joe Biden arrives in Japan for G7 summit

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Joe Biden arrived in Japan …

G-7 Hiroshima summit: Who's attending, what will be discussed?
1 year, 7 months ago

G-7 Hiroshima summit: Who's attending, what will be discussed?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Leaders of seven of the …

All about G-7 Japan summit | What will be discussed, who is attending, what can be achieved
1 year, 7 months ago

All about G-7 Japan summit | What will be discussed, who is attending, what can be achieved

India Today  

The leaders of the seven most powerful nations in the world, also known as the Group of Seven or the G-7, will gather for a summit this weekend in Japan's Hiroshima. His choice of venue is also perhaps symbolic, showing his determination to put nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation at the top of the agenda of this year’s summit. Kishida will …

Biden says there’s ‘work to do’ on global stage as he heads to Japan; US debt limit standoff looms
1 year, 7 months ago

Biden says there’s ‘work to do’ on global stage as he heads to Japan; US debt limit standoff looms

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said there’s “work to do” on the global stage as he headed to Japan on Wednesday to consult with allies on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and China’s assertiveness in the Pacific at the same time that a debt limit standoff looms at home. “I’ve made clear America is not a deadbeat nation, we pay our …

What is G7? What can we expect from the meet in Japan’s Hiroshima?
1 year, 7 months ago

What is G7? What can we expect from the meet in Japan’s Hiroshima?

Firstpost  

Leaders of the Group of Seven are set to meet in Japan’s Hiroshima. Officials with direct knowledge of the discussions said G7 nations plan to tighten sanctions on Russia with steps aimed at energy and exports aiding Moscow’s war effort. “You should expect to see, in a handful of spaces, particularly relating to Russia’s defence industrial base, that change in …

G-7 leaders likely to focus on the war in Ukraine and tensions in Asia at summit in Hiroshima
1 year, 7 months ago

G-7 leaders likely to focus on the war in Ukraine and tensions in Asia at summit in Hiroshima

Associated Press  

HIROSHIMA, Japan — The symbolism will be palpable when leaders of the world’s rich democracies sit down in Hiroshima, a city whose name evokes the tragedy of war, to tackle a host of challenges including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and rising tensions in Asia. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida also hopes to highlight the risks of nuclear proliferation during the …

G7 struggles with response to China ‘economic coercion’ threat
1 year, 7 months ago

G7 struggles with response to China ‘economic coercion’ threat

Al Jazeera  

As leaders prepare for summit in Hiroshima, there appears little consensus on how to deal with the risk posed by China. While the G7 is expected to release a statement that will express concern about China’s economic coercion and propose ways to work together on the issue, it is unclear how far Japan and European members may be willing to …

Biden to leave Wednesday for shortened overseas trip to Japan
1 year, 7 months ago

Biden to leave Wednesday for shortened overseas trip to Japan

CNN  

Hiroshima, Japan CNN — President Joe Biden once hoped his trip to Asia this week would strengthen American alliances, counter China’s influence and prove to Americans he’s got the stamina for another term in office. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Tuesday in a statement that the US president spoke to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to inform him …

India among invitees to G7 summit as Japan PM looks to counter China's assertiveness
1 year, 7 months ago

India among invitees to G7 summit as Japan PM looks to counter China's assertiveness

India Today  

India is among the eight invitees to the Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima this week. The mix of countries invited by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to attend the G7 summit is seen as an attempt to help efforts of countering China's assertiveness and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Here's a look at what to expect as the rich world …

Ambitious agenda for Biden on upcoming three-nation Indo-Pacific trip as debt default looms at home
1 year, 7 months ago

Ambitious agenda for Biden on upcoming three-nation Indo-Pacific trip as debt default looms at home

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has an ambitious agenda when he sets off this week on an eight-day trip to the Indo-Pacific. He’s looking to tighten bonds with longtime allies, make history as the first sitting U.S. president to visit the tiny island state of Papua New Guinea and spotlight his administration’s commitment to the Pacific. Biden has sought to …

G7 Finance Ministers to meet in Japan to tackle global economic challenges
1 year, 7 months ago

G7 Finance Ministers to meet in Japan to tackle global economic challenges

The Hindu  

The financial leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations meet in Japan beginning on May 11 as a standoff over the U.S. debt ceiling. Mr. Biden said he was “absolutely certain” that the country could avert a default, declaring that failure to meet America’s obligations, upon which much of the world’s finances are based, “is not an option.” Mr. …

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