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The G7 meeting has commmenced - the leaders of advanced economies are meeting for a 3-day summit to discuss various issues dominating the world. On the first day of the summit, the leaders agreed to use frozen Russian assets to raise $50 bn for Ukraine.

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<p>21In an adorable moment from the Group of Seven, G7 summit, the leaders gathered together on Friday (June 14) to sing a Happy Birthday song for German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.</p>

<p>Ahead of the resumption of meetings on the summit's second day, United States President Joe Biden called on the leaders to sing for Scholz saying it was the Biden family's tradition.</p>

<p>"It's a tradition of the Biden family, you've got to sing Happy Birthday on the birthday."</p>

<p>Leaders including Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau broke into song, to Scholz's surprise who could be seen beaming with joy throughout the celebration.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/g7-summit-glad-my-first-visit-in-3rd-term-is-to-italy-says-pm-modi-731476">Also read: G7 Summit: 'Glad my first visit in 3rd term is to Italy', says PM Modi</a></p>

<h2><strong>Italy PM Giorgia Meloni prefers Namaste over handshake, greets leaders with folded hands</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, another moment that went viral from the G7 Summit on Thursday (June 13) in Italy's Apulia was when Italian PM Meloni greeted several leaders during the summit with a 'Namaste' gesture.</p>

<p>In the pictures and videos that went viral on social media, Meloni can be seen greeting President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz with folded hands.</p>

<p>Several Indian netizens expressed joy over Meloni accepting and preferring the Indian way of greeting people instead of a handshake.</p>

<p>One of the social media users quipped, "Meloni Namaste karna sikh gayi" (Meloni learnt the Namaste gesture).</p>

<p>The netizens also expressed excitement over Meloni and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting as the cheerful friendliness between the two leaders had sparked a social media frenzy in the past as well.</p>

<p>Some netizens believed that this was "Modi's magic". A user wrote, "Eagerly waiting for Modi and Meloni to come together."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


21In an adorable moment from the Group of Seven, G7 summit, the leaders gathered together on Friday (June 14) to sing a Happy Birthday song for German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

21In an adorable moment from the Group of Seven, G7 summit, the leaders gathered together on Friday (June 14) to sing a Happy Birthday song for German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Ahead of the resumption of meetings on the summit's second day, United States President Joe Biden called on the leaders to sing for Scholz saying it was the Biden family's tradition. "It's a tradition of the Biden family, you've got to sing Happy Birthday on the birthday." Leaders including Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau broke into song, to Scholz's surprise who could be seen beaming with joy throughout the celebration. × Also read: G7 Summit: 'Glad my first visit in 3rd term is to Italy', says PM Modi Italy PM Giorgia Meloni prefers Namaste over handshake, greets leaders with folded hands Meanwhile, another moment that went viral from the G7 Summit on Thursday (June 13) in Italy's Apulia was when Italian PM Meloni greeted several leaders during the summit with a 'Namaste' gesture. In the pictures and videos that went viral on social media, Meloni can be seen greeting President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz with folded hands. Several Indian netizens expressed joy over Meloni accepting and preferring the Indian way of greeting people instead of a handshake. One of the social media users quipped, "Meloni Namaste karna sikh gayi" (Meloni learnt the Namaste gesture). The netizens also expressed excitement over Meloni and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting as the cheerful friendliness between the two leaders had sparked a social media frenzy in the past as well. Some netizens believed that this was "Modi's magic". A user wrote, "Eagerly waiting for Modi and Meloni to come together." (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: G7 leaders sing 'Happy Birthday' to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz

President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy today signed a 10-year bilateral security pact aimed at strengthening Ukraine's ability to defend itself in the present while also deterring aggression in the future.

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First family is under the lens at a critical time with Presidential elections less than 5 months away. Just hours after Hunter Biden's gun trial ended in a guilty verdict, US President Joe Biden addressed a gun control group in Washington. Hunter Biden, the son of U.S. President Joe Biden, has been found guilty of lying about drug use to illegally buy gun. A jury in Wilmington, Delaware has found Hunter Biden guilty on all three counts. What does this mean for Joe Biden's re-election campaign?

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<p>Following commemorations of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, French President Emmanuel Macron and Joe Biden celebrated the US President's official state visit to France with a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Over the bond between the United States and France, President Biden alongside Macron at Elysee Palace, said,&nbsp;“This week, we have once again showed the world once again the power of allies, what we can achieve when we stand together. That’s what the relationship between France and the United States exemplifies."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Bidens were welcomed by Macron and French first lady Brigitte Macron at the Arc de Triomphe. They paid their respects at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers, with a French military choir. The leaders observed a flyover and greeted officials from a French delegation.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The event culminated with the leaders signing a guestbook and parading down the Champs-Élysées, which was lined with military personnel and decorated with American and French flags.</p>

<p>The Bidens then proceeded to the Elysée Palace for a working lunch with the Macrons, and later in the evening, they returned for a state dinner.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Highlighting the historical alliance, Biden said, “That feat [Fourth of July, Declaration of Independence] would not have been possible ... were it not for France coming to our aid. We’re a nation because of France, in large part. You stepped up when we needed help.” He added, "France was our first friend. Remains one of our best friends."</p>

<h2><strong>Global issues discussed&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>During their discussion, Biden and Macron addressed several critical global issues. Biden reaffirmed their united stance on Ukraine and highlighted both countries' commitment to support against Russian aggression.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/french-president-macron-welcomes-us-president-biden-in-paris-729974">French President Macron welcomes US President Biden in Paris</a></strong></p>

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<p>“We know what happens if (Russian President Vladimir) Putin succeeds in subjugating Ukraine. … And we know Putin isn’t going to stop at Ukraine – it’s not just Ukraine, it’s about much more than Ukraine. All of Europe will be threatened. We’re not gonna let that happen... We will not walk away," Biden asserted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both leaders also discussed cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, Middle East, and climate change. Concerning the Gaza war, Macron showed backing for Biden's ceasefire proposal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The visit marked an improvement in US-French relations since the diplomatic rift over the US-Australia submarine deal in September 2021, which led Macron to recall his ambassador.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Following commemorations of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, French President Emmanuel Macron and Joe Biden celebrated the US President's official state visit to France with a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe.

Following commemorations of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, French President Emmanuel Macron and Joe Biden celebrated the US President's official state visit to France with a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe. Over the bond between the United States and France, President Biden alongside Macron at Elysee Palace, said, “This week, we have once again showed the world once again the power of allies, what we can achieve when we stand together. That’s what the relationship between France and the United States exemplifies." The Bidens were welcomed by Macron and French first lady Brigitte Macron at the Arc de Triomphe. They paid their respects at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers, with a French military choir. The leaders observed a flyover and greeted officials from a French delegation. Also Read | New York enacts landmark laws to combat social media addiction and protect children's privacy The event culminated with the leaders signing a guestbook and parading down the Champs-Élysées, which was lined with military personnel and decorated with American and French flags. The Bidens then proceeded to the Elysée Palace for a working lunch with the Macrons, and later in the evening, they returned for a state dinner. Also Read | Bodies of all four Indian students recovered from Russia’s Volkhov river, to be repatriated Highlighting the historical alliance, Biden said, “That feat [Fourth of July, Declaration of Independence] would not have been possible ... were it not for France coming to our aid. We’re a nation because of France, in large part. You stepped up when we needed help.” He added, "France was our first friend. Remains one of our best friends." Global issues discussed During their discussion, Biden and Macron addressed several critical global issues. Biden reaffirmed their united stance on Ukraine and highlighted both countries' commitment to support against Russian aggression. Watch | French President Macron welcomes US President Biden in Paris × “We know what happens if (Russian President Vladimir) Putin succeeds in subjugating Ukraine. … And we know Putin isn’t going to stop at Ukraine – it’s not just Ukraine, it’s about much more than Ukraine. All of Europe will be threatened. We’re not gonna let that happen... We will not walk away," Biden asserted. Both leaders also discussed cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, Middle East, and climate change. Concerning the Gaza war, Macron showed backing for Biden's ceasefire proposal. The visit marked an improvement in US-French relations since the diplomatic rift over the US-Australia submarine deal in September 2021, which led Macron to recall his ambassador. (With inputs from agencies)

Biden and Macron celebrate US-French ties, show support for Ukraine and Gaza ceasefire deal

After commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day French president Emanuel Macron welcomed the US President Joe Biden in Paris. Their visit began with a ceremony at the iconic Arc de Triomphe where the leaders paid their respects at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

French President Macron welcomes US President Biden in Paris

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