The 48th G7 meeting is underway in Germany with world leaders discussing key issues including the Russia-Ukraine war. G7 leaders have agreed to ban gold imports from Russia.

G7 allies seek to close ranks against Russia

The G7 leaders held a round table discussion and agreed to ban gold imports from Russia. For more on this, we're joined by WION's correspondent Siddhant Sibbal.

G7 leaders agree to ban gold imports from Russia

The G7 leaders along with EU representatives held a round table discussion. Like other high-stakes meetings, Russia Ukraine War dominated the talks. The leaders agreed to ban gold imports from Russia. For more on this, we're joined by WION's correspondent Siddhant Sibbal.

G7 summit highlights: Ukraine-Russia war dominate talks | Ban on gold imports from Russia

The stage is set in Germany for the 48th G7 Summit. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Munich for the G7 Summit. India is not a member of the G7 but, India has been specially invited. For more details, we're joined live by WION's Siddhant Sibbal.

48th G7 meeting: Indian PM Modi to hold bilateral meetings

French President Emmanuel Macron and US President Joe Biden has arrived in Munich to participate in the G7 Summit, which kicks off today at 3PM IST. For more details, watch this ground report by Siddhant Sibbal.

G7 summit: French President Macron & US President Biden reach Germany

The G7 Summit is set to begin in Germany and the major focus will be on the Russia-Ukraine war. WION's Siddhant Sibal spoke to Garmisch Mayor Elisabeth Koch on town's history and G7 summit significance.

G7 summit: 'Great call by German Chancellor to invite Indian PM Modi,' says Garmisch Mayor

Indian PM Narendra Modi has arrived in Munich for G7 meeting. The 2 day visit will see interaction with diaspora, meeting with world leaders & participation at the G7.

G7 summit: Indian PM Narendra Modi arrives in Munich to hold bilateral meetings

The stage is set in Germany for the 48th G7 Summit. World leaders have started arriving and like most high-stakes meetings, Russia-Ukraine War going to dominate the talks. US President Joe Biden has reached Germany. Watch this report by Siddhant Sibbal from G7 media centre, Garmisch, Germany.

Germany gears up for 48th G7 meeting, Ukraine-Russia war to dominate talks

Climate change is on the agenda of G7 summit. WION's Siddhant Sibbal spoke to Christoph Bals from the environmental organization Germanwatch and Klaus Milke from the Foundation 20 about climate change.

G7 summit: 'Crucial time to talk about energy sources,' says Christoph Bals

The stage is set in Germany for the 48th G7 Summit. World leaders have started arriving. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Munich. This is his second trip to Germany in just two months. For more details, we're joined by WION's correspondent Siddhant Sibbal.

Indian PM Modi in Germany to attend G7 summit | Ukraine-Russia war to dominate talks

WION's principal diplomatic correspondent Siddhant Sibbal spoke with Kilian Neuwert from Germany's regional service broadcaster, ARD. In an exclusive interview, he has spoken about climate change and the importance of India's presence at the G7.

G7 summit: 'Key discussions on climate change expected at G7,' says Kilian Neuwert

US President Joe Biden called the Supreme Court abortion ruling a 'sad day for the country'. He added, this decision will not be the final word.

US overturns Roe vs Wade: 'A sad day for the United States,' says Joe Biden

US President Joe Biden on Saturday signed a bipartisan gun safety bill. This bill comes after decades of inaction on gun control and includes tougher checks for buyers under 21.

US: President Joe Biden signs bipartisan gun safety bill into law

The US Supreme Court overturned Roe vs Wade, holding that there is no longer a federal constitutional right to an abortion. Meanwhile, 22 states will be affected by the anti-abortion law. US government asked congress to act upon SC ruling.

US: Biden government to defend women who need abortion

With fuel prices soaring across America and his own popularity waning domestically, US president Joe Biden has pitched a temporary break from paying fuel tax to help Americans cope with the highest inflation.

United States: Biden pitches 3-month suspension of federal tax on fuel

US President Joe Biden has proposed gas tax holiday to tackle rising fuel prices in the United States. He has pitched 3-month suspension of federal tax on fuel.

US President Joe Biden unveils new plan to tackle rising fuel prices

The US administration is searching for ways to save Americans from high-fuel prices. President Joe Biden has said that he is considering announcing a federal holiday which would save 5 cents per liter in fuel cost.

US to have a gasoline tax holiday | Will US plunge into a recession?

To reduce tobacco-related illnesses, US President Joe Biden's administration has announced that they will develop a new policy requiring cigarette producers to reduce nicotine content to non-addictive levels.

US to reduce Nicotine level in cigarettes to non-addictive level

In a bid to ease US inflation, President Joe Biden has said that he is planning to meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. Biden is also considering lifting tariffs that were earlier imposed on Beijing.

Biden to talk to Xi: US to scrap China tariffs amid inflation?

US President Joe Biden said he'll talk to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping soon. He is in the process of making up his mind on easing US tariffs on China.

Biden to talk to Xi soon: Trade restrictions on China now hurting US?

Juneteenth, now a federal holiday, commemorating the end of the legal enslavement of Black Americans, took place Saturday in Galveston, Texas, the Gulf Coast city where Juneteenth originated.

Historians say on June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas, Union Major General Gordon Granger and his men informed enslaved Americans they were free from slavery after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln more than two years earlier, on Jan. 1, 1863.

During Saturday’s event at the Ashton Villa, the former headquarters for the Confederate Army in Galveston, speakers praised the efforts of former State Representative Al Edwards, a Houston legislator who helped make Juneteenth a statewide holiday in 1980.

Douglas Matthews, the event’s master of ceremony and Galveston Juneteenth Celebration coordinator, laid out some history in his opening remarks.

“Freedom is a cherished word to all humanity – particularly to those in bondage. On January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued his promised Emancipation Proclamation. But it took 30 months for President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation and the enforcement thereof to reach the South. Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas with 2,000 troops on June 18, 1865 – two and a half years later – to announce and enforce the freeing of Black slaves. And this was the birth of Juneteenth," Matthews said.

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Alana Holloway Edwards, the daughter of the late State Rep. Edwards and a school principal, said promoting her father’s legacy is based on education and awareness of Juneteenth.&nbsp;

“My father, late and former State Representative Al Edwards, was majorly focused on makingJuneteenth not only a state holiday, but also a national holiday, and bringing awareness to the fact that Union Army General Gordon Granger came to Galveston to free the 250,000 slaves that were left still in Texas even two years after the Emancipation Proclamation,” Holloway Edwards said. “And so today, we celebrate here at Ashton Villa because that day is significant and everyone deserves to know the truth about the history that happened right here in Galveston in Texas.”

In June 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed and sent to President Joe Biden a bill making June 19, or "Juneteenth," a federal holiday. Biden signed the bill into law on June 17, 2021.

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Juneteenth, now a federal holiday, commemorating the end of the legal enslavement of Black Americans, took place Saturday in Galveston, Texas, the Gulf Coast city where Juneteenth originated.

Juneteenth, now a federal holiday, commemorating the end of the legal enslavement of Black Americans, took place Saturday in Galveston, Texas, the Gulf Coast city where Juneteenth originated. Historians say on June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas, Union Major General Gordon Granger and his men informed enslaved Americans they were free from slavery after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln more than two years earlier, on Jan. 1, 1863. During Saturday’s event at the Ashton Villa, the former headquarters for the Confederate Army in Galveston, speakers praised the efforts of former State Representative Al Edwards, a Houston legislator who helped make Juneteenth a statewide holiday in 1980. Douglas Matthews, the event’s master of ceremony and Galveston Juneteenth Celebration coordinator, laid out some history in his opening remarks. “Freedom is a cherished word to all humanity – particularly to those in bondage. On January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued his promised Emancipation Proclamation. But it took 30 months for President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation and the enforcement thereof to reach the South. Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas with 2,000 troops on June 18, 1865 – two and a half years later – to announce and enforce the freeing of Black slaves. And this was the birth of Juneteenth," Matthews said. Also Read: Three-word resignation: Frustrated with your job? Here’s how you can draft your resignation letter Alana Holloway Edwards, the daughter of the late State Rep. Edwards and a school principal, said promoting her father’s legacy is based on education and awareness of Juneteenth. “My father, late and former State Representative Al Edwards, was majorly focused on makingJuneteenth not only a state holiday, but also a national holiday, and bringing awareness to the fact that Union Army General Gordon Granger came to Galveston to free the 250,000 slaves that were left still in Texas even two years after the Emancipation Proclamation,” Holloway Edwards said. “And so today, we celebrate here at Ashton Villa because that day is significant and everyone deserves to know the truth about the history that happened right here in Galveston in Texas.” In June 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed and sent to President Joe Biden a bill making June 19, or "Juneteenth," a federal holiday. Biden signed the bill into law on June 17, 2021. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Commemorating end of legal slavery of Black Americans with Juneteenth

Former President Donald Trump sent his condolences to current President Joe Biden, who had fallen off his bicycle earlier in the day.

After Biden's bike crash, Trump wishes him well

Amid a decline in his approval ratings, US President Joe Biden spoke on inflation that has gripped the US economy. He says that Recession is not inevitable.

US President Joe Biden speaks on Inflation: 'Recession is not inevitable'

A Congressional watchdog accused the US government of not investigating their role in Yemeni war crimes. Were US weapons used to target civilians in the war? What happened to Joe Biden's promise of ending military assistance? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Watchdog pulls up Biden administration over Yemen role

In a latest update on Russia-Ukraine conflict, US has announced arms aid worth $1 billion for Ukrainian troops. US has also announced $225mn Humanitarian Assistance and urged allies to step up aid to Kyiv.

US pledges new $1bn arms aid, announces $225mn Humanitarian assistance to Ukraine

With Joe Biden's first trip to West Asia as president planned for July, his administration has reportedly urged Israel to not take any unilateral steps before the visit which could jeopardize ties with the Palestinian authority.

US President Joe Biden's first visit to West Asia

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday (June 15) signed an executive order that was aimed at providing federal support to LGBTQ rights. White House sees that these rights are under attack from Republican state-level leaders. In Florida potential presidential candidate Governor Ron DeSantis has put combating "woke" culture at the heart of his agenda.

The executive order addresses "discriminatory legislative attacks against LGBTQI+ children and families, directing key agencies to protect families and children."

The order signed by Biden seeks to prevent the so-called "conversion therapy," boost health care programs against youth suicide, support LGBTQ foster families and protect against homelessness in the community.

A senior official was quoted by AFP as saying that the high profile intervention by Biden was aimed at countering an "onslaught of hateful... legislation that we're seeing in the states."

The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said there had been more than 300 laws introduced at state level this year alone that infringe on LGBTQ people and their parents.

Among those invited to the White House were "kids and families from across the country who have been personally impacted by these discriminatory bills," the official said.

These included 18-year-old Javier Gomez, who gained renown as an activist while still at school in Florida and also joined Biden on the stage at the White House.&nbsp;

Recounting the bullying he suffered in school, he said an early teacher had been key in providing "the support I needed to understand my identity."

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US President Joe Biden on Wednesday (June 15) signed an executive order that was aimed at providing federal support to LGBTQ rights. White House sees that these rights are under attack from Republican state-level leaders.

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday (June 15) signed an executive order that was aimed at providing federal support to LGBTQ rights. White House sees that these rights are under attack from Republican state-level leaders. In Florida potential presidential candidate Governor Ron DeSantis has put combating "woke" culture at the heart of his agenda. The executive order addresses "discriminatory legislative attacks against LGBTQI+ children and families, directing key agencies to protect families and children." The order signed by Biden seeks to prevent the so-called "conversion therapy," boost health care programs against youth suicide, support LGBTQ foster families and protect against homelessness in the community. A senior official was quoted by AFP as saying that the high profile intervention by Biden was aimed at countering an "onslaught of hateful... legislation that we're seeing in the states." The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said there had been more than 300 laws introduced at state level this year alone that infringe on LGBTQ people and their parents. Among those invited to the White House were "kids and families from across the country who have been personally impacted by these discriminatory bills," the official said. These included 18-year-old Javier Gomez, who gained renown as an activist while still at school in Florida and also joined Biden on the stage at the White House. Recounting the bullying he suffered in school, he said an early teacher had been key in providing "the support I needed to understand my identity." (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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United States President Joe Biden on Wednesday called on major oil refinery companies to take "immediate actions" to ramp up supply as Americans continue to see soaring prices at the gas pump. He warned the oil industry of unspecified emergency measures over high fuel prices at the heart of 40-year high inflation.&nbsp;

Average fuel prices are now $5 a gallon for drivers in the United States, up from $3 a year ago, and the spike is reverberating through the entire economy, helping to sink Biden's approval ratings to below 40 per cent.

The letter, sent to seven major oil corporations, was Biden's most direct salvo yet in a campaign to blame the industry for stoking price increases.&nbsp;

Average fuel prices are now $5 a gallon for drivers in the United States, up from $3 a year ago, and the spike is reverberating through the entire economy, helping to sink Biden's approval ratings to below 40 per cent.

"Refinery profit margins well above normal being passed directly onto American families are not acceptable," Biden wrote in the letter to executives from Shell, Marathon Petroleum Corp, Valero Energy Corp, ExxonMobil, Phillips 66, Chevron and BP.

Biden said the economy is in "a time of war," referring to the global fallout from President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine and subsequent sanctions against energy exporter Russia.

"My administration is prepared to use all reasonable and appropriate federal government tools and emergency authorities to increase refinery capacity and output in the near term, and to ensure that every region of this country is appropriately supplied," Biden said, without detailing what kind of actions he could take.

Biden has regularly lambasted the oil industry for what he says is a failure to tap into already approved wells and increase output.&nbsp;

However, the letter, accompanied by a graph depicting rising producer profits, marked an escalation in the war of words.

In the letter, he asked for an "explanation of any reduction in your refining capacity since 2020 and any concrete ideas that would address the immediate inventory, price, and refining capacity issues in the coming months, including transportation measures to get the refined product to market."

"The crunch that families are facing deserves immediate action. Your companies need to work with my Administration to bring forward concrete, near-term solutions that address the crisis," he wrote. 
Biden's Democratic Party risks a heavy defeat, losing control of Congress, in the November elections and polls show that fears over the economy dominate.

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In a fiery speech Tuesday, Biden blamed Republican obstruction in Congress and Russia's war in Ukraine for price increases that he said are "sapping the strength of a lot of families."

The Federal Reserve was due Wednesday to raise interest rates again in an aggressive effort to tamp down inflation, amid fears that the unintended result will be a recession.

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United States President Joe Biden on Wednesday called on major oil refinery companies to take "immediate actions" to ramp up supply as Americans continue to see soaring prices at the gas pump.

United States President Joe Biden on Wednesday called on major oil refinery companies to take "immediate actions" to ramp up supply as Americans continue to see soaring prices at the gas pump. He warned the oil industry of unspecified emergency measures over high fuel prices at the heart of 40-year high inflation. Average fuel prices are now $5 a gallon for drivers in the United States, up from $3 a year ago, and the spike is reverberating through the entire economy, helping to sink Biden's approval ratings to below 40 per cent. The letter, sent to seven major oil corporations, was Biden's most direct salvo yet in a campaign to blame the industry for stoking price increases. Average fuel prices are now $5 a gallon for drivers in the United States, up from $3 a year ago, and the spike is reverberating through the entire economy, helping to sink Biden's approval ratings to below 40 per cent. "Refinery profit margins well above normal being passed directly onto American families are not acceptable," Biden wrote in the letter to executives from Shell, Marathon Petroleum Corp, Valero Energy Corp, ExxonMobil, Phillips 66, Chevron and BP. Biden said the economy is in "a time of war," referring to the global fallout from President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine and subsequent sanctions against energy exporter Russia. "My administration is prepared to use all reasonable and appropriate federal government tools and emergency authorities to increase refinery capacity and output in the near term, and to ensure that every region of this country is appropriately supplied," Biden said, without detailing what kind of actions he could take. Biden has regularly lambasted the oil industry for what he says is a failure to tap into already approved wells and increase output. However, the letter, accompanied by a graph depicting rising producer profits, marked an escalation in the war of words. In the letter, he asked for an "explanation of any reduction in your refining capacity since 2020 and any concrete ideas that would address the immediate inventory, price, and refining capacity issues in the coming months, including transportation measures to get the refined product to market." "The crunch that families are facing deserves immediate action. Your companies need to work with my Administration to bring forward concrete, near-term solutions that address the crisis," he wrote. Biden's Democratic Party risks a heavy defeat, losing control of Congress, in the November elections and polls show that fears over the economy dominate. Also Read: In pics: Sheep fire flames engulf dense vegetation in southern California In a fiery speech Tuesday, Biden blamed Republican obstruction in Congress and Russia's war in Ukraine for price increases that he said are "sapping the strength of a lot of families." The Federal Reserve was due Wednesday to raise interest rates again in an aggressive effort to tamp down inflation, amid fears that the unintended result will be a recession. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Joe Biden calls out oil refineries to take ‘immediate actions’ over soaring gas prices

A new West Asian Quad has been established and it is called as the I2U2. It comprises of 4 nations; India, Israel, United States & UAE. US President Joe Biden will host a virtual first I2U2 summit with Indian PM Narendra Modi, Israel PM Naftali Bennett and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. To know more about the agenda of this grouping, we're joined by WION's correspondent Siddhant Sibbal.

I2U2 Summit: Focus: Strengthening ties in West Asia

US President Joe Biden will meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Saudi Trip in July. This is Biden's first visit to West Asia as President. Meanwhile US State department said human rights is always on the table.

US President Joe Biden to meet with Crown Prince on Saudi Arabia trip

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