Multiple global polls indicate a sharp rise in the perception of the United States as a security threat. Surveys show that both G7 and BRICS nations increasingly view the US as a risk, with threat perception rising notably in countries like Canada and India.

The findings highlight shifting geopolitical attitudes and growing global unease over Washington’s foreign policy direction.

America a Security Threat? Global Polls Show Rising View Of US As Risk 

French President Emmanuel Macron said that he would pay a visit to India next month, with New Delhi set to host the AI Impact Summit. He made the remarks while addressing the Diplomatic Corps yesterday, where he talked about the successes of French diplomacy in 2025.


India-France Relations: French President Macron to Visit India Next Month

The G7 Foreign Ministers Summit has officially opened in Canada, bringing together top diplomats from the world’s leading economies.
France has expressed concerns over the situation in the Caribbean, highlighting geopolitical and security issues in the region.

G7 Foreign Ministers Summit Opens in Canada | France Raises Caribbean Concerns

G7 Summit: The G7 Foreign Ministers' Summit opened on November 11, 2025, in the Niagara Falls region of Canada. The two-day meeting brings together foreign ministers from G7 nations along with outreach partners, including India, Brazil, Australia, South Korea, and others.


G7 Foreign Ministers' Summit Opens in Canada Focusing on Global Peace and Stability

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with his counterparts from Germany, France, and Brazil on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Niagara, Canada, in November 2025. The discussions focused on advancing strategic partnerships, deepening cooperation in multilateral and plurilateral forums, and exploring opportunities in trade, investment, technology, and health sectors.

G7: Jaishankar Meets Top Diplomats from Germany, France & Brazil to Boost Cooperation |

The United Nations has imposed new sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme, escalating tensions in the region. Meanwhile, Russia has accused Western nations of closing diplomatic channels, warning of rising global instability. The twin developments underscore deepening divisions over international security and nuclear oversight.

G7 urges Iran to cooperate after snapback | UN reinstates arms embargo

BRICS nations have overtaken the G7 in their share of the global economy, signaling a major power shift in the world order and highlighting the growing influence of the Global South.


Global South Rising: In 2023, BRICS surpasses G7 in global economic share

'Xiao he' steals the show, meet humanoid robot assisting journalists at SCO summit 2025 

The G7 represents the world's most advanced economies, while the SCO is seen as a voice for the Global South. Let's have a look at how G7, and SCO compare.

G7 vs SCO: Which bloc holds real power, can one stand up to the other?

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is fast emerging as a major global power centre. With Asian superpowers gathering for the summit, debates intensify on its strengths, weaknesses, threats and opportunities compared to blocs like G7 and BRICS. Can SCO extend its influence and reshape global order?


SCO summit 2025: How SCO compares to G7, BRICS

SCO summit 2025: Will SCO emerge as new global platform? 

World: In a strong message, the G7 foreign ministers condemned the recent terror attack in Pahalgam on 22 April and called for both India and Pakistan to avoid further conflict.

Indo-Pak war: Trump calls for 'quick end', G7 'condemn Pahalgam attack' | World reacts to sharp escalation between India & Pakistan

World: Russia’s attack on Sumy took place on Palm Sunday, 13 April, leaving 35 people dead and 119 injured. It was one of the deadliest assaults on the city since the beginning of the full-scale invasion.

Brutus at the G7? Trump blocks allies’ plan to condemn Russia over deadly Sumy strike

World | Mentioning the war in Ukraine, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio added, “That’s what the meeting is about. This isn’t a meeting about how we’re going to take over Canada.”

Will not discuss ‘taking over Canada’: Rubio says talks at G7 will focus on Ukraine

US President Donald Trump wants Russia back in the G7 grouping, essentially offering to mainstream Russia after it was expelled from the grouping in 2014. Watch in for more details!

Why doesn't Russia want to be part of the G7?

World: Trump blamed former President Joe Biden and Russia's 2014 ouster from the Group of Eight (G8) as factors that may have led to the conflict.

'Mistake to throw them out': Trump calls for Russia to rejoin G7. Why does it matter?

India’s Jaishankar set for 3-day Italy visit to join G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meet

G7 meeting: Defence ministers vows 'unwavering support' for Ukraine; share concern over Lebanon conflict

US President Joe Biden stated on Wednesday that he opposes Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities in retaliation for the recent ballistic missile attack, according to the Times of Israel. While affirming Israel's right to respond, Biden stressed that any retaliation should be "proportional.

G7 Calls For De-Escalation In West Asia As New Sanctions Loom Over Tehran

The Group of Seven Nations the G7 is looking to sign a $50 billion loan for Ukraine by the end of this month and this comes just a week after Ukrainian President Zelensky's visit to the United States in a bid to raise financial and military aid in its ongoing conflict with Russia.

G7 To Sign $50 Billion Dollar For Ukraine

'We are imposing sanctions': US, G7 condemn Israel's settlement expansion in West Bank

The new British government aims to achieve the fastest sustained economic growth among G7 nations by the next election. This target hinges on leading the G7 in per-capita GDP growth for two consecutive years, a first for the UK according to OECD data.

UK aims for top G7 per-capita GDP growth by next election

At least 9 people were killed and 29 injured in a Russian ballistic missile strike on Ukraine's southern city of Kryvyi Rih on the 12th of June. Not only is Kryvyi Rih Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky's hometown, but it was the deadliest Russian attack on Ukraine in weeks. A day earlier, Ukrainian president Zelensky said that Russia had destroyed half of his country's electricity generating capacity, since it began pummelling its energy facilities in late March. Amidst this doom and gloom, some much needed good news came from Puglia, southern Italy where the G7 leaders agreed on a new $50 billion loan for war-ravaged Ukraine using profits from frozen Russian assets. It's definitely a shot in the arm for Ukraine but will it be enough in countering Russia? Jyotsna Kumar brings you the details.

Russia-Ukraine war: $50 billion pledged by G7 leaders for Ukraine

China hit back on Monday after G7 leaders warned Beijing to stop sending weapons components to Russia, saying their end-of-summit statement was "full of arrogance, prejudice and lies". Watch in for more details!

China terms G7 joint statement full of lies

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