The Bank of Canada (BoC) cut its benchmark policy rate on Wednesday, becoming the first G7 member to loosen monetary policy in a global climate of high interest rates.

Bank of Canada cuts interest rates to 4.75 per cent, First G7 Nation to ease policy

G7 nations are announcing a ban on Russian diamond imports. They're pushing ahead with the plan to ban these imports in a bid to target Russia's ability to finance its war in Ukraine. But the move will have ripple effects on global markets and will hurt other nations, especially India.

G7 nations to launch Russian diamond ban to target war funding

The Russian and Chinese sides did not take lightly the statements released at the G7 summit held in the Japanese city of Hiroshima. Moscow was the first to react, saying decisions at the G7 meet were aimed at the "double containment of Russia and China".

Russia, China come down heavily on G7 nations after grouping targets them in communique

Top financial leaders of G7 nations gathered in Japan’s Niigata on Saturday to discuss the Ukraine war, sanctions on Russia, inflation and much more, but avoided discussing China and its “economic coercion”.

All bark and no bite: G7 finance ministers fail to mention Chinese threat in latest communiqué

The G7 has proposed to set up an international climate club for countries that want to cooperate in the fight against global warming. Watch this video to know more.

WION Climate Tracker: G7 nations establish climate club to fight global warming

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked the G7 nations for announcing a coordination mechanism to help rebuild the country's shattered energy infrastructure. On Friday, the Foreign Ministers of G7 and Australia met in Germany where they reiterated their support for Ukraine for as long as it takes.

Ukraine: The battle for Kherson intensifies; Ukrainian forces close in on the city

G7 nations on Friday (September 2) vowed to "urgently" implement a price cap on Russian oil imports with a view to cut a major source or Russian revenue in light of Ukraine war.

G7 nations talk of implementing Russian oil price cap 'urgently'

The group of 7 countries have reached a concrete agreement on phasing out coal power generation. It also aims at expanding renewable energy production. For more perspective on this, we're joined by Svein Tveitdal, Director Klima2020 and former UN Director.

Climate Tracker: 'Use of coal needs to reduce to avoid climate change impact', says Experts

The G7 nations have criticised India's decision on the wheat export ban, saying that the move will worsen the crisis. Indian surprisingly found support from China on the issue, which said that blaming developing countries like India won't solve the global food crisis.

India gets unlikely support from China over wheat export ban

The Group of Seven (G7) wealthiest liberal democracies have issued a stern warning to Iran on the nuclear deal. G7 foreign ministers meeting in Liverpool, England, said that time was running out for Tehran to agree on a fresh deal to curb its nuclear ambition.

G7 nations issues ultimatum to Iran on nuclear deal

Canada has failed in its efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions linked to global warming, the environment commissioner said, ranking it as the “worst performer” among G7 nations.

Canada worst performer on climate among G7 nations, says Environment Commissioner

The leaders of G7 nations held an emergency meeting on the Afghanistan crisis. The meeting was called in response to the chaotic events in Kabul. The G7 leaders made a joint decision to hold the Taliban accountable for terrorism and human rights abuses in the country.

G7 Leaders: Taliban will be held accountable for terrorism and rights abuses in Afghanistan

US President Joe Biden will face pressure to extend an August 31 deadline to evacuate thousands seeking to flee the Taliban in Afghanistan when he meets G7 leaders at a virtual meeting on Tuesday (August 24).

G7 Meet on Afghan: Other leaders to press Biden to extend Kabul evacuation deadline

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he had called a virtual G7 leaders’ meeting for Tuesday to discuss the crisis in Afghanistan and urged governments to find ways to prevent conditions from getting worse.

Britain calls virtual G7 meeting on Afghanistan crisis

Days after the G7 summit ended in Cornwall, the county is reporting a 2,500% rise in COVID cases. Did the world leaders & their entourage trigger the outbreak? Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas | G7 aftermath: 2,500% rise in COVID cases

Despite the G7's historic commitment, several South Asian nations continue to scramble for COVID-19 vaccines. There is no clarity over the timeline of one billion vaccines to be donated by the G7 nations.

Despite G7 pledge, South Asian nations struggles for COVID-19 vaccines

G7 nations have joined forces to counter China's Belt & Road initiative. They've launched B3W 'Build Back Better World' initiative led by the US govt. What does it offer & who will foot the bill? Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: G7 nations join forces to counter China's BRI

G7 foreign ministers concluded their first in-person talks in more than two years on Wednesday, hitting out at China for human rights abuses and a crackdown on pro-democracy figures, and voicing concern about Russian aggression. They also called on Iran to release foreign and dual nationals who they said had been imprisoned arbitrarily.

G7 chides China's rights abuses, Russia's aggression, Iran's foreign prisoner

The British government said India’s entire delegation to the Group of Seven summit in London is self-isolating after two of its members tested positive for COVID-19. Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar did not test positive for the virus.

News Alert: Two coronavirus cases among Indian delegation at London G7 Summit

G7 nations have gathered in London for the first in-person talks since 2019. Two words have dominated the headlines since end of 2019- China & Coronavirus. These two words dominated the summit as well. WION brings you more on this.

G7 nations seeks common front on China, discuss sharing vaccine stockpile

The G7 group of leading nations on Friday called for the "swift" withdrawal of Eritrean troops from Ethiopia's conflict-hit northern Tigray region, as the International Crisis Group (ICG) warned of a prolonged stalemate.

G7 urges rapid Eritrean withdrawal from Tigray as stalemate looms

Warning of human rights abuses and Ethiopia's Tigray. The G7 nations have condemned the killings, sexual violence, and forced displacement of residence. In the joint statement, the group of leading nations has called for a swift withdrawal of Eritrean troops from Ethiopia's conflict-hit northern Tigray region.

G7 nations have has call for a swift withdrawal of Eritrean troops from Tigray region

The Group of Seven foreign ministers on Tuesday condemned the “confirmed poisoning” of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny in the strongest terms and asked for the transparency over the issue.

G7 condemns confirmed poisoning of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny

G7 nations calls for Russia to establish trasparency over Navalny's poisoning case

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