Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to US President Donald Trump in a 40-minute phone call where the two leaders discussed the upcoming G7 summit and the border faceoff with China. Both the leaders also exchanged views on the COVID-19 situation in their countries.

Modi-Trump phone call: Modi expresses concern over US protests

U.S. President Donald Trump is trying to create a new bloc to counter China. What's at stake for India? Why is there stiff opposition to inviting Russia?

Gravitas: Trump delays 'outdated' G7 Summit

G7 leaders of the UK and Canada have opposed Russia's return to the G7, deepening a rift over US President Donald Trump's wish for the country to rejoin. "Russia was excluded from the G7 after it invaded Crimea a number of years ago, and its continued disrespect and flaunting of international rules and norms is why it remains outside of the G7, and it will continue to remain out," Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said at a news conference.

UK, Canada reject Russia's return after Trump summit invite

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday the next G7 summit will not be at one of his own Florida golf clubs, reversing a decision that had sparked corruption accusations.

Trump says next G7 summit won't be at his Miami golf resort

U.S. President Donald Trump will host next year's Group of Seven economic summit of developed world leaders at one of his own properties, the Trump National Doral golf resort near Miami, a White House official said on Thursday.

U.S. to host 2020 G7 summit at Trump's own luxurious resort near Miami

US President Donald Trump has awarded the hosting of the next G7 summit to one of his own Florida golf clubs, the White House said on Thursday, sparking accusations of corruption from opposition lawmakers and ethics campaigners.

Swift backlash as Donald Trump picks own golf resort to host G7

U.S. President Donald Trump will host next year's Group of Seven economic summit of developed world leaders at one of his own properties, the Trump National Doral golf resort near Miami, a White House official said

Donald Trump awards G7 summit to his own resort

US President Donald Trump said on Monday Washington had struck trade agreements with Tokyo that could be implemented without congressional approval, but stopped short of assuring Japan that new tariffs would not be slapped on vital auto exports.

Trump says the US reaches trade deals with Japan, no word on cars

President Jair Bolsonaro said Friday that Europe has "nothing to teach" Brazil about preserving the environment, as data showed thousands of new fires were ignited on the first day of a ban on burning.

'Europe has nothing to teach Brazil about preserving environment,' says Bolsonaro as Amazon fires soar

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Thursday held a meeting with his French counterpart Emmanuel Bonne in New Delhi. The duo met days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron during G7 summit.

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval meets his French counterpart Emmanuel Bonne during G7 summit

This segment of WION brings to you top stories of the morning from across the globe. Watch this video to get updated with the latest information.

WION Speed News: Watch top national and international news of the morning - August 28th, 2019

The Amazon is not on fire. There are fires in the Amazon rainforest, as there are every year in July-September, because this is the dry season. There may be more fires than usual this year, and it may even be the fault of Jair Bolsonaro, the Donald Trump mini-me who became the president of Brazil last January, but that is not still clear.

Jair Bolsonaro may not be the real culprit of the Amazon fires

Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif kicked off his Asian tour in Beijing on Monday, presenting a 25-year plan to cement Iran's ties with its biggest Asian trading partner amid biting US sanctions.

Iran's foreign minister meets China's Wang Yi, discusses 25-year road map to strengthen economic cooperation between two countries

Time For India To Be Given A Larger Role At Global Summits Like G7

WION Edit: India needs to play a larger role at G7

Iran President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday said that the United States should take the ''first step'' by lifting all sanctions, news agency AFP reported. "Tehran has never wanted nuclear weapons," Rouhani said in a speech broadcast live on state television, adding that the country was always ready to hold talks.

Iran President Hassan Rouhani says no talks with US unless sanctions lifted

Hundreds of new fires have flared up in the Amazon in Brazil. Local farm manager Willian Sabara dos Santos said the forest needs to be preserved and that the government must do more to help small farmers. Watch this video to know more.

Flames continue to devour the Amazon

Here's A List Of Major Issues That Were Discussed During The G7 Summit

Gravitas: Key Issues Discussed at the G7 Summit

Brazil on Monday rejected aid from G7 countries to curb the Amazon wildfires, asking French President Emmanuel Macron to “reforest Europe” instead of showing sympathy there. Watch this video to know more.

Bolsonaro rejects G7 aid for the Amazon, Bolsonaro questions Macron's intentions

In a meet with Indian PM Modi, U.S President Donald Trump said that it would be best if the Kashmir issue is resolved bilaterally.

Trump changes tune on Kashmir issue

Hundreds of new fires have flared up in the Amazon in Brazil. G7 nations have pledged to help combat the blazes. Watch this video to know more.

Hundreds of new fires flare up in Amazon

The Brazilian government has rejected G7 aid of 20 million euros to fight Amazon fires, news agency AFP reported on Tuesday. "We appreciate (the offer), but maybe those resources are more relevant to reforest Europe," Onyx Lorenzoni, chief of staff to President Jair Bolsonaro, told the G1 news website.

Brazil rejects G7 aid of 20 million euros to fight Amazon fires

PM Modi: All Indo-Pak Issues Are Bilateral Issues

Gravitas: PM Modi at the G7 summit: Key Takeaways

What Is G7? Why is This Grouping Significant?

Gravitas: All You need to know about G7

WION Speed News: Watch top national and international news of the morning - August 27th, 2019

g7-summit

G7 Summit, News on G7 Summit, stories on G7 Summit, articles on G7 Summit, G7 Summit stories at Wion, G7 Summit news, G7 Summit latest news

g7 summit