Supporting African development and tackling the dangers posed by artificial intelligence (AI) will be two key themes for Italy during its one-year presidency of the G7, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Thursday.

Giorgia Meloni: AI, Africa to be key G7 issue for Italy

Africa's development will be Italy's central theme for G7, says Giorgia Meloni

In a bid to address uncertainties surrounding the tracing of diamond origins, India has urged the Group of Seven (G7) nations to delay the impending ban on Russian diamonds, Reuters reported.

India urges to G7 for delay Russian diamond ban, seeks clarity on tracing rules

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms- India has urged the Group of Seven (G7) countries to delay an incoming ban on Russian diamonds because the rules to trace the origins of gems remain unclear, two sources aware of the matter said.

India urges G7 to delay Russian Diamonds ban, seek clarity on tracing rules

We delve into the heart of the world's diamond industry as G7 countries announce a ban on Russian gems. India, home to 90% of the global diamond cutting and polishing sector, expects little disruption. That’s because it predominantly processes smaller Russian diamonds, cushioning the blow of the upcoming restrictions. Watch the video to know more!

India urges G7 to delay ban on Russian diamonds | World Business Watch

We delve into the heart of the world's diamond industry as g7 countries announce a ban on russian gems. India, home to 90% of the global diamond cutting and polishing sector, expects little disruption. That’s because it predominantly processes smaller russian diamonds, cushioning the blow of the upcoming restrictions.

India's diamond dominance eases blow from G7 restrictions on Russia| World Business Watch

The Pentagon serves as the headquarters of the US Department of defence, including all three military services - army, navy, and air force. For long, the iconic five-sided structure was the world's largest office building. But it has now lost that tag to the Surat diamond bourse in the Indian state of Gujarat.

India PM Modi to inaugurate Surat Diamond Bourse, G7 nations announce ban on Russian diamonds | WION

The G7 nations' Foreign ministers meet started in Tokyo from Nov 7. The Israel-Hamas war is expected to dominate the talks between the leaders. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Japan ahead of meetings with his Group of Seven (G7) counterparts in the capital.

G7 meet in Tokyo: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Japan after West Asia tour

G7 meet in Tokyo: Israel-Palestine war to dominate the talks | Blinken calls for unity amidst war

Top diplomats of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, the US and the EU gather amid two serious conflicts.

Close partners in times of crisis: G7 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Tokyo

The heads of trade for the most developed economies voiced concern that certain countries were taking advantage of the commercial weaknesses of others to further their own policy goals.

G7 unites against economic weaponisation

The Group of Seven (G7) industrial powers have called for an "immediate repeal" of restrictions on Japanese food product imports. The move comes as a clear reference to China's measures following Japan's decision to release treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear power plant.

G7 urges repeal of bans on Japanese food products; China denounces 'economic coercion' 

Renowned British economist Jim O'Neill, known for coining the BRIC acronym, has commended India's hosting of the G20 summit, calling it a substantial diplomatic victory for India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

G20 summit a "huge diplomatic victory" for India and PM Modi, says Jim O'Neill

The Group of Seven's (G7) imposed cap on Russia's flagship oil price has seen limited repercussions on the provision of Western trade services as the price surged beyond the cap.

G-7 services remain unaffected despite Russia's flagship oil price crossing $60

UK is about to start new consultation with the United States for security guarantees. The talks are a follow-up on pledge issued by G7 countries at the NATO summit in Lithuania.

Saudi Arabia to host talks on Ukraine, 30 nations to attend summit in Jeddah

According to Reuters, Western nations, including those that are members of the G7, are planning to appeal to Beijing to stop North Korea from evading sanctions by using its territorial waters. This comes as the West hardens its stance on Pyongyang over its ongoing missile launches.

G7, EU and others plan to urge China to help maintain sanctions

The Group of Seven (G7) nations held a two-day summit on women’s empowerment and gender equality and women’s empowerment in the city of Nikko, Japan. However, the meeting turned out to be a situation of utter embarrassment for the hosts.

Gender equality meet? Japan sends a man as representative at G7 meeting on women’s empowerment

Amid controversy and criticism, Japan passed a bill on Friday aimed at promoting understanding of the LGBT community. However, the legislation has faced backlash for lacking human rights guarantees and potentially perpetuating certain forms of discrimination.

Japan parliament passes watered-down LGBT understanding bill that allegedly gives way to bigotry

Japan's Fukuoka District Court on Thursday ruled that the non-recognition of same-sex marriage was "in a state of unconstitutionality". The ruling stopped short of the expectations of marriage-equality activists, reports Reuters.

Japan's Fukuoka district court says ban on same-sex marriage ‘in a state of unconstitutionality’

Is there a definite sign of fatigue setting in on the 15-month-old Russia-Ukraine war? A number of actors are pushing to secure a negotiated settlement to the conflict that has been raging on for more than 15 months while China has offered to broker peace and send its special Envoy Denmark too has shown an eagerness to bring the warring sides to the table. According to a new report in an Italian daily, the G7 countries are also preparing for a situation where the warring actually warning sides get back to the negotiating table.

Russia-Ukraine war: G7 preparing 'security guarantees' for Kyiv

In a major win for the LGBTQIA+ community in Japan, a court has ruled that the nation's insistence on not allowing same-sex marriage was unconstitutional. The Tuesday ruling is seen by activists as a welcome step towards marriage equality in a nation where there exists no protection for same-sex unions.

Japan court 'rescues' nation's LGBT community from 'hurt', says ban on same-sex marriage 'unconstitutional'

Japan will place additional sanctions on Russia after the Group of Seven (G7) summit the country hosted last week agreed to step up measures to punish Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said on Friday.

Japan ramps up Russia sanctions with G7, condemns nuke deployment in Belarus

Japan is hosting the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, the home town of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, from May 19 -21, welcoming leaders form Canada, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Morning brief: Japan hosts G7 meet in Hiroshima, impeachment articles against Biden, and more

One of the world’s most powerful intergovernmental political forums, G7 or Group of Seven is all set to meet and discuss world issues at Hiroshima, Japan. The leaders of the world’s seven richest nations are gathering in Hiroshima on Friday, May 19 amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine tensions.

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