NATO to massively increase number of forces at high readiness

NATO to dramatically increase forces on high alert to over 300,000 from just 40,000 amid Russia threat.

G7 leaders vow to stand with Ukraine 'for as long as it takes'

The group has urged Moscow to allow grain shipments to leave Ukraine and let Ukrainians taken to Russia against their will to return home.

Türkiye seeks a just peace between Russia, Ukraine: Altun

Türkiye’s Communications Director Fahrettin Altun gives an interview to Il Messaggero, one of Italy's leading newspapers, ahead of third Intergovernmental Summit between Türkiye and Italy.

India, EU resume free trade talks after nearly a decade

The talks come amid ongoing efforts to isolate Russia economically in response to the Ukraine conflict.

Russia 'defaults' on foreign debt for first time in over a century

Moscow says it is unable to send money to bondholders due to sanctions, blaming the Western countries for trying to push it into an “artificial” default.

Live blog: Ukraine urges G7 leaders to provide more weapons

Ukrainian forces are still fighting in Sievierodonetsk leading Russia-backed separatists to stop civilian evacuations from the region as Russian missiles continue to pound Ukraine on the 123rd day.

G7 launches $600B global infrastructure project to counter China

The plan, formally announced by US President Biden at the G7 summit, will target countries desperately needing everything from roads to harbours - and until now often relying on the Chinese.

G7 summit opens in Germany with Ukraine top on agenda

US President Joe Biden and his counterparts from the world's most industrialised nations have gathered at Elmau Castle in the Bavarian Alps, Germany, before they continue on to Madrid for talks with NATO partners.

Top EU official accuses Russia of playing dangerous 'hunger games'

Kremlin is using food as 'silent weapon of war', European Council President Charles Michel says.

G7 nations to ban Russian gold imports in response to Ukraine conflict: US

The ban, which aims to "further isolate Russia from the global economy", was announced by US President Joe Biden as the world's seven richest nation meet for their annual summit in Germany.

UK's anti-terrorism strategy has 'negative effect' on Muslim communities

A UN special rapporteur has criticised the UK's Prevent Strategy for targeting Muslim communities, highlighting that its implementation is "inconsistent" with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

G7 members seek to cap Russian oil price — German official

German official said the G7 was also discussing the need to combine ambitious climate goals with the need for some countries to explore new gas fields.