Modi raises West Asia conflict and Strait of Hormuz security at G7 in France
Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his address to G7 leaders in Evian-les-Bains, eastern France, to call for rebuilding trust in international partnerships and to warn about the impact of conflict in West Asia on maritime security. He said the world is facing a shortage of trust and argued that the future of partnerships depends on restoring it. He also welcomed progress in peace efforts in West Asia while urging protection for shipping routes and seafarers.Modi said disruptions to maritime trade in the Strait of Hormuz have harmed the global economy. He added that many Indian civilians have lost their lives... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 00:32 LONDON
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G7 in France intensifies pressure on Russia as Trump says Moscow should 'make a deal'
G7 leaders meeting in Évian-les-Bains have agreed to intensify pressure on Russia over the war in Ukraine, with US President Donald Trump saying Moscow should "make a deal" to end the conflict. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined the summit in France and was invited by Emmanuel Macron to stay until the end of the three-day meeting so he can meet the G7 leaders. The talks come as Russian strikes continue to hit Ukrainian cities, including a deadly attack in Kyiv.A French diplomatic source said the leaders had decided to increase pressure on Russia through sanctions on gas and oil. Trump... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 15:29 LONDON
G7 summit in Evian as leaders weigh Ukraine support and new Iran framework
France has formally opened the 52nd G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, with leaders gathering for three days of talks on global security, economic stability and the newly announced US-Iran peace framework. The summit is being held in the resort town of Evian-les-Bains and brings together the G7 members alongside invited partners. French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron formally inaugurated the meeting, while US President Donald Trump was the first leader to arrive.Other confirmed arrivals include German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 08:04 LONDON
Trump threatens 100% tariff on French wine as G7 summit opens in Évian-les-Bains
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100% tariff on French wines and champagnes unless France scraps its digital services tax on American technology companies. The warning comes as he arrives in Évian-les-Bains for the G7 summit, where he is expected to meet French President Emmanuel Macron. The row adds a fresh trade dispute to an already crowded summit agenda.Trump said he had delivered the warning directly to Macron and told him that Washington would have "no choice" but to act if Paris kept the 3% tax. He said the tariff would apply to "all champagnes and all... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 16:29 LONDON
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