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Ukrainian official rejects new peace summit for Russia talks

Russia dismissed the first peace summit as meaningless without Moscow's participation.

The Group of Seven is bruised but much needed

The G7’s current problems go deeper than their leaders’ domestic troubles.

Swiss right-wing leader calls Ukraine summit an 'embarrassment'

"Now we are in danger, and it's a great danger, of Switzerland allowing itself to be drawn into a world war."

Troubled G7 leaders focus on Ukraine war, China in Italian summit

Eager not to appear like an elitist fortress, the G7 has thrown open its doors to a large number of outsiders this year.

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Top Israeli diplomat ejected from African Union summit

South Africa's ruling party has historically been a strong supporter of the Palestinian cause.

19 February 2023

At Japan's G7 summit, the big elephants are China and Russia

The leaders also plan to tighten sanctions on Russia, with steps aimed at energy and exports aiding Moscow's war effort.

Britain sets priorities for November global AI safety summit

Tech expert Matt Clifford and former senior diplomat Jonathan Black have been appointed to lead preparations for the summit.

6 September 2023

Hundreds of millions of dollars pledged for African carbon credit

Several speakers at the summit said they had seen little progress toward accelerating climate financing.

5 September 2023

Zelenskiy hopes to set Swiss world peace summit date within days

Asked about the role of Turkey, Zelenskiy said he was grateful to Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan.

Syria's Assad wins warm welcome at Arab summit after years

A large swathe of Syria, however, remains under Turkish-backed rebels.

Maldives pres leaves for N.America for SIDS conference

The minister noted that many of SIDS outcomes have not been completed due to a lack of funds.

Environment Minister rules out chance of an independent EPA

In 2008, the EPA was created by presidential decree.