Leaders from the Group of Seven (G7) nations have met in Canada's Kananaskis resort, 90 kilometres west of Calgary, for a summit overshadowed by tensions with the United States. Host nation Canada is aiming to avoid any clashes with U.S. President Donald Trump, who is attending the summit. Prime Minister Mark Carney has prioritised world peace, securing crucial resource supply chains, and promoting job creation. However, major global issues such as the Middle East conflict, the Ukrainian war, and US trade tariffs are expected to dominate discussions. The summit venue brings back memorie
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held a series of high-level talks in the UAE to assess and strengthen the India-UAE collaboration, which has been steadily increasing. He met with Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation, to conduct a mid-year review of the two countries' Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Both officials examined the current state of bilateral relations and suggested potential areas for future cooperation. The Indian Embassy in the UAE posted updates from the meeting on social media, stating that the two leaders assessed their expanding relation
Several countries and industry executives have encouraged the Trump administration not to put new national security tariffs on imported commercial aircraft and components. Recently disclosed documents from the United States Commerce Department revealed growing worldwide alarm about the potential fallout. The European Union, Canada, China, Japan, Mexico, and Switzerland have joined major airlines and aerospace manufacturers in their appeal. These organisations underlined the importance of maintaining the 1979 Civil Aircraft Agreement, which has resulted in a $75 billion yearly trade surplus
South Korean President-elect Lee Jae-myeon and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba held a phone conversation to discuss measures to boost bilateral ties. According to reports, the South Korean presidential spokesman and the Japanese Foreign Ministry both acknowledged the call. The discussion followed both leaders' expressions of interest in continuing coordination on issues related to North Korea. President Lee, who was elected last week as a left-leaning leader, stated that pragmatism will be essential to his diplomatic strategy. He emphasised the significance of continuing security co
Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Committee on Defence, Interior, and Foreign Affairs in the UAE Federal National Council (FNC), met with Senator Davi Alcolumbre, President of the Senate of the Federative Republic of Brazil, during the 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum at the National Congress in Brasilia. Sara Falaknaz, a FNC member, and Saleh Ahmed Al Suwaidi, the UAE Ambassador to Brazil, attended the meeting. Senator Alcolumbre praised the UAE parliamentary delegation's active involvement and stressed the importance of strong parliamentary connections that promote bilateral cooperatio
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong paid his first official visit to the Philippines and met with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Both leaders indicated strong support for increased regional cooperation on renewable energy. They promised to accelerate development on the ASEAN Power Grid and increase attempts to use carbon markets to drive long-term economic growth. At a joint news conference, President Marcos appreciated Singapore for its support following last year's typhoon disasters and reaffirmed both countries' commitment to climate adaptation actions, although particular measures w
The Philippine and US militaries recently conducted their seventh joint maritime drills in the South China Sea. This drill, meant to improve mutual collaboration and interoperability, took place in the waters off the provinces of Occidental Mindoro and Zambales, avoiding any disputed maritime features. According to an official release, the marine cooperative activity (MCA) sought to strengthen both countries' commitment to international law and regional security. The joint drills included coordinated operations near shorelines and fire support exercises, demonstrating the increased collabo
India and the US are engaged in high-level negotiations in New Delhi to finalise an interim trade deal, with the focus on tariff reductions in agriculture and automobiles. A senior US delegation from the Office of the United States Trade Representative began two days of closed-door discussions with Indian trade officials, led by chief negotiator Rajesh Agrawal, according to government sources. Talks are centred on tariff cuts and proposed benefits for Indian businesses, with an announcement expected by the end of the month, ahead of President Trump's July 9 deadline, according to one offic
The UAE has strengthened its position in the regional defence industry by negotiating a contract for AED 9 billion ($2.45 billion) with Kuwait's Ministry of Defence. EDGE, the UAE's advanced technology and defence group, announced an agreement to supply Kuwait with Falaj 3 class 62-meter missile boats, increasing Kuwait's naval capabilities. Although the exact number of vessels is unknown, EDGE confirms it is the region's largest-ever naval shipbuilding export. As the prime contractor, EDGE will be in charge of the whole project, from design and construction to sea trials and delivery. The
President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi in Abu Dhabi, renewing their call for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza. During high-level discussions at Qasr Al Shati, they emphasised the significance of stepping up efforts to achieve a "just and comprehensive peace" based on a two-state solution, highlighting the international community's essential role in advancing this aim. Sheikh Mohamed and President El Sisi also discussed ways to strengthen the UAE's long-standing collaboration with Egypt, demonstrating their commitment to preserving strong