G-7 (Group of 7)

G-7 to launch exercises to guard against AI cyberattacks

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama spoke to reporters during the International Monetary Fund and World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok on Oct 15.

325 million barrels of oil from strategic reserves released, says International Energy Agency

The update came a day after G-7 countries, in coordination with the IEA, agreed to immediately release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil to ease global energy supply concerns caused by fallout from the US-Iran war.

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US President Donald Trump is seeking to lower domestic fuel prices - triggered by the US’ war in Iran - ahead of Nov 3 midterm elections.

Oil prices drop as Europe agrees to release diesel reserves

European leaders agreed on Oct 1 to release diesel from their reserves to lower prices, following a request from US President Donald Trump.

G-7 countries agree to release diesel and oil stocks after US pressure

US President Donald Trump is seeking to lower domestic fuel prices - triggered by the US’ war in Iran - ahead of Nov 3 midterm elections.

France will convene G-7 energy summit: Macron

France’s President Emmanuel Macron said the G-7 meeting will be an opportunity to consider options for a possible release or unlocking of strategic reserves.

Trump escalates spat with Italy’s Georgia Meloni over G-7 photo claim

US President Donald Trump said Italian prime minister Georgia Meloni was doing “poorly in Italy”.

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US President Donald Trump's trip to Camp David this week will make it his second visit since retaking office in 2025.

From Trump whisperer to Trump basher: Italy’s Giorgia Meloni takes on US President

US President Donald Trump speaking with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during a work lunch on June 16 at the G-7 summit, in Evian, France.

Italian PM Meloni says Trump ‘totally invented’ story that she begged him for photo

US President Donald Trump speaking to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the G-7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France.

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