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G7 Foreign Ministers Meet in Niagara to Hear Ukraine’s Plea Amid Escalating War

Top diplomats from the Group of Seven (G7) nations gathered in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario , for high-stakes talks with Ukraine’s Foreign Minister as Russia intensifies its assault on Ukraine’s power grid. The meeting, hosted by Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand , comes at a critical moment as rolling blackouts sweep across Ukraine ahead of winter. Foreign ministers from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the European Union posed for a family photo before beginning discussions. Ukraine’s foreign minister is expected to brief the group on the humanitarian and security consequences of Russia’s latest attacks, which have left millions vulnerable to freezing temperatures. The summit is not limited to Ukraine. Ministers are also addressing broader geopolitical challenges, including instability in the Middle East and shifting trade relationships. Still, Ukraine remains the centerpiece of the agenda, with G7 leaders reaffirming ...

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Border Tensions Deepen as Israel Keeps Rafah Crossing Shut Amid Ceasefire Dispute



The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt will remain closed indefinitely, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Saturday. He stated that reopening the vital passage hinges on Hamas handing over the bodies of deceased hostages, as both sides continue to accuse each other of breaching the fragile U.S.-mediated ceasefire.

The announcement came just hours after the Palestinian embassy in Egypt said the crossing would reopen on Monday for limited entry into Gaza. The conflicting statements highlight the growing mistrust between the two parties, with each side blaming the other for undermining the truce.

Adding to the tension, the U.S. State Department reported receiving “credible information” of an imminent ceasefire violation by Hamas, warning that any attack targeting civilians would represent a grave breach of the agreement.

The Rafah crossing, Gaza’s main gateway to the outside world, has long been a lifeline for humanitarian aid and civilian movement. Its continued closure raises concerns about worsening conditions for Palestinians in the enclave, while also signaling the fragility of the ceasefire deal.


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