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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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Trump Honored in Japan as U.S.-China Trade Truce Gains Momentum

US President Donald Trump meets with Japan's Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan

U.S. President Donald Trump received a royal welcome in Tokyo on Monday, marking a high-profile stop on his five-day Asia tour. The ceremonial reception at the Imperial Palace underscored the strength of U.S.-Japan ties, while attention also turned to Trump’s upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week.

During earlier stops in Malaysia, Trump announced a series of trade and mineral agreements with four Southeast Asian nations. Negotiators from Washington and Beijing have since outlined a framework to pause escalating tariffs and Chinese export restrictions on rare earth minerals, a breakthrough that sent Asian markets soaring to record highs.

“I’ve got a lot of respect for President Xi and I think we’re going to come away with a deal,” Trump told reporters before arriving in Japan. The potential truce could ease months of economic tension between the world’s two largest economies, offering relief to global markets and U.S. farmers alike.

As Trump continues his Asia tour, the world watches closely to see whether the symbolic warmth in Tokyo will translate into tangible progress in Seoul, where the decisive talks with Xi are set to take place.


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