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Division among G7 leaders over Russia
The future reintegration of Russia into the elite G7 group of the world’s rich nations divided leaders at its summit in France yesterday, as President Donald Trump pushed for Moscow to be allowed back after its 2014 expulsion.Russia was kicked out of what was then the Group of Eight – even as Moscow was holding its presidency – after it...
With $56bn loan in danger, IMF officials fly to Argentina
The International Monetary Fund’s record loan to Argentina last year was supposed to turn the page on a troubled history. It’s looking more like a case of deja vu.Less than two decades ago, Argentina crashed out of an IMF programme, defaulted on debt and plunged into depression. As Fund officials arrived in Buenos Aires over the...
Al-Sisi in France to boost political, economic ties but no new deals expected: Sources
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi is on four-day visit to France ending Monday to attend the G7 Summit in Biarritz. This is the fourth visit by Al-Sisi to the European nation since he assumed power in 2014, while French President Emannual Macron had a very fruitful visit to Egypt in January 2019, when over 30 bilateral agreements were signed. The...
Johnson seeks to woo Trump, talk tough to EU at G7
Seeking to prod US President Donald Trump into concessions on trade while reminding Brussels that Britain is ready for a “no deal” Brexit, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson charged around the G7 summit yesterday as he battled to prepare for departure from the European Union.Trump lavished praise on Johnson as the “right man” to lead his...
European Council President Rejects Idea of Russia Rejoining G7, Suggests Having Ukraine as Next Summit’s Guest Instead
TEHRAN (FNA)- Ahead of the meeting of the world’s leading G7 countries, President Donald Trump floated the idea of incorporating Russia back into the group. But European Council president Donald Tusk had a different thought – Ukraine as a guest. …read more Source: Fars News...
Al-Sisi to deliver speech at G7 Summit in France
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi arrived France on Saturday to attend the G7 Summit upon an invitation from French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, according to Egyptian presidential spokesperson Bassam Radi. Al-Sisi, who is the current chair of the African Union, will deliver a speech at the G7-Africa partnership session during the G7 Summit on...
Turkey and US ready for Syria safe-zone operations
Turkey and US ready for Syria safe-zone operations First helicopters to begin patrols in northeastern Syria, with joint operations centre based in Turkey MEE and agencies Sat, 08/24/2019 – 16:00 Turkey has been trying to push Kurdish YPG fighters away from its borders (Reuters) …read more Source: Middle East...
'Under No Condition' Will EU Agree to Invite Russia Back into G7: Tusk
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – European Council President Donald Tusk said the European Union categorically rejects US President Donald Trump’s logic in inviting Russia back into the G7, saying he would try to convince other leaders that it would be better to invite Ukraine as a guest to the next G7 meeting. …read more Source: Tasnim News...
Iran Eager to Broaden Ties with Ukraine
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani offered his congratulations to Ukraine on its Independence Day, hoping for the expansion of ties between Tehran and Kiev. …read more Source: Tasnim News...
Ukraine celebrates Independence Day
Soldiers march in formation as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky leads the 28th anniversary of the country’s independence. …read more Source:...
