Italy cancels US trip after Trump insults Meloni over G7 photo
Why it matters: The rupture deepens strains between Washington and Rome days after the G7, with Meloni accusing Trump of treating US allies worse than adversaries.
Why it matters: The rupture deepens strains between Washington and Rome days after the G7, with Meloni accusing Trump of treating US allies worse than adversaries.
Meloni called the account “made up” and said Trump is tougher on allies than on Western adversaries.
What's new: Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani scrapped a June 21-22 trip, calling Trump's remarks offensive to all of Italy.
Why it matters: The pause could shift focus at this week’s G7 summit toward Russia’s war in Ukraine.
What's next: A Geneva signing on June 19 would extend the truce 60 days and open talks on Iran's nuclear program.
What's new: Lee said the two also discussed peace on the Korean Peninsula and US-South Korea relations over dinner.
Why it matters: India wants progress on trade and tighter US ties even as Trump’s tariff threats raise political risks.
Why it matters: Uncertainty over a possible US-Iran deal in Geneva threatened to overshadow the group's usual trade and economic agenda.
What's new: European leaders used the summit to push more air defense for Ukraine and argue Moscow is now on the defensive.
Why it matters: Modi raised the deaths of three sailors after a US strike on Indian-crewed vessels in the Gulf of Oman.
What's next: Leaders plan talks on Iran, Ukraine and China-linked supply chains through June 17 in Evian-les-Bains.
Why it matters: The dinner capped a calmer G7 and underscored Paris' push to ease strains with Washington over tariffs, Iran and Ukraine.
What's new: Leaders backed a "trusted partners" scheme that could let allies use advanced US models despite Trump's foreign-access block.
Why it matters: the North American trade deal is up for renewal July 1, and Canada sends about 75% of its exports to the US.
What's new: Giorgia Meloni pushed for a single EU envoy, warning rival European tracks could muddy any Ukraine diplomacy.
What's new: Leaders were negotiating support such as subsidies, price floors and guaranteed purchases for supply chains outside China.
What's next: US and Iranian officials are due to open technical talks in Switzerland on Friday over uranium limits and sanctions relief.
What's next: U.S. and Iranian negotiators have weeks to settle sanctions, frozen assets and uranium stockpiles before a planned Friday ceremony.
New disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and prospects for peace talks are shaping the agenda on energy, sanctions and European security.
What's next: The two leaders are expected to discuss the Iran war, Strait of Hormuz demining and other summit talks.
Why it matters: The summit was meant to focus on growth and security, but divisions over Iran now threaten G7 unity.
Why it matters: The U.S. buys about one-fifth of French wine exports, putting roughly $2 billion in annual sales at risk ahead of the G7 summit.
The two also said attacks on civilian infrastructure in Russia were hindering peace, while a U.S. envoy prepared to go to Moscow.
Swiss has closed 25 of 35 road crossings to France, while France deployed nearly 16.000 security personnel.
What's next: Ukraine is set to dominate this week's G7 summit in France, where Zelenskyy plans further talks with Trump.