G-7
The United States Welcomes the Clarification of President Radev's Position on Crimea
Ukraine Summoned the Bulgarian Ambassador due to President Radev's Statement on Crimea
"The United States welcomed the clarification of the position of Bulgarian President [Rumen] Radev yesterday, which confirmed that the country stands behind the territorial integrity of Ukraine and made it clear that Crimea belongs to Ukraine."
The United States is Deeply Concerned by the Bulgarian President's Statements that Crimea is Russian
The United States is deeply concerned by statements by Bulgarian President Rumen Radev, in which he describes Crimea as "Russian". This is stated in a statement issued by the US Embassy in Bulgaria.
Ukraine Summoned the Bulgarian Ambassador due to President Radev's Statement on Crimea
US Plans to Complete Evacuation by 31st August Despite Pleas from Allies to Extend Deadline
On August 24, the United States must complete its evacuation of people from Afghanistan by August 31. As per the Taliban spokesperson, there will be no extension for US evacuation in Afghanistan. However, they have to evacuate American troops set by the Biden Administration. Moreover, he said the country is running towards success but chaos at the airport causing disaster.
Finance Minister: Speculation about Upcoming 50% Rise in Corporate Tax "Sheer Nonsense"
Finance Minister Assen Vassilev Monday said that "today's speculation by a political party about a forthcoming 50 per cent rise in corporate tax is sheer nonsense and deliberate lying amid the election campaign".
China slams G7 'manipulation' after Xinjiang, Hong Kong criticism
China on June 14 accused the G7 of "political manipulation" after it criticized Beijing over its human rights record in Xinjiang and Hong Kong.
After charming leaders, Queen Elizabeth sits back for parade
Fresh from charming leaders at the Group of Seven summit, Queen Elizabeth II was back at her residence at Windsor Castle on June 12 to view a military parade to mark her official birthday.
G-7 back steps to deter tax dodging by multinational firms
The Group of Seven wealthy democracies agreed on June 5 to support a global minimum corporate tax of at least 15% to deter multinational companies from avoiding taxes by stashing profits in low-rate countries.
Date of First Putin – Biden Meeting Fixed for June 16
President Joe Biden will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva on June 16, the first summit between the two leaders since the American president took office.
"The leaders will discuss the full range of pressing issues, as we seek to restore predictability and stability to the U.S.-Russia relationship," White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said in a statement Tuesday.
Trump postpones G7 meeting, seeks expansion of members
President Donald Trump said on May 30 that he will postpone until the fall a meeting of Group of 7 nations he had planned to hold next month at the White House despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. And he said he plans to invite Russia, Australia, South Korea and India as he again advocated for the group's expansion.
G-7 Finance Ministers to Hold an Emergency Discussion over the Coronavirus
G-7 finance ministers in the euro area will hold a conference call Wednesday to "coordinate their responses" to the impact of the coronavirus on the global economy, said French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire.
"We will have that meeting by phone—because you need to avoid travelling too much - for the G7 to coordinate its response," Le Maire told France 2 television.