The summit takes place amid growing geopolitical challenges, including the conflict in the Middle East and a trade war driven by US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies

As the G7 group of large democratic nations with big economies meets Sunday in Alberta, Canada they have a broad agenda in the midst of global economic and military turmoil.

BANFF, Alta. — The heads of the world’s richest economies are converging on Alberta today for one of the most high-stakes G7 meetings in recent memory amid a U.S.-led global tariff war and the growing crisis in the Middle East.

Amal Yahya Almoalimi said energy and economic issues are important, but other concerns are preoccupying the attention of people around the world

The American president once again made clear his rejection of multilateralism amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. 'Emmanuel always gets it wrong,' he said of his French counterpart.

The conflict between Israel and Iran has been top of the agenda at the G7 summit taking place in Canada. | ITV National News