1 / 10Meloni’s Viral Eyeroll: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni rolled her eyes while whispering with French President Emmanuel Macron at a G7 roundtable in Canada. The moment, captured on video, went viral online. It’s unclear what they discussed, but Meloni’s expressive gesture drew attention. She previously made headlines in 2024 for checking an imaginary watch when Joe Biden and Jens Stoltenberg were late to a NATO meeting. (AP Photo)
2 / 10Modi-Meloni Meeting: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada. They shared a handshake and brief conversation, with videos of their interaction spreading online. Meloni posted a picture with Modi on X, captioning it, “Italy and India, linked by a great friendship,” highlighting their strong diplomatic bond. (AP Photo)
3 / 10#Melodi Social Media Buzz: The camaraderie between Modi and Meloni sparked the trending hashtag #Melodi. Their friendly interactions, including a selfie at COP28 captioned “Good friends at COP28, #Melodi,” have fueled memes. Social media users have edited videos from the G20 summit in India, adding Bollywood music and humorous captions to depict their warm rapport. (Reuters photo)
4 / 10Modi’s G7 Engagements: Modi arrived at the G7 Summit, greeted by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney with a handshake. He held talks with leaders like Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. Modi participated in the traditional G7 group photograph and emphasised the priorities of the Global South during discussions. (AP Photo)
5 / 10India-Germany Cooperation: Modi’s meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz focused on strengthening ties in trade, green energy, mobility, technology, and education. They reaffirmed their commitment to countering terrorism and terrorist financing. The Ministry of External Affairs noted Germany’s support for India’s anti-terrorism efforts, with both leaders addressing regional and global challenges. (Reuters photo)
6 / 10Canada-India Relations: Canada and India agreed to restore diplomatic ties by returning ambassadors to each other’s capitals. This follows tensions over Canada’s 2023 accusation of India’s involvement in a Sikh separatist’s assassination. Carney and Modi’s meeting aimed to rebuild relations based on mutual respect, with trade worth $9 billion in 2023 highlighting their economic ties. (AP Photo)
7 / 10Trump’s Early Departure: US President Donald Trump left the G7 Summit early due to escalating Israel-Iran tensions. He was set to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, but prioritised returning to Washington. Trump’s social media posts urged Tehran’s evacuation and emphasised preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. (AP Photo)
8 / 10G7 on Global Issues: The G7 discussed Russia’s war in Ukraine and the Israel-Iran conflict but failed to reach major agreements. Leaders, joined by Zelenskyy and NATO chief Mark Rutte, addressed energy security and AI’s impact. No joint statement on Ukraine was issued, partly due to US opposition amid negotiations with Russia. (AP Photo)
9 / 10Trade and Tariffs: Trump imposed 50% tariffs on steel and aluminium and a 10% tax on imports, sparking global economic concerns. He signed a trade framework with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, though steel tariff details remain unresolved. Trump emphasised tariffs as a key focus, differing from Carney’s approach to trade negotiations. (AP Photo)
10 / 10Security and Wildlife: The G7 Summit in Kananaskis faced unique security challenges, including black and grizzly bears in the area. Electric fences and police drones were deployed to keep wildlife away. Signs in the media centre warned journalists to stay alert, reflecting the rugged Rocky Mountain setting of the summit. (Reuters photo)
