In 2018, the president called for the group to embrace Russia and stormed out of the summit. Now he is seeking to shrink America’s military role abroad and embarking on a more expansive trade war.

The Canadian prime minister's office declined to comment on how the Israeli strikes on Iran would affect the summit.

After months of preparation, the G7 summit kicks off today in Kananaskis, Alta., a three-day summit that will see the popular wilderness destination locked down and the surrounding region play host to global leaders,

At a glance … The final round of the US Open, the PGA Tour’s third major, gets underway this morning at Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania. Sam Burns has the overnight lead at 4-under. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is tied for 11th.

By Andreas Rinke BERLIN (Reuters) -German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Sunday he hoped an upcoming meeting of the Group of Seven countries would show unity and could reach agreement on four key points to help resolve the conflict between Israel and Iran.

SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean President Lee Jae-myung plans to hold bilateral talks with the leaders of countries attending the G7 summit, with details still being coordinated, his office said on Sunday. Lee will depart on Monday for the summit in Canada, National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac told a briefing.

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.

Hundreds of demonstrators arrived at Calgary's Municipal Plaza on Sunday to bring attention to the many concerns they feel world leaders need to grapple with when they meet in Kananaskis, Alta., over the next three days.