G7 Summit Opens Under Shadow of Iran War and Global Tensions (opens in new tab)

Leaders of the G7 nations and invited guests from several other countries are gathering on the shores of Lake Geneva for one of the most consequential summits in recent years\. The meeting comes amid efforts to end the conflict involving Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global energy supplies\. Leaders from Qatar, the UAE and Egypt have been invited to discuss the implications of the crisis for the Middle East, while concerns over the global economy and energy prices cont...