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In Paris, the foreign ministers of the G-7 nations—Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United States—along with the EU high representative issued a joint statement strongly condemning Iranian authorities' brutal repression of antigovernment protesters. They expressed deep alarm over the high number of reported deaths and injuries, and warned of additional restrictive measures.
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Finance ministers from G7 nations and allies met in Washington to agree on swift measures to diversify rare earth supply chains amid China's export restrictions to Japan. The discussions highlighted concerns over Beijing's dominance in critical minerals essential for technology and defense. Proposals included setting price floors and fostering new partnerships.