Leaders from the Group of Seven (G7) countries and the International Energy Agency (IEA) held a virtual meeting with a U.S. president, though his camera remained off during the call. The gathering focused on discussions led by the IEA’s executive director, who later confirmed the meeting’s purpose on social media. The unusual setup raised questions about participation and visibility among world leaders. Details on the agenda remain limited, but the exchange highlights ongoing energy and policy coordination among major economies.


President Trump participated in a video-call meeting with leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) countries and the International Energy Agency (IEA) on Friday, but his camera was off while other leaders appeared on camera.  Fatih Birol, executive director of the IEA, said in a post on the social platform X that leaders met to...