Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven democracies on Tuesday expressed their support for Ukraine and condemned what they described as Russia's "irresponsible and threatening nuclear rhetoric".

In our news wrap Tuesday, G7 foreign ministers renewed their "unwavering" support for Ukraine, at least six people have died in Pakistan during violent clashes between security forces and protesters who are seeking the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan from prison and a new Biden administration proposal would cover the cost of popular weight-loss drugs through Medicare or Medicaid.

The Group of Seven (G7) countries plan to intensify pressure on China by adopting stronger language in a communiqué concerning Beijing and pledging new measures in response to China's support for Russia.

A joint statement of Group of Seven foreign ministers is set to avoid mentioning the International Criminal Court's (ICC) arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, despite an effort by the Italian hosts to find a common position on it.

The ICC issued arrest warrants last Thursday for Netanyahu, his former defence chief Yoav Gallant, as well as a Hamas leader, Ibrahim Al-Masri, for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza conflict. Israel condemned the decision as shameful and absurd.