The G7 summit in Alberta, Canada will congregate for a third day today - with the notable exception of US President Donald Trump. The US president left the economic bloc's summit ahead of schedule last night, with the White House confirming he had to see to affairs at home as Israel's strikes on Iran continue.

Six of the Group of Seven leaders are trying on the final day of their Tuesday to show the wealthy nations’ club still has the clout to shape world events despite the early departure of President Trump.

President Donald Trump abruptly jetted out of the G7, or Group of Seven, summit late Monday, citing intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran. Trump left the summit in Canada a day earlier than scheduled to return to Washington and focus on the escalating conflict,