The Latest Breaking News from G20

Biden Urges Global Action On Climate Change At G20

President Biden advocates for increased funding for climate initiatives in developing nations to combat climate change.

Top News · Nov 19, 2024

US Allows Ukraine To Fire Long-Range Missiles Deeper Into Russia

US decision to allow Ukraine long-range missiles into Russia raises concerns at the G20 summit, impacting diplomatic relations with Russia.

Top News · Nov 19, 2024

Pressure Mounts On Scholz Over Bid For Second Term

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was under growing pressure Tuesday to step aside as the top candidate of his Social Democrats (SPD) for snap polls in February, as the party heads for a historic drubbing.

International Business Times · Nov 19, 2024

Albanese touts open trade as unity evades world leaders

Anthony Albanese is promising to remain focused on climate change and open trade after the policies of Donald Trump set the agenda of a major economic summit.

AAP · Nov 19, 2024

G20 leaders’ statement ‘disappointing’ on Ukraine – No 10

Russia is a member of the G20, and minister of foreign affairs Sergei Lavrov has been at this week’s summit in Rio de Janeiro.

Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2024

Brazil Arrests G20 Guards Over Alleged 2022 Lula Assassination Plot

Brazilian police on Tuesday arrested four soldiers guarding the G20 summit over an alleged plot to assassinate then President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in a 2022 "coup," a federal police source told AFP. The four "were arrested in Rio, where they were participating in the security operation for the…

International Business Times · Nov 19, 2024

President Biden Announces 5 Million Clean Energy Fund Contribution

President Biden highlights US commitment to combating climate change at G20 summit amid concerns of policy reversal by President-elect Trump.

Top News · Nov 19, 2024

Cop29 talks buoyed by G20 support but fears stoked over fossil fuels backsliding

Leaders of the world’s biggest economies confirmed their support to shift more cash to developing countries to help them cope with climate change.

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2024

G20 backs climate finance deal but faces fossil fuel backlash

Activists and a key negotiating group at the stalled COP29 climate talks on Tuesday cautiously welcomed a G20 leaders statement backing a finance deal for poorer countries, but some slammed a missing reference to fossil fuels.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 19, 2024

Negotiators Seek To Break COP29 Impasse After G20 'Marching Orders'

Negotiators sought Tuesday to break a deadlock at UN climate talks after G20 leaders backed the need for "trillions" of dollars for poorer countries but left key sticking points unresolved.

International Business Times · Nov 19, 2024