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Yellen, G7 urge more aid for Ukraine and adherence to Russia sanctions

Finance ministers from the United States and its G7 allies called for more financial support for Ukraine on Thursday and vowed to maintain tough sanctions on Russia on the eve of the first anniversary of Moscow's invasion.

Reuters

Yellen, in India for G20, urges faster fixes for debt crises

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has urged other leading economies to move faster in resolving debt crises that threaten a growing number of countries

The Independent UK

India: Don’t mention the ‘war’

BENGALURU, India: Indian officials hosting the Group of 20 finance chiefs this week are seeking to avoid using the word “war” in any joint statement when referring to Russia’s attack on Ukraine, a person familiar with the matter said.

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UN expected to endorse demand for Russia to leave Ukraine

Global south countries including China, South Africa and India expected to abstain

The Guardian - UK

Treasurer looks for inflation solution at G20 summit

Treasurer Jim Chalmers will meet G20 counterparts in India to discuss tackling global inflation and supply-chain challenges spurred by the war in Ukraine.

AAP

Host India doesn't want G20 to discuss further Russia sanctions - sources

India does not want the G20 to discuss additional sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine during New Delhi's one-year presidency of the bloc, six senior Indian officials said on Wednesday, amid debate over how even to describe the conflict.

Reuters

India averse to discussing new Russia sanctions at G20

India does not want G20 nations to discuss additional sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, government sources said on Wednesday, as it hosts a meeting of the bloc's finance chiefs at which the United States and allies were set to push for tougher action.

Reuters

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G-20 finance chiefs to tackle global economic threats

Top financial leaders from the Group of 20 leading economies are gathering in the south Indian technology hub of Bengaluru to tackle challenges to global growth and stability

The Independent UK

G7 finance chiefs to meet on Feb 23 to discuss measures against Russia

Financial leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) will meet on Feb. 23 to discuss measures against Russia that will put pressure on it to end the Ukraine war, Japan's Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Asean sticks to peace agenda in Ukraine

This week marks the first year of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The biggest war in Europe since World War II will continue as nobody knows when, or if ever, Russia or Ukraine will be defeated. Certainly, the US and Europe, or rather Nato are confident that more military hardware support…

Bangkok Post

Developing countries' debt troubles in focus at G20 talks, says Germany's Lindner

The outlook for the global economy and the situation of highly indebted countries will be the main topics of discussion at the Group of 20 (G20) meetings taking place this week in India, German Finance Minister Christian Lindner said on Monday.

Reuters

France says global talks on taxing tech giants being blocked by US, India

International talks aimed at taxing global tech giants that declare profits in only a few jurisdictions have hit a standstill due to opposition from countries including the US and India, France's finance minister said on Monday. This week's G20 meeting will attempt to get the ball rolling again.

Radio France Internationale

U.S. to push debt relief, Ukraine aid at G20 finance meeting in India

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will travel to India next week for G20 finance meetings that will focus on unblocking distressed-country debt restructuring, boosting support for Ukraine and reforming multilateral development banks.

Reuters

Mehrauli demolition: Survey DDA relied on was found incomplete by HC panel last year

Before the demolition drive in south Delhi’s Mehrauli was halted by the Delhi High Court, anxious residents would wake up each day and ask themselves: “Who’s next?” “Who has got a stay?”

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‘Scandalous’ Tory government spending on lavish hotels, furnishings and booze revealed

Labour reveals dossier exposing use of taxpayer-funded debit cards

The Guardian - UK

Labour condemns ‘catalogue of waste’ on government ‘credit cards’

Analysis of civil service spending includes Rishi Sunak’s Treasury department spending £3,000 on Tate photographs

Daily Mirror

Rishi Sunak and Tory ministers accused of 'scandalous catalogue of waste' with lavish spending

In a new dossier, Keir Starmer's Labour claims taxpayers' money has been used to fund extravagant events, expensive restaurants and five-star hotels using Government Procurement Cards

The Guardian - UK

Tory ministers accused of five-star lifestyle and using public money ‘like a cash machine’

Labour to publish dossier of spending by government representatives on luxury hotels and chauffeur hire

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U.S. offers support to India's G20 presidency on energy, food issues

The United States will support India's G20 presidency including on issues such as food and energy security, the U.S. embassy there said on Tuesday, as New Delhi seeks the backing of its partners ahead of key meetings starting this month.

Asharq Al-Awsat

UAE, France, India Establish Trilateral Cooperation Initiative in Energy, Climate Change

UAE, France and India announced on Saturday a formal trilateral cooperation initiative with the aim of expanding cooperation in several areas of mutual interest, including energy and climate change. The plan was finalized during a phone conversation among UAE's FM Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, India’s Minister for External…

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Saudi Arabia Urges Int’l Community to Assume Responsibilities in Ending Israeli Occupation

The Saudi government urged on Tuesday the international community to assume its responsibilities in ending the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. The government also underscored the need to revive the peace…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Sherpa Discusses Priorities of G20 Meetings in India

Saudi officials reviewed the priorities of the G20 for the current year, which include supporting global economic growth in light of geopolitical tensions, strengthening global value chains and flexible logistics services, in addition to a range of issues related to health, energy, food security, education, tourism, the labor market and…

Reuters

G20 creditors ready to discuss Ghana debt, Paris Club official says

All member countries of the G20 group economic powers are on board to discuss restructuring Ghana's debt and Paris Club members are prepared to form a creditor committee soon, an official from the Paris Club said on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Keys to sustainable growth

In November, hundreds of corporate CEOs and heads of state convened in Bali, Indonesia, for the B20 global business summit. The topics on the agenda this year revolved around three interconnected goals: sustainability, inclusion and economic growth.

Al Jazeera

Is crypto about to go extinct?

It will likely survive, but only after more firms and currencies crash and burn. Here’s why.

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