Blame ‘belongs solely to Russia’ over missile hit on Polish village, says Sunak The Prime Minister acknowledged the explosion could have been caused by Ukrainian munitions used in self-defence. The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022
UK, EU and Canada meet COP27 presidency, say talks can't fail A delegation from Britain, the European Union and Canada met the COP27 president on Thursday to highlight gaps in the current negotiating texts and express their view that the round of global climate talks in Egypt should not be allowed to fail. Reuters · Nov 17, 2022
Grattan on Friday: A lot may be changing in China-Australia relations, but a lot is staying the same In retrospect, there were various signposts pointing to Chinese President Xi Jinping’s ice-breaking meeting with Anthony Albanese in Bali on Tuesday. The Conversation · Nov 17, 2022
Analysis-Unmasked and in charge, China's Xi puts personal diplomacy back in play President Xi Jinping, conspicuously absent from the main stage of diplomacy during China's COVID isolation, has been mostly smiles and handshakes on his return this week with a flurry of meetings that Beijing hopes will begin to mend frayed relations. Reuters · Nov 17, 2022
Commentary: Washington needs to strike a new bargain with the Global South Representatives of the G20, the world’s largest economies, have convened for their annual summit this week in Bali, Indonesia. The Ukraine crisis hangs heavily over the gathering, with participants deciding to forgo a group photo due to discomfort with Russia’s presence. While they might not approve of Vladimir Putin’s ongoing… Tribune News Service · Nov 17, 2022
Saudi Arabia Pledges $50 Mn for the Global Pandemic Fund Saudi Arabia announced a pledge of $50 million for the Financial Intermediary Fund (FIF) or the Pandemic Fund to enhance global efforts to prevent pandemics. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan made the announcement during his speech, delivered on behalf of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman,… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 17, 2022
China says Xi was not criticising Trudeau during candid exchange at G20 China's foreign ministry on Thursday said Chinese President Xi Jinping was not criticising Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau after Xi was seen confronting him at the G20 summit over alleged leaks from an informal meeting they had held on Tuesday. Reuters · Nov 17, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 267 As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 267th day, we take a look at the main developments. Al Jazeera · Nov 17, 2022
Ukrainian official says scale of torture in Kherson is ‘horrific’ and claims people have been electrocuted – as it happened Authorities claim to have found ‘torture chambers’ in liberated southern Ukrainian city The Guardian - AU · Nov 17, 2022
‘Not appropriate’: Xi caught on camera rebuking Trudeau The Chinese president took the Canadian prime minister to task for alleged leaks of an earlier closed-door meeting. Al Jazeera · Nov 17, 2022
Asia must not become arena for 'big power contest', says China's Xi The Asia-Pacific is no one's backyard and should not become an arena of big power rivalry, China's President Xi Jinping said on Thursday, warning against Cold War tensions in a region that is a flashpoint of competition between Beijing and Washington. Reuters · Nov 17, 2022
G20 leaders' declaration says most members strongly condemn war in Ukraine Leaders of the Group of 20 (G20) made a declaration on Wednesday that said leaders reiterated positions expressed at other forums, including a U.N. General Assembly resolution that "deplores in the strongest terms" Russia's aggression against Ukraine. Reuters · Nov 16, 2022
China's Xi invites Dutch PM for visit, says don't politicise trade Chinese president Xi Jinping has invited Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to visit Beijing next year, following a bilateral meeting at the G20 conference in Bali in which Xi urged the Netherlands not to politicise trade. Reuters · Nov 16, 2022
Anthony Albanese meets with UK, French and EU counterparts as G20 comes to a close in Bali The prime minister meets with his counterparts from the UK, France and the European Union on the final day of the G20 summit in Bali. ABC News · Nov 16, 2022
The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2022 Raab ‘confident’ he behaved ‘professionally’ as he faces questions over conduct The deputy prime minister faces an investigation into two formal complaints against him.
The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2022 Missile hit on Polish village ‘probably’ a Ukrainian accident, president says Rishi Sunak joined western leaders in condemning the latest Russian barrage against Ukrainian infrastructure.
The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2022 Awkward exchange between Xi and Trudeau caught on camera The Canadian prime minister was seen responding sharply to the remarks by the Chinese president
Daily Mirror · Nov 16, 2022 Poland missile strike: NATO 'jolted into near-war catastrophe' after 2 killed in blast After a missile struck NATO-member Poland, killing two people in the town of Przewodow, world leaders are now "fearing all-out war" as they attempt to de-escalate the "unfortunate accident"
Reuters · Nov 16, 2022 Despite criticism, Russia hails 'balanced' G20 leaders' declaration Russia on Wednesday hailed the G20 leaders' declaration, which mentions the "immense human suffering" caused by the war in Ukraine, as a "balanced text" that Russian diplomats worked hard to influence.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 16, 2022 Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Affirms Importance of Decisions Reached at G20 Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman stressed the importance of the decisions reached at the G20 summit, saying he hopes they would greatly contribute to supporting cooperation among G20 countries and boosting the rates of global economic growth. This came in a cable of thanks that the Crown Prince…
The Conversation · Nov 16, 2022 G20 scientists urge pandemic preparedness and climate action: 4 steps countries can take following Bali summit As the climate crisis worsens, and after being ravaged by the COVID-19, the world is becoming more aware of the importance of pandemic preparedness and the need for immediate climate action. However, despite their wide-ranging and interrelated impacts on us all, there are still relatively few effective and collaborative science-based…
Daily Mirror · Nov 16, 2022 UK-US Brexit trade deal hope shattered as Rishi Sunak doesn't even mention it to Biden Prime Minister Rishi Sunak 'didn't discuss' a post-Brexit trade deal in his first meeting with Joe Biden - and dodged questions on whether Brexit has played a part in Britain's economic woes
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 16, 2022 ‘Most’ G20 Members Condemn War in Ukraine Most members of the Group of 20 (G20) nations on Wednesday deplored the war in Ukraine in the strongest terms, saying the conflict was “hurting the global economy.” "Most members strongly condemned the war in Ukraine," the declaration said. The declaration acknowledged “there were other views and different assessments” and…
ABC News · Nov 16, 2022 A missile hits Poland and Russia leaves early — These were the big moments from the G20 summit in Bali The second and final day of the G20 summit began earlier than anyone expected when an explosion in Poland shook world leaders and dragged them from their beds. These are the big moments from the Bali meeting.
AAP · Nov 16, 2022 Albanese and Macron meet again in Bali Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Bali.