The first global summit of the second cold war Joe Biden and Xi Jinping may meet at the G20 in Indonesia, whose president embodies an older non-aligned tradition Financial Times · Nov 7, 2022
Countries to face ‘grey list’ in anti-terror crackdown on crypto Money-laundering watchdog is planning to ramp up oversight of crypto providers, sources say Al Jazeera · Nov 7, 2022
Climate justice at COP27: ‘Richer countries cannot turn their backs on this’ The UN's annual climate change conference grows more urgent every year. With just over 1.1°C of warming above pre-industrial levels, the world is already seeing devastating consequences. As COP27 opens in Egypt, we discuss the stakes at this year's summit with Inger Andersen, executive director of the United Nations Environment… France 24 · Nov 7, 2022
Special Report: Health diplomacy The cooperation required to overcome COVID-19 revived interest in health’s geopolitical role, placing it firmly on the agenda at the upcoming G20 summit. 360info · Nov 7, 2022
The foreign policy fallout of COVID-19 The pandemic gave health diplomacy its stiffest test. While there were successes, geopolitical power games resulted in failures. 360info · Nov 7, 2022
Climate-vulnerable India struck by natural disasters 'almost daily' India recorded extreme weather events nearly every day in the first nine months of the year, according to a new report, including heatwaves, cold waves, cyclones, lightning, heavy rainfall, floods and landslides. Radio France Internationale · Nov 6, 2022
Look for stocks with a strong growth outlook We expect the SET Index to advance in November to trade in a range of 1,580 and 1,630 points. This week's Federal Reserve meeting, which featured another big interest-rate increase and more hawkish comments, will dominate sentiment in the near term. Bangkok Post · Nov 4, 2022
Yellen to travel to India, G20 summit as forum struggles with Ukraine war U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will travel to India and the Group of 20 Summit in Indonesia next week to bolster U.S.-India economic ties and to try to overcome G20 divisions prompted by Russia's war in Ukraine, the Treasury said on Friday. Reuters · Nov 4, 2022
Grattan on Friday: Anthony Albanese won't be at COP27 but energy will be on his mind Anthony Albanese leaves late next week for another round of international diplomacy, starting with the East Asia Summit in Cambodia, followed by the G20 in Indonesia, and APEC in Thailand. The Conversation · Nov 3, 2022
G20 host Indonesia waiting to see if Putin will attend summit G20 summit host Indonesia is waiting to see if Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend, Indonesia's foreign minister said on Thursday, adding that differences over Ukraine had made preparations for the meeting particularly fraught. Reuters · Nov 3, 2022
Indonesian President Inaugurates First G20 Religious Summit Indonesian President Joko Widodo has inaugurated the work of the R20 summit, the Group of 20’s first-ever religion forum, ahead of the upcoming G20 summit in Bali. Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 3, 2022
Indonesian ambassador warns Australia Aukus pact must not fuel a hypersonic arms race Siswo Pramono says the two countries remain in close talks on ensuring the safety of Australia’s plans to acquire nuclear-powered submarines The Guardian - AU · Nov 2, 2022
Putin discussed upcoming G20 summit with Indonesian president Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed an upcoming G20 summit with Indonesian President Joko Widodo in a phone call, the Kremlin said on Wednesday. Reuters · Nov 2, 2022
First-Ever R20 Interfaith Summit to Kick off in Bali The first official engagement group on religion in the G20, the R20 Summit, will kick off in Bali, Indonesia on Wednesday ahead of the annual summit that brings together the leaders of the world's 20 largest economies. Indonesian President Joko Widodo is scheduled to inaugurate the G20 Religion Summit, which… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 2, 2022
Reuters · Nov 1, 2022 US and Chinese officials working to set up Biden-Xi meeting U.S. and Chinese officials are still working to arrange a face-to-face meeting between President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 summit in Bali later this month, the White House said on Tuesday.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 1, 2022 R20 Interfaith Summit Launches Forum to Build Bridges Between East, West The R20 Summit, the first official engagement group on religion in the history of the G20, has announced the launch of a forum titled “Building Bridges Between the East and the West: For a More Understanding and Peaceful World and More Coexisting and Harmonious Communities.” Secretary-General of the Muslim World…
Reuters · Nov 1, 2022 Ukraine seeks Russia's expulsion from G20, says Putin's hands 'stained in blood' Ukraine's Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday Russia should be expelled from the Group of 20 major economies and President Vladimir Putin’s invitation to a G20 summit in Bali next month must be revoked.
The Conversation · Oct 31, 2022 The G20's first religious summit includes India's militant Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh – it's a bold move for global peace Indonesia, home to the world’s largest Muslim population, will hold the Group of 20’s first-ever Religious Forum Summit ahead of the upcoming G20 conference in Bali.
360info · Oct 31, 2022 How the Gulf oil and gas states will play their hand at COP27 Gulf oil and gas producing nations will badge themselves as climate leaders at COP27. It’s not as far-fetched as it sounds.
360info · Oct 31, 2022 Island nations hope to turn the tide at COP27 For island nations trying to protect their fisheries from climate change, the biggest catch at COP27 will be getting the ear of the developed world.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2022 UN, Nato, EU and US call on Russia to resume Ukrainian grain deal Wheat prices predicted to soar risking global food crisis after Moscow says it is ending arrangement to allow exports over drone attack
Dynamite News · Oct 30, 2022 International: Biden to visit Egypt, Cambodia and Indonesia for COP27, Nov summits US President Joe Biden, as part of his North Africa and Asia visit, will attend the UN Climate Change Conference COP27 in Egypt and other November summits in Cambodia and Indonesia. Read more on Dynamite News:
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022 UN report: Climate pollution reductions 'highly inadequate' A new UN report shows that countries aren't doing enough to cut emissions of heat trapping gases
Reuters · Oct 26, 2022 Putin to use U.N. grain deal as leverage at G20, European diplomat says Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely to use the possible extension of the U.N.-brokered Black Sea grain deal as a way to gain leverage and dominate next month's G20 summit in Indonesia, a European diplomat briefed on the grain talks told Reuters.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 26, 2022 Saudi Arabia Tops G20 Countries in Tourism Recovery Saudi Arabia has topped the G20 countries, which include the G20 economy, emerging market economies, and developing economies, at the level of economic recovery. Saudi ministers affirmed on Tuesday that work is underway to create a safe environment for long-term investments, as part of the sustainable development strategy. They pointed…