The Latest Breaking News from G20

EXPLAINER: Why is Xi Jinping's Central Asia trip important?

Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin during a visit to the neighboring Central Asian nations of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan this month in what would be his first overseas visits since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak in late 2019

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2022

We pay billions to subsidise Australia’s fossil fuel industry. This makes absolutely no economic sense

Fossil fuel subsidies from major economies including Australia reached close to US$700 billion in 2021, almost doubling from 2020, according to new analysis by the International Energy Agency and OECD.

The Conversation · Sep 6, 2022

Saudi Arabia Reiterates Support to Iraq’s Security, Stability

The Saudi government reiterated Riyadh’s support to everything that would ensure the security and stability of Iraq. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the government meeting that was held in Jeddah. King Salman briefed the ministers on the message he received from China’s President Xi…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 6, 2022

French President Emmanuel Macron plans Australian visit one year on from submarine spat with Morrison government

The ABC has learnt officials have begun preparing for a visit scheduled to occur after Mr Macron and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese join world leaders at the G20 summit in Bali.

ABC News · Sep 1, 2022

Zambia wins IMF board approval for $1.3 billion loan program

Zambia won International Monetary Fund approval for a $1.3 billion, 38-month loan program on Wednesday, a crucial step in the southern African country's quest to restructure its debts and rebuild an economy ravaged by mismanagement and COVID-19.

Reuters · Sep 1, 2022

'Nature credits' could make Australia the 'Green Wall Street' for the world, Tanya Plibersek says

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek tells a G20 meeting that Australia hopes to create its own "Green Wall Street", where businesses from around the world can come to invest in environmental action. So what does this mean, and what could go wrong?

ABC News · Aug 31, 2022

Climate crisis: India showing intent as problem solver, says Bhupender Yadav at G20 meet

Mr. Yadav also said the primary responsibility for the transition towards net-zero emissions rests with those who have historically accounted for most of the accumulated greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere.

The Hindu · Aug 31, 2022

G20 climate talks in Indonesia fail to agree communique

Officials from the Group of 20 major economies meeting on Wednesday for climate talks in Bali have been unable to agree a joint communique, amid objections over language used on climate targets and the war in Ukraine, two sources told Reuters.

Reuters · Aug 31, 2022

G20 environment ministers in Bali spur global climate action

Environment officials from the Group of 20 leading rich and developing nations are gathering in Indonesia for talks to spur global climate action and other troubles

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2022

Glasgow Lives: Connie, 29, West end, Visual Artist and Founding Member of G20 Collective

Tonight Connie talks about her love of art ahead of inaugural exhibition for the G20 Collective that opens next week on Byres Road.

Glasgow Live · Aug 28, 2022