Indonesia's G20 tightrope The war in Ukraine became a test for Indonesia’s independence and active foreign policy principles, especially given its G20 presidency. 360info · May 23, 2022
Solo travel goals: from natural wonders to culture fests and secret retreats, discover the perfect destination When it comes to solo travel, certain key ingredients combine to create an incredible trip. Read on to find out why Saudi ticks the independent travel boxes and then some... The Independent UK · May 20, 2022
Can we still unite to do big things? When US Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau opened the Bretton Woods Conference almost 80 years ago, he reminded delegates that failures of international cooperation had led to the Great Depression, social division and ultimately war. "Prosperity, like peace, is indivisible," he concluded, "we cannot afford to have it scattered… Bangkok Post · May 18, 2022
IMF: Pandemic School Closures Could Inflict Lasting Economic Toll School closures during the pandemic have set back children's learning in many G20 countries and could have a long-lasting negative impact on GDP in advanced economies, the IMF said Tuesday. Recent assessments of schoolchildren show that widespread virtual learning during the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in lower academic levels in India,… Asharq Al-Awsat · May 18, 2022
Factcheck: Scott Morrison says Australia is a world leader in Covid recovery. Is he right? It wasn’t a race, the prime minister famously said, yet now he’s claiming the win. Here’s how the numbers –on jobs, vaccines and the economy – really stack up The Guardian - AU · May 15, 2022
Forum boycotts aren't the answer Today and tomorrow will see US President Joe Biden host meetings with the leaders of Asean. Eight out of 10 leaders of the bloc's member countries will be there, including Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha of Thailand and President Joko Widodo of Indonesia. Bangkok Post · May 11, 2022
Kailash Satyarthi campaigns for social protection mechanism for children in low income countries The issue is urgent as child labour has increased for the first time in the last two decades globally, says Nobel laureate The Hindu · May 11, 2022
'Sceptical' Asean vis-a-vis 'maverick' US The timing and venue of the upcoming special summit between Asean and US leaders later this week are extraordinary. However, the ways in which the unusual strategic circumstances and tensions could further shape the trajectory of Asean-US relations remain to be seen. With the new schedule of the May 12-13… Bangkok Post · May 9, 2022
Italy, India discuss Ukraine, energy partnership and G-20 cooperation Unlike other European counterparts France, Germany and Nordic countries, Italian FM did not insert line condemning Russia’s actions The Hindu · May 6, 2022
UK to investigate war crimes, including sexual violence, in Ukraine while Putin says he will attend G20 Ukraine says Russia's renewed push in the country's east has resulted in heavy casualties and the loss of some towns and villages but at much greater cost to the invading troops. ABC News · Apr 29, 2022
Putin And Zelensky RSVP For G20 Summit: What Happens Next? Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have accepted invitations from Indonesian President Joko Widodo to attend the Group of 20 (G20) summit scheduled for Nov. 15-16 in Bali. Benzinga · Apr 29, 2022
Vladimir Putin prepares for tense stand-off with world leaders as he sets up showdown Vladimir Putin will be attending the November's G20 summit in what is expected to be a tense stand-off with world leaders amid his ongoing illegal invasion of Ukraine Daily Mirror · Apr 29, 2022
Indonesia invites Putin and Zelensky to G20 JAKARTA: Indonesian President Joko Widodo said on Friday he had turned down a request for arms from Ukraine’s leader and urged him and his Russian counterpart to end the war in Ukraine. Bangkok Post · Apr 29, 2022
G20 host Indonesia urges Zelenskiy, Putin to 'forge peace' Indonesia's President Joko Widodo said on Friday he had turned down a request for arms from Ukraine's leader and urged him and his Russian counterpart to end the war in Ukraine. Reuters · Apr 29, 2022
The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022 Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky says Indonesia invited him to attend G20 summit Political pundits believe Ukraine attending G20 meet could lead to showdown with Russia
The Conversation · Apr 28, 2022 Why many Indonesian experts are pro-Russia and ignoring Ukraine's perspective Indonesia, the current host for the G20 summit, has not joined the chorus of nations, particularly western countries, in condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has displaced 11 million Ukrainians and devastated its cities and towns.
Reuters · Apr 27, 2022 Ukraine president says Indonesian leader invited him to G20 summit Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday on Twitter that his Indonesian counterpart had invited him to attend the summit of Group of 20 (G20) major economies to be held in the Southeast Asian country later this year.
Tribune News Service · Apr 26, 2022 US, allies lobby to get Ukraine to G-20 summit alongside Putin The U.S. is among nations pressing Indonesia to include Ukraine as a guest at the Group of 20 summit in November, frustrated at Jakarta’s refusal to withdraw an invitation for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Bangkok Post · Apr 25, 2022 Indonesia pushed to ask Ukraine to G-20 summit alongside Putin The US is among nations pressing Indonesia to include Ukraine as a guest at the Group of 20 summit in November, frustrated at Jakarta’s refusal to withdraw an invitation for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Bangkok Post · Apr 24, 2022 How to design a pandemic fund With over two-thirds of the African continent still unvaccinated against Covid-19, it is clear that the global pandemic preparedness and response (PPR) regime remains seriously underfunded and lacking in resilient, effective delivery systems. While the World Health Organization's Access to Covid-19 Tools Accelerator (ACT-A) has helped to address the gross…
The Hindu · Apr 24, 2022 Hope India reconsiders, takes more critical stance against Russia: Polish Foreign Minister Warsaw calls for New Delhi to join humanitarian conference on Ukraine, seeks support on demand for Russia’s ouster from G-20
The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2022 World Bank and IMF gathering underscores a bleak global outlook If Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is hurting developed countries, it’s proving a hammer blow for the poor
The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2022 Russia's standing in G-20 not threatened by Ukraine invasion Despite Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Moscow's membership in the Group of 20 remains firmly intact
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 22, 2022 Saudi Arabia Stresses Importance of Cooperation to Support Global Economic Recovery Saudi Arabia underlined the importance of international cooperation to support global economic recovery and prevent negative repercussions amid the current international circumstances. Saudi Minister of Finance Mohammad Al-Jadaan revealed the Kingdom’s continuous efforts to support people and countries in need, including its recent provision of urgent support in the amount…
Al Jazeera · Apr 22, 2022 ‘Not G19’: Why Indonesia won’t bar Russia from the G20 After a walkout over the Russia-Ukraine war, Indonesia is working out its strategy for the group’s November summit.