Timeline: Week seven of Russia’s war in Ukraine Ukrainian authorities expect a strong Russian offensive in the eastern Luhansk and Donetsk regions. Al Jazeera · Apr 13, 2022
BlackRock urged to delay debt repayments from crisis-torn Zambia Anti-poverty campaigners say world’s largest fund manager refuses to reduce or delay payments on Zambia’s debt The Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 2022
India’s role in a disordered world New Delhi can play an important role in shaping a new, more democratic, world order The Hindu · Apr 10, 2022
Why Indonesia is still inviting Russia to the upcoming G20 summit despite the invasion of Ukraine Prime Minister Scott Morrison is urging Indonesia to reject Vladimir Putin's presence at the G20 in Bali later this year, saying it would be "a step too far". But Indonesia says Mr Putin's invitation stands and it wants to remain impartial. Here's why. ABC News · Apr 8, 2022
How Indonesia, as G20 host, can be a mediator between Russia and Ukraine Indonesia, the host of this year’s G20 summit, is under the spotlight as the United States and its allies, such as Australia and European Union members, suggest Russia be excluded from the meeting for invading Ukraine. The Conversation · Apr 8, 2022
Scott Morrison spruiks Australia’s post-Covid jobs recovery. We factcheck him PM says Covid had a much greater economic impact than the GFC but employment outcomes have been much better post-pandemic. Correct? The Guardian - AU · Apr 8, 2022
What the 2022 federal budget says about Canada’s commitment to a green recovery Every year, the federal budget outlines government spending priorities and sources of revenue for the coming year. While COVID-related spending dominated the previous two budgets, the 2022 budget comes amid new geopolitical uncertainties, including the war in Ukraine, ongoing socio-economic challenges in the wake of the pandemic, rising inflation, housing… The Conversation · Apr 7, 2022
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: List of key events on day 43 As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 43rd day, here is a look at the main developments. Al Jazeera · Apr 7, 2022
Kremlin says it will decide on Putin's G20 participation based on how events unfold The Kremlin said on Thursday that it would make a decision on whether Russian President Vladimir Putin takes part in a G20 summit later this year in Indonesia based on how events evolve. Reuters · Apr 7, 2022
US will boycott G20 meetings if Russia is allowed to attend, treasury secretary says Treasury secretary Janet Yellen says Russia should be expelled from the Group of 20 The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2022
Yellen says Russia should be expelled from G20, U.S. may boycott some meetings U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Wednesday that Russia should be expelled from the Group of 20 major economies forum, and the United States will boycott some G20 meetings if Russian officials show up. Reuters · Apr 7, 2022
Russia-Ukraine live news: UN suspends Russia from rights council Ukraine news from April 7: UN members vote 93-24 in favour of a resolution suspending Russia from UN human rights body. Al Jazeera · Apr 6, 2022
Scott Morrison says Australia's emissions record is better than the US, NZ, Canada, Japan and many European countries. Is that correct? Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australia has reduced emissions by around 20 per cent, and that this is a better record than the US, NZ, Canada, Japan and many European countries. Is that correct? RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates. ABC News · Apr 5, 2022
G-20 wrestles with response if Putin shows up at summit Russia’s war in Ukraine is looming large over a Group of 20 summit that’s still seven months off, with officials frantically preparing in case President Vladimir Putin decides to show up. Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2022
The Conversation · Apr 5, 2022 Put women at the heart of global economic recovery: that's Indonesia's task at the 2022 G20 summit Studies have shown that closing the gender gap has positive impacts on the welfare of society. Research by Women World Banking in 2021 illustrates how economic welfare not only depends on income and infrastructure, but also gender equality.
ABC News · Apr 4, 2022 Labor and Coalition ramp up pressure on multinational tax avoidance ahead of election As part of its election pitch to fight multinational tax avoidance, Labor announces plans to tighten legal loopholes that allow big companies to shift profits offshore, as well as to introduce steps to increase transparency.
The Hindu · Apr 4, 2022 Implications of Ukraine crisis will reverberate in our region: Australian envoy Both countries remain committed to a full Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement
The Hindu · Apr 1, 2022 BIMSTEC after the Colombo summit The question to address now is whether the multilateral grouping is capable of tackling the challenges facing the region
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 1, 2022 Don’t Throw Russia Out of G20, Aid Group Says, with Eye on Food Crisis Excluding Russia from the Group of 20 major economies and other international institutions could slow efforts to address a worsening global food crisis exacerbated by the war in Ukraine, the head of German aid group Welthungerhilfe (WHH) told Reuters. Mathias Mogge, chief executive of the group, which serves 14.3 million…
The Conversation · Apr 1, 2022 G20 Bali 2022: why excluding Russia is not the best course of action As the war intensifies between Russia and Ukraine, United States President Joe Biden and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison have demanded Russia be excluded from the Group of Twenty (G20) annual meeting in Bali in November this year.
Reuters · Apr 1, 2022 Don't throw Russia out of G20, aid group says, with eye on food crisis Excluding Russia from the Group of 20 major economies and other international institutions could slow efforts to address a worsening global food crisis exacerbated by the war in Ukraine, the head of German aid group Welthungerhilfe (WHH) told Reuters.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2022 White House says the US has evidence that the war against Ukraine has been ‘a strategic disaster’ – as it happened Germany, France and the UK reject Russia’s demand to pay for gas in roubles; Kremlin announces further sanctions for EU leaders
Reuters · Mar 31, 2022 Russia cannot be constructive partner at G20 table -Canada PM Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday that Russia cannot be a constructive partner in the G20, a group composed of most of the world's largest economies, because of its invasion of Ukraine.
Daily Mirror · Mar 31, 2022 Arrest Vladimir Putin for war crimes if he goes to G20 summit, top Tory urges Former Foreign Office Minister Harriett Baldwin says Russian President Vladimir Putin should be detained if he turns up at the G20 in Bali in November
Bangkok Post · Mar 28, 2022 Russia's war and its regional impact Last week in Brussels, US President Joe Biden suggested that Russia should be removed from the Group of Twenty, or G20 as it is more commonly known, the economic forum of industrialised and developing countries. He reiterated that with the ongoing Russian-Ukraine war, it could not be business as usual…