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Topic: G20

US Secy of State Marco Rubio says, won’t attend G20 in Johannesburg, ‘South Africa doing bad things’

Rubio cited concerns over SA's actions, including the expropriation of private property, says it is not in the US's interest to 'waste taxpayer money or coddle anti-Americanism'.

G20 India leaders’ declaration nearly failed. A non-negotiable plan saved it: Amitabh Kant

In 'How India Scaled Mt G20', India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant offers a behind-the-scenes look at the intense negotiations that defined the country's G20 presidency.

‘Extremely productive,’ says Modi after bilateral meeting with UK PM at Brazil G20

Modi expressed eagerness to collaborate in areas such as technology, green energy, security, and innovation.

Trump looms large as G20 summit starts in Brazil

World leaders from 20 major economies are set to meet at the summit to discuss economics, climate change, the war in Ukraine, and Trump’s return to power.

UNESCO lauds G20 commitment to bolster investment in cultural policies

G20's focus on culture builds upon the 2023 summit in India, where leaders called for culture to be a stand-alone goal, the UN agency noted.

G20 leaders to warn of ‘regional conflicts’ as global challenge in tight draft communique

The draft communique, far shorter than previous years, also said the likelihood of a soft landing in the global economy has increased, but uncertainty remains high.

From India hosting G20 to Israel-Hamas war — 10 international events that shaped geopolitics in 2023

The year also saw turmoil in Pakistan, Biden-Xi bilateral meet & Coups in Africa. For India, Modi’s 1st official state visit to US & its diplomatic standoff with Canada were significant.

Jet, set, go: Jaishankar made 33 foreign trips in 2023 as part of Modi govt’s diplomatic push

In response to question in Parliament, MoS (External Affairs) gave details of Jaishankar’s travels between November 2022 & December 2023. PM Modi travelled to 12 countries during this period.

India resumes e-visa services for Canadian nationals after a two-month hiatus over diplomatic row

Move comes ahead of G-20 virtual meet being hosted by India Wednesday, which will be attended by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

‘Participation is their decision’ — MEA on Canadian Speaker skipping P20 Summit amid diplomatic row

Ministry did not confirm nor deny reports that Canadian diplomats remain in India despite 'deadline' to leave or that Jaishankar & Canada counterpart Joly held secret meeting on row.

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Modi govt mishandled information war. CDS Chauhan’s loss admission raises 2 big questions

It is now clearer that India will bear significant costs for any future military operation, especially given the Chinese support to Pakistan.

Global financial system is reaching a major turning point. Why interoperability is important

While digital assets are speeding ahead, the tech and regulatory frameworks behind them aren’t keeping up. Each blockchain still operates with its own governance, standards andcompliance assumptions.

Losses are not important, outcomes are—CDS General Anil Chauhan on Operation Sindoor ‘setbacks’

Pakistan wanted to get India to its knees in 48 hours but instead folded up in about 8 hours, he asserts. 'India is not going to live under shadow of terror & nuclear blackmail.'

Asim Munir just stole his 5th star & has nothing to show for it. It’ll make him desperate, dangerous

Asim Munir locked up Imran Khan, had his handmaiden parliament give himself an extended tenure. But the additional jingle of that fifth star will not change facts on the ground.