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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicG20 finance meeting

Topic: G20 finance meeting

G20 finance ministers, central bank heads agree on debt & cryptos, no consensus on Russia-Ukraine war

China, Russia object to common statement issued by the FMCBG condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. China says meeting not right forum to discuss geopolitical issues.

Prospects for medium-term global growth weak, says IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva

She emphasised the need for strengthening global financial safety net, including reviewing IMF's quota resources, which are critical for ensuring predictability of its firepower.

Debt risks, international taxation discussed at 2nd G-20 finance ministers’ meet. No ‘final takeaways’ yet

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says progress made on various issues like regulation of crypto assets, restructuring of debt & taxation frameworks, but these are 'possible takeaways'.

On Camera

Trump is tying his legacy to whatever happens in Venezuela

A bad turn in Venezuela would raise the same questions that have dogged the unlawful US strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean: Why now, and why at all?

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.