G20
Bessent expects new US secondary sanctions weekly, aiming to increase pressure on Iran
"You're going to see a lot more of these every week," Bessent said ahead of a Group of 20 finance leaders meeting. "We're starting with the banks, and we're telling the banks it's not okay to have Ir
South Africa will take a 'break' from G20 under Trump, presidency says
BBC's battle with Trump puts its global credibility at risk
G20 summit in South Africa adopts declaration despite US boycott, opposition
Consultations on steps for ending the war to take place in coming days, Ukraine says
President Zelensky has approved the delegation, which will include the head of his office and top security officials. At the G20 Summit, G7, EU leaders discuss Ukraine on the sidelines.
G20 taskforce calls for global panel to tackle 'inequality emergency'
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the creation of an international panel to tackle inequality, warning that extreme wealth disparities disrupt democracy.
Russia accuses NATO, EU of waging 'real war' on it via Ukraine
Tensions have mounted along Europe's eastern flank where Estonia has accused Moscow of sending 3 fighter jets into its airspace, a week after NATO jets shot down Russian drones in Polish airspace.
G20's financial watchdog lays out climate plan but presses pause amid divisions
The US has withdrawn from multiple groups dedicated to exploring how flooding and wildfires and big climate-related policy shifts could impact financial stability.
Haim Taib on Israel-Africa relations, global stability, meaningful impact
Haim Taib reflects on 34 years of transformative impact across Africa, championing development, collaboration, and Israel’s growing role on the continent.
US President Donald Trump to cut off funding for South Africa
"South Africa is confiscating land and treating certain classes of people VERY BADLY," Trump said in a Truth Social post.
G20’s wealth tax ambition: Will governments use the ultra-rich's money wisely?
The G20 proposes higher taxes on the ultra-wealthy, but questions remain about fairness, government spending, and the impact on philanthropy, investments, and pensions.
G20 welcomes Israeli Jewish organization for the first time
In a historic move, the G20 Interfaith Forum welcomed its first ever Israeli Orthodox Jewish organization this week in Brazil, giving the Jewish community a seat at the table
G20 says two-state solution only answer to Israel-Palestinian conflict
Among the priorities of the G20 include reform of the United Nations and other multilateral organizations, fighting climate change, and reducing hunger and poverty in the world.
A message to Israel or China? The India-MidEast-Europe corridor - analysis
There is a timetable, which makes this perhaps more relevant than the East-Med pipeline idea and is calling for working groups to meet in 60 days.
