G20 summit begins in Rio with a focus on global action against poverty, hunger and climate change
The Brazilian presidency of the G20 is also pushing for a consensus for urgent reforms in international institutions and global governance to make them more democratic
People’s Tribunal condemns imperialism for genocide, hunger, violation of sovereignty, and racism
The activity to judge the crimes of imperialism was organized by social movements, trade unions, and civil society organizations on the eve of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro.
Russian foreign minister tours Latin America as leaders demand “profound reform” of global institutions
Sergei Lavrov visited Cuba, Venezuela, and Brazil during his week-long visit in the region where he met with authorities to discuss economic cooperation and strategies to overcome common challenges
G20 meeting reiterates urgent needs for reforms in global financial institutions
Some countries also extended their solidarity with the Palestinian people and condemned the Israeli war in Gaza during the virtual meeting
Cómo la guerra contra Gaza ha paralizado el Corredor Económico India-Oriente Medio-Europa
La guerra de Israel contra los palestinos en Gaza ha cambiado toda la ecuación y ha paralizado el corredor económico India-Oriente Medio-Europa. Ahora es inconcebible que Arabia Saudita y los Emiratos Árabes Unidos inicien un proyecto de este tipo con los israelíes.
How the war on Gaza has stalled the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor
Israel’s war on the Palestinians in Gaza has changed the entire equation and stalled the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor. It is now inconceivable for Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to enter such a project with the Israelis
Naledi Pandor: “The most progressive thing to do is unite and [take] action”
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of South Africa spoke in the first day of the III International Dilemmas of Humanity Conference and called for progressive organizations to unite and intensify international solidarity
G20’s New Delhi Declaration is a successful balancing act
The declaration omitted the use of the word aggression in the context of the Ukraine war, which had been a major point of contention. It recognized that the G20 is not the platform to resolve geopolitical and security issues while acknowledging their impact on the global economy
18th G20 summit set to begin in New Delhi as faultlines among members widen
The West’s disregard of concerns from the Global South on reforms of international financial institutions and climate change, as well as attempts to use the forum for geopolitical gains, has made consensus elusive
G20: What’s in it for the Global South?
Economist Dr Biswajit Dhar talks about what to expect from the forthcoming G20 summit being held in Delhi, India. He says the rhetoric about gains to developing countries from the G20 summits is hype
BRICS summit ends with six new members and calls for inclusive multilateralism and UN reform
BRICS has decided to invite six countries to join the bloc — Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The leaders also agreed on a future plan of expansion and called for increased use of local currencies in trade as opposed to the dollar
Inequality must be “priority” in climate change discussion, says Lula in Paris
The Brazilian President says there is no point in having a “very good climate” while people die of hunger
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