Global South
India Calls for Global South Unity Against International Trade Barriers: Piyush Goyal at UNCTAD
Oct 23, 2025 12:42 am CST
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urged developing nations to unite against global trade challenges at the UNCTAD conference in Geneva, highlighting concerns over tariff barriers, environmental restrictions, and service sector obstacles. Goyal emphasized that these issues disproportionately affect developing countries pursuing growth and poverty reduction, calling for a reset in addressing these challenges.
Venezuela Closes Norway Embassy Following Maria Corina Machado's Nobel Peace Prize Award: Diplomatic Fallout and International Isolation
Oct 14, 2025 03:07 pm CST
Venezuela has shut down its embassy in Norway following opposition leader Maria Corina Machado's Nobel Peace Prize win, signaling a diplomatic break with the country that had mediated talks between President Nicolas Maduro and opposition forces. This closure, attributed to diplomatic "reorganisation," comes amid increasing international pressure on Maduro's government following contested elections and reflects Venezuela's shifting diplomatic priorities toward the Global South.
Bill Gates Honors Gandhi's Legacy: "Mahatma Gandhi's Ideals Are Foundational To Our Work"
Oct 03, 2025 02:24 pm CST
At a special Gandhi Jayanti celebration in Seattle, Bill Gates emphasized how Mahatma Gandhi's principles of equality and dignity guide the Gates Foundation's work. The Microsoft co-founder praised India's role as a global innovation leader developing solutions for the Global South, while various commemorative events honoring Gandhi's 156th birth anniversary were held across the US, highlighting his enduring legacy of peace and non-violence.
Contrasting Visions at UN: Trump's Sovereignty vs. Jaishankar's Multilateralism Highlights Global North-South Divide
Oct 01, 2025 06:57 pm CST
The 80th UN General Assembly session revealed a growing divide between Trump's anti-globalist stance emphasizing American sovereignty and India's multilateral approach championed by Jaishankar. As the UN faces demands for reform amid ongoing global conflicts, these contrasting visions between the Global North and South signal a potential reshaping of international governance structures approaching the organization's centenary.
S Jaishankar Affirms Bharat's Sovereignty and Global Role at UN General Assembly
Sep 28, 2025 04:18 am CST
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar delivered a significant address at the UN General Assembly, emphasizing Bharat's commitment to self-reliance, self-defense, and self-confidence in international relations. He advocated for UN reform, called for peace in global conflicts, and highlighted India's readiness to assume greater global responsibilities while maintaining its freedom of choice and serving as a voice for the Global South.
India to Chair BRICS in 2026: Group Condemns J&K Attack, Pushes for UNSC Reform, and Challenges Trade Barriers
Sep 27, 2025 05:38 pm CST
At the BRICS Foreign Ministers meeting during UNGA80, India secured unanimous support for its 2026 Chairship. The group issued a strong condemnation of the Pahalgam terrorist attack, advocated for UNSC reforms with explicit backing for India's permanent seat aspirations, and expressed concerns about rising protectionist trade measures affecting global commerce. The expanded BRICS membership demonstrates the bloc's growing role as a significant voice for the Global South in international affairs.
S Jaishankar Champions Multilateralism and UN Security Council Reforms at High-Level BRICS Meeting in New York
Sep 27, 2025 08:26 am CST
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar hosted a significant BRICS Foreign Ministers meeting in New York, emphasizing the bloc's crucial role in promoting multilateralism during challenging global times. As the current BRICS Chair, India outlined priorities focusing on food and energy security, climate change, and sustainable development through technological innovation. Jaishankar also participated in IBSA and India-CELAC ministerial meetings, consistently advocating for comprehensive reform of multilateral institutions to better represent developing nations in global governance structures.
S Jaishankar Condemns Terrorism as Persistent Threat to Global Development at G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting
Sep 26, 2025 09:18 am CST
At the G20 Foreign Ministers meeting in New York, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized terrorism as a persistent threat to global development and peace. Without directly mentioning Operation Sindoor, he advocated for decisive action against terrorism while criticizing double standards in international sanctions. Jaishankar called for multilateral reform and highlighted how ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza have disproportionately affected Global South nations through increased prices of essential commodities.
S Jaishankar Calls Terrorism a Persistent Threat to Global Development at G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting
Sep 26, 2025 02:06 am CST
At the G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized that terrorism remains a persistent threat to development, urging global cooperation against terrorist activities. He highlighted the deterioration of international peace and development, particularly noting impacts on the Global South from conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, while calling for multilateralism reform and diplomatic solutions to global challenges.
"No Longer Seeking Differential Rights": China Ends Special WTO Benefits, Easing US Tensions
Sep 24, 2025 03:01 pm CST
China will no longer claim the benefits available to developing nations at the World Trade Organization, removing a point of contention with the US that's been a barrier to their agreement on reforming the global arbiter of commerce.