G20
Russian President Putin Concludes Successful State Visit to India: Key Takeaways from the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit
Dec 06, 2025 02:26 am CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded his two-day state visit to India for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, where both nations discussed UN Security Council reforms, the Ukraine conflict, defense cooperation, and counterterrorism efforts. The visit highlighted the enduring strategic partnership between India and Russia, with agreements on new Indian consulates and continued collaboration in international forums including G20, BRICS, and SCO.
South Africa's Strategic Withdrawal from G20 Following US Exclusion: Implications for Global Diplomacy
Dec 04, 2025 05:58 pm CST
South Africa has announced it will temporarily withdraw from G20 participation after being excluded by the United States under Trump's presidency. The diplomatic standoff follows tensions between the nations, with South Africa planning to return when Britain assumes G20 leadership. Despite the exclusion, South Africa does not expect other nations to boycott US-led meetings but hopes members will defend multilateralism and the G20's collaborative purpose.
The Inequality-Pandemic Cycle: How Global Disparities Create Vulnerable Health Systems According to UN Research
Nov 03, 2025 10:42 am CST
A comprehensive UN report reveals how inequality creates a dangerous cycle that increases vulnerability to pandemics while pandemics further widen economic gaps. Research shows COVID-19 pushed 165 million into poverty while the wealthy increased their assets, demonstrating how health crises and inequality reinforce each other. Experts urge investment in social protection and debt restructuring to break this cycle before the next pandemic strikes.
Marco Rubio Meets Russia's Lavrov On Sidelines Of UN General Assembly
Sep 25, 2025 09:24 am CST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the High-Level Week of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
