Ending Ukraine crisis requires consent of Ukraine, Europe: German Chancellor Merz
Berlin, Nov 23 (IANS) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that ending the crisis in Ukraine requires the consent of both Ukraine and its European partners, rather than major powers. Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, during the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, Merz said that the conflict unfolding on the European continent and its outcome […]
Death toll from Vietnam flooding climbs to 90
Hanoi, Nov 23 (IANS) The death toll from flooding and landslides in Vietnam’s central region rose to 90 as of Sunday, local media reported. Twelve people remained missing, local daily Thanh Nien reported, citing the Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority. Torrential rains and flooding have damaged 1,154 houses and more than 80,800 hectares of […]
Global climate cooperation holds firm despite turbulent geopolitics: UN climate chief
Belem (Brazil), Nov 23 (IANS) Global climate cooperation remains active and resilient despite an adverse political environment, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell has said. “We knew this COP would take place in stormy political waters. Denial, division and geopolitics have dealt international cooperation heavy blows this year,” Stiell said in a statement assessing […]
Support on the way after Australia’s Darwin hit by Tropical Cyclone Fina
Canberra, Nov 23 (IANS) The Australian government said on Sunday that it is ready to support the Northern Territory (NT) after Tropical Cyclone Fina hit the city of Darwin on Saturday night. Kristy McBain, Australia’s minister for emergency management, told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation on Sunday that the federal government was working with the NT […]
PM Modi, South African Prez Ramaphosa push for enhanced trade, tech and Global South voice
Johannesburg, Nov 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders Summit in Johannesburg on Sunday and discussed bilateral partnership, particularly in boosting linkages of commerce, culture, investment and diversifying cooperation in technology, skilling, AI, critical minerals and other sectors. Following their […]
‘Bilateral partnership growing rapidly’, says PM Modi after meeting his Netherlands counterpart
Johannesburg, Nov 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met his Netherlands counterpart Dick Schoof on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders Summit in Johannesburg and noted that the bilateral partnership between the two nations is growing rapidly in sectors like energy, technology, innovation water resources. PM Modi stated that India and the Netherlands […]
G20 Summit: PM Modi meets IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva
Johannesburg, Nov 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg on Sunday. “Interacted with Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, on the sidelines of the Johannesburg G20 Summit,” PM Modi posted on X. Earlier in […]
Lee vows to host G20 summit in 2028 with ‘profound sense of responsibility’
Johannesburg, Nov 23 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Sunday that South Korea will host the Group of 20 (G20) summit in 2028 with a “profound sense of responsibility” in a bid to strengthen the forum’s role in global economic cooperation. Lee made the pledge during the summit’s third session in Johannesburg, […]
Have set trade target of 50 billion USD by 2030 with Canada: PM Modi
Johannesburg, Nov 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg on Sunday, in which he noted that India has set a target of 50 billion USD by 2030 for bilateral trade between the two countries. “Had a very […]
PM Modi calls for global AI compact at G20 summit; announces summit in India
Johannesburg, Nov 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the third session of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, emphasised the need for a fair and just future powered by technology that is human-centric, global, and open-source, rather than finance-centric and exclusive. He highlighted India’s inclusive approach to technology, citing broad participation in digital payments, space […]
