G20

BBC's battle with Trump puts its global credibility at risk

The White House has called the BBC "100% fake news" and a "propaganda machine," terms that countries like Russia usually level at the 103-year-old broadcaster.

US President Donald Trump talks to members of the press next to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on board Air Force One en route to Florida, US, November 14, 2025.
World leaders assemble for the “family photo” at the G20 Summit, in Johannesburg, South Africa, November 22, 2025.

G20 summit in South Africa adopts declaration despite US boycott, opposition

 Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks on the phone with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu one day after the October 7 massacre, 2023.

Consultations on steps for ending the war to take place in coming days, Ukraine says

 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa briefs the media on South Africa's G20 presidency for 2025 at the parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, December 3, 2024.

G20 taskforce calls for global panel to tackle 'inequality emergency'


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.

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, August 21, 2025.

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The US has withdrawn from multiple groups dedicated to exploring how flooding and wildfires and big climate-related policy shifts could impact financial stability.

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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.

 Haim Taib with children at the Fundacao Arte e Cultura Community center in Angola.

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.

 (L-R) US President Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa

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.

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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

 U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and British Foreign Secretary David Cameron attend the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting at Marina da Gloria, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil February 21, 2024.

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.

 People hold a banner during a pro-Palestinian demonstration, amid a meeting of foreign ministers as part of Brazil's presidency of the G20, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil February 22, 2024

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.

 Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud and U.S. President Joe Biden shake hands next to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the day of the G20 summit in New Delhi, India, September 9, 2023.

G20 in Delhi: Israel, India, US, Italy are the big winners - opinion

The focus of this G20 was the Global South and eventually a surprise alliance: The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).

 EUROPEAN UNION President Ursula von der Leyen is flanked by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden at the G20 summit in New Delhi, last Saturday.

What are the key takeaways from the G-20 Summit in New Delhi? - analysis

Two central initiatives were announced with great fanfare. Neither was new, but both are now prioritized and moving forward full throttle. 

 Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud and U.S. President Joe Biden shake hands next to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the day of the G20 summit in New Delhi, India, September 9, 2023.

Netanyahu: Israel as global transportation hub will link to Saudi Arabia

The proposed plan would link India with Europe through rail, gas, and fiber optics lines that run through Israel and Saudi Arabia.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Sunday's cabinet meeting, July 30, 2023.