At the G20 meeting in South Africa, Mark Carney, the Canadian Prime Minister, and Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, had a private chat. They talked about two major issues: the war in Ukraine and the crisis in Gaza. Both leaders made it clear that they stand with Ukraine. They believe any so
World leaders are scratching their heads over a new US peace plan for Ukraine. They say it leans too much toward Russia and needs a serious tweak. The plan was a surprise to many, especially since it was put together without much input from Ukraine or its European allies. The main worry? The plan s
World leaders from the G20 met in Johannesburg, South Africa, for a significant summit, even though the U. S. chose not to attend. This gathering was unique because a declaration was adopted right at the beginning, which is not the usual way things are done. Typically, these declarations happen at t
South Africa is set to make a bold statement at the upcoming G20 summit. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the country will symbolically hand over the presidency to an "empty chair. " This gesture is a response to the absence of U. S. leadership at the event. The U. S. has decided not to send
South Africa's finance minister, Enoch Godongwana, recently addressed baseless claims of persecution against white Afrikaners. He did this during a budget speech. These claims were made by former U. S. President Donald Trump. Trump's remarks led to a U. S. boycott of the Johannesburg G20 summit. Go
Viola Davis is a name that often guarantees a good show. Her performances over the years have set a high bar. So, when she starred in Amazon's new action thriller, G20, expectations were high. However, the movie itself is just okay. The plot is a bit far-fetched. It involves a president taking on te
China has stepped into the spotlight, backing peace talks between the US and Russia over the Ukraine conflict. This move comes as a surprise to many, given China's usual stance on such matters. At a recent G20 meeting in South Africa, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed support for the new di
As the United States prepares to welcome a new president, global leaders are looking for stability in their relationships with China. The outgoing US President, Joe Biden, has pledged not to let competition with China turn into conflict, while the incoming President, Donald Trump, has promised a mor
In a recent meeting, the environment ministers of G20 countries agreed to back new funding sources for protecting ecosystem services. This is exciting news, especially because Brazil has come up with an interesting plan called the Tropical Forests Forever Facility. Unlike some other programs that ju
The world's richest nations have gathered in Rio de Janeiro to discuss a proposal to implement a global tax on individuals with over $1 billion in total assets. This 2% tax on the super-rich could generate $200 billion to $250 billion per year, funding essential public services like education, healt
