Tue, 21-Oct-2025

G20 denounces Russian aggression in Ukraine

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G20 leaders have deplored Russia’s assault against Ukraine. Most members strongly denounced the Ukraine war. They noted other viewpoints. G20 leaders have deplored Russia’s assault against Ukraine “in the harshest terms.” The final declaration, approved Wednesday after a two-day conference in Indonesia, said most members strongly denounced the Ukraine war but noted other viewpoints. It … Read more

Putin fires 100 missiles at Ukraine after G20 humiliation

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Russia fired 100 missiles over Ukraine today. At least one person is deceased. Residential buildings are damaged in Kyiv. A Ukrainian air force spokesperson claimed Russia fired 100 missiles over Ukraine today. At least one person is deceased and residential buildings are damaged in Kyiv. Lviv and Kharkiv have heard air raid sirens. Following the … Read more

China’s Xi Jinping begins G20 meetings with US allies

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Xi Jinping meets with the leaders of Australia, France and South Korea. They meet at the Group of 20 summit in Bali. China’s relations with these three US allies have deteriorated in recent years. After a near three-year exile from the world stage, Chinese leader Xi Jinping has launched on a frenzy of face-to-face encounters … Read more

World funds own destruction with $1.8T subsidies

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LONDON – The world must by 2030 slash $1.8 trillion in annual subsidies that destroy the environment, in order to “finance a net-zero global economy”, according to a study from business groups including one founded by tycoon Richard Branson. The report, estimating the value of damaging state subsidies, was commissioned by Branson’s nonprofit initiative The … Read more

Virtual summit: G20 to discuss post-pandemic world today

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Leaders of the 20 biggest world countries (G20) will gather under one roof on Saturday to discuss the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic and how to handle recovery once the virus is under control. The meeting will be held virtually due to the pandemic. It will be chaired by Saudi Arabia. US President Donald Trump is likely … Read more