In the ever-evolving landscape of global economics and politics, two acronyms have been making significant waves: the G20 and BRICS+. These groups, representing major economies worldwide ...

Foreign ministers from the G20 top economies have gathered in South Africa’s Johannesburg, amid geopolitical rifts, tensions over the Ukraine war and with the top US diplomat a notable absentee.

Despite the warm welcome foreign dignitaries received at the meeting in Johannesburg, hosted by current G20 president South Africa, tensions were apparent before the event even got underway.

Finance ministers and central bankers from the G20 top economies gather in South Africa on Wednesday and Thursday, for a meeting marred by the absence or curtailed attendance of key members and ...

As the G20 summit unfolds, South Africa has assumed a pivotal role on the global stage. Hosting the summit for the first time on African soil, South Africa’s leadership offers a significant ...

Bessent's absence follows a boycott of a G20 foreign ministers meeting in South Africa last week by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio as the Trump administration has been openly critical of the ...

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South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has told G20 foreign ministers that a commitment to multilateralism and international law is vital to solving global crises. His comments follow growing ...

A G20 meeting would normally be an opportunity for a U.S. secretary of state to push for support on U.S. positions, especially at the start of a new administration. Analysts say Rubio's absence ...

A representative from the US Embassy will attend the G20 summit after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced he is boycotting the meeting. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits the ...

South Africa's officiated first G20 foreign ministers meeting in Johannesburg, which concluded on Friday, did not include a family photo. The ministers did not take a collective family photo ...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged global leaders to embrace inclusivity, cooperation and reform as South Africa steers the Presidency of the Group of 20 (G20) for the first time. Speaking at the ...