Earnings, GDP and Other Can't Miss Items This Week Last week was a wild week in the markets with the S&P 500 ($SPX) (SPY) closing up over 1%. Barchart · Feb 25, 2024
The NB8 visit to India focuses on cooperation and trust The message of the eight Nordic-Baltic countries, participating in this year’s Raisina Dialogue, continues to be partnership, trust and cooperation The Hindu · Feb 23, 2024
Yellen To Address Russian Assets At G20 Meeting Janet Yellen's call to spotlight Russian assets before G20 meeting reflects growing concerns over global implications of Russia's actions. Top News · Feb 23, 2024
Raisina Dialogue | West pushing Russia closer to China: Jaishankar External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discusses Russia's shift towards Asia, emphasizing the importance of engaging with the country. The Hindu · Feb 23, 2024
Hamas blasts Netanyahu’s post-war Gaza plan, says it ‘will never succeed’ A senior Hamas official on Friday lambasted Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s post-war Gaza plan granting Israel security control over Gaza indefinitely. The proposals “will never succeed”, Osama Hamdan told reporters in Lebanon. An Israeli delegation led by Mossad’s director held talks in Paris Friday with the US, Qatar and… France 24 · Feb 23, 2024
G20 Voices Broad Support For Two-state Solution In Mideast G20 nations broadly back a two-state solution to the conflict in the Middle East, host Brazil said Thursday after a meeting of top diplomats, adding to pressure on Israel to accept an independent Palestinian state. International Business Times · Feb 22, 2024
G20 Emphasizes Two-State Solution For Israel-Palestinian Conflict G20 reaffirms two-state solution for Israel-Palestinian conflict, emphasizing peace and international support. Top News · Feb 22, 2024
Blinken Pushes To Finalize Lagging Haiti Force At G20 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday pushed for progress on overdue plans to send a UN-backed multinational force to help violence-plagued Haiti. International Business Times · Feb 22, 2024
Brazil puts reform of UN at heart of its G20 presidency International bodies are gripped by paralysis, Brazil tells meeting of foreign ministers, while David Cameron blasts ‘Putin and his cronies’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2024
Australia must back up warning to Israel 'with action' Australia is being called to reinstate humanitarian aid and take stronger action against Israel as it ignores international concern about a ground invasion. AAP · Feb 22, 2024
Brazil Calls For UN Reform Amid Global Conflicts Brazil's foreign minister pushes for UN reforms at G20 meeting in Rio de Janeiro, addressing global tensions and advocating for developing nations' represe... Top News · Feb 21, 2024
Gaza, Ukraine Loom Large As G20 Foreign Ministers Meet G20 foreign ministers open a two-day meeting Wednesday in Brazil, with the outlook bleak for progress on a thorny agenda of conflicts and crises, from the Gaza and Ukraine wars to growing polarization. International Business Times · Feb 21, 2024
Blinken Heads To Brazil After Lula's Israel Denunciation US Secretary of State Antony Blinken headed Tuesday on his first trip to Brazil, days after President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's enraged Israel by comparing its Gaza campaign to the Holocaust. International Business Times · Feb 20, 2024
Russia's Lavrov Lashes Out At US On Latin America Visit Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov railed Monday at Western "blackmail, ultimatums, threats" against countries like his own and ally Cuba, where he kicked off a Latin American tour. International Business Times · Feb 19, 2024
International Business Times · Feb 19, 2024 Brazil-Israel Row Escalates As Lula Declared 'Persona Non Grata' Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's comparison of Israel's military campaign in Gaza to the Holocaust has unleashed a diplomatic firestorm, with Brazil recalling its ambassador Monday and Israel declaring Lula "persona non grata."
Latin Times · Feb 19, 2024 Blinken to Travel to South America and Meet the Presidents of Brazil, Argentina The Secretary of State is set to hold meetings with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Javier Milei, both of whom are making international headlines
International Business Times · Feb 17, 2024 Coups, Conflicts And Crises Confront African Summit African leaders open a two-day summit on Saturday as the continent wrestles with coups, conflicts, political crises and regional tensions.
The Hindu · Feb 16, 2024 India, Italy share a similar vision, can be leading soft power players: Italian Ambassador Italy's Ambassador to India highlights the shared vision of peace and potential for soft power collaboration between India and Italy.
International Business Times · Feb 16, 2024 Blinken To Pay First Trips To Brazil, Argentina As Lula Leads G20 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken next week pays his first official visits to Brazil and Argentina, the State Department said Friday, as he looks for common ground with the Latin American powers' independent-minded leaders.
International Business Times · Feb 15, 2024 AU Summit Seeks To Raise Africa's Voice On Global Stage The African Union's annual summit will open on Saturday against the backdrop of coups in Gabon and Niger and a political crisis in Senegal, posing challenges for the bloc as it seeks to amplify its international presence.
The Hindu · Feb 11, 2024 A privileged strategic partnership, without a gulf The India-UAE story however goes beyond temples, faith or the signing of strategic partnerships
The Hindu · Feb 3, 2024 India emerged as consensus builder following its successful G-20 presidency: Jaishankar India emerged as a “friend” and “consensus builder” in the world following its successful G-20 presidency, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said
The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2024 Progress on ending youth violence in Glasgow slows due to lack of safe spaces Study finds that lockdowns and cuts to local services are partly to blame
International Business Times · Jan 25, 2024 India Rolls Out Red Carpet For Macron As France Eyes Trade Deals President Emmanuel Macron was given a red carpet welcome and an elephant honour guard on Thursday as he started a two-day visit to India, with France eyeing lucrative deals with the world's fifth-largest economy.
The Hindu · Jan 10, 2024 ILO sees structural imbalances in global labour market Global unemployment rate is set to increase in 2024 while growing social inequalities remain a concern, said the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2024 report released in Vienna on Thursday.