G-20 environment ministers to issue joint communiqué pushing climate action
The working group previously met for its first session in Yogyakarta in March, and will conclude at the G-20 Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Bali in August.
EU grants Ukraine candidate status in ‘historic moment’
The move, which also sees Moldova being granted candidate status, kick-starts the EU's most ambitious expansion since it welcomed Eastern European states after the Cold War.
US calls South Korea, ‘important partner’ to NATO alliance
South Korea is not a member of NATO but is participating in the summit for the first time as a partner state, along with three other Indo-Pacific countries - Japan, Australia and…
MSDF training vessel docks in London, marks 120th anniversary of Japan-UK alliance
It was the first time in six years for a Maritime Self-Defense Force training vessel to call at London. This latest visit echoes a stopover in Japan by the Royal Navy’s Carrier…
G-20 pandemic fund set to launch this month: Indonesia finance minister
Sri Mulyani also reported that the G20 ministers had discussed potential arrangements for financial and health coordination for future pandemic protection.
Putin pushes for stronger ties with Brics nations amid unprecedented sanctions
The barrage of Western sanctions against Moscow has pushed Mr Putin to seek new markets and strengthen ties with countries in Africa and Asia.
Vietnam will help Mozambique ensure food security: President
With bilateral trade only US$200 million, the President suggested that both promote trade to a level commensurate with their market size.
Ukraine on course for EU candidacy at summit, EU says
After several days of internal European Union discussions on the candidacy, no opposition among the 27 member states has surfaced, three diplomats have reported.
Russia’s war in Ukraine could last years, NATO’s Stoltenberg says
Adding that the supply of weaponry to Ukrainian troops would increase the chance of liberating Donbas, the Secretary General said, “we must not let up in supporting Ukraine”.
UN chief says dash for new fossil fuels due to Ukraine war ‘delusional’
Since Russia's February invasion of Ukraine, some countries have turned to buying more non-Russian fossil fuels or investing in new oil and gas fields to shore up their energy…