BRICS Explained
By Reuters Johannesbutg, Aug 21: The BRICS group of major emerging economies – Brazil, Russia,
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African Union’s Membership in the G20: Is it Time for Africa?
As India holds the presidency of the G20 this year, it has pushed for multiple discussions on reformed multilateralism and seeks to amplify the voice of the Global South. This provides the AU with a window of opportunity for its integration into the G20
Saudi Arabia removes PoK, Gilgit-Baltistan from Pakistan’s map
According to media reports,Saudi Arabia released a 20 Riyal banknote to commemorate its presidency of organising the G-20 Summit ,and the world map displayed on the banknote does not show Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir as parts of Pakistan
G7 supports extension of G20 debt freeze, calls for reforms to address ‘shortcomings’
In a joint statement, the ministers from the Group of Seven advanced economies said they “strongly regret” moves by some countries to skip participation by classifying their state-owned institutions as commercial lenders.
Saudi king holds phone call with PM Modi
Saudi Arabia is a strategic partner of India and ties with the kingdom forms a key pillar of India’s West Asian policy.
India and the global war against a pandemic
The COVID 19 is a reminder that there are life-threatening issues which transcend borders. The call of the day therefore is to usher in a new type of globalisation where human life stands above human prosperity.
Prime Minister Modi outlines vision for G20 at virtual summit
The Prime Minister called on the G20 to come out with a concrete action plan to fight the global pandemic.
Saudi King Salman urges G20 nations to forge global response to Covid-19; G20 to inject $5 trillion in global economy, G20 to inject
G20 pledges to fight tCovid-19, safeguard the global economy, address disruptions in global trade
Modi-Putin telecon on Covid-19
Both India and Russia have seen a spike in the number of Covid-19 positive cases
Brasilia BRICS summit stresses on multilateralism, reforms, anti-protectionism
The declaration also came down heavily against terrorism.
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