insert_link Business / Economics Putin to Skip 2025 G20 Summit in South Africa Russian president Vladimir Putin will not attend the 2025 G20 summit in South Africa, as previously anticipated. The decision follows a pending arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court over alleged war crimes. South Africa, a signatory of the ICC’s Rome Statute, maintains neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine war but continues ties with Moscow. Putin previously skipped the 2023 BRICS summit in Johannesburg due to similar legal concerns. The ICC […] today22 February, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics 25 October 2024 Morning Biz News Update: Key Developments in Global Markets In the latest business news, several significant developments have emerged that could impact global markets and economies. Here’s a summary of key highlights from various sectors: Diamond Production Decline Diamond production has witnessed a notable decline of 14% in the third quarter of 2024, with total output reported at 0.5 million carats. The De Beers Group attributed this decrease to a strategic decision to scale back production at Debmarine Namibia. […] today25 October, 2024
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Ramaphosa Calls for UN Security Council Reform at BRICS Summit S.A's President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for stronger global cooperation and reform of the United Nations Security Council at the 16th BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia. During his address, he urged BRICS nations to promote peace and development, while expressing support for Palestinian rights. He stated that the current structure fails to represent the global community's interests and has been ineffective in maintaining international peace and security: today24 October, 2024
insert_link World Modi-Xi to hold first bilateral meeting in 5 years India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and China's President Xi Jinping will hold their first bilateral meeting in five years after the two countries agreed to resolve part of their border dispute. The meeting will take place in Kazan, Russia where the two heads of states are attending the BRICS Summit. Ishan Garg tells us more. today23 October, 2024
