The absence of Secretary of State Marco Rubio hung over the year’s first high-level meeting of the world’s largest economies, with diplomats fretting over turbulent times.
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Bessent to Skip G20 Finance Ministers Meeting in South Africa
The Treasury secretary is the second top U.S. official not to attend the Group of 20 gatherings because of rising tension with South Africa over its land policies.
Biden Administration Looks to Reinforce U.S.-China Ties Ahead of Trump’s Return
Senior Treasury officials are holding a final round of talks with a new round of economic volatility on the horizon.
Hong Kong Media Mogul Jimmy Lai Takes Stand in National Security Trial
Jimmy Lai, who is charged with national security offenses, testified that his newspaper “carried a torch to the reality” of people’s desire for freedom in the city.
Biden Fades Out of the Picture in Talks With World Leaders
As he made his final appearance at global gatherings, including at the Group of 20 summit in Brazil, President Biden lobbied for his foreign policy goals even as leaders shifted attention away from him.
As Trump Looms, Biden Makes a Twilight Pitch on Ukraine to Global Leaders
The president approved Ukraine’s use of long-range missiles inside Russia, but that decision, among others, may soon be reversed.
Biden Discusses With Allies ‘Dangerous’ Cooperation Between Russia and North Korea
The president said stronger ties with South Korea and Japan are working, but did not address whether President-elect Donald J. Trump would continue his approach when he takes office in January.
Germany’s Economy Stalls Amid Falling Output and Political Bickering
The economy shrank last year and is not predicted to grow much in 2024. Farmers are angry, industrial output is falling and the government is bickering.
Putin Bristles as G20 Leaders Criticize Aggression in Ukraine
For Mr. Putin, it was a rare interaction with Western leaders since the start of the war last year. It was also the first time he had to listen to direct public criticism at an international event.
Can India Challenge China for Leadership of the ‘Global South’?
A rising India has moved aggressively to champion developing nations, pursuing compromise in polarized times and promising to make America listen.