Tbilisi Mayor’s Visit to Budapest Highlights New European Cooperation Opportunities
Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze has begun an official visit to Budapest, strengthening Georgia’s diplomatic outreach and expanding cooperation on Europe...
The United States officially assumed the 12-month presidency of the Group of 20 (G20) major economies on Monday, pledging to refocus the forum on economic growth and innovation, amid lingering tensions with outgoing host South Africa.
In a statement, the U.S. State Department outlined three priority areas for its G20 leadership:
These initiatives are aimed at fostering prosperity across major world economies.
The transition of the G20 presidency comes amid tensions with outgoing chair South Africa. Washington did not attend the November 22–23 summit in Johannesburg, following repeated, widely discredited claims from former President Donald Trump regarding South Africa’s treatment of its white minority. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa rejected these allegations as “blatant misinformation,” affirming Pretoria’s commitment to the G20 and its cooperative role in international economic policy.
During the Johannesburg summit, G20 leaders issued a declaration addressing global challenges, including climate change, economic recovery, and international cooperation. The U.S. has indicated that it will continue this focus and work to implement reforms to ensure the forum achieves measurable results.
The next G20 summit is scheduled for 2026 in Miami, where U.S. officials plan to reinforce the forum’s role in shaping trade, investment, and technological collaboration among member nations. Analysts view the U.S. agenda as a practical, action-oriented approach to global economic leadership.
Moscow and Kyiv painted very different pictures of the battlefield on Sunday, each insisting momentum was on their side as the fighting around Pokrovsk intensified.
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday that he had spoken with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, but did not provide details on what the two leaders discussed.
Security concerns across Central Asia have intensified rapidly after officials in Dushanbe reported a series of lethal incursions originating from Afghan soil, marking a significant escalation in border violence.
French President Emmanuel Macron addressed critical issues surrounding Ukraine’s ongoing conflict, the role of American mediation, and European involvement during a press conference on Monday, reaffirming France’s commitment to supporting Ukraine's sovereignty and ensuring peace in the region.
U.S. and Ukrainian officials held what both sides called productive talks on Sunday about a Russia peace deal, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressing optimism about progress despite challenges.
U.S. consumers are expected to spend $14.2 billion on Cyber Monday, according to Adobe Analytics, marking a 6.3% increase from last year and capping a record-breaking holiday shopping weekend.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced on Monday that Germany and Poland are set to sign a defence collaboration agreement next year, aimed at deepening military cooperation between the two countries.
Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze has begun an official visit to Budapest, strengthening Georgia’s diplomatic outreach and expanding cooperation on European urban development.
The White House said on Monday it is increasingly optimistic about reaching a negotiated end to the war in Ukraine, as President Donald Trump’s special envoy travels to Moscow following talks with Ukrainian officials in Florida.
At least 12 people have died and 20 more were injured after a landslide struck Peru’s Amazon region, sinking two boats on the Ucayali River, local health authorities reported on Monday.
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