India hosts G20 tourism meet in disputed Kashmir under heavy security

The G20 tourism meeting in disputed Kashmir faced condemnation from China and Pakistan. Security was tightened, roads were improved, and India portrayed “normalcy and peace returning” to the region. China, along with Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Indonesia, chose not to attend, citing opposition to holding meetings in disputed territories. Pakistan criticized India’s arrogance, while India accused Pakistan of supporting militants. The UN Special Rapporteur expressed concern about civil liberties, but India rejected the remarks. Security measures were heightened, leading to detentions and warnings against protests or trouble.

Rise in ocean plastic pollution ‘unprecedented’ since 2005

A new study found that plastic pollution in the world’s oceans has reached “unprecedented levels” over the past 15 years, with an estimated 170 trillion pieces of plastic, mainly microplastics, on the surface of the world’s oceans today. The study called for a legally binding international treaty to stop the harmful waste and better manage its disposal.

Moscow, Beijing blast Western ‘blackmail and threats’ at G20: statement

MOSCOW, RUSSIA — Russia and China on Thursday criticised the West for…

Jokowi and Xi Jinping to hold bilateral meeting during G20 summit in Bali

BALI, INDONESIA — The two leaders of Indonesia and China, Indonesia’s President…

IMF chief urges G20 to prevent ‘devastating’ blow to poorest

The world’s richest nations must do more to help the poorest countries…