Keyword "Global South" - List of latest news (76 results)

21/04 Rating agencies don’t treat the Global South fairly: changes South Africa should champion in G20 hot seat

South Africa could use its leadership role to champion the establishment of a global credit rating capacity building initiative.

21/04 Francis − a pope who cared deeply for the poor and opened up the Catholic Church

A scholar of global Catholicism writes how Francis has opened the church to the outside world in ways no pope had done before.

21/04 How the next pope will be elected – what goes on at the conclave

Holding a conclave to elect a pope is a tradition that goes back centuries.

12/04 Trump tariffs drive China, EU to diversify trade

Faced with steep US tariffs, China and the EU are racing to find new trade partners. But with crowded global markets, is Europe again at risk of becoming the world's dumping ground for cheap goods?

07/03 Francis − a pope who has cared deeply for the poor and opened up the Catholic Church

A scholar of global Catholicism writes how Francis has opened the church to the outside world in ways no pope had done before.

26/01 EU Military Committee Chairman made a proposal for peacekeepers in Ukraine

Not only European troops, but also soldiers from other countries, including the global south, can be monitored by ceasefire monitoring of fire.

06/01 Indonesia joins BRICS

Joining the world's fourth most populous state would serve the interests of the Global South.

04/12 To Trump-proof climate, the Global South must take the lead

Instead of retreating into catastrophising, we can leverage the climate transition as a catalyst for rethinking the global economy, Laura Carvalho writes.

25/11 Lula da Silva positions Brazil as China's alternative to the US market in the Trump era

After the G20 Summit, the president of the South American country and Xi Jinping deepened economic and diplomatic relations between their countries. They signed 37 agreements, with emphasis on their data exchanges, trade and finances

20/11 PM Modi in the center and Trudeau on the side... two pictures from G20 have great significance

Usually, at the conclusion of every small or big summit, there is a photo session, in which a group photo of the heads of state of the member countries is taken. But this time a group photo was taken but US President Joe Biden was missing from it.

12/11 COMMENT: Why the West is losing influence in the Global South

The West needs a new relationship with India and the Global South if it is to regain its influence and compete with Russia and China.

12/11 First Observation｜Global South media think tanks jointly answer the issues of the times, President Xi Jinping provides important guidance

First Observation｜Global South media think tanks jointly answer the issues of the times, President Xi Jinping provides important guidance

22/10 The BRICS states that are building the new world order will meet in Russia

With the first post-enlargement summit, Putin would prove that he is not isolated, but anti-Westernism does not mean supporting war. Everyone came, only the Brazilian president received a medical exemption.

18/10 Xi Jinping and Modi will go to the BRICS summit in Russia

BRICS leaders will discuss in Kazan the issues of strengthening the Global South and joint promotion of peace and stability in the world.

14/10 There are major risks, but also solutions for AI in the Global South

Despite reassuring messages from the tech sector, concerns are growing about the negative impact of the rapid adoption of AI on society

25/09 Brazil to present peace plan - media

In New York, Brazil will discuss with representatives of 20 countries of the Global South its joint six-point peace plan with China to end the war between the Russian Federation and Ukraine.

12/09 East is East, West is West − and Turkey is looking to forge its own BRICS path between the two

NATO member Turkey’s intention to join the 9-member body that functions as an alternative to the Western-led order shows Ankara’s global ambitions.

08/09 Promoting the modernization of the Global South through the modernization of China and Africa - President Xi Jinping's keynote speech inspired strong motivation for unity and development among African countries

Promoting the modernization of the Global South through the modernization of China and Africa - President Xi Jinping's keynote speech inspired strong motivation for unity and development among African countries

04/09 Türkiye has submitted an application to BRICS. Is cooperation with the Russian Federation, China and other developing countries more profitable for Erdogan than with the West? — Meduza

In the summer of 2024, the Turkish authorities submitted an application to join BRICS. Bloomberg reported this on September 2 with a link to sources. 

18/08 Alexander Lukashenko took part in the Voice of the Global South summit

Belarus is ready to contribute to strengthening the global majority by actively participating in unifying international structures. Alexander Lukashenko stated this yesterday in his speech at the III “Voice of the Global South” summit.

17/08 Global South Summit: Mohammad Yunus participated on PM Modi's invitation, Prime Minister raised these issues in his address

Interim PM Mohammad Yunus has participated from Bangladesh's side in the third Global South Summit being hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 17. Just yesterday there was a phone conversation between PM Modi and Mohammad Yunus. This is the first time after the change of government in Bangladesh that the leaders of both the countries are coming together on a platform.  India felt sad on

17/08 Lukashenko's speech at the Voice of the Global South summit

Speech by President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko at the III “Voice of the Global South” summit Dear Mr. Modi! Dear friends! Thank you for the invitation to speak at the third “Voice of the Global South” summit, which is turning into one of the largest forums for discussing issues of the modern world order and the future of humanity.

17/08 The President of Belarus, at the invitation of the Prime Minister of India, took part in the Voice of the Global South summit

The third summit “Voice of the Global South” - our President on the morning of August 17 took part in a major international forum via videoconference. Organizer - India, participants - 16 countries, including Belarus.

01/08 The second peace summit should stop the war - Yermak

The head of the Resident's Office announced that the meeting will take place in a country of the Global South, probably in the Middle East.

26/07 The Chinese envoy will hold consultations regarding Ukraine

Li Hui will hold an exchange of views with key countries of the Global South regarding the current situation in Ukraine.

23/07 What is TikTok Lite and why is it causing alarm?

Researchers found major discrepancies between safety features on TikTok Lite and the flagship TikTok app.

09/07 Belarus' accession to the SCO will strengthen the position of countries in the Global South

Belarus' accession to the SCO will strengthen the position of the countries of the Global South. This was announced in Beijing at a meeting between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of our country and the head of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China.

24/06 Putin's remaining allies

Visits to North Korea and Vietnam highlight a pattern that has been consolidating since the war in Ukraine: Putin finds unconditional allies among those who govern with an iron fist.

13/06 We are constantly being asked to “pick a side.” Will this help anyone? — Meduza

“The world has become black and white, and you need to choose a side”—this is what Russian pro-government and opposition activists say after the start of a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. They expect citizens—especially celebrities—to “wake up” and make their civic stand known. And not only in word, but also in deed.

12/06 With Russia not attending, what can this weekend’s Ukraine peace summit achieve?

While there may not be any practical outcomes, the summit is a chance for Ukraine to press its case that any settlement of the war should be based on just principles.

12/06 Moscow revives gunboat diplomacy with nuclear submarine visit to Cuba

Russia's top-of-the-line nuclear submarine Kazan is about to dock in the port of Havana together with the Korshakov missile launcher frigate. The Kremlin's hazardous move in the Caribbean responds to the alleged US meddling in Eastern Europe.

25/04 Peace Summit: The media reported on the important meeting

The meeting of officials from the G7 countries and the so-called Global South is part of a round of talks that prepare the ground for the summit in Switzerland.

24/04 The European country set to lose the most 'outdoor days', research shows

A holiday hotspot beloved by British tourists is set to be hugely affected by the rise of global temperatures, according to a study.

11/04 Both Putin and the West are looking for friends among the countries of the Global South. But do these states really need friends? — Meduza

In pro-Putin circles, the Russian-Ukrainian war is often described as a regional conflict in which wealthy Western countries needlessly intervened. This idea is very popular with Russian politicians - they generally like to talk about the fight against Western “neo-colonialism”, “hegemony” and “imperialist oppression”.

26/03 Europe needs to embrace pragmatism to not lose the Global South

The EU and other like-minded allies must fully wake up from our previous unipolar dream — and stable world — and step forward as a credible key partner for the Global South in this turbulent decade, Radu Magdin writes.

06/03 Belarus is charting a course of development: it trades with 200 countries and exports to 160. Priority is given to Russia, China, the far arc and the Global South

Belarus has determined its place in the new world order and established the contours and directions of its own dynamic development. This was announced today at a board meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

22/02 Russia is now pretending it knows nothing of its colonial legacy

Russia has always been one of the largest European colonial powers. Yet, its current leaders are engaging in the historical game of geopolitical opportunism that has been a recurring theme in the nation's grand strategy, Maxim Trudolyubov writes.

27/01 How the latest UN review broke the narrative of unanimous Latin American support for China

A significant group of countries in the region issued constructive and critical recommendations on sexual and reproductive rights, business regulation and access of United Nations experts to the entire Chinese territory

15/01 Most economists fear more global fragmentation likely in 2024

About 56% of global chief economists feel that the world is likely to see increased economic weakness in the coming year, whereas seven out of 10 believe there will be more rifts.

09/01 United States and allies met in secret with Ukraine to discuss peace plan

The meeting took place last December, in Riyadh, and was attended by representatives from India, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. Representatives of countries with close relations with Russia, such as China, Brazil and the United Arab Emirates, were left out.

13/12 Don't applaud the COP28 climate summit's loss and damage fund deal just yet – here's what's missing

The agreement still leaves many unanswered questions, as well as concerns from vulnerable countries about who will qualify, who pays and who is in charge.

13/12 Don't applaud the COP28 climate summit's loss and damage fund deal just yet – here's what missing

The agreement still leaves many unanswered questions, as well as concerns from vulnerable countries about who will qualify, who pays and who is in charge.

12/12 Why we should consider a transitional administration for Gaza

The best — or least bad — solution to resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict involves setting up a transitional administration in Gaza. Here’s how it could work.

12/12 Argentina will hold a Ukrainian summit with Latin American leaders

Ukraine has recently strengthened diplomatic cooperation with the countries of the Global South. We are talking about Africa, Asia, the Middle East, South America, China and India.

10/12 Don't applaud the climate summit's loss and damage fund deal just yet – it might not warrant that standing ovation

The agreement still leaves many unanswered questions, as well as concerns from vulnerable countries about who will qualify, who pays and who is in charge.

28/11 What would a successful COP28 look like and is it still possible?

Loss and Damage, equitable representation, justice and concrete action are top of the agenda for many attending COP28.

16/11 Don’t Expect U.S.-China Relations to Get Better

The summit showed that Beijing still needs Washington. That’s a problem Xi Jinping is trying to solve.

08/11 International reaction to Gaza siege has exposed the growing rift between the West and the Global South

At the United Nations and elsewhere, the response by the US and Western Europe to evens in Israel and Gaza have been out of step with that of governments in Africa, South America and Asia.

07/11 Israel-Hamas war puts China's strategy of 'balanced diplomacy' in the Middle East at risk

Beijing’s tone on the Middle East crisis has shifted since Hamas’s initial attack, becoming increasingly pro-Palestinian.

04/11 China’s Two-Faced Approach to Gaza

Xi Jinping poses as a peacemaker but stokes disorder.

03/11 Western nations could derail COP28 by usurping Loss and Damage Fund

Loss and damage might end up in the dustbin of failed climate efforts — and with it, any hope of the support much of the world needs to contend with climate change and keep our planet within 1.5 degrees, Nik Nazmi bin Nik Ahmad writes.

17/10 India Isn’t Signing up for China’s New World Order

The United States isn’t the only competitor getting in the way of China’s global ambitions.

28/09 The UN and the multilateral system are in crisis – what the Global South must do

The war in Ukraine is both a symptom and a cause of a paralysing crisis in the international system. It is up to the Global South to reform the multilateral system.

25/09 China Is All About Sovereignty. So Why Not Ukraine’s?

Russia’s war has confronted Xi Jinping with a stark choice between standing for principle or defending his strategic partner in Moscow.

20/09 The Global South: a unifying slogan or a new force?

The war in Ukraine, the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change. When it comes to major international events we often hear about the problems and challenges facing the Global South.

20/09 The Global South: a unifying slogan or a new force?

The war in Ukraine, the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change. When it comes to major international events we often hear about the problems and challenges facing the Global South.

19/09 United Nations General Assembly: 145 world leaders meeting in New York

New York hosts the six-day UN General Assembly with some world leaders, including Rishi Sunak and Emmanuel Macron, notable by their absence.

09/09 Xi Jinping Is Done With the Established World Order

"Ditching the G20 summit marks a dramatic turn in China’s foreign policy," @MichaelSchuman writes. "For the past several years, Xi has apparently sought to make China an alternative to the West. Now Xi is positioning his country as a full-on opponent."

31/08 The BRICS Expansion Is A New World Order Of Strategic Multialignment

The BRICS expansion signals the new era of strategic multialignment. There's a new geopolitical chess board, and new players rising.

29/08 BRICS wants an increased influence that the West cannot ignore anymore

Six new countries are set to join the BRICS to make their presence felt on the global economic stage. But the Western world’s sustainability goals might suffer the consequences.

21/08 BRICS club boom: What to expect in Johannesburg

Global South versus Global North? The BRICS summit in South Africa is set to be all about the group's plans to expand and how to deal with sanctions.

16/08 ‘Forbidden Dorito’ Crab Fossil Unlocks Crustacean Evolution Secrets

An ancient crab fossil dubbed by researchers as the "Forbidden Dorito," has helped to unlock some mysteries of crab evolution.

03/08 Will Ukraine be able to win over the Global South in its fight against Russian aggression?

Research shows Russian disinformation is often repeated in the media in the Global South, influencing public opinion.

28/06 G7 tells 'Global South' that a just peace requires Russia leaving Ukraine

The gathering took place against the backdrop of an attempted mutiny in Russia but focused on the war in Ukraine and its future.

21/06 South Africa's role as host of the BRICS summit is fraught with dangers. A guide to who is in the group, and why it exists

Geopolitics is forcing BRICS countries to balance respect for international law, self-determination, sovereignty and peaceful resolution of disputes with their friendly relations with Russia.

18/05 G7 owes Global South €12.3 trillion in climate funding and aid pledges

The British charity says wealthy nations are demanding debt payments from the Global South while failing to pay what they owe themselves.

27/04 Facing global crises, the West has to put its money where its mouth is

For progress, architects of the world order need to take a hard look in the mirror, Dr Markus Engels writes.

15/04 Here's how a tax on the rich could help us deal with climate change

Billionaires are responsible for vast amounts of greenhouse gas emissions. How could taxing them could help countries struggling with climate change.

29/03 Why does so much of the Global South support Russia, not Ukraine?

The war is "not simply seen as good guys in the West versus bad guys in Russia." #EuropeNews

29/03 Why does so much of the Global South support Russia, not Ukraine?

The war is "not simply seen as good guys in the West versus bad guys in Russia."

31/01 Here's how a 'climate tax' on the rich could help vulnerable countries

We need to “transform” the global taxation system to protect the world’s poorest from climate change, report urges.

26/01 Portugal leads way for Europe with Cape Verde debt-for-nature swap

Cape Verde's €140 million of debt to Portugal will be redirected into an environmental fund.

13/01 PM Modi bats for human-centric globalisation at Voice of Global South Summit | India News - Times of India

India News: Through the G-20 presidency, India will give voice to the Global South and ensure that the world takes a 'human-centric' approach to globalisation, Pr

12/01 World is in state of crisis: PM Modi at Voice of Global South summit | India News - Times of India

India News: The world is in a state of crisis and it is difficult to predict how long this state of instability will last, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Th

12/01 PM Modi: Global South must create new world order | India News - Times of India

India News: PM Narendra Modi on Thursday exhorted developing countries to work towards redesigning global political and financial governance to remove inequalitie

09/01 View: Early warning systems can put an end to climate disasters

"Climate change driven extreme events are inevitable. Widespread death and destruction are not," says Mami Mizutori, head UNDRR.