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Brazil urges G20 leaders to move faster on net zero climate targets

World leaders are trying to shore up a global response to climate change before Donald Trump retakes the US presidency

G20: Chaos in Rio shows a world untethered even before Trump returns

The behind-the-scenes squabbling over language characterising wars in Ukraine and the Middle East had been abruptly shut down by an impatient host

Brazilian police arrest 5 officers in alleged 2022 coup plot to kill Lula

Brazil's federal police arrested on Tuesday five officers accused of plotting a coup that included plans to overthrow the government following the 2022 elections and kill then-President-elect Luiz Incio Lula da Silva, authorities said. The five also planned to kill Lula's running mate, Geraldo Alckmin, and Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. The arrested included four special operations military personnel, one of whom is a retired brigadier general, and a federal police officer. The police said they also carried out three search warrants along with other measures, including seizing the suspects' passports and preventing them from contacting others. It was not clear when charges would be officially raised against the five suspects. "The objective was to prevent the inauguration of the legitimately elected government and undermine the free exercise of democracy and the authority of Brazil's judiciary," de Moraes, who authorised the arrests, said of the plot in his order. "Thes

G20 Summit: PM Modi meets Brazilian President Lula; reviews bilateral ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and took stock of the full range of bilateral ties while reaffirming India's commitment to improving cooperation in sectors like energy, biofuels, defence and agriculture. Modi, who arrived in the Brazilian city on Sunday after concluding a two-day trip to Nigeria, met Lula on the sidelines of the G20 Summit here and complimented him on various efforts of Brazil during their G20 Presidency. "We took stock of the full range of bilateral ties between our nations and reaffirmed our commitment to improving cooperation in sectors like energy, biofuels, defence, agriculture and more," Modi said in a post on X after talks with Lula. Brazil is hosting the 19th G20 Summit. India is part of the G20 Troika along with Brazil and South Africa. Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that Prime Minister Modi thanked President Lula for successfully hosting the G20 Summit. "PM assured

G20: Leaders prioritise climate change, clean energy on summit's final day

Developed countries, including in Europe, argue that the contributor base needs to be expanded to include richer developing countries like China and richer Middle Eastern countries in order to agree

All you need to know about challenges Trump govt will impose on Brazil

Trump's latest win provoked immediate reactions in Brazilian politics

G20 summit calls for more aid to Gaza and end to Russia-Ukraine war

Leaders of the world's 20 major economies called for a global pact to combat hunger, more aid for war-torn Gaza and an end to hostilities in the Mideast and Ukraine, issuing a joint declaration Monday that was heavy on generalities but short of details on how to accomplish those goals. The joint statement was endorsed by group members but fell short of complete unanimity. It also called for a future global tax on billionaires and for reforms allowing the eventual expansion of the United Nation Security Council (UNSC) beyond its five current permanent members. At the start of the three-day meeting which formally ends Wednesday, experts doubted Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva could convince the assembled leaders to hammer out any agreement at all in a gathering rife with uncertainty over the incoming administration of US President-elect Donald Trump, and heightened global tensions over wars in the Mideast and Ukraine. Argentina challenged some of the language in initial

Brazil's G20 Summit produces broad declaration that is short on specifics

The summit of the Group of 20 leading economies in Rio de Janeiro produced a joint declaration on Monday that, while not totally endorsed by one of the group's members, succeeded in addressing most topics host Brazil had prioritised addressing -- both ongoing major wars, a global pact to fight hunger, taxation of the world's wealthiest people and changes to global governance. Experts had doubted Brazil 's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva could convince assembled leaders to hammer out agreement given uncertainty about the incoming administration of US President-elect Donald Trump and heightened global tensions amid the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. Further dimming prospects of consensus, Argentina's negotiators challenged some of the draft language -- and ultimately refrained from endorsing the complete document. "Although generic, it is a positive surprise for Brazil," said Thomas Traumann, an independent political consultant and former Brazilian minister. "There was a ...

G20 Summit 2024: Deadline to phase out fossil fuel appears elusive

Opposing curbs on hydrocarbon investments, India has called for expanding decarbonization efforts and increasing renewables

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G20 Summit: PM Modi welcomed with chanting of mantras in Brazil

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed with chanting of mantras in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro. He arrived in Brazil to attend the G20 Summit.

Watch: PM Modi arrives in Brazil to attend G20 Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday arrived in Brazil to attend the G20 Summit. The Prime Minister arrived in Rio de Janeiro after wrapping up his first-ever visit to Nigeria.

Brazil hosts G20 summit amid wars and Trump's return, aims to fight hunger

With Brazil preparing to host the Group of 20 summit, it appears unlikely the leading rich and developing nations will sign on to a meaningful declaration regarding geopolitics: The meeting Monday and Tuesday in Rio de Janeiro is overshadowed by two major wars and Donald Trump's recent election victory. Heightened global tensions and uncertainty about an incoming Trump administration have tempered any expectations for a strongly worded statement addressing the conflicts in the Middle East and between Russia and Ukraine. Experts instead anticipate a final document focused on social issues like the eradication of hunger one of Brazil's priorities even if it aims to include at least a mention of the ongoing wars. Brazilian diplomacy has been strongly engaged in this task, but to expect a substantively strong and consensual declaration in a year like 2024 with two serious international conflicts is to set the bar very high, said Cristiane Lucena Carneiro, an international relations ..

Brazil welcomes PM Modi with chants, festivities ahead of G20 summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Brazil on Monday on the second leg of his three-nation visit, during which he will attend the G20 Summit. Modi arrived in the South American country after wrapping up a "productive" visit to Nigeria, where he held bilateral talks with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and interacted with the Indian community. Announcing Modi's arrival in Brazil, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a post on X, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi lands in the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to attend the G20 Brazil Summit." It also shared pictures of Modi's welcome at the airport. Announcing his arrival, Modi said in a post on his official X handle, "Landed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to take part in the G20 Summit. I look forward to the summit deliberations and fruitful talks with various world leaders." In Brazil, he will attend the 19th G20 Summit as a member of the Troika. India is part of the G20 Troika along with Brazil and South Africa. Alongsid

Trade between 2 nations $15 bn: India-Brazil Chamber of Commerce official

Speaking to ANI on Sunday, Gomes also highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's strong relationship with Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

India bringing legacy of New Delhi declaration: Kant ahead of G20 Summit

Kant noted that the New Delhi declaration was progressive and was focused on the visions of PM Modi

Brazil Prez Lula's wife Rosangela curses out Elon Musk ahead of G-20 summit

Nearly half of Brazilians said they had a positive image of their first lady in LatAm Pulse, a survey conducted by AtlasIntel for Bloomberg News in October. Only Lula himself earned higher marks

Rio declaration? Battle lines drawn over wars in Ukraine, West Asia

Brazil has adopted the theme "Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet" for its presidency, with a focus on fighting hunger, poverty, and inequality

Indian diaspora 'very excited' in Brazil ahead of PM Modi's visit to nation

Indian diaspora is delighted to see their leaders and have prepared various cultural performances like Garba to welcome the PM

Lots of excitement for PM Modi's visit: Indian envoy to Brazil Suresh Reddy

Discussing India-Brazil bilateral relations, Reddy described the partnership as dynamic and noted a significant rise in trade and exchanges between the two nations