International News
G20 finance chiefs approach consensus in South Africa despite US tariff tensions 
By: Reuters 18th July 2025 Finance chiefs of G20 countries were close to agreeing a common position on trade and other global challenges on Friday, which would be the first... →
US eyes 'back to basics' revamp of G20 when it assumes presidency next year
By: Reuters 18th July 2025 The United States aims to pare the Group of 20 major economies back to its financial roots next year when it takes over the rotating presidency... →
Netanyahu weaker but still in control after government walkouts
By: Bloomberg 17th July 2025 The departure of two ultra-Orthodox parties from Israel’s government leaves Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu politically weakened just as he seeks... →
Lack of consequences for Israel impacting international law – Zane Dangor
By: Thabi Shomolekae 16th July 2025 Department of International Relations and Cooperation director-general Zane Dangor has urged the government of Israel to immediately stop the... →
Bessent no-show, Brics tensions set to cast shadow over Durban G20 meeting
By: Reuters 15th July 2025 Another no-show by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Donald Trump's tariff threats and rising tensions between Washington and Brics countries... →
South Africa aims to forge G20 accord despite ongoing US enmity
By: Bloomberg 14th July 2025 South Africa expressed confidence that it can get finance ministers and central bank governors from the Group of 20 nations to agree on a... →
BLSA calls for interventions to mitigate impact of US tariffs
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 14th July 2025 While there may be scope to negotiate the 30% tariff imposed on South African exports to the US, the country must prepare for the worst-case... →
G20 agenda eclipsed as Bessent skips South Africa meeting again
By: Bloomberg 14th July 2025 For the second time this year, the world’s most powerful finance ministers gather in South Africa without the presence of the US Treasury... →
