"India Hosts G20 Summit Amidst High Security and Absence of Putin and Xi"

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited the African Union (AU) to become a permanent member of the G20, aiming to unite Africa and give the Global South a stronger voice in global affairs. The inclusion of the AU was widely expected and is part of Modi's efforts to make India the voice of the Global South. The G20 summit will discuss various issues, including the war in Ukraine, climate change, pandemic preparedness, and global supply chains. The first session focused on environmental issues, with developing countries asking rich nations to share the burden of emission-cut targets and provide support to fight climate change.