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Western thirst for African gas raises alarm at COP27
Western thirst for African gas raises alarm at COP27

Wealthy Western nations facing an energy crunch are eyeing natural gas in Africa at the expense of supporting green transition in poorer countries, climate activists at COP27 charge. Exporting natural gas may bring short-term profits but exacerbate the climate crisis and leave African nations worse off in the long run, activists, researchers and advocacy groups said.

Why Putin is staying away from G20
Why Putin is staying away from G20

The last time Russian President Vladimir Putin found himself isolated at a G20 summit was in 2014, soon after he seized Crimea -- and he was so shunned that he left early.

Ending Ukraine war 'best thing' to mend world economy: Yellen
Ending Ukraine war 'best thing' to mend world economy: Yellen

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen heaped pressure on Russia on Monday ahead of the G20 summit in Indonesia, saying the best way to end world economic tumult was to stop the Ukraine war. Yellen will hope to build diplomatic pressure for an end to the war by blaming Russia.

Trump set to officially launch 2024 comeback bid
Trump set to officially launch 2024 comeback bid

Former US president Donald Trump is expected to officially launch another White House bid on Tuesday, refusing calls from within his own Republican party to fade away after his loyalists underperformed in this year's midterm elections.