Leaders of the world’s leading and emerging economies to discuss world politics, economy, trade, climate The two-day G20 summit of the leaders of powerful nations kicked off in the Japanese port city of Osaka on Friday. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, also the term president of the summit, welcomed the leaders along with the heads

President Donald Trump waves after arriving at Osaka International (Itami) Airport, in Osaka, Japan, Thursday, June 27, 2019. Trump is in Osaka to attend the G20 summit. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) OSAKA, Japan (AP) — Trade and geopolitical tensions, and the looming threat of climate change, are on the agenda as the presidents of the United

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, left, talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their meeting at the Prime Minister’s Residence, Wednesday, June 26, 2019, in New Delhi, India. Jacquelyn Martin/Pool via REUTERS U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday for talks on trade and defense issues

South Korean President Moon Jae-in, right, shakes hands with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a meeting at the presidential Blue House, Wednesday, June 26, 2019, in Seoul, South Korea. Bin Salman is visiting South Korea for two days – the first time by an heir to the throne of Saudi Arabia since 1998.

Jared Kushner describes the “deal of the century” as “opportunity of the century” A U.S.-led conference on its back-channel Middle East peace plan “deal of the century” kicked off in Bahrain on Tuesday. During the two-day event, U.S. officials are expected to unveil the economic portion of their peace plan. During his opening speech, Jared

Photo/Somali Times Mogadishu, (Somali Times) The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, received credentials from the new Ambassadors of Austria and Canada in Somalia. The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia receives Ambassador Austria, Mr. Christian Fellner, emphasized the commitment to boost bilateral relations, thanks to the government and

Tibor Nagy, the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Africa, speaks during a news conference on the case of Sudan, in the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia June 14, 2019. REUTERS/Tiksa Negeri/File Photo African countries running up debt they won’t be able to pay back, including to China, should not expect to be bailed

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo meets with Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz at Al Salam Palace in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia June 24, 2019. Bandar Algaloud/Courtesy of Saudi Royal Court/Handout via REUTERS U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discussed Iran and maritime security with rich Gulf Arab allies during a trip to the region

FILE PHOTO: Flames emerge from the flare stacks at the West Qurna-1 oilfield, which is operated by ExxonMobil, near Basra, Iraq June 1, 2019. REUTERS/Essam Al-Sudani/File Photo Oil prices rose on Monday, extending vast gains last week prompted by tensions between Iran and the United States, as Washington was set to announce new sanctions on

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, left, walks with Saudi Foreign Minister Ibrahim Abdulaziz Al-Assaf, as Pompeo arrives in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Monday, June 24, 2019. Pompeo is conducting consultations during a short tour of the Middle East, including visits to Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, Pool) U.S. Secretary of State