WAO ART #209

The G20 summit in New Delhi concluded with India handing over the bloc's presidency to Brazil. The summit's Leaders' Declaration did not condemn Russia for the war in Ukraine but called on all states to refrain from using force to grab territory.

During his visit to Vietnam, US President Joe Biden plans to upgrade the country's relations with the US, with a focus on semiconductors and critical minerals. The US sees Vietnam as a key country in its strategy to secure global supply chains from China-related risks.

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has praised a joint declaration by G20 leaders in Delhi that avoids condemning Moscow for its war against Ukraine. The closing G20 statement denounced using force for territorial gain but made no mention of Russian aggression, prompting criticism from Ukraine.

Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin's Twitter account has been hacked, and users are warned not to click on any links shared by the account. The hack involved a phishing method, where a seemingly legitimate link redirected users to a scammer's site.

Australian and Indonesian forces, along with other allied troops, have deployed battle tanks in combat drills on the Indonesian island of Java. The drills, known as Garuda Shield, aim to showcase armor capabilities and enhance military readiness.

According to the US Army chief, Ukraine has around 30 days left of fighting before the weather hampers its counter-offensive against Russia. The top-ranking military officer stated that colder conditions would make it more difficult for Ukraine to manoeuvre.

Aid workers from the West Midlands are heading to Morocco to help those affected by a devastating earthquake. The head of Faizan Global Relief Foundation UK, Syed Muhammad Faisal Sami, says they have experience from previous disasters and have an idea of what is needed.