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"Javier Milei's Impact on Argentina's Reforms and Popularity"
Argentine politician Javier Milei is facing the reality of his country's dependence on China as he takes on his new role. The presidential palace in Buenos Aires serves as a constant reminder of Argentina's close ties with China, highlighting the challenges Milei will need to navigate in the realm of global relations.

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African Union Joins G20 as Permanent Member
The African Union has been admitted as a full permanent member of the G20, becoming the second regional organization to join the group after the European Union. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the move at the G20 leaders' summit in Delhi, highlighting India's focus on elevating the Global South's role in the multilateral forum during its G20 presidency. The summit's agenda includes climate action, food and energy security, loans to developing nations, debt restructuring, and an international framework for cryptocurrencies. The absence of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping raises concerns about the issuance of a communique at the end of the summit.

India's Modi Announces African Union's Inclusion in G20
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the African Union (AU) has been granted permanent member status in the Group of 20 (G20) top world economies, making it the second regional bloc to become a permanent member after the European Union. Modi's move to include the AU as a permanent member reflects his drive to give a greater voice to the Global South. The G20 summit opened with the absence of key players like Russia and China, and tensions over the war in Ukraine threatened to hinder consensus on critical issues. The summit's agenda includes discussions on alternative fuels, digital infrastructure, food security, and climate financing. Human Rights Watch urged leaders not to let political differences distract from addressing human rights issues.