According to the Indonesian government, visitors to Bali will not be at risk of criminalisation under new Indonesian laws that outlaw sex outside marriage. Indonesia's parliament last week passed the controversial bill that also prohibits cohabitation between unmarried couples.

Ban on sex outside marriage will not affect tourists, says Indonesian government

Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals continue to inspire many across the world and Indonesia is one of the nations that is greatly inspired by the father of the Indian nation. Many Indonesian Presidents over the years have paid visits to the Gandhi Ashram in Bali.

Indonesia: Gandhi Ashram is run by Agus Indra Udayana, located in Bali’s Klungkung region

<p>In one of Asia's most captivating real estate sales, a group of serene islands in the northeast of Indonesia's Bali, are up for sale. Known as Widi Reserve, the 100-plus islands in east Indonesia's "Coral Triangle" are spread out over 85,000 hectares, roughly two-thirds the size of India's capital New Delhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Indonesian law does not permit for private ownership of islands, however, shares in a business with development rights can be sold to anyone.</p>

<p>Charlie Smith, executive vice president for EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) at Sotheby's Concierge Auctions, clearly expects the bids for this archipelago to be significant.</p>

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<p>"Every billionaire can own a private island, but only one can own this exclusive opportunity spread across 100-plus islands," he said in a press statement.</p>

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<p>Reflecting the concerns to protect ecologically sensitive aquatic habitats, the auction portal said that the Widi Reserve’s Conservation centre "will lead cutting-edge research programmes including tagging, tracking and monitoring of iconic and critically endangered species".</p>

<p><strong>About Widi Reserve</strong></p>

<p>Widi Reserve forms a pristine chain of tropical islands surrounded by 150 kilometres of powder white sand beaches, thriving coral reefs, and private, deep-sea, nutrient-rich waters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This island chain is reportedly one of the most intact coral atoll ecosystems left on earth and is home to hundreds of rare and endangered species including Blue Whales, Whale Sharks, 600 documented species of marine mammals, fish, birds, insects and lizards, and species yet to be discovered.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Reserve is only accessible by private plane. Bali's Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is a 2.5-hour flight away.</p>

<p>The auction kicks off on December 8 and will last until December 14. There is no reserve price, but bidders are asked to put down a $100,000 deposit to prove they are&nbsp;serious.</p>

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In one of Asia's most captivating real estate sales, a group of serene islands in the northeast of Indonesia's Bali, are up for sale. Known as Widi Reserve, the 100-plus islands in east Indonesia's "Coral Triangle" are spread out over 85,000 hectares, roughly two-thirds the size of India's capital New Delhi.

In one of Asia's most captivating real estate sales, a group of serene islands in the northeast of Indonesia's Bali, are up for sale. Known as Widi Reserve, the 100-plus islands in east Indonesia's "Coral Triangle" are spread out over 85,000 hectares, roughly two-thirds the size of India's capital New Delhi. Indonesian law does not permit for private ownership of islands, however, shares in a business with development rights can be sold to anyone. Charlie Smith, executive vice president for EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) at Sotheby's Concierge Auctions, clearly expects the bids for this archipelago to be significant. ALSO READ | Bali offers 'second home' to tourists with $130,000 in bank account "Every billionaire can own a private island, but only one can own this exclusive opportunity spread across 100-plus islands," he said in a press statement. WATCH | Maldives: Can deep-sea research revive coral reefs? × Reflecting the concerns to protect ecologically sensitive aquatic habitats, the auction portal said that the Widi Reserve’s Conservation centre "will lead cutting-edge research programmes including tagging, tracking and monitoring of iconic and critically endangered species". About Widi Reserve Widi Reserve forms a pristine chain of tropical islands surrounded by 150 kilometres of powder white sand beaches, thriving coral reefs, and private, deep-sea, nutrient-rich waters. This island chain is reportedly one of the most intact coral atoll ecosystems left on earth and is home to hundreds of rare and endangered species including Blue Whales, Whale Sharks, 600 documented species of marine mammals, fish, birds, insects and lizards, and species yet to be discovered. The Reserve is only accessible by private plane. Bali's Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is a 2.5-hour flight away. The auction kicks off on December 8 and will last until December 14. There is no reserve price, but bidders are asked to put down a $100,000 deposit to prove they are serious. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Indonesia President Joko Widodo handed over the G20 Presidency to India at the closing ceremony of the 17th intergovernmental summit in Bali on Wednesday. India will officially assume the G20 presidency on December 1.

WION Dispatch: Indonesia hands over G20 presidency to India as Bali Summit ends

After Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech at the G20 summit, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addressed the closing ceremony. He also held talks with US President Biden and discussed issues related to Ukraine, China and Northern Ireland.

G20 Summit 2022: Sunak, Biden discuss Ukraine, China, Northern Ireland

On the last day of the G20 Summit in Bali, India took over the presidency of the group. India will now host the G20 Summit in 2023.

G20 Summit 2022: India takes over G20 Presidency in Bali

After Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech at the G20 summit, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addressed the closing ceremony. However, his meeting with the Chinese President has been cancelled. Watch this report for all the details.

G20 Summit 2022: Sunak & Xi's meeting cancelled

The high-stakes G20 Summit has begun in Indonesia under the shadow of Ukraine war. World leaders are in Bali to discuss global issues. What commitments and resolutions can be expected?

G20 Summit 2022: Leaders to cement a concrete plan for Ukraine crop export

The high-stakes G20 Summit has begun and world leaders are in Bali. Indian PM Narendra Modi made remarks on the first session on food & energy security.

G20 Summit 2022: Indian PM Modi speaks on impact of supply chain crisis

Indonesian President Joko Widodo said that the world cannot afford another Cold War. Indian PM Narendra Modi also made remarks on the first session on food & energy security.

G20 Summit 2022: 'World cannot move forward if war doesn't end', says Indonesia

IN PICS | Indian PM Narendra Modi catches up with global leaders at G20 in Bali

Global leaders from 20 countries are in Bali for the G20 Summit. The first session concluded in Bali. However, the focus remained on the ongoing war in Ukraine.

G20 Summit 2022: The first session concludes in Bali; Focus remains on the war in Ukraine

The high-stakes G20 Summit is underway and world leaders are in Bali. Indian PM Narendra Modi made remarks on the first session on food & energy security.

G20 Summit 2022: 'We have failed to make appropriate reforms on food crisis,' says Indian PM Modi

Global leaders from 20 countries are in Bali for the G20 Summit. Indonesia's IT minister spoke to WION. He said, 'solution only possible if war ends. War is causing too much global anxiety'.

G20 Summit 2022: 'Solution only possible if war ends,' says Indonesia's IT minister

Amid Russia, West divide, India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant sees New Delhi's role one of an "honest broker". The remarks come even as the divide that emerged after Russia Ukraine conflict threatens global stability & rise of a new cold war. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal in Bali, Indonesia, Kant said, "our job will be to be an honest broker to everybody, do the balancing act on every single issue, and ensure consensus on all issues." India takes over the presidency of the grouping from first December. This is the first time India will be the president of the grouping which began its annual summit level meetings after 2008 financial crisis.

India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant speaks to WION in Bali

The first session of G20 Summit 2022 has concluded in Bali and the draft communique said, 'today's era must not be of war'. What commitments and resolutions can be expected from the summit?

G20 Summit 2022: First session concludes in Bali; focus remains on war in Ukraine

<p>Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Sunday (November 13) arrived in Bali, Indonesia to attend the G20 summit. Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided not to attend the summit.</p>

<p>Russia's participation in the G20 Summit is being looked upon globally especially in the light of Ukraine conflict.</p>

<p>Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24 this year. After sustained battlefield advances, Russian forces were forced to retreat in the face of strong Ukrainian counter-offensive.</p>

<p>Recent retreat from Kherson has been the latest blow to Russian forces. Putin's near-invincible image, both in and out of Russia, has taken a beating.</p>

<p>Lavrov accused the United States of pushing the 'militarisation' Southeast Asia,"clearly aimed at containing China and limiting Russian interests in the region".</p>

<p>As the Ukraine invasion has ground on, and with Western sanctions biting, Russia has pivoted toward Southeast Asia in an attempt to shore up its battered economy.</p>

<p>Lavrov called Washington's strategy -- which has seen the United States push for closer relations with Southeast Asian nations -- "not inclusive and that compete with the inclusive structures created around ASEAN".</p>

<p>The regional summit in Cambodia has been dominated by international concerns, as first Ukraine and then the US-China rivalry overshadowed local concerns such as Myanmar.</p>

<p>The regional summit in Cambodia has been dominated by international concerns, as first Ukraine and then the US-China rivalry overshadowed local concerns such as Myanmar.</p>

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Sunday (November 13) arrived in Bali, Indonesia to attend the G20 summit. Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided not to attend the summit.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Sunday (November 13) arrived in Bali, Indonesia to attend the G20 summit. Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided not to attend the summit. Russia's participation in the G20 Summit is being looked upon globally especially in the light of Ukraine conflict. Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24 this year. After sustained battlefield advances, Russian forces were forced to retreat in the face of strong Ukrainian counter-offensive. Recent retreat from Kherson has been the latest blow to Russian forces. Putin's near-invincible image, both in and out of Russia, has taken a beating. Lavrov accused the United States of pushing the 'militarisation' Southeast Asia,"clearly aimed at containing China and limiting Russian interests in the region". As the Ukraine invasion has ground on, and with Western sanctions biting, Russia has pivoted toward Southeast Asia in an attempt to shore up its battered economy. Lavrov called Washington's strategy -- which has seen the United States push for closer relations with Southeast Asian nations -- "not inclusive and that compete with the inclusive structures created around ASEAN". The regional summit in Cambodia has been dominated by international concerns, as first Ukraine and then the US-China rivalry overshadowed local concerns such as Myanmar. The regional summit in Cambodia has been dominated by international concerns, as first Ukraine and then the US-China rivalry overshadowed local concerns such as Myanmar. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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On October 12, 2002, the tourist hub of Kuta on the Indonesian island of Bali was the scene of the Bali bombings. The attack claimed 202 lives. 209 other persons suffered injuries. Ten years later, visitors honour the departed at the memorial.

2002 Bali Bombings: Name of 202 etched on memorial forever, attack on two nightclubs in Kuta

Have a look into Balinese Hinduism here. Bali temples are dedicated to local spirits & Hindu deities. Ganesha statues are a common sight in Bali.

A look into Balinese Hinduism: Bali temples are dedicated to local spirits & Hindu deities

<p>“I am working from morning till night…seven days a week,” Elon Musk on Monday told B20 in Bali, a business conference running alongside the G20 summit in Indonesia.</p>

<p>The 51-year-old tech billionaire’s remarks came in response to a question about his buyout of with Twitter while simultaneously managing his auto firm, Tesla Inc.</p>

<p>“I have too much work on my plate, that’s for sure. I’m working the absolute most that I can work -- morning to night, seven days a week,” Musk said as he attended the conference through a video call.</p>

<p>Apart from running Twitter and Tesla, Musk also looks after SpaceX, his tunnelling company The Boring Co. and human-to-computer tech firm Neuralink Corp.</p>

<p>“The amount that I torture myself is next level, frankly.”</p>

<p>During his talk, Musk also spelt out his future plans on what can be expected out of Twitter and how he intends to take on other social media giants like TikTok and WeChat.</p>

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<p>“I want to see Twitter support more video and longer-form video so that content creators could make a living on the platform,” he said, without providing details.</p>

<h2><strong>5,000 contract workers sacked</strong></h2>

<p>Musk's comments came even as he continued his sacking spree, as up to 5,000 contract workers that track hate and other harmful content on Twitter were fired on Saturday without any notice.</p>

<p>Some of the contractors said they didn't realise they were let go until they weren't able to log in to work, Platformer News reported.</p>

<p>“I love the platform and I really enjoyed working at the company and trying to make it better. And I'm just really fearful of what's going to slip through the cracks,” Melissa Ingle, one of the contract workers that were sacked, was quoted as saying.</p>

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“I am working from morning till night…seven days a week,” Elon Musk on Monday told B20 in Bali, a business conference running alongside the G20 summit in Indonesia.

“I am working from morning till night…seven days a week,” Elon Musk on Monday told B20 in Bali, a business conference running alongside the G20 summit in Indonesia. The 51-year-old tech billionaire’s remarks came in response to a question about his buyout of with Twitter while simultaneously managing his auto firm, Tesla Inc. “I have too much work on my plate, that’s for sure. I’m working the absolute most that I can work -- morning to night, seven days a week,” Musk said as he attended the conference through a video call. Apart from running Twitter and Tesla, Musk also looks after SpaceX, his tunnelling company The Boring Co. and human-to-computer tech firm Neuralink Corp. “The amount that I torture myself is next level, frankly.” During his talk, Musk also spelt out his future plans on what can be expected out of Twitter and how he intends to take on other social media giants like TikTok and WeChat. Watch | US: Only few countries mentioned the 1.5 degree global goal in COP27 “I want to see Twitter support more video and longer-form video so that content creators could make a living on the platform,” he said, without providing details. 5,000 contract workers sacked Musk's comments came even as he continued his sacking spree, as up to 5,000 contract workers that track hate and other harmful content on Twitter were fired on Saturday without any notice. Some of the contractors said they didn't realise they were let go until they weren't able to log in to work, Platformer News reported. “I love the platform and I really enjoyed working at the company and trying to make it better. And I'm just really fearful of what's going to slip through the cracks,” Melissa Ingle, one of the contract workers that were sacked, was quoted as saying. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

'Working morning till night, seven days a week', Musk tells B20 meet as he continues to fire staff

Terrorism remains the top global concern that dominated the agenda at international forums across the world. The same is expected to happen in Bali where the G20 Summit is underway. On October 12, 2002, the tourist hub of Kuta on the Indonesian island of Bali was the scene of the Bali bombings. The attack claimed 202 lives. 209 other persons suffered injuries. Ten years later, visitors honor the departed at the memorial

Bali Bombings: Name of 202 etched on memorial forever, attack on two nightclubs in Kuta

<p>The G20 summit, that brings together the leaders of the world's largest economies, will take place on Tuesday in Bali, Indonesia. The G20—a group of 19 nations plus the European Union, comprises almost&nbsp;two-thirds of the world's population, 85 per cent&nbsp;of global output, and 75 per cent&nbsp;of world trade. As of 2022,&nbsp;Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, South Korea, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, and the European Union make up the group's 20 members.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>History and significance of G20</strong></h2>

<p>Created in 1999 with the intention of bringing the most significant industrialised and developing nations together to discuss&nbsp;global economic and financial stability, The G20 leaders' annual meeting, which started in 2008, has grown into a significant forum&nbsp;for talking about economics and other urgent global concerns. Despite&nbsp;the group's effective involvement&nbsp;in the 2008 financial crisis, its coherence has subsequently deteriorated. For instance, analysts had heavily criticised&nbsp;its mediocre response to the COVID-19 outbreak.</p>

<p>The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/g20-meet-live-updates-us-president-will-seek-to-establish-red-lines-in-face-to-face-talks-with-xi-533875">G20 leaders</a> gather annually to coordinate policies on an array of issues. Examples include the 2009 G20 summit debate about how to deal with a clandestine Iranian nuclear facility and the 2017 summit discussion of how to implement a partial cease-fire in Syria. The G20 is not an organisation with a permanent location, personnel, or offices. Instead, it has a consensus-based decision-making process, a yearly leadership rotation among its members, and depends on the political will of each member state to carry out its goal.</p>

<p><strong>Also WATCH |&nbsp;G20 Summit 2022: PM Narendra Modi to leave for Bali today</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Key issues of G20 Summit this year</strong></h2>

<p>In addition to the keynote addresses by world leaders, a range&nbsp;of bilateral talks&nbsp;will take place against the backdrop of ongoing tensions around the world, including those caused by the invasion of Ukraine and the ensuing economic and environmental consequences, the climate crisis, North Korea's simmering nuclear programme, and China's expanding global aspirations.</p>

<p>Since the onset of the COVID-19&nbsp;pandemic, this meeting of world leaders has grown significantly, and Indonesia, the host nation, has created an agenda that sheds importance on&nbsp;renewable energy, global health initiatives, and economic recovery from the pandemic.</p>

<h2><strong>What is India's agenda at G20?</strong></h2>

<p>Prior to his arrival in Bali, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra stated on Sunday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet with several global leaders and discuss India's&nbsp;shifting G20 goals with them.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/amid-russia-west-divide-indias-g20-sherpa-kant-sees-new-delhi-as-honest-broker-533798">Amid Russia, West divide, India's G20 Sherpa Kant sees New Delhi as "honest broker"</a></p>

<p>Indian PM Narendra Modi will take part in three important sessions on food and energy security, digital transformation, and health, according to Kwatra. He and other world leaders will also hold extensive discussions on a number of contemporary burning topics, including the state of the world economy, issues pertaining&nbsp;energy, environment, agriculture, health, and digital transformation.</p>

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<p>PM Modi’s G20 logo draws&nbsp;inspiration from&nbsp;the colours of Indian&nbsp;national flag: saffron, white and green, and blue. According to an official statement, it contrasts planet Earth with the lotus, India’s national flower that represents growth in the face of hardship.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Challenge ahead for India</strong></h2>

<p>As it takes over the G20 presidency, India has enormous roadblocks to face.&nbsp;Inclusive, equitable, and sustainable growth, women's empowerment, digital public infrastructure and tech-enabled development, climate funding, global food security, and energy security are just a few of India's G20 goals, but making them happen is going to be a task for India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In recent times, the G20's reputation has taken a hit. It is close to a catastrophe because it is all too clear that there is an internal strife. The West and Russia have refused to agree on anything;&nbsp;they even resisted sitting down and talking about their issues.&nbsp;Thus,&nbsp;India has the tedious job of resolving&nbsp;disagreements and lead from the front.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Key meetings</strong></h2>

<p>US president Joe Biden and Chinese president Xi Jinping will have their first face-to-face meeting as leaders on Monday afternoon in Bali, albeit it is not strictly a G20 meeting. The outcomes of the US midterm elections have given Biden a greater political clout, and he has stated that he would work to set red lines in the US-China relationship that enable competition and coexistence. He's also expected to issue&nbsp;warning against an invasion of Taiwan and&nbsp;efforts to restrict navigation of the South China sea.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>G20 attendees&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Rishi Sunak, the new British PM, is travelling to Bali to take on his first significant diplomatic test. He is anticipated to draw his attention to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia and to emphasise support for Kyiv.&nbsp;</p>

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<h5><strong>“We will call out Putin’s regime, and lay bare their utter contempt for the kind of international cooperation and respect for sovereignty that forums like the G20 represent,” Sunak said in a statement on Saturday.</strong></h5>
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<p>Additionally,&nbsp;Biden and Sunak will have their first in-person meeting at Bali. US officials have increased pressure on both parties to reach a consensus on the Northern Ireland protocol before the Good Friday Agreement's 25th anniversary in 2023.&nbsp;Although President Vladimir Putin has pulled out, Russia will be represented by his seasoned&nbsp;foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov.</p>

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The G20 summit, that brings together the leaders of the world's largest economies, will take place on Tuesday in Bali, Indonesia. The G20—a group of 19 nations plus the European Union, comprises almost two-thirds of the world's population, 85 per cent of global output, and 75 per cent of world trade.

The G20 summit, that brings together the leaders of the world's largest economies, will take place on Tuesday in Bali, Indonesia. The G20—a group of 19 nations plus the European Union, comprises almost two-thirds of the world's population, 85 per cent of global output, and 75 per cent of world trade. As of 2022, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, South Korea, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, and the European Union make up the group's 20 members. History and significance of G20 Created in 1999 with the intention of bringing the most significant industrialised and developing nations together to discuss global economic and financial stability, The G20 leaders' annual meeting, which started in 2008, has grown into a significant forum for talking about economics and other urgent global concerns. Despite the group's effective involvement in the 2008 financial crisis, its coherence has subsequently deteriorated. For instance, analysts had heavily criticised its mediocre response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The G20 leaders gather annually to coordinate policies on an array of issues. Examples include the 2009 G20 summit debate about how to deal with a clandestine Iranian nuclear facility and the 2017 summit discussion of how to implement a partial cease-fire in Syria. The G20 is not an organisation with a permanent location, personnel, or offices. Instead, it has a consensus-based decision-making process, a yearly leadership rotation among its members, and depends on the political will of each member state to carry out its goal. Also WATCH | G20 Summit 2022: PM Narendra Modi to leave for Bali today Key issues of G20 Summit this year In addition to the keynote addresses by world leaders, a range of bilateral talks will take place against the backdrop of ongoing tensions around the world, including those caused by the invasion of Ukraine and the ensuing economic and environmental consequences, the climate crisis, North Korea's simmering nuclear programme, and China's expanding global aspirations. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting of world leaders has grown significantly, and Indonesia, the host nation, has created an agenda that sheds importance on renewable energy, global health initiatives, and economic recovery from the pandemic. What is India's agenda at G20? Prior to his arrival in Bali, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra stated on Sunday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet with several global leaders and discuss India's shifting G20 goals with them. Also read | Amid Russia, West divide, India's G20 Sherpa Kant sees New Delhi as "honest broker" Indian PM Narendra Modi will take part in three important sessions on food and energy security, digital transformation, and health, according to Kwatra. He and other world leaders will also hold extensive discussions on a number of contemporary burning topics, including the state of the world economy, issues pertaining energy, environment, agriculture, health, and digital transformation. PM Modi will be attending the 17th G-20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia from tomorrow. India will hold presidency of G20 for one year starting from 1st December: Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra pic.twitter.com/RIYkHTmZKl — ANI (@ANI) November 13, 2022 × The summit is significant for India because it will hold a one-year presidency of the group starting on 1 December. PM Modi’s G20 logo draws inspiration from the colours of Indian national flag: saffron, white and green, and blue. According to an official statement, it contrasts planet Earth with the lotus, India’s national flower that represents growth in the face of hardship. Challenge ahead for India As it takes over the G20 presidency, India has enormous roadblocks to face. Inclusive, equitable, and sustainable growth, women's empowerment, digital public infrastructure and tech-enabled development, climate funding, global food security, and energy security are just a few of India's G20 goals, but making them happen is going to be a task for India. In recent times, the G20's reputation has taken a hit. It is close to a catastrophe because it is all too clear that there is an internal strife. The West and Russia have refused to agree on anything; they even resisted sitting down and talking about their issues. Thus, India has the tedious job of resolving disagreements and lead from the front. Key meetings US president Joe Biden and Chinese president Xi Jinping will have their first face-to-face meeting as leaders on Monday afternoon in Bali, albeit it is not strictly a G20 meeting. The outcomes of the US midterm elections have given Biden a greater political clout, and he has stated that he would work to set red lines in the US-China relationship that enable competition and coexistence. He's also expected to issue warning against an invasion of Taiwan and efforts to restrict navigation of the South China sea. G20 attendees Rishi Sunak, the new British PM, is travelling to Bali to take on his first significant diplomatic test. He is anticipated to draw his attention to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia and to emphasise support for Kyiv. “We will call out Putin’s regime, and lay bare their utter contempt for the kind of international cooperation and respect for sovereignty that forums like the G20 represent,” Sunak said in a statement on Saturday. Additionally, Biden and Sunak will have their first in-person meeting at Bali. US officials have increased pressure on both parties to reach a consensus on the Northern Ireland protocol before the Good Friday Agreement's 25th anniversary in 2023. Although President Vladimir Putin has pulled out, Russia will be represented by his seasoned foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>US President Joe Biden said on Sunday (November 13) that the US seeks no conflict with China, as leaders began arriving in Bali, Indonesia, for G-20 summit. It is expected that G20 summit taking place this time will see tense talks on a range of geopolitical issues. Biden is slated to meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Monday. It will be a first face-to-face meeting between the two leaders since Biden took office.</p>

<p>Relations between the US and China are currently under strain. Jake Sullivan, a national security adviser to Biden, told reporters the meeting could last "a couple of hours".</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Biden, Xi to discuss US-China relations, talks aimed at deepening lines of communication</strong></p>

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<p>Biden landed in Bali after attending Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Cambodia. He said that the United States would "compete vigorously" with Beijing while "ensuring competition does not veer into conflict".</p>

<p>Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov also arrived in Bali from Cambodia earlier on Sunday.</p>

<p>The war in Ukraine and its economic fallout is expected to dominate discussions in Bali and at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in Bangkok at the end of the week, alongside climate commitments, food insecurity and tensions over the Taiwan Strait, the South China Sea and North Korea.</p>

<p>Lavrov earlier accused the West if militarising Southeast Asia to contain Chinese and Russian interests.</p>

<p>"The United States and its NATO allies are trying to master this space," Lavrov told reporters.</p>

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<p>Lavrov is representing President Vladimir Putin at the summits and is expected to hear stinging rebukes from within the G20 over the invasion of Ukraine, which Moscow calls a special military operation.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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US President Joe Biden said on Sunday (November 13) that the US seeks no conflict with China, as leaders began arriving in Bali, Indonesia, for G-20 summit. It is expected that G20 summit taking place this time will see tense talks on a range of geopolitical issues.

US President Joe Biden said on Sunday (November 13) that the US seeks no conflict with China, as leaders began arriving in Bali, Indonesia, for G-20 summit. It is expected that G20 summit taking place this time will see tense talks on a range of geopolitical issues. Biden is slated to meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Monday. It will be a first face-to-face meeting between the two leaders since Biden took office. Relations between the US and China are currently under strain. Jake Sullivan, a national security adviser to Biden, told reporters the meeting could last "a couple of hours". Watch | Biden, Xi to discuss US-China relations, talks aimed at deepening lines of communication × Biden landed in Bali after attending Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Cambodia. He said that the United States would "compete vigorously" with Beijing while "ensuring competition does not veer into conflict". Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov also arrived in Bali from Cambodia earlier on Sunday. The war in Ukraine and its economic fallout is expected to dominate discussions in Bali and at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in Bangkok at the end of the week, alongside climate commitments, food insecurity and tensions over the Taiwan Strait, the South China Sea and North Korea. Lavrov earlier accused the West if militarising Southeast Asia to contain Chinese and Russian interests. "The United States and its NATO allies are trying to master this space," Lavrov told reporters. Also Read | Biden urges Japan & S Korea to join hands on N Korean and Chinese threat Lavrov is representing President Vladimir Putin at the summits and is expected to hear stinging rebukes from within the G20 over the invasion of Ukraine, which Moscow calls a special military operation. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>Ahead of the G20 summit in Indonesia’s Bali next week world leaders have decided to skip the “family photo” due to the widespread discomfort and tension over the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine that began earlier this year. The family photo is a tradition that all the leaders participate in at the beginning of every year’s summit.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, there will be no picture taken at the Indonesian-hosted summit which is set to begin on Tuesday and will also not be attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The officials in Moscow have said that the country will be represented by Moscow’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and the Kremlin also dismissed all reports of Putin addressing the world leaders via video conference, as reported by WION earlier.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been invited to address the summit virtually, who had earlier&nbsp;said that he would not participate if the Russian president was present. The G20 comprises the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Argentina, the Republic of Korea, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, and the European Union (EU).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This year’s summit will take place on November 15 and 16 in Bali, Indonesia, while the last in-person meeting of the group of 20 nations took place in Rome, Italy. However, the family photo taken last year also missed several leaders including China, Japan, South Africa and Mexico partly due to the Covid-19 pandemic.&nbsp;</p>

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Ahead of the G20 summit in Indonesia’s Bali next week world leaders have decided to skip the “family photo” due to the widespread discomfort and tension over the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine that began earlier this year.

Ahead of the G20 summit in Indonesia’s Bali next week world leaders have decided to skip the “family photo” due to the widespread discomfort and tension over the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine that began earlier this year. The family photo is a tradition that all the leaders participate in at the beginning of every year’s summit. ALSO READ: G20 Summit: PM Modi to hold bilateral with French prez, UK PM However, there will be no picture taken at the Indonesian-hosted summit which is set to begin on Tuesday and will also not be attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The officials in Moscow have said that the country will be represented by Moscow’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and the Kremlin also dismissed all reports of Putin addressing the world leaders via video conference, as reported by WION earlier. ALSO WATCH: Putin will not go to Indonesia for G20 Summit; Sergei Lavrov to lead the Russian delegation Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been invited to address the summit virtually, who had earlier said that he would not participate if the Russian president was present. The G20 comprises the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Argentina, the Republic of Korea, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, and the European Union (EU). ALSO READ: Vladimir Putin to not attend G20 summit even through video conference This year’s summit will take place on November 15 and 16 in Bali, Indonesia, while the last in-person meeting of the group of 20 nations took place in Rome, Italy. However, the family photo taken last year also missed several leaders including China, Japan, South Africa and Mexico partly due to the Covid-19 pandemic. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

World leaders to forgo the ‘family photo’ at the G20 summit in Bali this year. Here’s why

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