Former lawmaker Kang Hyo-sang found guilty of leaking South Korea-US summit call contents, sentenced to 6 months in prison with 1-year probation
Kang Hyo-sang, a former South Korean lawmaker, has been sentenced to six months in prison, suspended for one year, for leaking details of a phone conversation between leaders of South Korea and the United States.
Five Argentine startups will compete at South Summit Brazil
Five Argentine startups are set to represent the country at the South Summit Brazil, taking place in Porto Alegre from March 25 to 27, 2026.
"Historic" meeting of Donald Trump alongside leaders from South America to "eradicate criminal cartels"
Donald Trump convened a historic summit with South American leaders to announce a military coalition aimed at combating criminal cartels in the region.
Is looming Xi-Trump summit behind the PLA’s break in air sorties near Taiwan?
Analysts suggest that a recent pause in PLA air sorties near Taiwan may be an effort to foster a conciliatory atmosphere ahead of the upcoming Xi-Trump summit.
US and China trade chiefs to meet mid-March before Trump-Xi summit
US and Chinese trade negotiators are set to meet in mid-March in Paris to discuss potential business deals ahead of a summit between Presidents Trump and Xi.
Continuing the APEC Inspiration... Gyeongbuk Province Selects 4 Tourism Specialty Products
Gyeongbuk Province is launching four specially curated tourism products to capitalize on the international recognition gained from the successful hosting of the APEC summit in Gyeongju last year.
China scours for bargaining chips to put on Trump-Xi summit table: sources
Chinese government departments are preparing for potential demands from President Trump ahead of the upcoming Trump-Xi summit.
What does Taiwanese leader William Lai’s rare ‘mainland China’ reference mean?
Taiwan's leader William Lai uses the term 'mainland China' at a meeting with Taiwanese businesspeople, signaling caution ahead of an imminent Xi-Trump summit.
New nuclear control agreement should include US, Russia and China: Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasizes the importance of including China in a nuclear control agreement with the US and Russia, highlighting the 'strategic stability' in US-China relations as the Trump-Xi summit approaches.
Trump-Xi summit preparations falter as planning gaps unsettle Beijing
Preparations for the upcoming summit between Trump and Xi are facing significant challenges due to inadequate planning and cultural differences.
"The Problem Is Not Money, But Design": Announcement of 9 Policy Demands for 'Social Finance'
A summit on social finance highlighted the need for structural reforms to support community-driven projects and enhance the role of social finance in addressing local needs in South Korea.
South Korea, Brazil upgrade ties to ‘strategic partnership’ in Seoul
South Korea and Brazil have elevated their relationship to a strategic partnership during a summit in Seoul, focusing on trade agreements and cooperation.
US tariff ruling points to steadier US–China ties ahead of April summit: analysts
Recent US court ruling on tariffs has resulted in lower effective duties, suggesting that US–China relations may stabilize before the upcoming summit.
President Yoon: 'My Eternal Comrade Lula'... Concludes Schedule with 'Chimaek' Meeting
President Yoon welcomed Brazilian President Lula da Silva in a warm and friendly manner ahead of their summit, highlighting their shared backgrounds and camaraderie during the visit.
Brazil and South Korea sign agreements on cooperation in critical minerals and trade
Brazil and South Korea have signed multiple agreements focusing on cooperation in critical minerals and trade during a G20 summit meeting between Presidents Lula and Lee Jae Myung.
President Yoon Holds Summit with Lula: 'Elevating Bilateral Relations to Strategic Partnership'
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva have elevated the bilateral relationship between South Korea and Brazil to a strategic partnership during their summit meeting.
Is China’s Xi set to host a weakened Trump after US Supreme Court tariffs setback?
The article discusses how a recent US Supreme Court decision may weaken President Trump's negotiating position with China ahead of an upcoming summit with President Xi Jinping.
Microsoft has opened the treasure! Will invest ₹4 lakh crore in Global South including India
Microsoft announced a significant investment of ₹4 lakh crore in AI infrastructure and skill development in the Global South, with a focus on India during the AI Impact Summit 2026.
VIDEOS: EPTV 1 South of Minas on Thursday, February 19, 2026
The article covers various news highlights including Argentina's labor reform, Andrew's legal situation, Bill Gates' absence from an AI summit, Trump's comments on Iran, discussions about Brazil's creative industry, and international media reactions to Lula-related events.
AI needs to be ‘tool of inclusion’ in Global South – Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasizes the need for Artificial Intelligence to serve as an inclusive tool in the Global South during the Global AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.
"Accelerating India's Transformation": With the Global AI Summit, New Delhi Wants to Catch Up
India is hosting a global AI summit in New Delhi to accelerate its transformation into a developed nation by 2047 and to assert its position in the global tech landscape.
Countries that do not embrace AI could be left behind, says OpenAI’s George Osborne
Former Chancellor George Osborne warned that countries failing to adopt AI technologies could face economic disadvantages and workforce challenges.
Tech billionaires fly in for Delhi AI expo as Modi jostles to lead in south
Silicon Valley tech leaders attend an AI summit in Delhi hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, focusing on global south leadership in AI technology.
Bipartisan push grows for Quad summit before Trump’s China trip
Lawmakers are advocating for a Quad summit to strengthen ties among Indo-Pacific democracies ahead of Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping, amid concerns about coordination on China policy.
Two-Day Visit of Mitsotakis to India - He Will Also Meet with Modi
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is visiting India to participate in the India AI Impact Summit 2026.
India kicks off AI Summit, first in the global south
India has launched the AI Summit, the first of its kind in the global south, with notable participation from world leaders and tech industry figures.
Can India Break the Big-Tech Monopoly on Artificial Intelligence?
India is hosting the fourth summit on artificial intelligence in New Delhi, aiming to shift the digital power dynamics globally and reduce the traditional monopoly held by the US, China, and Japan in shaping the regulations of this vital sector.
South Africa: Call for Ceasefire As South Sudan Moves Towards Elections
President Cyril Ramaphosa urged for an end to violence in South Sudan during an African Union summit aimed at promoting peace ahead of upcoming elections.
Africa: President Ramaphosa Briefs AU On G20 Leaders' Summit Outcomes
President Ramaphosa presented the accomplishments of South Africa's G20 presidency to the African Union, emphasizing Africa's potential for global leadership.
PM Modi will inaugurate the AI Summit today, why this event is special
The AI Impact Summit 2026, considered the first and largest AI summit of the Global South, will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, focusing on inclusive and responsible AI.
African Union Summit: Concerns Over Threats to Multilateralism and Peace
The 39th African Union summit opened in Addis Ababa, addressing various crises facing the continent, including conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sudan, South Sudan, and rising terrorism.
Pentagon adds Chinese firms to military list, then withdraws filing
The Pentagon initially added several Chinese firms to a military list but later withdrew the filing, signaling mixed messages from the U.S. government ahead of a summit between Trump and Xi.
China mulls US manufacturing fund ahead of Xi-Trump summit, business leader says
China is considering establishing a fund to promote manufacturing investments in the US ahead of the upcoming Xi-Trump summit.
Japanese Media: Korea-Japan Summit Coordination in Late March, With Location Mentioned as President Yoon's Hometown Andong
Japanese media reports that South Korea's President Yoon and Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi are coordinating a summit scheduled for late March in Andong, South Korea.
In South Africa, a counter-summit for the forgotten of mining exploitation in parallel with the Mining Indaba.
A counter-summit in Cape Town aims to raise awareness of mining-related issues faced by local communities during the same week as the Mining Indaba conference.
Korea-Central Asia to hold first summit on September 16–17
The South Korean government announced that the first Korea-Central Asia summit will take place in South Korea on September 16-17, aiming to enhance cooperation and widen diplomatic horizons.
President Yoon and Brazilian President Lula to Hold Summit on the 23rd... Lula's First State Visit to Korea in 21 Years
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will visit South Korea from November 22 to 24 for a state visit and will hold a summit with President Yoon Suk-yeol on the 23rd.
Trump invites political leaders from Central and South America to a summit
Former President Trump is inviting leaders from Central and South America to a political summit.
Trump and Xi expected to extend trade truce at Beijing summit
US and China are likely to prolong their trade ceasefire for another year during a summit in Beijing in early April 2024.
What will headline the Xi-Trump summit? Former US envoy weighs in
Former US envoy Nicholas Burns emphasizes the importance of addressing economic and regional security issues at the upcoming Xi-Trump summit in April.
Next US-China trade talks tipped in advance of Trump-Xi summit as fragile truce holds
Preparations for high-level US-China trade talks are underway ahead of President Trump's visit to China, with a focus on maintaining their fragile trade truce.
Lula's government and Russia criticize Trump's action to exclude South Africa from the G20
The governments of Brazil and Russia have criticized the U.S. attempt to exclude South Africa from the 2026 G20 summit, expressing their concerns in a joint statement.
The web summit raises a question.. How does the South cultivate data while the North reaps profits?
The web summit in Doha highlights ethical and geopolitical concerns regarding the digital divide, questioning whether a unified digital civilization is being created or a 'technological feudalism' where the North exploits the South's resources.
The leaders of Japan and South Korea finish a summit drumming to the K-pop beats of 'Golden' and 'Dynamite'
The leaders of Japan and South Korea concluded their summit with a light-hearted drumming session to popular K-pop songs.
"It was a bit awkward at first": when the South Korean and Japanese leaders play drums together to K-pop music
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi engaged in a musical moment playing drums together to K-pop music during a diplomatic summit in Nara, Japan.
"This has nothing to do with Venezuela": Russia joins China and Iran for a naval exercise in South Africa
A Russian warship has joined Chinese and Iranian vessels in South African waters for a naval exercise that had been scheduled since 2025 and postponed due to the G20 summit in Johannesburg.
As denuclearisation stalls, China will shape stability on Korean peninsula
South Korea and China have committed to enhancing dialogue and trust to stabilize the Korean peninsula amid stalled denuclearisation efforts during a recent summit.
North Korea fires ballistic missiles towards Sea of Japan in first test of 2026
North Korea conducted its first ballistic missile test of 2026 by firing multiple missiles into the Sea of Japan, coinciding with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's upcoming summit in China.
Did Lukashenko Save Putin? "This Wasn't Just Some Rural Gossip"
Aleksandr Lukashenko once again showcased his good relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin, recalling how he persuaded him not to attend the BRICS summit in South Africa in 2023.
China’s Wang Yi takes aim at Japan in call with South Korean foreign minister
In a phone call with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, China's Wang Yi criticized Japan's historical actions while seeking support regarding Taiwan ahead of a summit.