G20 summit closes in South Africa after U.S. absence
The South African-hosted G20 proceeded successfully despite a U.S. boycott, with no traditional handover and a declaration agreed at the summit's start.
South Africa hosts G20 as tensions with U.S. flare amid boycott
The United States is boycotting the G20 Summit in South Africa over race-based claims and a perceived DEI/climate agenda, prompting international absences.