Poland is expected to take South Africa’s place during the US G20 presidency, according to US secretary of state Marco Rubio, who said Washington has removed South Africa from the table. It is not immediately clear if the US will push for Poland to be officially adopted as a G20 member or if it will attend as a guest.

The first G20 summit to be held on African soil opened in Johannesburg today, Saturday, with a notable absence of the United States following the decision by US President Donald Trump

The host country's agenda focuses on more help for poor countries against climate crisis and to reduce debt burden.

Many of South Africa's priorities, especially a focus on climate change and its impact on developing countries, have met resistance from the U.S., which is boycotting the talks.

PM Narendra Modi will attend the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg from Nov 21-23, addressing key global issues. The visit comes as US President Donald Trump announced a boycott of the summit, citing human rights concerns in South Africa.

No U.S. government officials will attend the Group of 20 summit this year in South Africa, President Trump said on Friday, repeating the claim that the country's white farmers were being killed and abused. Mr. Trump had already announced he would not ...