<h1>G20 Finance Leaders Meet in South Africa; US Treasury Secretary Absent Amid Tensions Over Debt Relief and Climate Focus</h1> Finance ministers and central bank chiefs from the G20 met in South Africa, with notable absences including the US Treasury Secretary, amid tensions with the Trump administration. South Africa, holding the G20 presidency, emphasized issues affecting poorer nations, such as debt relief and climate change. US officials criticized these priorities, with the Secretary of State dismissing the G20 theme. The meeting faced challenges in reaching consensus, highlighted by tensions over Russia's conflict with Ukraine. Despite these issues, South Africa aims to foster agreement, especially on debt relief, as highlighted by a UN report on worsening debt problems.