BRICS Leaders Rally: Lula Demands Digital Sovereignty as Xi Calls for Mutual Support
BRICS leaders met virtually in September 2025 to defend digital and economic independence. Brazil Lula pushed for data sovereignty as...
September 8, 2025Section
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Leaders of BRICS Confront U.S. Tariffs in Virtual Summit Convened by Brazil
Brazil convened a virtual BRICS summit in September 2025 to respond to U.S. tariffs. Xi Jinping and Putin joined. What...
September 8, 2025
Yago Dora Claims First World Surf Title in Fiji
Brazil’s Yago Dora won his first World Surf League (WSL) championship at Cloudbreak, Fiji, on September 1, 2025, securing the...
September 2, 2025
Economic Calendar: Key Market Events for the Week from September 1 to September 5, 2025
Prepare for a dynamic week with the Economic Calendar highlighting critical market events from September 1 to September 5, 2025.
August 31, 2025
Lula’s Confrontation with Israel Turns into Diplomatic and Economic Rift
Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz escalated tensions this week by accusing Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
August 26, 2025
Mexico’s Entrepreneurial Spirit Stands Strong, but Business Reality Falls Behind
A global survey by financial services firm Remitly places Mexico among the world’s top 15 countries for entrepreneurial drive
August 25, 2025
Japan Joins the Global Race for Africa’s Markets and Resources
(Analysis) Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba used the 2025 Tokyo International Conference on African Development in Yokohama
August 25, 2025 Economic Calendar: Key Market Events for the Week from August 25 to August 29, 2025
Prepare for a dynamic week with the Economic Calendar highlighting critical key market events from August 25 to August 29,...
August 24, 2025
South Africa’s Iran Gamble: A Risky Alliance Threatening U.S. Ties and Global Stability
(Analysis) South Africa's deepening alliance with Iran represents a bold defiance of Western interests, evolving from historical gratitude
August 21, 2025