Congress Advances Sanctions on South Africa for Defying U.S. on Global Stage
US lawmakers are aiming to impose sanctions on South Africa, saying the country’s recent choices undermine its relationship
July 23, 2025Section
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Economic Calendar: Key Market Events for the Week from July 21 to July 25, 2025
Prepare for a dynamic week with the Economic Calendar spotlighting critical market events from July 21 to July 25, 2025.
July 20, 2025
Trump Calls BRICS a “Fading Group,” Says Rio Meeting Was Barely Attended
Trump dismissed the Rio BRICS summit as barely attended and called the bloc a fading group. What the attendance data...
July 19, 2025
U.S. Pauses Proposed 32 % Tariff on Indonesian Goods Pending Energy Purchase Talks
On 15 July, the U.S. administration suspended plans to apply a 32 % tariff on imports from Indonesia after Jakarta...
July 15, 2025
Lula Backs South Africa Against Israel in Genocide Case, Openly Defies Trump as Trade Tensions Peak
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has officially backed South Africa’s case at the International Court of Justice
July 14, 2025
South Africa and Singapore Reopen Doors to Brazilian Chicken After Bird Flu Scare
South Africa and Singapore have ended their bans on Brazilian chicken, bringing relief to Brazil’s poultry industry and to food...
July 9, 2025
BRICS’ $1.3 Trillion Climate Request Shows Disconnect with New Global Reality
BRICS nations demanded $1.3 trillion in climate finance at their 2025 summit. Critics say the request reveals a growing disconnect...
July 8, 2025
Brasília Airport Proves Brazil’s Airports Can Compete Globally
Brasília’s main airport now ranks as the world’s fourth best, according to AirHelp, which analyzed 250 airports in 68 countries
July 8, 2025
Rio Offers BRICS a Home: City Seeks Economic Boost With Headquarters Bid
Rio de Janeiro offered the Jockey Club Brasileiro building as permanent BRICS headquarters. What the bid means for the city...
July 8, 2025