Opinion: BRICS expansion – who stands to gain and who might lose?
The BRICS summit in Johannesburg explored expanding the alliance by potentially inviting six nations from January 2024: UAE, Saudi Arabia,...
August 25, 2023Section
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Indonesia weighs Pros and Cons of BRICS Membership
Indonesia is still considering its potential membership in BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), an emerging economies group.
August 25, 2023
Argentine presidential candidates of the right reject BRICS accession
In a recent development, Patricia Bullrich, the presidential nominee from the center-right coalition Juntos pela Mudança, voiced her opposition to...
August 24, 2023
BRICS eyes common currency: Lula highlights trade enhancement and bloc expansion
The President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, acknowledged the BRICS summit's consideration of introducing a joint currency to...
August 24, 2023
Bolivian and Brazilian leaders discuss topics of physical integration and more
At the BRICS summit in Johannesburg, presidents from Bolivia and Brazil, Luis Arce and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva respectively,...
August 24, 2023
Africa will have largest number of Portuguese speakers by end of 21st century
With approximately 210 million inhabitants and the largest population among the member nations of the Community of Portuguese-Speaking
August 24, 2023
Lula’s milestone visit to Angola: strengthening relations and honoring shared history with sister nation
On Friday, 25th August, Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will arrive for a two-day official visit in Luanda,...
August 24, 2023
The world extends beyond the Cold War mentality, declares Lula
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva remarked Thursday that the contemporary global landscape surpasses the "Cold War mindset."
August 24, 2023
BRICS summit highlights: calls for UN reform and announces expansion
The 15th summit of the BRICS nations, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, released a declaration on August...
August 24, 2023