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Brics countries agree historic expansion as six new countries invited to join

Brics leaders pledge to champion cause of ‘Global South’ with expansion of bloc

The Independent UK

BRICS invites six new members to join bloc in bid to champion 'Global South'

Leaders of the BRICS group of developing nations have invited Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, Argentina and the United Arab Emirates to join, in a move aimed at growing the clout of a bloc that has pledged to champion the "Global South".

France 24

What is Brics? Trump threatens 10 per cent extra tariff over 'anti-American' policies

Donald Trump has set strict rules for any country “aligning themselves with the Anti-American policies of BRICS”

Evening Standard

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Can BRICS dethrone the US dollar? It’ll be an uphill climb, experts say

The world’s reserve currency is facing a challenge from Global South countries who want options beyond the greenback.

Al Jazeera

First centre depicting UK role in anti-apartheid struggle to open in London

Focusing on movement’s history and legacy, centre will be housed in former ANC HQ bombed by South African police in 1982

The Guardian - UK

Cricket South Africa take step towards pay parity, announce equal match fees for genders

South Africa became the latest country to provide equal pay across genders after they announced all their cricketers would receive the same match fees for international matches according to the ICC

The Hindu

Full strength Scotland squad for final World Cup warm-up a no-brainer

Full-back Blair a Kinghorn is fit but being rested after recovering from a minor quad injury suffered against France two weekends ago.

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‘He lost a bet’: breezy All Blacks joke about former coach helping Australia

A relaxed Ian Foster adopted the perfect tone when discussing Steve Hansen before New Zealand’s final World Cup warm-up

The Guardian - UK

Putin defends invasion of Ukraine in Brics summit address

Russian president seeks to rally leaders meeting in South Africa to Moscow’s side by blaming west

The Guardian - UK

South Africa's media often portrays foreigners in a bad light. This fuels xenophobia

The media’s huge influence comes from the fact that it’s capable of affecting public perceptions. In the light of this we set out to understand how South Africa’s print media writes about foreigners. And the implications of this representation on local attitudes towards foreign nationals.

The Conversation

The power of needlework: how embroidery is helping South African women tell unspeakable stories

In June 2020, three months after South Africa entered the first of a series of hard lockdowns to slow the spread of COVID, the country’s president Cyril Ramaphosa described men’s violence against women as a “second pandemic”.

The Conversation

India ‘fully supports’ BRICS expansion as summit continues

South African officials say more than 40 countries from the Global South have shown interest in joining the BRICS bloc.

Al Jazeera

Expansion and a common currency on agenda at BRICS summit

Leaders of some of the developing world's most important economies turned Wednesday to the main business of their summit in South Africa, a day after a speech by Russian President Vladimir Putin gave the gathering an anti-Western tinge that officials had been hoping to avoid.

France 24

Putin claims his war on the dollar is 'gaining momentum' in 17-minute video tirade

The Russian leader said the West's actions of financial sanctions and freezing assets were tantamount to "trampling upon all the basic norms and rules of free trade."

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The Hindu

PM Modi, South African President Ramaphosa discuss regional & multilateral issues of mutual interest

PM Modi met South African President Ramaphosa in Johannesburg to review bilateral ties, exchange views on regional & multilateral issues & strengthen the Global South.

Radio France Internationale

No explanation after China's Xi Jinping misses key speech at Brics summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping unexpectedly skipped a speech he'd been due to give at the Brics summit in South Africa – instead sending his commerce minister to speak about the strength of the Chinese economy and to denounce wealthy nations who seek to contain the growth of developing ones.

The Independent UK

China, Russia and other emerging economies turn to main summit agenda in South Africa

Leaders of some of the developing world’s most important economies are turning to the main business of their summit in South Africa after a speech by Russian President Vladimir Putin gave the gathering an anti-Western tinge

The Times of India

Xi Jinping skips speech defending China economy at BRICS business forum

JOHANNESBURG: President Xi Jinping failed to attend a business forum in South Africa where he was expected to deliver a speech defending China’s economy and its support for emerging markets, as fears mount that the Asian nation’s struggles could cause global turbulence.

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The West’s mishandling of Ukraine has made BRICS a brighter alternative for multipolarity

As the South African city of Johannesburg hosts the 15th BRICS summit from August 22 to 24, headlines have been devoted to the possibilities of certain anticipated bilateral meets on the sidelines. One such possibility is of Chinese president Xi Jinping and Indian prime minister Narendra Modi having an in-person…

The Times of India

Zimbabwe cricketer Heath Streak death rumors surface after his battle with colon cancer: Know the early symptoms of the disease

After shaking the entire world with the rumours of sad demise of Heath Streak, Olonga has shared a rather gladful news that the Zimbabwean bowler, Streak is ' pretty much alive'. The former report said that 'After a protracted battle with cancer, legendary Zimbabwean cricketer Heath Streak passed away on…

The Guardian - AU

Rumours swirl after Xi Jinping fails to give key Brics speech

Xi was due to address high profile forum in South Africa, but instead his speech was read out by his commerce minister

The Guardian - US

Putin says Brics should become trading bloc representing ‘global majority’

Russian president addresses group at South Africa summit, blaming western sanctions for causing volatility in global markets

Dynamite News

PM Modi arrives in South Africa for 15th BRICS Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the South African city of Johannesburg on Tuesday as he kickstarted the first leg of his two-nation visit. Read further on Dynamite News:

France 24

Boosting trade and reducing dollar dependence top economic agenda at BRICS summit

As BRICS leaders meet in Johannesburg on Tuesday, they will be sure to discuss ways to increase commercial exchanges within the bloc of emerging economies comprised of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. The group, which represents 16% of global trade, will also look to encourage the use of…

The Hindu

India to soon become $5 trillion economy, says PM Modi

PM Modi visits South Africa for 3-day BRICS Summit. He will discuss issues of concern for Global South, review institutional development, and interact with leaders from invited guest countries. He will then travel to Greece

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