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Middle East and North Africa Nations Expand BRICS Alliance
In a significant expansion, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have officially become members of BRICS, joining Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. This enlargement, effective January 1, 2024, also includes three additional countries from the broader Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region—Egypt, Ethiopia, and Iran. The development has effectively doubled the size of the economic bloc. Meanwhile, Argentina, despite being invited to join, has formally declined the offer.
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South Africa accused Israel of committing "genocidal" acts in Gaza, but the US disagrees, stating there is no evidence of genocide. However, they acknowledge military operations that endanger Palestinian lives. The White House calls South Africa's case "meritless, counterpr...
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Pakistani celebrity couple Urwa Hocane and Farhan Saeed joyfully welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Jahan Aara Saeed, on Friday. Urwa, a renowned drama and film actor, shared the heartwarming news on Instagram. Commencing her post with a Quranic verse from Surah ...
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