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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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The United States military's Central Command (CENTCOM) has reported the successful interception of 18 drones launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels over the southern Red Sea. This marks the 26th attack on international shipping lanes by the Houthi rebels in the last seven weeks. ...
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The Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia, Dr. Drago Stambuk, has underscored the importance of fostering a more robust trade relationship between Croatia and Pakistan. During a meeting at the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Dr. Stambuk acknowledged that the c...
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