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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 Islamabad police announced on Sunday the suspension of five officers, including the SHO of Margalla Police Station, following a "mistaken" raid at the residence of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Barrister Gohar Ali Khan in Islamabad. A specialized unit of the Isl...
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Against the backdrop of Israel's relentless ground and air strikes on Gaza, a specially arranged flight carrying the fourth consignment of relief goods from Pakistan has reached Jordan. This humanitarian effort, led by the people of Pakistan, aims to provide crucial aid to the...
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