- Islamabad
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- Today ( Thursday, 24 April 2025)
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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Israel’s army has initiated a ground operation in southern Gaza’s Rafah, specifically targeting the Shaboura area. According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, 591 Palestinians, including 200 children, have been killed, and 1,042 others hav...
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The martyrdom anniversary of the Fourth Caliph, Hazrat Ali Al-Murtaza, is being observed today with great devotion and respect across the country, including Lahore. On this occasion, mourning processions and gatherings will be held nationwide ...
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