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Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv claims to have put a Russian Black Sea ship out of action – as it happened

Moscow has confirmed Ukrainian sea drones attacked a navy base near the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk

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PM Modi to travel to South Africa for BRICS summit

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a journey to Johannesburg this month to participate in a summit of the BRICS group of nations. The meeting, scheduled for August 22-24, will bring together the current five members of BRICS: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.

The Times of India

Morning digest | Govt, opposition try to end standoff over Manipur debate; PM Modi to attend BRICS summit in Johannesburg this month, and more

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PM Modi to attend BRICS summit in Johannesburg later this month

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, August 3, 2023 confirmed to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa that he will be travelling to Johannesburg to attend the August 22-24 BRICS summit

The Hindu

Brazil's Lula voices support for more countries joining BRICS group

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says he supports more countries joining the BRICS group of large developing nations, which currently includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa

The Independent UK

Putin is downplaying skipping South Africa summit amid ICC warrant controversy

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday appeared to downplay not attending an economic summit in Johannesburg next month amid a controversy over an arrest warrant issued against him by the International Criminal Court

The Independent UK

India, Brazil push back against China over BRICS expansion

NEW DELHI: India and Brazil are pushing back against a Chinese bid to rapidly expand the BRICS group of emerging markets to grow its political clout and counter the US, officials with knowledge of the matter said.

The Times of India

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Modi and Xi reached consensus at Bali, claims China as NSA Doval delivers tough message on LAC

At Bali dinner, PM Modi & Chinese President Xi Jinping reached "consensus" to restore bilateral ties, claimed China. Doval & Wang Yi met in Johannesburg to discuss LAC standoff & restoring peace & tranquillity.

The Hindu

BRICS Common Currency Unlikely At Upcoming Meeting, Dollar Bulls Relieved

BRICS nations' plan for common currency unlikely to materialize, providing relief for dollar bulls.

Zenger

The U.S. Dollar Continues to Weaken; How Low Will it Go?

The U.S. dollar has been the world’s reserve currency for decades. The dollar index measures the U.S. foreign exchange instrument against the other reserve currencies. Meanwhile, a dramatic shift in the geopolitical landscape could reduce the dollar’s dominant role, causing the index to drop and become less significant in global…

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Morning Digest | Opposition demands debate on Manipur in Parliament; police promise arrests after Manipur sexual violence video emerges, and more

Morning Digest, July 20, 2023 | Opposition demands debate on Manipur; police promise arrests in sexual violence case; Putin won't travel to BRICS summit; SC to list pleas to criminalise marital rape; Nitish denies being upset; BJP bets on small parties, and more

The Hindu

Putin won't attend a South Africa summit next month, avoiding possible arrest

South Africa says Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the BRICS summit it's hosting in August, putting an end to questions over whether it would act on an arrest warrant for Putin.

WEKU

Putin skips South Africa summit: will anyone arrest Russian president?

Vladimir Putin will not attend a summit in South Africa next month, ducking the possibility of arrest on an International Criminal Court (ICC) indictment.

The Week

Putin to miss BRICS summit by mutual agreement, South Africa says

Putin’s absence at the summit has been announced by the South African presidency, ending months of speculation.

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The Independent UK

South Africa says Putin will skip a summit next month because of his ICC arrest warrant

South Africa says Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the BRICS economic summit in Johannesburg next month

Barchart

Chinese Stocks Offer Compelling Value But are They Worth the Risk?

Tensions between Washington, DC, and Beijing have weighed on Chinese stocks trading on foreign exchanges. Investors continue to be wary of the many risks in investing in Chinese equities even though they offer value.

The Hindu

We want to make it easier for Indians to be able to travel into UAE or elsewhere: UAE envoy

UAE-India trade is growing, but travel between the two countries is hindered by an Air Service Agreement impasse. Abdulnasser Alshaali, UAE Ambassador to India, said in an interview to The Hindu that the two countries are working to resolve the issue.

The Hindu

Rupee-dirham deal is bilateral, not about resolving Russia payments issue: UAE Envoy

UAE Ambassador to India Abdulnasser Jamal Alshaali says India-UAE rupee-dirham deal is bilateral, not to de-dollarise global economy. Deal to lower transaction costs, ease path for trade b/w India and UAE. India-UAE trade increased 15% since implementation of Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. UAE committed to supporting India's G20 presidency, wants…

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Algerian president in China to push bid to join BRICS group of emerging markets

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune starts a four-day visit to China on Monday as part of an effort to joint the BRICS group of emerging markets.

The Independent UK

Putin wants to attend an August summit. Host country South Africa doesn't want to have to arrest him

South Africa's deputy president says Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to attend an economic summit in South Africa next month but the country is trying to persuade him to stay away to avoid the legal and diplomatic fallout over his international arrest warrant

The Hindu

T.N. BJP president Annamalai to attend BRICS political parties’ meeting in South Africa

K. Annamalai, Tamil Nadu BJP President, to join four-member delegation to BRICS political parties plus dialogue meeting in Johannesburg. Meeting ahead of 15th BRICS summit in August. Annamalai to launch yatra across Tamil Nadu upon return.

Zenger

BRICS Nations To Introduce Gold-Backed Currency, Challenging Dollar’s Hegemony

New currency aims to boost intra-BRICS trade and pose a major challenge to the US dollar's dominance.

The Conversation

Spain's EU presidency is an opportunity to reset relations with Latin America and the Caribbean

A summit between the European Union (EU) and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) will take place in Brussels on 17 and 18 July 2023 under the Spanish presidency of the Council of the EU. This meeting is important for both regions but, especially for Europe, given…

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Why Investors Should Consider Buying Gold Now

Gold was the best-performing precious metal in Q2 and over the first six months of 2023. The rare metal fell 2.01% in Q2 but was still 5.65% higher than the 2022 closing price on June 30. Gold remains in a long-term bull market, and the prospects are for higher highs…

The Conversation

Ethiopia wants to join the BRICS group of nations: an expert unpacks the pros and cons

A few years ago, the BRICS grouping – Brazil, Russia, China, India and South Africa – had lost salience because three of its members were in severe economic difficulty. Brazil, Russia and South Africa are primarily natural resource exporters and were badly affected by the global commodity price bust of…

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