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Analysis: Russia, Iran strengthen alliance after Syria setback

The two countries signed 20-year cooperation pact, but despite anti-US stance there are limits to their partnership.

Al Jazeera

Russia says it will help Vietnam become a 'partner country' in the BRICS bloc of developing nations

Russia will facilitate Vietnam’s participation in the BRICS bloc of developing economies as a “partner country.”

The Independent UK

Indonesia is admitted to the BRICS bloc of developing nations

Indonesia has been admitted as a full member of the BRICS bloc of developing economies

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Indonesia Joins BRICS, Strengthening Developing Economies Alliance

Indonesia joins BRICS, a group of developing economies, enhancing its global influence and economic standing.

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Indonesia’s BRICS agenda: 2 reasons Prabowo’s foreign policy contrasts with Jokowi’s

Indonesia’s decision to pursue membership in BRICS – an emerging economy bloc comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa – signals that President Prabowo Subianto is steering foreign policy in a direction contrasting with his predecessors.

The Conversation

Trump Threatens BRICS Nations With Tariffs

India's position within BRICS and trade relations with the US under Trump's administration.

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Why Donald Trump’s election could hasten the end of US dollar dominance

Donald Trump’s victory in November’s US presidential election saw the US dollar strengthen. It surged to a one-year high within two weeks, and has since retained its strength against its major peers. His election has also again brought the prospect of US tariffs on imports, and attention has focused on…

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Trump Vows To Defend US Dollar Hegemony, But Is It Under Threat?

President-elect Donald Trump has threatened retaliation against governments that challenge the US dollar, vowing "100 percent tariffs" on countries that undercut the US currency.

International Business Times

Eurozone manufacturing recession deepens; Stellantis shares fall after CEO’s resignation – as it happened

Germany, France, and Italy led slump in European factory output last month – while UK is also weakening

The Guardian - UK

Trump Warns BRICS Countries of 100% Tariffs if They Replace the U.S. Dollar in International Trade

The coalition comprises countries viewed as major non-Western global powers, some of which are key U.S. trade partners.

Latin Times

Trump threat of 100% tariffs against Brics nations raises trade war fears

US president-elect threatens retaliation if emerging economies create new currency to rival US dollar

The Guardian - UK

What Are The BRICS Nations: Why Is Donald Trump Threatening Them With A 100% Tariff?

Donald Trump threatens a 100% tariff on BRICS nations if they create a currency to challenge the US dollar's dominance.

International Business Times UK

Trump Threatens BRICS Countries With 100% Tariffs

President-elect Donald Trump's stance on BRICS countries creating new currency, BRICS expansion, and challenges to U.S. Dollar dominance discussed. Trump's...

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New Brics banking system would render sanctions useless, ex-chancellor warns

Lord Lamont of Lerwick warned that a rival payments system would be a ‘major threat to the Western-led financial system’ if it ever came to pass.

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Putin Seeks To Shore Up Ties On Visit To 'Friendly' Kazakhstan

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Kazakhstan on Wednesday for a two-day trip aimed at shoring up ties with his Central Asian ally as tensions mount over the Ukraine war.

The Conversation

Brics+ countries are determined to trade in their own currencies – but can it work?

Brics+ countries are exploring how they can foster greater use of local currencies in their trade, instead of relying on a handful of major currencies, primarily the US dollar and the euro.

International Business Times

India And Nigeria Renew Ties As Modi Visits

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu met Sunday to renew what they call the "strategic partnership" between two major nations of Asia and Africa.

The Conversation

Indonesia president’s diplomatic dash takes in China and US − but a Trump presidency may see the aspiring regional powerhouse tilt more toward Beijing

It’s been a whirlwind week for Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto. On Nov. 9, he was breaking bread with Chinese leader Xi Jinping; three days later he was sitting down with President Joe Biden in the White House. In between, Subianto found time to reach out to Donald Trump to congratulate…

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Brics+ could shape a new world order, but it lacks shared values and a unified identity

The last two summits of Brics countries have raised questions about the coalition’s identity and purpose. This began to come into focus at the summit hosted by South Africa in 2023, and more acutely at the recent 2024 summit in Kazan, Russia.

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Ukrainian President Criticizes U.N. Secretary General's Meeting With Putin

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy criticizes U.N. Secretary General Guterres for meeting with Putin at BRICS summit, sparking outrage and concerns about U.N. c...

The Guardian - UK

Joe Biden’s big blunder: how the war in Ukraine became a global disaster

Failure to contain the conflict has led to huge suffering and geopolitical shifts. Why didn’t the US commit to Nato?

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Ukrainian President Criticizes U.N. Secretary General's Meeting With Putin

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy criticizes U.N. Secretary-General's meeting with Putin at BRICS summit, raising concerns over international law and U.N. prin...

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Russia’s Brics summit shows determination for a new world order – but internal rifts will buy the west some time

The recent Brics summit in the Russian city of Kazan was less notable for what happened at the meeting than for what happened before, on the margins, or not at all. Among the notable things that did not happen was another expansion of the organisation.

The Conversation

World Update: Ukraine faces prospect of defeat – but the west must ensure a just peace

There’s a degree of irony that countries attending the 2024 Brics summit this week voted to adopt the Kazan declaration (named for the capital city of the autonomous republic of Tatarstan in Russia, where the summit is being held). The declaration’s first clause emphasises that “all states should act consistently…

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BRICS Summit In Kazan: Global Leaders Discuss Financial Cooperation

Leaders from BRICS countries gather in Kazan to deepen financial cooperation, propose alternatives to Western payment systems, and address regional conflic...

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