Malaysia seeks BRICS membership

Malaysia is aiming to become the latest member of the BRICS bloc, which was originally formed by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa

Kazakhstan has no plans to join BRICS, says Astana

Position not likely to change in foreseeable future, president’s spokesman makes clear ahead of 16th summit of Putin-backed group in Russia.

Sri Lanka to apply for BRICS membership

Sri Lanka has decided to apply for the membership of the BRICS and the New Development Bank, the country’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said on October 14

South African importers welcome India's decision to ease rice exports

South African importers have expressed approval of India's decision to relax restrictions on rice exports

Tunisian President Kais Saied re-elected for second term

JPMorgan, Chase and HSBC reportedly unwittingly processed payments for Wagner warlord Prigozhin

Leading western banks JPMorgan Chase and HSBC reportedly unwittingly processed payments for companies linked to Russian warlord Yevgeny Prigozhin, the late leader of the Wagner Group Private Military Company.

India highlights legal reforms at BRICS justice ministers meeting

India’s Ministry of Law and Justice participated in the BRICS Ministers of Justice meeting on 18 September 2024, with the Indian delegation led by Anju Rathi Rana, Additional Secretary in the Department of Legal Affairs

Russia revs up to test cross-border crypto payments

Russia is on the hunt to find an alternative to the dollar to settle international trade deals and on September 1 will test making cross-border payments in cryptocurrency for the first time.

Sri Lanka's LTL Holdings targets African power sector

Sri Lanka’s LTL Holdings is expanding its footprint into Africa's power generation sector, with plans to explore independent power producer opportunities.

Egypt, Turkey speak of “new era” of relations as el-Sisi visits Ankara for first time since 2013 toppling of Morsi

Economic, geopolitical realities persuade Erdogan to set aside anger over fall of Muslim Brotherhood ally.

Saudi Arabia tightens Hajj rules after deadly 2024 pilgrimage, Egypt acts on violations

Saudi Arabia has issued stringent health regulations for Hajj 2025, banning pilgrims with certain medical conditions,

WHO declares "global public health emergency" owing to mpox outbreak in Central Africa, new virus strain

Iran, Egypt signal diplomatic thaw as foreign minister meets new Iranian president

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Atty on July 30 following his presidential inauguration.

Ukraine claims it was behind massacre of Wagner Group mercenaries in Mali

Serbian weapons found in Sudan, violating UN arms embargo

Serbia claims military neutrality and appears to be indiscriminate about where its arms end up.