Power of BRICS

Power of BRICS

BRICS, a bloc of major emerging economies says it plans to admit six new members: Argentine, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The membership will take effect from January 1, 2024, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said. Can the group counterbalance Western countries on the global stage?

US TikTok ban

There have been heated debates around the world following a decision by Joe Biden's administration towards banning TikTok in America.

US debt situation

US debt situation

A law enabling the US to increase its borrowing capacity is scheduled to be signed by US President Joe Biden. The Senate approved the bill on Thursday averting a catastrophe of a default that would have had an impact not only on the US but the global economy. Here's what you need to know about the US debt ceiling.

US fugitive envoy

US fugitive envoy

A US diplomat is at large after fleeing Zimbabwe in June as he was being investigated for killing an 11-year-old girl in a hit and run incident.

Putin BRICS upbeat

Putin BRICS upbeat

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed confidence in BRICS' strength as more countries, including some from Africa, join the bloc. BRICS, a group of the world's emerging economies, is holding its summit in Kazan, Russia.