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Russian warships are seen during a naval parade rehearsal in the Crimean port of Sevastopol in 2016.
DEFENCE

Russia will establish its first naval base in the Red Sea after receiving approval from Sudan

Russia is set to establish its first naval base in Africa, joining the ranks of the United States and China. This development will enhance Russia‘s naval presence in key global waterways, specifically the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. Sudan’s geographical position is significant, as it borders Egypt and Libya to the north, Ethiopia and Eritrea to the east, South Sudan to the southeast, and … Continue reading Russia will establish its first naval base in the Red Sea after receiving approval from Sudan

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Trump warns BRICS countries against moving away from the US dollar by threatening tariffs

President Donald Trump issued a warning on Thursday to BRICS member nations regarding their potential efforts to replace the U.S. dollar as the global reserve currency. He reiterated a previous threat of imposing 100% tariffs, which he first mentioned shortly after his election victory in November. “We will demand a commitment from these seemingly adversarial countries that they will not establish a new BRICS currency … Continue reading Trump warns BRICS countries against moving away from the US dollar by threatening tariffs

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DIPLOMACY

Uganda is scheduled to officially become a member of the BRICS partnership on January 1

Uganda is set to officially join the BRICS partnership on January 1, as announced by Yury Ushakov, an aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a press briefing on Monday. He noted that Uganda is among nine nations that have expressed their willingness to attain this status. In November of the previous year, US President Joe Biden removed Uganda, along with the Central African Republic, … Continue reading Uganda is scheduled to officially become a member of the BRICS partnership on January 1

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Rebel fighters pose as they hold a Syrian opposition flag inside the Umayyad Mosque, after rebels seized the capital and ousted Syria's Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus, Syria.
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Gateway to major transformations in the Middle East has opened

After thirteen years of civil conflict, the armed opposition coalition Hayat Tahrir al-Sham successfully seized control of Damascus on December 8, prompting the long-standing leader Bashar al-Assad to seek refuge in Russia. Global powers aimed to carefully dismantle Assad’s stringent regime to prevent regional unrest and ensure Israel’s security, a process that relied heavily on the intricate coordination among these powers. Following the establishment of … Continue reading Gateway to major transformations in the Middle East has opened

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DIPLOMACY

China addresses Trump’s challenge to BRICS

China will persist in enhancing collaboration with its BRICS partners despite the potential imposition of tariffs by US President-elect Donald Trump, stated Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian on Tuesday. Trump has recently indicated that BRICS nations could face 100% tariffs on their exports to the United States if they attempt to establish a new currency or support an existing one as a competitor to the … Continue reading China addresses Trump’s challenge to BRICS

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Trump warns BRICS nations of significant tariffs, but which parties will bear the greatest impact?

US President-elect Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to the BRICS nations, which have been vocal about challenging the dollar’s supremacy in global trade. Should this movement gain momentum, Trump has pledged to implement “100% tariffs,” effectively severing their access to the “thriving US economy.” This raises the question: which country will be most affected? Here are the economic relationships and dependencies to determine … Continue reading Trump warns BRICS nations of significant tariffs, but which parties will bear the greatest impact?

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DISPUTES

Trump cautions BRICS countries about the potential consequences of moving away from the US dollar

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump issued a strong statement on Saturday, insisting that BRICS member nations must pledge not to establish a new currency or endorse any alternative currency that could supplant the United States dollar, or they will incur 100% tariffs. “We demand assurance from these nations that they will not create a new BRICS currency or support any other currency aimed at replacing the … Continue reading Trump cautions BRICS countries about the potential consequences of moving away from the US dollar

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Then-President Donald Trump walks to his seat after speaking with African leaders at the Palace Hotel during the United Nations General Assembly in New York, on September 20, 2017
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Trump election victory, Africa braces for possible U.S. aid cuts and uncertainty

As the results of the United States presidential election were announced on Wednesday, revealing that former President Donald Trump had emerged victorious, a sense of relief spread across Uganda’s capital, Kampala, located over 11,000 kilometers (7,000 miles) away. “The sanctions are lifted,” stated Anitah Among, the parliamentary speaker of the East African nation, during a session in parliament, suggesting her optimism for enhanced relations with … Continue reading Trump election victory, Africa braces for possible U.S. aid cuts and uncertainty

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Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kazan, Russia.
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Will the Ukraine war overshadow Xi and Putin’s push for global reform?

The 2024 BRICS summit held in Russia this week served as a platform for Moscow and Beijing to express their mutual anti-Western sentiments and global aspirations. However, analysts suggest that the ongoing conflict in Ukraine may be straining the “no limits” partnership between the two nations. The choice of Russia as the summit’s venue was strategically important, particularly in light of global efforts to isolate … Continue reading Will the Ukraine war overshadow Xi and Putin’s push for global reform?

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DIPLOMACY

Russia aims for BRICS summit to highlight the increasing influence of the non-Western world

Russia aims for the BRICS summit to highlight the increasing influence of the non-Western world. However, its partners from China, India, Brazil, and the Arab nations are pressing President Vladimir Putin to seek a resolution to the conflict in Ukraine. The BRICS coalition now represents 45% of the global population and 35% of the world economy, measured by purchasing power parity, with China contributing more … Continue reading Russia aims for BRICS summit to highlight the increasing influence of the non-Western world

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