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Bolivian Leader asks nations to stop their dependence on US
(MENAFN) Bolivian President Luis Arce called on nations around the world to move away from dependence on the U.S. dollar in international trade, advocating instead for the use of national currencies or alternative payment systems. His remarks were...

Deputy Minister Alvin Botes: International Relations and Cooperation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
Honourable House Chairperson, Honourable Minister Lamola and Deputy Minister Moraka, Chair of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations, Hon. Mahumapelo, Honourable Members, Director-General Zane Dangor and Members of the South African...

Tourism Source Market Set to Achieve a Valuation of US$ 1.1 Trillion, Riding on a 6.6% CAGR by 2032
By tourist type, the group segment dominated the global market and is likely to remain dominant during the forecast period. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Tourism Source Market Size was valued at $599.40...

Media reports more African nations facing US visa prohibition
(MENAFN) The United States is reportedly preparing to broaden its controversial visa restrictions to include citizens from 36 more countries—25 of which are in Africa—according to an internal State Department memo cited by The Washington Post over...

Russia welcomes Uganda as new BRICS partner
(MENAFN) Russia has officially welcomed Uganda as a BRICS partner country, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced on Wednesday during talks in Moscow with Ugandan Foreign Minister Jeje Odongo. Lavrov expressed enthusiasm for closer...

Local Roots, African Power. Premier Bet proudly announces Francis Ngannou as its Pan-African Brand Ambassador
LEEDS, United Kingdom, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Premier Bet, the leading sports betting and online casino brand, currently operating in over 20 African markets is pleased to announce the renewal and expansion of its partnership with...

Russia’s fertilizer shipments to BRICS increase
(MENAFN) Russian fertilizer exports to BRICS countries have increased by over 60% in the last three years, with plans to boost production further to satisfy rising demand within the bloc, Andrey Guryev, President of the Russian Association of...

West utilizes wars to interrupt BRICS rise
(MENAFN) Western powers, particularly the United States, are instigating conflicts to maintain a crumbling unipolar world order and suppress the rise of BRICS, Bolivian President Luis Arce said in an interview with RT during the BRICS summit in...

Lavrov holds press conference during 17th annual BRICS summit
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a press conference during the 17th annual BRICS summit, which began Sunday in Rio de Janeiro under Brazil’s rotating presidency. The summit centers on enhancing multilateral cooperation, global...

National currencies liberate BRICS from Western hassle
(MENAFN) Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov emphasized that using national currencies for trade offers BRICS nations a dependable alternative to Western financial systems, which can freeze transactions unexpectedly. This shift gained urgency...

Russia Emphasizes BRICS Is Not Against Any Nation
(MENAFN) Russia reaffirmed on Monday that collaboration within the BRICS alliance “never has and never will be" aimed at any external countries. This declaration came as U.S. President Donald Trump issued a warning about possible new tariffs on...

Russia Says BRICS Group “Never Will Be” Against Other Nations
(MENAFN) On Monday, Russia emphasized that collaboration within the BRICS group “never has and never will be" targeted at other nations, as US President Donald Trump threatened to enforce extra tariffs on countries siding with the economic...

Modi assures ‘India is committed to BRICS’
(MENAFN) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized India’s strong commitment to BRICS, describing it as a key platform for cooperation among emerging economies in the Global South. Speaking ahead of the BRICS Summit scheduled for July 6-7 in...

Stainless Steel World Asia Expo 2024: YOUFA GROUP Exhibits Steel Pipe Innovations
TIANJIN, TIANJIN, CHINA, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Stainless Steel World Asia Conference & Expo 2024, which took place from September 25-27, 2024, at the prestigious Shanghai New International Expo Centre in Shanghai, China, served...

Trump issues threat to BRICS partners to impose additional tariffs
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose an extra 10% tariff on any country that sides with the BRICS economic bloc, accusing the group of pursuing “anti-American policies.” This warning came shortly after BRICS wrapped up its...

China Dismisses U.S. Additional Tariffs Threat on BRICS Allies
(MENAFN) On Monday, China firmly dismissed threats of “additional” US tariffs targeting countries that side with the BRICS coalition, emphasizing that trade conflicts yield no winners. Speaking at a live-streamed news briefing in Beijing, China’s...

Trump warns nations cooperating with BRICS with tariffs
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has warned that any nation engaging in trade with the BRICS economic bloc will face an extra 10% tariff, with “no exceptions,” accusing the group of pursuing “anti-American policies,” according to statements made...

17th BRICS summit currently holds rotating presidency of group
(MENAFN) The 17th BRICS summit began on Sunday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which currently holds the rotating presidency of the group. The two-day gathering is focused on multilateral collaboration and major global challenges related to governance...

Putin states BRICS outperforming G7
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Sunday that BRICS has overtaken the G7 in terms of total economic output, marking a significant shift in global power dynamics. Speaking via video at the 17th annual BRICS summit in Rio de...

Putin Says BRICS Outpaces G7 in GDP
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared that BRICS has overtaken the Western-led Group of Seven (G7) in terms of total GDP, signaling a dramatic shift in global economic influence. Addressing the 17th annual BRICS summit in Rio de...