Indonesia Joins BRICS, Expanding Emerging Market Bloc
Indonesia became the tenth full member of the BRICS group of emerging economies on January 6th, 2025, expanding the bloc's global reach and economic influence, as announced by Brazil, the current rotating chair.
Indonesia Joins BRICS, Expanding Emerging Market Bloc
Indonesia became the tenth full member of the BRICS group of emerging economies on January 6th, 2025, expanding the bloc's global reach and economic influence, as announced by Brazil, the current rotating chair.
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Ukrainian Drones Attack Kazan, Raising Tensions Ahead of Trump Presidency
On December 21, 2024, eight Ukrainian drones attacked Kazan, Tatarstan, Russia, damaging residential buildings and an industrial facility, prompting President Putin to vow retaliation. No casualties were reported.
Ukrainian Drones Attack Kazan, Raising Tensions Ahead of Trump Presidency
On December 21, 2024, eight Ukrainian drones attacked Kazan, Tatarstan, Russia, damaging residential buildings and an industrial facility, prompting President Putin to vow retaliation. No casualties were reported.
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56% Bias Score
China and Russia Strengthen Ties Amidst Evolving Global Landscape
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged New Year greetings, reaffirming their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation across various sectors and multilateral platforms, with bilateral trade reaching \$222.775 billion in the first eleven months of 2024.
China and Russia Strengthen Ties Amidst Evolving Global Landscape
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged New Year greetings, reaffirming their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation across various sectors and multilateral platforms, with bilateral trade reaching \$222.775 billion in the first eleven months of 2024.
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52% Bias Score
BRICS Expands Despite Key Absences
Russia concluded its BRICS chairmanship by adding nine partner countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Cuba, but failed to secure key members like Saudi Arabia and Turkey, who are wary of antagonizing the West, while BRICS aims to create a new global payment system to bypass Western sanctions.
BRICS Expands Despite Key Absences
Russia concluded its BRICS chairmanship by adding nine partner countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Cuba, but failed to secure key members like Saudi Arabia and Turkey, who are wary of antagonizing the West, while BRICS aims to create a new global payment system to bypass Western sanctions.
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44% Bias Score
Iran and China Strengthen Ties Amidst Geopolitical Shifts
Iranian Foreign Minister's visit to Beijing on the eve of the Spring Festival for consultations with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi signifies strengthened bilateral ties and pragmatic cooperation, particularly in light of shared concerns regarding regional stability and multilateralism, following ...
Iran and China Strengthen Ties Amidst Geopolitical Shifts
Iranian Foreign Minister's visit to Beijing on the eve of the Spring Festival for consultations with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi signifies strengthened bilateral ties and pragmatic cooperation, particularly in light of shared concerns regarding regional stability and multilateralism, following ...
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52% Bias Score
Schectman Warns of Global Economic Crisis Amid BRICS Rise and Gold Rush
Andy Schectman, President of Miles Franklin, warned of escalating global economic instability due to BRICS nations' growing influence, their strategic gold accumulation, and the threat of stagflation, citing central banks' increased gold purchases as a key indicator of concern.
Schectman Warns of Global Economic Crisis Amid BRICS Rise and Gold Rush
Andy Schectman, President of Miles Franklin, warned of escalating global economic instability due to BRICS nations' growing influence, their strategic gold accumulation, and the threat of stagflation, citing central banks' increased gold purchases as a key indicator of concern.
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44% Bias Score
Indonesia Officially Joins BRICS
On January 6th, 2025, Brazil announced Indonesia's official entry into BRICS, a decision reached by consensus among existing members and reflecting Indonesia's economic size and commitment to global governance reform. Indonesia previously pursued a non-aligned foreign policy.
Indonesia Officially Joins BRICS
On January 6th, 2025, Brazil announced Indonesia's official entry into BRICS, a decision reached by consensus among existing members and reflecting Indonesia's economic size and commitment to global governance reform. Indonesia previously pursued a non-aligned foreign policy.
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32% Bias Score
Global South Forum Promotes Inclusive Globalization
The Global South Media and Think Tank Forum, held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in November, united 350 representatives from over 70 countries to advocate for a more just and equitable global order, emphasizing cooperation and mutual respect among civilizations, echoing the Bandung Conference's principles.
Global South Forum Promotes Inclusive Globalization
The Global South Media and Think Tank Forum, held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in November, united 350 representatives from over 70 countries to advocate for a more just and equitable global order, emphasizing cooperation and mutual respect among civilizations, echoing the Bandung Conference's principles.
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52% Bias Score
South Africa's Coalition Government: Internal Conflicts and Economic Progress
South Africa's ANC-led coalition government, formed on June 30th, 2024, following the May 29th elections, faces challenges due to internal conflicts between the ANC and DA on issues such as education reform and foreign policy, despite showing some economic improvements.
South Africa's Coalition Government: Internal Conflicts and Economic Progress
South Africa's ANC-led coalition government, formed on June 30th, 2024, following the May 29th elections, faces challenges due to internal conflicts between the ANC and DA on issues such as education reform and foreign policy, despite showing some economic improvements.
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44% Bias Score
Iran and China Strengthen Strategic Partnership Amidst Geopolitical Shifts
Iran's Foreign Minister visited Beijing for consultations with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi on February 1, 2024, following a successful meeting between the two countries' presidents in Kazan, Russia, emphasizing expanding pragmatic cooperation and countering Western unilateralism.
Iran and China Strengthen Strategic Partnership Amidst Geopolitical Shifts
Iran's Foreign Minister visited Beijing for consultations with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi on February 1, 2024, following a successful meeting between the two countries' presidents in Kazan, Russia, emphasizing expanding pragmatic cooperation and countering Western unilateralism.
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56% Bias Score
Brazilian Real Hits Record Low Amidst BRICS Uncertainty
The Brazilian real plummeted to an all-time low against the US dollar (0.14827 or 6.7445) this week, despite the central bank's efforts to stabilize it by raising interest rates and spending $8 billion on real purchases; this event may affect US grain markets and invites speculation about China's in...
Brazilian Real Hits Record Low Amidst BRICS Uncertainty
The Brazilian real plummeted to an all-time low against the US dollar (0.14827 or 6.7445) this week, despite the central bank's efforts to stabilize it by raising interest rates and spending $8 billion on real purchases; this event may affect US grain markets and invites speculation about China's in...
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52% Bias Score
Ethiopia and China Strengthen Strategic Partnership in 2024
In 2024, Ethiopia and China further solidified their all-weather strategic partnership, marked by high-level diplomatic exchanges, over 8.5 billion USD in Chinese investment creating over 325,400 jobs, and increased collaboration in various sectors, including electric vehicle manufacturing and vocat...
Ethiopia and China Strengthen Strategic Partnership in 2024
In 2024, Ethiopia and China further solidified their all-weather strategic partnership, marked by high-level diplomatic exchanges, over 8.5 billion USD in Chinese investment creating over 325,400 jobs, and increased collaboration in various sectors, including electric vehicle manufacturing and vocat...
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48% Bias Score