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Lavrov: 97% Of BRICS Trade Now Settled In National Currencies

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says 97% of Russia’s trade with countries and blocs including BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and the Eurasian Economic Union is now conducted using national currencies. Speaking about efforts to reduce dependence on the U.S. dollar,
September 11, 2026

Zanzibar makes international headlines

 ZANZIBAR has continued making international headlines after one of the world’s famous television networks – CNN International – started showcasing the Isles’ jaw-dropping tourist attractions on Saturday. Through its famous programme known as CNN Quest World of Wonder, the network’s media guru,
January 22, 2024

More than 90 dead after fierce US winter storms

  More than 90 weather-related deaths have been recorded across the US after the country was pummelled by ferocious winter storms for the past week. The deaths include at least 25 in Tennessee and 16 in Oregon, which remains under a state
January 22, 2024

Congolese President Tshisekedi sworn in for second term

Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi was sworn in for a second five-year term on Saturday after a landslide victory his opponents have refused to recognise. Authorities have acknowledged there were issues but dismissed allegations the vote was stolen. Tshisekedi took
January 22, 2024

Pope Francis Invites Prez. Samia to the Vetican

President Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to visit the Vatican on February 11 and 12. The scheduled two-day state visit follows an invitation extended by Pope Francis, Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation minister January Makamba told a news conference in Dar
January 22, 2024

Blinken begins Africa Trip

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to meet Monday with Cape Verde Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva, as the top U.S. diplomat begins a four-nation tour in Africa. Blinken’s itinerary also includes a visit to Porto da Praia, which
January 22, 2024

Dozens buried in southwest China landslide

Xinhua reported that the landslide occurred in a village within Zhaoxiong City in Yunnan province at around 5:51 a.m. local time. The Yunnan Provincial Fire and Rescue Corps immediately dispatched 812 personnel and 45 dogs to begin search and rescue efforts for
January 22, 2024
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