Dark
Light

World - Page 88

BRICS Expansion Reshapes Global Financial Landscape

The BRICS alliance is accelerating its expansion and deepening efforts to build alternative financial structures that could reshape global economic dynamics in 2026. With new members joining the bloc and discussions intensifying around non‑Western monetary frameworks, emerging economies — particularly in Africa
February 18, 2026

Grenell Asks Musk to Aid Iran Protesters

In the face of growing unrest and internet blackouts in Iran, a notable voice from the U.S. diplomatic circle is urging one of the world’s leading tech innovators to step in. Richard Grenell, a former U.S. Ambassador to Germany and Special Presidential
June 23, 2025

Russia Warns Returning Foreign Firms Will Face Scrutiny

Prosecutor General Igor Krasnov announced on Friday that any foreign companies seeking to re-enter the Russian market will be “closely monitored” to ensure their presence benefits the country. Speaking during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum held on June 20, Krasnov said,
June 21, 2025

Putin Defends Iran Nuclear Rights, Warns Ukraine Again

Russian President Vladimir Putin has strongly defended Iran’s right to pursue nuclear energy for peaceful purposes while warning of renewed instability in Ukraine if the country fails to adopt a neutral stance and recognize Russia’s territorial claims. In a wide-ranging interview with
June 21, 2025

Putin Stresses Russia Must Avoid Economic Recession

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that the Russian economy must not be allowed to slide into a recession, even as economists and government officials raise the alarm over signs of slowing growth and stagnation. Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic
June 21, 2025

Putin Signals Possible Russian Advance on Ukraine’s Sumy

Russian President Vladimir Putin stirred fresh concern on Friday by suggesting his forces might take control of the Ukrainian city of Sumy, located near the Russia–Ukraine border. Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Putin said he did not “rule out”
June 21, 2025

BRICS Alliance Reshapes Global Economic Power Map

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a spirited speech spotlighting the rising influence of the BRICS economic bloc. He declared that the coalition now makes up 40% of the world’s economy—and he expects that number to grow further, especially as the Global South
June 21, 2025

Iran Refuses Nuclear Talks Amid Israeli Airstrikes

In a defiant tone on Friday, Iran declared that it would not return to the negotiating table over its nuclear programme while under continued military assault by Israel a statement that deepens global concerns over a conflict now drawing attention from the
June 21, 2025

East Africans To Shoulder Heavy Debt Repayments

The public debt crisis in East Africa is tightening its grip on national budgets, with fresh data showing that Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania will collectively spend over Tsh60 trillion (approx. $23 billion) on debt servicing during the 2025/2026 financial year. This growing
June 19, 2025

Khamenei Warns U.S. Against Striking Iran

Tensions in the Middle East reached a boiling point this week after Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, warned that any military aggression by the United States would provoke “serious, irreparable consequences.” The warning follows U.S. President Donald Trump‘s recent statement insisting
June 19, 2025
1 86 87 88 89 90 311