Iran has larger plans than only the Gaza war

Iran’s president Ebrahim Raisi believes that the war in Gaza will lead to a “transformation in the unjust order that rules the world.” He made the claims at a gathering on Monday, according to Iran’s pro-government Fars news. Iran’s president appears to believe that the war in Gaza will accelerate various processes in the … Read more

Chinese MEGA bridges in Eastern Cape finally making progress

Two Chinese mega bridges in Eastern Cape are finally making progress towards completion. As we reported back in 2023, in the face of engineering complexity, public unrest and other unforeseen delays, the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) could only set to work in earnest on the Mtentu and Msikaba Chinese mega bridges in … Read more

Kremlin says it regrets Argentina’s decision not to join BRICS, hopes it reconsiders

MOSCOW: The Kremlin said on Friday (Jan 19) it regretted Argentina’s decision not to join the BRICS bloc of nations and hoped that Buenos Aires would reconsider. Argentina’s incoming Foreign Minister Diana Mondino said in November that his country would not join the BRICS grouping of developing nations despite being invited to do so. President … Read more

Saudi Arabia still considering BRICS membership, sources say

Saudi Arabia is still considering an invitation to become a member of the BRICS bloc of countries after being asked to join by the group last year, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Thursday. The group in August invited Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Iran, Argentina, and … Read more

Argentina says NO to membership of enlarged BRICS

Argentine President Javier Milei has sent letters to BRICS leaders to formalise his decision to reject an invitation to join the grouping of major emerging economies, the presidency said on Friday. BOOKMARK | For the latest helpful, insightful and expert news, visit The South African website The bloc – made up of Brazil, Russia, India, … Read more