Two New Countries Apply To Join BRICS
Iran and Argentina have applied to join the BRICS group of emerging economies – Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
Andrew H. Sweet
I am responsible for covering the geo-political sphere as well as domestic and foreign policies. On top of this, I am the Product Manager for TechnoMetrica's TechnoExpress service.
$2 Trillion Plunge In Value Hammers Crypto Market
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Israel-Lebanon Offshore Energy Dispute
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Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine Marks 100 Days
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