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BRICS welcomes Indonesia, adds 10 new partner countries
Mid Day Mumbai
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July 7, 2025
During the BRICS session 'Peace and Security and Reform of Global Governance' on Sunday, PM Modi stated that the expansion of BRICS and the inclusion of new partners demonstrates its ability to evolve with times and called for reforming...
BRICS reshaping global economic power — Economist
Business Day
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July 7, 2025
Expansion of BRICS highlights its strengthened representation and burgeoning global appeal. It also signals that a structural shift in the global economic dynamics is quietly underway. An economist, Alexander Odonkor, made the assertion ahead of...
Lithium mining and its risks
The National
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LITHIUM is as important as any other mineral like gold, copper or chromium, and a necessity for human life and convenience. In a world now faced with increasing climate change and sea level rise disasters lithium is also a magical element required...
João Lourenço praises BRICS’ desire “on financing for Africa’s development”
Ver Angola
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“I cannot help but say that the nations of the Global South have been clamoring for decades to be included in the discussion and decisions made regarding the creation of fair, balanced development factors capable of meeting their fundamental...
BRICS in a multipolar world: Rio declaration charts bold course for global south leadership
ETGovernment
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July 7, 2025
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 6: China's Premier Li Qiang, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa and Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto during Lula speech...
Catwatchful data breach exposes thousands in latest stalkerware scandal
TahawulTech
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July 7, 2025
Security flaw highlights the ongoing risks of consumer-grade spying apps—and the need for greater public awareness. A covert Android application called Catwatchful, marketed as an “invisible” child-monitoring tool, has suffered a major data breach...
BRICS adopts Rio Declaration, welcomes Indonesia as member
Antara
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July 7, 2025
Rio De Janeiro, Brasil (ANTARA) - BRICS leaders officially adopted the Rio Declaration during their 17th summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 6–7, according to an official statement. Under Brazil's presidency, the declaration — released on...
BRICS: A counterweight to G7 and a forum for Global South cooperation
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 7, 2025
The BRICS bloc—originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—was formed in 2009 and has recently expanded in early 2024 to include Iran, the UAE, Ethiopia, and Egypt. Saudi Arabia has also been announced as a prospective...
Walang Pasok: Class suspensions for July 4
Philippine STAR
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July 3, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Several local government units have suspended classes for Friday, July 4, due to persistent rains brought by a low pressure area (LPA) and the southwest monsoon. State weather bureau PAGASA earlier said the LPA was enhancing...
PM Anwar backs Brics call for ethical AI, eyes Asean-wide safety network
Malay Mail
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July 7, 2025
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 7 — Malaysia has welcomed the Brics Statement on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance, voicing strong support for a vision of AI that serves development over domination, embeds ethics, reduces inequality and respects human...
As Trump’s big, beautiful debt gets ever bigger, let’s give thanks for the RBA
The Sydney Morning Herald
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July 4, 2025
Bullock and the bank have copped plenty of criticism from both sides of the monetary policy debate over the past 14 months or so. Hawks reckoned the bank should have driven rates up much higher (in a move that certainly would have delivered a...
President Cyril Ramaphosa Arrives In Brazil To Participate In XVII BRICS Summit
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) Download logo President Cyril Ramaphosa will, at the invitation of His Excellency Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, attend the XVII BRICS Summit from 6 to 7 July 2025 in...
Global parliamentarians call for bold action on fossil fuels ahead of COP30
Joy FM
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July 2, 2025
As preparations intensify for the upcoming COP30 climate summit in Brazil, global parliamentarians are urging world leaders to deliver bold and enforceable commitments to phase out fossil fuels — the primary cause of the global climate crisis. At...
Auxiliary vicar of Opus Dei charged with human trafficking and labor exploitation
Catholic News Agency
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July 6, 2025
Buenos Aires, Argentina, Jul 6, 2025 / 07:00 am The Argentine justice system has added the auxiliary vicar of Opus Dei, the organization’s second in command, Monsignor Mariano Fazio, as a defendant in the case involving the alleged human...
The BRICS model of...
Capital Ethiopia
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July 6, 2025
Brazil’s picturesque metropolis Rio de Janeiro will host the 17th BRICS Summit from July 6 to 7, with government leaders convening for what is increasingly becoming a leading forum for the voice of the Global South. The number 17 is significant –...
Malaysia Backs BRICS Call For Responsible AI Governance, ASEAN On Same Path - PM Anwar
Bernama
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July 7, 2025
From Arul Rajoo Durar Raj RIO DE JANEIRO, July 6 (Bernama) — Malaysia has welcomed the BRICS Statement on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance, voicing strong support for a vision of AI that serves development over domination, embeds ethics,...
7 Essential Insights from the Rising BRICS Summit 2025: A Critical Call for Global Peace and Reform
teleSUR
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Lula condemned the genocide committed by the Israeli occupation in the Gaza Strip, which occurs with the complicity of the United States and other imperialist powers. He also lamented the recent decision by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization...
El Paso author producing documentary on deadly 1948 deportation flight; plus, city’s proposed budget could mean tax hike
El Paso Matters
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July 4, 2025
News that matters to El Paso, delivered to you. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter. This is your weekly news roundup, which takes a quick look at some developments in government, politics, education, environment and other topics across El...
An unusually rainy June brings drought relief and flooding to Mexico
Mexico News Daily
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July 4, 2025
Rainfall in Mexico in June was 51.3% higher than the average for the month in recent decades, the National Meteorological Service (SMN) reported this week. The 30 days between May 31 and June 29 constituted “quite a rainy period,” particularly...
Gang caught smuggling cocaine-infused leather from Latin America to Europe
The Independent
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July 4, 2025
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