In 2024, BRICS expanded its membership to include Iran, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt, Ethiopia, and others, transforming from an emerging-market coalition into a significant force in global energy. This enlarged group, now known as BRICS+, comprises some of the world’s leading oil and gas producers. It now accounts
In 2024, BRICS expanded its membership to include Iran, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt, Ethiopia, and others, transforming from an emerging-market coalition into a significant force in global energy. This enlarged group, now known as BRICS+, comprises some of the world’s leading oil and gas producers. It now accounts
In 2024, BRICS expanded its membership to include Iran, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt, Ethiopia, and others, transforming from an emerging-market coalition into a significant force in global energy. This enlarged group, now known as BRICS+, comprises some of the world’s leading oil and gas producers. It now accounts
China has commenced building what is set to become the world’s largest hydropower facility on the Yarlung Zangbo River in Tibet, near the Himalayan foothills. Premier Li Qiang confirmed this week that work on the colossal $170 billion project is officially underway. Planned for the lower reaches of the Yarlung
China has commenced building what is set to become the world’s largest hydropower facility on the Yarlung Zangbo River in Tibet, near the Himalayan foothills. Premier Li Qiang confirmed this week that work on the colossal $170 billion project is officially underway. Planned for the lower reaches of the Yarlung
As global power structures evolve and traditional alliances shift, Africa is forging increasingly strategic ties with the Middle East, ushering in a new era of south–south cooperation, diversified partnerships, and multipolar diplomacy. A growing number of African financial institutions and governments are actively engaging with the Gulf, not merely as
BRICS nations are accelerating de-dollarisation, reducing reliance on the US dollar in global trade and finance. This push for a new financial architecture, promoting local currencies and alternative payment systems, was spurred by the Ukraine conflict and Western sanctions. For example, over 80% of Russia-China trade in 2023 bypassed the
BRICS nations are accelerating de-dollarisation, reducing reliance on the US dollar in global trade and finance. This push for a new financial architecture, promoting local currencies and alternative payment systems, was spurred by the Ukraine conflict and Western sanctions. For example, over 80% of Russia-China trade in 2023 bypassed the
Cuba’s tourism sector, already contending with external pressures and regulatory complexities, faces a new challenge as United Airlines prepares to suspend its only direct flight between Houston and Havana. This development threatens to weaken a key transport link for American travellers outside Florida and could further strain Cuba’s tourism-dependent economy.
Just a few decades ago, Iran was among the water-rich nations of West and Central Asia, boasting over 4,500 cubic metres of renewable freshwater per person annually, a figure once on par with Switzerland. Today, that number has dropped below 1,400, pushing the country into the margins of water stress.
