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Russian FM urges BRICS nation to be leaders in creation of just multipolar world

Moscow, July 7 -- Speaking at the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov urged for BRICS nations to lead the process of creating a just multipolar world or... Read More


Crude Oil Rises Modestly, Ignoring OPEC+ Over-Supply Concerns

India, July 7 -- Crude oil prices edged higher on Monday, dismissing oversupply concerns triggered by July 6 OPEC+ meeting. WTI Crude oil contract for August delivery closed, up by $0.93 to settle at... Read More


US envoy pushes for Hezbollah disarmament amid rising Israeli strikes in Lebanon

Pakistan, July 7 -- A US envoy, Thomas Barrack, met Lebanese officials in Beirut on Monday to discuss a plan aimed at fully disarming Hezbollah within four months. This comes as Israel escalated air s... Read More


Afghan refugees in Pakistan urge US to resume refugee resettlement programme amid delays

Islamabad, July 7 -- Afghan refugees residing in Pakistan have appealed to the United States to immediately resume the US Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), stating that ongoing delays have left them... Read More


Trump Threatens Additional Tariffs On BRICS Nations As Bloc Criticises US Trade Policies

New Delhi, July 7 -- President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he would impose an additional 10 percent tariff on nations aligning with BRICS policies, escalating trade tensions with the 11-member ... Read More


CPI(M) launches '30-mins digital protest' to support Palestine

Thiruvananthapuram, July 7 -- In a show of solidarity with the people of Palestine, the CPI(M) has called for a week-long 'Digital Protest' against Israel's actions in Gaza. CPI(M) General Secretary ... Read More


Brazil's Lula links BRICS to Bandung 1955 non-aligned principles

Rio de Janeiro, July 7 -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva emphasized that the BRICS economic bloc serves as a concrete manifestation of the non-aligned vision echoed by countries at the ... Read More


After fighting over this Buddhist statue, Japan temple helps Korean counterpart in making replicas with 3D data

TOKYO, July 7 -- South Korea and Japan's ties have a complicated history but a dispute over a 14th-century Buddhist statue only added to the pre-existing friction. According to the Korea Herald, the ... Read More


Putin calls for BRICS-wide "independent settlement system" using national currencies

Rio de Janeiro, July 7 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for expanding the use of national currencies in trade among BRICS countries and proposed the creation of an "independent settlemen... Read More


Bangladesh's population hits 175.7 million, majority in working-age group

Dhaka, July 7 -- Bangladesh's population is estimated at 175.7 million of which half are women, two-thirds (115 million) in the working-age group (aged 15-64), presenting a window of opportunity to ha... Read More