International

BRICS group to double in 2024 after Saudi, Iran, UAE, Egypt, Ethiopia join ranks

BRICS, the group of emerging-market nations comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, is poised to undergo a significant expansion on January 1. South Africa's envoy to the bloc revealed that Saudi Arabia, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia,...

Argentina Rejects BRICS Membership under President Javier Milei

Argentine President Javier Milei has officially declined the invitation to join the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) grouping of major emerging economies. The rejection was conveyed through letters sent to BRICS leaders, solidifying Argentina's decision to abstain from...

Israel Grants Intel $3.2 Billion for $25 Billion Chip Plant Amid Ongoing Conflict

Israel's government has approved a substantial $3.2 billion grant for Intel Corp.'s ambitious plan to construct a $25 billion chip plant in southern Israel. This marks the largest investment ever made by a company in Israel, showcasing significant support amid...

Pakistan Successfully Tests Advanced Rocket System Fatah-II

Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistan's military successfully conducted a flight test of the indigenously developed guided multi-launch rocket system Fatah-II , showcasing a significant advancement in its missile capabilities. The system boasts a 400-kilometer range and advanced features, marking a major milestone...

Angola Announces Departure from OPEC

Angola, a significant oil-producing nation, has declared its decision to exit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) with effect from January 1, 2024. This move follows the footsteps of Ecuador in 2020 and Qatar in 2019, reflecting a...

WHO: Over 1 Million Afghan Kids In Severe Malnutrition Crisis

  The World Health Organisation (WHO) has sounded the alarm, revealing that over one million children in Afghanistan are currently grappling with severe malnutrition. This dire situation has prompted urgent calls for international assistance and funding, as the country strives...

World Basketball Day 2023: Date, Theme, History and Significance

World Basketball Day is an annual celebration held on December 21, commemorating the invention of basketball by Dr. James Naismith in 1891. The sport has grown into one of the most popular and widely practiced games globally, uniting people with...

Donald Trump Declared Ineligible to Run for President in Colorado by State’s Supreme Court

In a landmark decision, the Colorado Supreme Court, consisting entirely of justices appointed by Democratic governors, declared former U.S. President Donald Trump ineligible for the presidency under the U.S. Constitution’s insurrection clause. This move marks the first-ever use of Section...

EU Expresses Disappointment as India Rejects Interim Arbitration in WTO Dispute

The European Union (EU) has conveyed disappointment at India's refusal to engage in interim arbitration for resolving the ongoing dispute concerning import duties on specific Information and Communications Technology (ICT) products, such as smartphones and components. India defends its stance,...

JN.1 Variant of COVID-19 Virus, All You Need to Know About It

The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a warning on Sunday, December 17, expressing concerns over the evolving nature of the JN.1 COVID subvariant and the surge in respiratory diseases globally. The organization urged member states to prioritize sequence sharing and...