Russia and Iran have joined forces to create an alternative to the SWIFT payment system that could power the BRICS alliance.

During Russia’s 2024 chairmanship of BRICS, four member states of the Association of South East Asian Nations were offered partnership status in lieu of direct entry. Whereas Vietnam remains in “wait-and-see” mode,

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Brazil takes the helm at a moment when diplomatic pragmatism should take precedence over some of the bloc’s more polarizing initiatives.

Russia is supporting Vietnam's potential entry into the BRICS group, despite Vietnam's hesitations over possible U.S. repercussions. Vietnam seeks to advance economic growth with U.S. backing, while Russia aims to strengthen Asian alliances amidst global isolation.

BRICS is an interstate informal association of the most dynamically developing large countries, and its abbreviation is formed from the

Nigeria joins BRICS as partner country, strengthening South-South cooperation and reforming global governance with other developing economies.

Indonesia has officially joined BRICS as a full member, according to an announcement by Brazil’s government on Monday.

"Every radical and foolish executive order of the Biden Administration will be repealed within hours of when I take the oath of office," US president-elect said

The U.S. government should emphasize the importance of polar diplomacy amid continuing territorial disputes among Arctic nations.

Nigeria officially became the ninth member of the BRICS group of nations as a partner country. ・Nigeria becomes the ninth member of the BRICS group of nations as a partner country. ・Nigeria aims to form strategic partnerships with other BRICS countries.