- October 28th, 2025
The extraordinary virtual summit of BRICS, convened on 8 September 2025 under Brazil’s rotating presidency, offered both a reaffirmation of the bloc’s multipolar ambitions and a sobering reminder of its enduring internal asymmetries. While the grouping — now enlarged and...
When Donald Trump returned to the White House in January 2025, few doubted he would double down on his trademark trade wars. What few predicted was that his sweeping tariffs would reshape the geopolitics of the world’s largest emerging economies,...
Russia has been actively promoting trade and investment opportunities with Malaysia, highlighting its strategic importance amid evolving geopolitical dynamics. Recent months have seen a flurry of activity, with Russian ministers and business delegations visiting Malaysia to solidify economic ties. These...
BRICS Summit in Kazan Concludes: Putin Highlights Bloc’s Role Against ‘Perverse Methods’ of the West
With the growing influence of emerging economies, Russian President Vladimir Putin closed the BRICS summit on Thursday in Kazan. The three-day conference brought together leaders and representatives from 36 nations, reflecting Russia’s resilience in the face of Western sanctions and...
The BRICS coalition concluded its three-day summit in Russia on Thursday, signaling the rise of a formidable counterweight to Western-led alliances and the emergence of a “different kind of international order,” according to foreign policy experts. Initially comprising Brazil, Russia,...
The South African government has requested Taiwan to relocate its unofficial embassy, or liaison office, from the administrative capital, Pretoria, to the commercial hub of Johannesburg. This decision, which comes amidst escalating tensions between China and Taiwan, highlights the intricate...
Tito Mboweni, a towering figure in South African economic and political life, has passed away at the age of 65 following a short illness. Widely respected both domestically and internationally, Mboweni’s legacy as the first Black governor of the South...
Two South African law enforcement initiatives, one in Cape Town and the other in Gauteng, have sparked controversy due to their lack of explicit parliamentary authorization. The Cape Town City initiated the Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) in 2019 to...
South Africa's International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Naledi Pandor, was delighted when Bafana Bafana beat Morocco to reach the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals. However, Morocco's unexpected defeat of South African Ambassador Mxolisi Nkosi in the 2024 United Nations Human...
South Africa's decision to bring Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on charges of genocide has sparked polarised global reactions. Critics accuse South Africa of political opportunism and double standards, while supporters praise its principled stance. The move...
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