(2024-01-18). Entry of Middle Eastern Nations Into BRICS+: Important Economic and Geopolitical Takeaways. infobrics.org Five countries — Saudi Arabia, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia and Egypt entered BRICS as full members on Jan. 1, now referred to as BRICS+. The BRICS grouping was created in 2006 by Brazil, Russia, India and China, while South Africa joined BRICS in 2011…
(2024-01-18). Russia to Renew Chennai-Vladivostok Route. infobrics.org The maritime transport corridor from the port of Chennai to the port of Vladivostok functioned successfully in the Soviet era…
(2024-01-18). Nigeria and Russia Bolstering Ties, BRICS Membership on the Horizon. infobrics.org In an enlightening conversation with RT, Muda Yusuf, a distinguished Nigerian economist, shed light on the burgeoning ties between Nigeria, the continent's most populous nation, and Russia…
(2024-01-18). Zelensky refuses to give up on 'peace talks without Russia' fantasies. infobrics.org Who in their right mind thinks Moscow would even consider talking to someone with demands that effectively amount to its unconditional capitulation, let alone accept such a "peace deal", especially when the actual situation on the battlefield suggests a complete opposite?>
(2024-01-18). Will the Expanded BRICS Finally Dethrone the Dollar with Help from Crypto. infobrics.org The economies of the BRICS group, which until now has included Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, already in 2023 accounted for 32% of the world's GDP – compared to 30% for the G7 countries. The bloc will yield even more influence in 2024, with the addition of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Iran, Egypt, and Ethiopia…
(2024-01-18). A Closer Look at Coal Demand in the BRICS Economies>. infobrics.org In the realm of global energy dynamics, the BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—stand as crucial players shaping the trajectory of coal demand…
(2024-01-18). Russia's Lavrov rejects US proposal to resume nuclear arms talks. aljazeera.com The foreign minister also warned that Ukraine must end its push to join NATO before any peace discussions can proceed.
(2024-01-18). Lavrov: U.S. policy of unrestrained NATO expansion provoked conflict in Ukraine. eng.belta.by The minister highlighted that Russia "decided not to put up with the use of the Kiev regime as a tool to create direct threats to its security".
(2024-01-18). France denies Russian claim of mercenaries in Ukraine. aljazeera.com Moscow said on Wednesday that its forces had carried out a strike on a building housing 'foreign fighters' in Kharkiv.
(2024-01-18). Zelensky Pushes Unrealistic 'Peace Formula' in Davos. news.antiwar.com In a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated his opposition to a ceasefire with Russia and pushed his "Peace Formula," which involves several unrealistic demands to end the war. Zelensky's plan requires a full Russian withdrawal from the territory it has captured since February 2022, Russia giving …
(2024-01-18). Biden Holds Tough Ukraine Aid Talks With US Congress Chiefs. latintimes.com Washington's vital military assistance for Ukraine's fight against Russian invasion has dried up.
(2024-01-18). Ukraine's harsh winter a memory but new Russian tactics sow destruction. aljazeera.com Ukraine's latest winter hardly resembles the cold season of 2022 beset by blackouts, but Russian attacks persist.
(2024-01-18). Putin slams 'pointless' meet as Zelensky presses West. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Ukraine's statehood could suffer an "irreparable blow" if the pattern of the conflict continued, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged political and business leaders facing conflict fatigue in the West to offer aid in Davos, Switzerland.
(2024-01-18). Ukraine envoy praises Cyprus support for sanctions on Russia. devdiscourse.com Cyprus is making an "extremely important" contribution in increasing sanctions pressure on Moscow, said Ukraine's ambassador to the east Mediterranean island, which was long in the spotlight for close business ties with Russia. Cyprus all but severed those ties when it followed its European Union partners in slapping sanctions on Moscow over the February 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
(2024-01-18). Why Ukraine's Cock-A-Hoop On Downing Two Russian Aircraft #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – Asia Times) In recent days, the Ukrainian military claims to have destroyed or irretrievably damaged two Russian aircraft over the contested ground of Zaporizhzhia oblast. | The role of …
(2024-01-18). New Zealand can learn from South Africa, The Gambia and others when it comes to international accountability. asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: By Karen Scott, University of Canterbury In 2023, the world witnessed a sustained attack on the very foundations of the international legal order. Russia, a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, continued its illegal invasion in Ukraine. Israel's response to the deadly October attack by Hamas exceeded its legitimate right to self-defence.
(2024-01-18). Key requirements for building Belarus' new remote Earth sensing satellite identified. eng.belta.by Figuratively speaking, it can be accomplished by taking a Russian platform and integrating Belarusian mission equipment with it. "It is not a problem. The problem is whether we need it or not, what the economic benefits will be, and who will pay for it," the Belarusian leader explained.
(2024-01-18). US Justifications for Bombing Yemen Are Pathetic: Lavrov. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, the Russian Foreign Affairs Minister Sergey Lavrov described the justifications put forth by the United States for bombing Yemen as "pathetic," comparing the actions to those in Libya in 2011. | RELATED: | "There is an outrage in what is now being done with regard to Yemen. Washington's exculpatory statements look very pathetic," he said. | Lavrov reminded the U.S. and the United Kingdom that "no one authorized the bombing of Yemen, j…
(2024-01-18). Union State of Belarus and Russia described as locomotive in Eurasian Economic Union. eng.belta.by The Union State is the locomotive of the EAEU. It sets the tone and the course for the further development of the Eurasian Economic Union across many areas, Sergey Lavrov noted.
(2024-01-18). Lukashenko describes Belarus-Russia allied relations as unmatched. eng.belta.by "Russia and Belarus are sovereign and independent states," Aleksandr Lukashenko said. "We proceed from this when making certain decisions. And as you can see, we have built the closest allied relations the world has ever known."
(2024-01-18). Lukashenko: All legislative innovations should stimulate Belarusian economy growth. eng.belta.by "The government said that the changes are necessary for legal harmonization of Belarus and Russia, that is, as part of the Union State program. However, the state interests must not be infringed upon during the unification process," the president highlighted.
(2024-01-18). Belarusian Lazouski wins 20km Individual at Russian Biathlon Cup. eng.belta.by Five Belarusian biathletes competed in the Men 20km Individual Race, which opened the competition program. Dzmitry Lazouski clocked the best time, making only one miss. Second place went to Nikita Porshnev. Eduard Latypov came third.
(2024-01-18). Sweden Prepares for 'War' With Russia: Russophobic Paranoia. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-18). Who defends Ukraine? indybay.org Who is actually defending Ukraine? | We are informed punctually and in detail about Russian war crimes, military mishaps and dodgy private armies such as the Wagner Group. | On the other hand, we regularly read reports on how "heroically and resourcefully Ukrainians are defending their country". | youtu.be/WoP1i9ZzwOs | youtu.be/EWjMr3RZ8Ss | Ukraine is now a candidate for EU membership.
(2024-01-18). When Yemen Does It It's Terrorism, When The US Does It It's "The Rules-Based Order" caitlinjohnstone.com.au We are ruled by murderous tyrants. By nuclear-armed thugs who would rather starve civilians to protect the continuation of an active genocide than allow peace to get a word in edgewise. | Reading by Tim Foley.
(2024-01-18). What is Nuclear Battery, and Why It is in News This Week? ummid.com Said to be in early stages of development, the nuclear battery triggered interest once again after a Chinese start-up, Betavolt New Energy Technology, announced a miniature atomic battery that can last for 50 long years with a single charge.
(2024-01-18). The Future of Energy: NuScale's Small Modular Reactors. medriva.com In the quest for achieving a zero-carbon economy, there lies an unexpected hero: nuclear energy. While often overlooked due to its potential risks, nuclear fission is a reliable 24/7 baseload energy source that can significantly contribute to the transition towards a sustainable future. However, the slow pace of new nuclear power stations being built and…
(2024-01-18). Vale Uncle Kevin Buzzacott, fierce advocate for his people and a nuclear free Australia. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-18). Presidente Putin se reúne con la canciller de Corea del Norte. telesurtv.net En el marco de la visita de la canciller norcoreana, el portavoz del Kremlin reiteró que Corea del Norte es un socio importante de Rusia.