(2023-08-29). BRICS Influence in Shaping the Global Financial Landscape and Its Implications for Developing Economies Like Zambia. infobrics.org We explored the BRICS economy—an alliance of emerging market economies comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Now, we shift our focus to examine BRICS' potential impact on the global financial system. As global economic and political dynamics change, we'll explore what this means for developing countries like Zambia…
(2023-08-29). Ukraine accuses the Pope of "imperialist propaganda" after he praised Russian youth. infobrics.org Kiev angered at the Vatican for not capitulating to anti-Russia demands.
(2023-08-29). BRICS and the English-Speaking Caribbean. orinocotribune.com By Wayne Kublalsingh — Aug 25, 2023 | August 24, 2023, marked a dramatic shift in the course of global history. BRICS, the nations of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, announced that they were admitting Argentina, Ethiopia, Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates into its fold. | The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has calculated that the larger BRICS Plus formation is worth roughly 30 per cent of the globally economy, that is US$30.7 trillion. BRICS Plus is home to 46 per cent of the global population, 3.7 billion citizens. Its share of oil production is now 43.1 per cent; and…
(2023-08-29). Kiev's Slow Counteroffensive Makes Biden Lose Interest and Consider Talks with Russia. globalresearch.ca
(2023-08-29). Only Idiots Believe The US Is Protecting Australia From China. thealtworld.com 
Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | The Economist has taken a keen interest in Australia lately, which if you know anything about The Economist is something you never want to see happen to your country. Two articles published in the last few days by the
(2023-08-29). Border Massacres: The Saudi Ethiopian Migrant Killings. dissidentvoice.org We know what the regime is like. Starving a country, bombing its hospitals and strafing its schools has been minor fare for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The population of Yemen has found this out to their colossal cost. Add to this the killing of dissident journalists, the enthusiastic employment of capital punishment, and an …
(2023-08-29). Elizabeth Tsurkov's Iraq travel was not authorized, Princeton confirms. electronicintifada.net Mystery remains over activities of detained Israeli intelligence veteran and graduate student.
(2023-08-29). A socialist guide to China's role in the world today. greenleft.org.au 
In his latest work, Simon Hannah sketches out China's development into "one of the most powerful capitalist and emerging imperialist countries in the world". Federico Fuentes reviews.
(2023-08-29). As Mark Meadows Pushes for Federal Trial, Activists Say Attack on Voting Rights at Heart of Georgia Case. democracynow.org 
A judge on Monday set Donald Trump's federal trial for plotting to overturn the 2020 election to begin in Washington, D.C., on March 4 — at the height of the presidential primary season and one day before Super Tuesday. Meanwhile, Trump's former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows testified before a federal judge in Georgia on Monday as part of an effort to move his trial from state to federal court. Meadows is one of Trump's 18 co-defendants in the Georgia racketeering case, and any decisions on his fate could affect the others. Black Voters Matter co-founder Cliff Albright says at th…
(2023-08-29). Iranian-Australians welcome NSW Upper House support for democracy struggle. greenleft.org.au 
The global campaign in solidarity with Iran's uprising is making progress after decades of indifference by Western governments to the suffering of the Iranian people, writes Mohammad Sadeghpour.
(2023-08-29). Syria accuses Israel, US of trying to escalate war in the country. peoplesdispatch.org Syria's foreign and expatriate ministry issued a statement on Monday, August 28, accusing Israel and the US of trying to escalate the war in the country by supporting terrorists and aggravating the impact of economic sanctions. The statement called on the UN Security Council to "resume its responsibilities and hold the Israeli occupation accountable for …
(2023-08-29). After sustained protests, Israeli finance minister agrees to release funds for councils in Palestinian-majority areas. peoplesdispatch.org Extremist leader and Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich had announced earlier this month the suspension of funds worth 200 million Israeli shekels meant for municipal councils in Palestinian-majority areas. After sustained protests, he was forced to reverse his decision…
(2023-08-29). Youth climate activists inspire UN committee to declare child climate rights. thecanary.co Young people have been leading the way in the fight against climate breakdown — and now, a United Nations committee has recognised their unique rights in the face of the climate crisis and environmental degradation. On Monday 28 August, a key UN rights committee determined that all children are entitled to a clean and healthy …
(2023-08-29). From NYC to Atlanta, Cop City Will Never be Built! itsgoingdown.org Report on recent action against Cop City in New York City. Originally posted to social media. Get shrimped, nerds! On Saturday morning, in an homage to a recent action taken by Atlanta activists, some rowdy caterers dropped off a very smelly gift for the Atlanta Police Department in NYC. Atlanta cops held a hiring event…
(2023-08-29). Venezuelan Military Demolishes 350 Illegal Mining Facilities in Amazonas State. orinocotribune.com