Behind the Tin Curtain: BRICS+ vs NATO/G7

The west is nostalgically caught up with outdated 'containment' policies, this time against Global South integration. Unfortunately for them, the rest of the world is moving on, together.

Saudi Arabia will cut oil supply of nations that impose price cap: Energy Minister

The Saudi official also criticized efforts by US lawmakers to pass the NOPEC bill, which would allow sovereign states to be sued in federal court

New wave of US sanctions target MTS Bank in UAE

Due to the UAE's significant security and economic relationship with the US, enforcement of sanctions targeting Russian interests in the emirate have been lax

Western states isolated in support of Ukraine war, unipolar world order: Poll

Respondents in China, India, and Turkiye said they prefer a quick end to the war even if Ukraine has to concede territory

Iranian oil exports to Pakistan hindered by sanctions and thriving black market

Despite defying US sanctions on Russian fuel imports, Islamabad has shied away from doing the same with Tehran, hindering potential lucrative bilateral trade between the two neighboring states. 

Indian refiners purchase Russian crude in Emirati currency: Report

India has disregarded pressure imposed by western nations, and continues to engage in trade and energy cooperation with Russia

China, Saudi Arabia to establish free trade zone

The Chinese Foreign Minister stressed that both states should expand cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, infrastructure, energy, and technology

Dead on arrival: The west’s B3W initiative to rival China’s BRI

While Washington is focused on establishing rival 'global' projects to Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative, most of these drive profits and benefits right back to the United States.

Global South: Gold-backed currencies to replace the US dollar

The adoption of commodity-backed currencies by the Global South could upend the US dollar’s dominance and level the playing field in international trade.

By the numbers: The de-dollarization of global trade

Data suggests that US dollar reserves in central banks are dwindling, as is the influence of the US on the world economy. This presents a unique opportunity for regional currencies and alternative payment systems to enter the vacuum.

Why the CIA attempted a ‘Maidan uprising’ in Brazil

The failed coup in Brazil is the latest CIA stunt, just as the country is forging stronger ties with the east.

Putin to provide Turkiye with free grain, flour to send to African countries: Erdogan

Putin assured Ankara that Russia would be able to provide grain for free on the condition that it is delivered to underdeveloped countries in Africa

Why BRI is back with a bang in 2023

As Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative enters its 10th year, a strong Sino-Russian geostrategic partnership has revitalized the BRI across the Global South.

Eurasia’s Middle Corridor: An Atlanticist frenzy to stifle Europe-Asia integration

Geopolitical interests between the Anglo-American establishment and the Sino-Russian-led axis will clash over the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route.

Russia overtakes Iraq as India’s leading oil supplier

Since the start of the war in Ukraine, India has become the primary outlet for seaborne oil cargoes

Iran imposes reciprocal sanctions on European individuals and media outlets

Among the media outlets sanctioned is Radio Farda, which is funded by the Washington-based US Agency for Global Media

Chinese leader urges GCC nations to adopt yuan, Shanghai exchange for oil and gas trade

Xi Jinping called China and Gulf nations 'natural partners' and urged regional leaders to be partners in promoting unity, development, and security

China hails Saudi Arabia’s role in oil markets, Riyadh supports ‘one-china’ policy

Xi is on a three day visit to Riyadh to attend a summit with Saudi delegates, Arab states, and nations of the GCC coalition

Turkiye looks for discount on Russian gas imports: Report

Ankara is looking to ease its energy just days after G7 countries imposed a price cap on Russian oil

Turkiye obstructs oil shipments from Russia and Kazakhstan

Tankers moved through the strait require a letter from their insurance company before moving through Turkish controlled waters

As oil comes under pressure from recession fears, OPEC+ keeps reduction policy

OPEC anticipates a 2.24 million bpd increase in oil demand for the next year, which is 100,000 bpd less than anticipated

OPEC+ to stick to oil output reduction

Washington's most senior energy, economic, and foreign policy officials were tasked with lobbying Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE to vote against the proposed output cuts

Egypt cuts domestic gas usage to help Europe survive winter

Europe is facing down the barrel of a gun mere weeks before an embargo on Russian fuel is put into effect

Goodbye G20, hello BRICS+

The increasingly irrelevant G20 Summit concluded with sure signs that BRICS+ will be the way forward for Global South cooperation.

Iran takes aim at ‘interventionist’ and ‘undiplomatic’ Germany

A day before Abdollahian’s comments, Germany called for a fresh batch of sanctions to be imposed against the Islamic Republic

Qatar calls EU plan to cap Russian gas prices ‘hypocritical’

European nations have been scrambling to find an alternative to Russian fuel ahead of winter, and several have remained hesitant about imposing the US-orchestrated price cap

Qatar blasts ‘anti-market’ agreements and sabotage by western nations

Oil producing nations oppose an upcoming price cap on Russian fuel, fearing such punitive measures by the west could easily be used against them as well

‘No trust and absolutely no mutual respect’ between US and Saudi Arabia: Report

Washington has expressed its dissatisfaction about Riyadh's close ties to Moscow, as US officials reportedly see the Ukraine war as a 'decisive historical moment that requires countries to choose a side'

China supports BRICS expansion with Saudi Arabia as potential new member

The BRICS mechanism aims to promote 'peace, security, development, and cooperation' among emerging global powers

Oil cuts: A perfect storm in US foreign policy 

The Biden administration’s poor dealings with oil producing countries will have major political and economic ramifications for the west