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By Rhod Mackenzie

Efforts to integrate Saudi Arabia into BRICS are ongoing. Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed this during his visit to Riyadh, according to Dmitry Peskov, the head of state's press secretary.
On December 6, 2023, Putin visited Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, where he met with Sheik...

By Rhod Mackenzie

The Indian Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, confirmed that the country purchases Russian oil at market prices. The decrease in purchases is due to the fact that oil from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Iraq is currently cheaper. According to the managing dire...

By Rhod Mackenzie

Russia's gold reserves have reached a new historical record level and this is despite the huge number of sanctions imposed the the US and its allies. The Bank of Russia is buying more precious metal, plus the rising price of gold is contributing to this achievement.
This strat...

By Rhod Mackenzie

According to a review by the Association of Russian Banks , the share of developing countries, including Russia, in global GDP will exceed 60% by 2026. This indicates a shift in the balance of power in the world economy, as developing countries are no longer peripheral. The Minis...

In Q3 2023, foreign central banks increased their international reserves to almost a trillion dollars, with nearly 8% of the assets being undisclosed. No new content has been added. In Q3 2023, foreign central banks increased their international reserves to almost a trillion dollars, with nearly 8%...

By Rhod Mackenzie

China's response to Taiwan's parliamentary and presidential election results was less severe than anticipated based on previous statements by Chinese officials and media.

Prior to the vote, PRC authorities warned voters that electing Lai Qingde as president, who continues Presi...