BRICS foreign ministers' meeting in New York ended Thursday without a joint statement, marking a first for the group since its inception. The lack of consensus follows the bloc's expansion last year, highlighting challenges in reaching agreement. The ministers met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, intending to finalize a 52-paragraph document addressing topics such as the Middle East conflict, a proposed common currency, and discussions on expanding BRICS membership ahead of the October summit in Kazan, Russia.
Morocco has approved the creation of a new state-backed company aimed at developing industrial zones dedicated to domestic defense production,
Algeria has canceled a major port construction deal with China and is now turning to France to modernize its maritime
Escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran over the weekend have rattled Egypt’s economy and dealt a blow to its
Morocco is ramping up investment in desalination, dams, and water transfer projects to counter prolonged drought and protect its agricultural
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