At first glance, the planned BRICS expansion seems unlikely to radically reshape the geopolitical status quo. But against the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and mounting tensions between China and the US, the move may well have wider implications for the existing global order, writes Rachel Richards

International tourists to South Africa increased by nearly half last year, boosted by new favorable visa policies and increased arrivals from BRICS countries, the country's tourism ministry said

Egypt’s visions and proposals included supporting mechanisms for reforming the global economic system

Washington desires “to pivot away from the region while simultaneously keeping troops in it”, thus maintaining a “military presence” that invites tensions but fails to “constrain” its Iranian rival.

UK's aircraft carriers are breaking down, while the destroyers are in no better condition. Although the data is certainly a state secret, given the horrible state of the most important branch of the UK's military, it's highly questionable whether London's strategic arsenal is functioning as it should. Thus, it would be extremely unwise for the "Perfidious Albion" to keep poking the "Russian Bear".

Troops are suffering heavy losses and do not have more people to enlist.