/ 24 August 2023

Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Argentina to become permanent members of Brics

Brics Flags
Brics countries have expressed commitment to collaborate on confronting global warming, with rapid urbanisation in the five member countries.

Iran, which was favoured by the Russians, is said to have also received the nod from the Brazilians, but various sanctions are likely to be its stumbling block 

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