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Morning Digest | South Africa files ICJ case against Israel for ‘genocidal acts’; Budget session only window for CAA implementation ahead of LS polls, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 30, 2023

The Hindu

AI, rizz, coup belt… Top 10 terms of 2023

In political speeches, UN resolutions, social media posts or everyday speak, they were the terms in 2023 that everyone used – or should have used. Some were brand new, others old-new, but they all had a particular resonance this year.

France 24

Jaishankar, Lavrov hail “strong and steady” India-Russia ties; to resume annual summits in 2024

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov began bilateral talks in Moscow on December 27.

The Hindu

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Coups, climate and cost of living: Key issues that shaped 2023 in Africa

It was a year full of high-stakes geopolitical drama and economic crises for Africa.

Al Jazeera

China-Africa relations in 2023: key moments and events to remember

In a year when headlines have been dominated by conflict in Europe and the Middle East, and geo-economic tensions between China and the West, China-Africa relations were, in comparison, a steady and stable norm.

The Conversation

South Africa's foreign policy under Ramaphosa has seen diplomatic tools being used to provide leadership as global power relations shift

Leadership plays a critical role in diplomacy. What quality of leadership does South Africa need if it’s to secure its international interests?

The Conversation

Orban, Bolsonaro, Zelenskiy: Unlikely Mix of Global Figures to Attend Javier Milei's Inauguration

Milei's alignment with the global right, as well as the "U.S. and Israel's" foreign policy, explain the list of attendees

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AP PHOTOS: Moscow hosts a fashion forum with designers from Brazil, China, India and South Africa

An international fashion forum in Moscow has brought together designers from Brazil, China, India, South Africa and other countries, an event that underlined Russia’s shift away from the West amid the fighting in Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Argentina Will Not Join BRICS Under Milei, As Libertarian Prepares To Take Office

Argentina's President-elect is expected to withdraw Argentina from a planned expansion of the non-western economic alliance.

International Business Times

Pakistan seeks BRICS membership, despite India roadblock

The grouping, which criticised Israel for the Gaza war this week, is increasingly seen as a leader of the Global South.

Al Jazeera

Morning Digest | Families hope to find light at the end of the Uttarkashi tunnel, Israel’s cabinet votes on hostage deal as Netanyahu says war will continue, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 22, 2023

The Hindu

BRICS nations accuse Israel of 'genocide' and call for 'immediate' Gaza truce

The BRICS group of nations Tuesday called for an immediate and sustained humanitarian truce in Gaza during an extraordinary summit where the chair, held by South Africa, accused Israel of war crimes and "genocide" in the Palestinian territory.

Radio France Internationale

US has wrecked chances of peace in Middle East, Putin tells Brics summit

Russian president blames US for Gaza conflict as he attempts to woo global south

The Guardian - UK

BRICS condemns Israel war on Gaza in signal to the West

The grouping, which has previously focused on economic issues, called for an end to ‘war crimes’ in the Gaza conflict.

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The Hindu

At BRICS meeting, Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

At BRICS-Plus meeting, Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for immediate ceasefire and suspension of hostilities in Israel-Palestinian conflict. EAM Jaishankar condemns killing of civilians, but stops short of echoing Chinese demand. Xi urges safe passage for humanitarian relief, restoration of water, energy, and electricity in Palestinian enclave. He also calls…

Radio France Internationale

South Africa to chair emergency BRICS summit on Gaza crisis

Tuesday's virtual meeting will be hosted by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in the hope of drawing up a common response to the Israel - Hamas conflict, now entering its seventh week.

The Hindu

PM Modi to skip BRICS-Plus virtual meet on Israel-Hamas conflict today, EAM Jaishankar to attend instead

PM Modi will not attend the virtual summit of the “BRICS-Plus” grouping that is being held to discuss the Israel-Hamas conflict. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar would join the event instead

The Hindu

Modi speaks to Iranian President on crisis in Gaza

Continuing high level international conversations on the Israel-Palestinian conflict, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke with the Iranian President Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi.

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Foreign Policy

The Dollar’s Dominance Is Shakier Than Ever

BRICS has growing currency leverage despite internal divisions.

The Hindu

NCLAT chairperson calls for developing robust mechanism to regulate digital markets

Effective cooperation among the BRICS nations in striking the right balance between promoting sustainability and competition is pertinent to deal with complex challenges, National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) chairperson Ashok Bhushan said.

The Guardian - AU

Xi Jinping’s wants a ‘multipolar world’, as China accelerates its shift away from the west

In the face of increasingly strained relations with the west, Beijing is attempting to build its influence in the global south

The Hindu

Building BRICS for the future

BRICS, a grouping of six new members inducted in August, is an economic compulsion. It has grown to 36% of global GDP and 47% of world population by 2050. It has the potential to challenge G7 dominance and contains two of the world's fastest-growing economies, China and India. The U.S.'s…

The Conversation

Five things that the west doesn't understand about China's foreign policy

China’s capacity to surprise western politicians was demonstrated recently, when Chinese leader Xi Jinping was unexpectedly absent from the G20 summit. There were a few reasons why this G20 might have been less important for Xi, including the rising influence of the Brics (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa)…

The Hindu

Women Reservation Bill: In 20 States & UTs less than 10% MLAs are female | Data

The BJP government introduced the Women’s Reservation Bill in the new Parliament House, and it was passed by the Lok Sabha on September 20, 2023. The bill proposes to reserve one-third of the seats in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies for women. However, it can only be implemented after…

The Guardian - UK

Who wants to rule the world? I will, says Joe Biden. No, it’ll be me, says Xi Jinping

The US and China are building rival global coalitions as the UN stumbles. Tackling collective challenges will be harder in a fragmented world

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