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The BRICS Common Currency Project to Counter the U.S. Dollar. India is Against It
In a report filed by The Business Standard on August 8, 2026, India, current BRICS chair, opposes a proposal for a common currency to counter the US dollar. The Indian…
Oct 29, 2026
US Treasury Secretary Bessent warns of potential debt restructuring for low-income nations
Bessent pushes for revised debt frameworks and greater burden-sharing as dozens of countries teeter on the edge of fiscal distress.
Oct 29, 2026
BRICS Unified Payment System Achievable With Right Trust Framework, South African Council Says
The South African chapter of the BRICS council said a unified payment system for the 11-member bloc is achievable with the right trust and regulatory framework, as India hosts the…
Oct 29, 2026Prabowo’s Favored Tycoon Wants to Become Indonesia’s Richest Man
Andi’s story reflects the changing fortunes of the nation’s business elite.
Oct 29, 2026
Guye Adola Wins Berlin Marathon, Tigst Assefa Targets World Record
Guye Adola of Ethiopia won the Berlin Marathon in an unofficial time of 2:02:50, while Tigst Assefa aimed for a world record in the women's race.
Oct 29, 2026
Diarmaid Ferriter: Feed The World Phil has his eye on a €225,000 job
It is not enough to save the state, or Europe. It is time now for multi-options Phil to feed the world
Oct 29, 2026
Air India's Incoming CEO Gebremariam Seeks Staff Support, Calls For Minimising Disruptions
He comes with nearly four decades of experience at Ethiopian Airlines Group, including as its CEO for over 11 years.
Oct 29, 2026
Africa’s Green Revolution threatens traditional foods
The promotion of monocultures is hurting the production of much more nutritious and climate-resistant traditional crops.
Oct 29, 2026Exploring the association between home delivery and under-five mortality in Ethiopia: A bivariate multilevel mixed-effects analysis
Background of the study Child mortality remains a major public health issue in Ethiopia, with under-five mortality rates among the highest in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite efforts to improve maternal and…
Oct 29, 2026
The Fighting in Ethiopia Is Part of a Far Bigger Conflict
Powers in the Horn of Africa, the Middle East, and beyond are being drawn toward the conflict, which diplomatic efforts have failed to stop. Ishaan Tharoor reports.
Oct 29, 2026
Suspected Poisoning: Israeli found dead in Ethiopian restaurant
An Israeli businessman in his 40s was found dead inside a restroom at a restaurant in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with possible poisoning among the lines of investigation into his death.
Oct 29, 2026
Inside Economics: Is Auckland Simply Too Big for New Zealand’s Economy?
Auckland holds 34.1% of New Zealand's population but generates 38% of GDP, raising questions about its economic dominance.
Oct 29, 2026