UAE purchases 10 military aircraft from Brazil as BRICS ties grow The purchase of C-390 Millennium aircraft for the Emirati air force comes as the UAE seeks to build up its military capabilities amid the war with Iran and boost ties with BRICS member states. United Arab Emirates
China calls on BRICS to boost multilateral trade as Iran, UAE eye closer ties The UAE’s and Egypt’s trade with BRICS members is on the rise, while Iran’s efforts to increase economic ties are complicated by sanctions. China
Iran hosts South Africa military chief, eyes stronger defense ties Iran is seeking closer relations with South Africa as part of its African outreach efforts, though trade and defense ties between the two countries are not particularly strong. Iran
Egypt banks on Beijing as premier visit seals yuan, payment deals The deals were announced during the visit by a senior Chinese delegation led by the country’s premier to Cairo this week. China
Analysis At Brazil summit, BRICS welcomes new Middle East members as divisions continue By Sabena Siddiqui In Karachi, reporting on South Asia, Middle East, Iran
