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
Egypt urges BRICS to deepen financial ties after Trump threatens tariffs Egyptian Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly said that due to the global decline in multilateralism and crises engulfing the world, members of the bloc of developing nations should bolster their financial and economic ties. Egypt
Analysis At Brazil summit, BRICS welcomes new Middle East members as divisions continue A year after formally joining at the Kazan summit, Iran, Egypt and the UAE attend their first BRICS summit hosted outside Russia — as Saudi Arabia continues to weigh whether to join. By Sabena Siddiqui In Karachi, reporting on South Asia, Middle East, Iran
