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Open Questions | Brics message to ‘ring hollow’ if Pakistan is ‘blocked by India’: Khalil Hashmi • May 19, 2025, 3:10 AM ET (South China Morning Post)
New African BRICS members lambast preferential treatment for South Africa • May 18, 2025, 9:45 AM ET (Daily Maverick)
Saudi Arabia sits on fence over BRICS with eye on vital ties with US • May 8, 2025, 3:08 AM ET (Reuters)
BRICS shows internal rifts as ministers fall short of joint statement • Apr. 30, 2025, 5:51 PM ET (Jakarta Post)
Indonesia calls for stronger cooperation at BRICS summit • Apr. 30, 2025, 2:40 AM ET (Jakarta Post)

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Also Known As Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa
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