BREAKING: Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have confirmed they are joining the BRICS bloc, per Reuters.
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The decision of Saudi Arabia to join BRICS, along with Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates, comes after an invitation extended in 2023. This move signifies a major shift in international relations, considering Saudi’s longstanding ties with Western powers. The inclusion into BRICS, an alliance originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, represents a diversification of Saudi’s diplomatic and economic partnerships.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/saudi-arabia-becomes-the-newest-member-of-brics/ar-BB1hzsUg