Mali discussed security and economic relations with Russia
The head of Mali’s junta, Colonel Assimi Goïta, and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed security and economic relations between the two countries in a telephone call. During the call “at…
Fed pauses rate increases
The Fed decided to keep the key rate unchanged at 5-5.25% at its June meeting, taking a break after 10 straight rate hikes. The pause is expected to give officials…
Egypt applied to join BRICS, Russian ambassador says
Russia’s ambassador to Egypt on Wednesday said Cairo applied to join BRICS, a bloc of emerging economies comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. “Egypt has applied to join…