BRICS nations slam Trump tariffs, condemn strikes on Iran

07/07/2025 09:18 France 24

BRICS leaders at a summit on Sunday took aim at US President Donald Trump's "indiscriminate" import tariffs and recent Israeli-US strikes on Iran. The 11 emerging nations -- including Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa -- account for about half the world's population and 40 percent of global economic output.

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US issues sanctions against UN investigator probing abuses in Gaza

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09/07/2025 21:45 France 24

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09/07/2025 15:31 France 24

Frustrated Trump ramps up criticism of Putin

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Russia launches largest missile and drone attack of Ukraine war, Kyiv says

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09/07/2025 07:13 France 24

Marseille residents told to stay indoors as fire threatens port city

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08/07/2025 18:55 France 24

Israeli report accuses Hamas of using sexual violence as a weapon of war on Oct. 7

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Macron tells British lawmakers UK and France need to protect post-WWII order

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