Middle East / Africa
Turkey may seek BRICS membership
Ankara is signalling its desire to seek closer relations with BRICS
TurkeyChilima’s death deals Malawi an unexpected blow
Vice-President Saulos Chilima is believed to have died in a plane crash
MalawiMali strikes highlight junta vulnerabilities
The government has released a labour leader from prison in response to demands from striking workers
MaliCarbon pricing will grow, but slowly and unevenly
Nearly 50 countries have carbon pricing schemes and USD500bn has been raised in revenue, USD104bn last year alone
InternationalSudan faces risk of mass atrocities in El Fasher
North Darfur's capital is under siege by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces
SudanIraq's oil output will grow despite challenges
The government is seeking foreign investment to develop the country's oilfields
IraqIsrael's political divisions will deepen
A successful hostage release operation did not ultimately stop minister Benny Gantz from quitting the government
IsraelHardliner is favourite to win Iran’s presidency
The expected low turnout in the presidential election will boost the chances of a hardline conservative candidates
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