The Latest Breaking News from Johannesburg

At least 73 dead in fire at multi-storey building in Johannesburg

Seven of the victims were children, a spokesperson for Emergency Management Services says

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023

More than 70 killed in fire in South Africa’s Johannesburg

Emergency services say death toll may rise as blaze guts multi-storey building in central business district.

Al Jazeera · Aug 31, 2023

Xi tells Modi that China, India should consider ‘overall interests’ of ties and ‘properly handle’ border issue

China’s Foreign Ministry said that President Xi Jinping told Prime Minister Narendra Modi in talks on August 23 that both sides “should bear in mind the overall interests” of ties and “handle properly the border issue”. Beijing also said the meeting at the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Johannesburg…

The Hindu · Aug 25, 2023

India welcomes consensus-based approach to expand BRICS: PM

One of the main issues that is forming the backdrop of the expansion-related dialogue at BRICS is Russia’s quest to create an alternative to the G-7-driven global political-economic model. This has acquired urgency since the western nations unleashed economic sanctions against Moscow after Mr. Putin launched the war against Ukraine…

The Hindu · Aug 23, 2023

Is de-dollarization coming? Depends whether you sit in Jackson Hole or Johannesburg

As BRICS leaders debate alternatives to the U.S. dollar, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire has another solution: "digital dollars," or stablecoins.

Fortune · Aug 23, 2023

PM Modi, South African President Ramaphosa discuss regional & multilateral issues of mutual interest

PM Modi met South African President Ramaphosa in Johannesburg to review bilateral ties, exchange views on regional & multilateral issues & strengthen the Global South.

The Hindu · Aug 23, 2023

Xi Jinping skips speech defending China economy at BRICS business forum

JOHANNESBURG: President Xi Jinping failed to attend a business forum in South Africa where he was expected to deliver a speech defending China’s economy and its support for emerging markets, as fears mount that the Asian nation’s struggles could cause global turbulence.

The Times of India · Aug 23, 2023

The West’s mishandling of Ukraine has made BRICS a brighter alternative for multipolarity

As the South African city of Johannesburg hosts the 15th BRICS summit from August 22 to 24, headlines have been devoted to the possibilities of certain anticipated bilateral meets on the sidelines. One such possibility is of Chinese president Xi Jinping and Indian prime minister Narendra Modi having an in-person…

Newslaundry · Aug 23, 2023

China urges expansion at BRICS summit in South Africa

In tonight's edition: Leaders of the BRICS group of emerging economies meet in Johannesburg as divisions between the founding members about the bloc's future appear to emerge. Thirty-eight Senegalese nationals are repatriated after a migrant boat drifts off Cape Verde. And Zimbabwe gears up for presidential elections amid economic hardship.

France 24 · Aug 22, 2023

PM Modi arrives in South Africa for 15th BRICS Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the South African city of Johannesburg on Tuesday as he kickstarted the first leg of his two-nation visit. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Aug 22, 2023