By S’thembile Cele and Sudhi Ranjan Sen A planned announcement on the expansion of BRICS at a forthcoming summit in South Africa will mark a significant change in the global order, the nation’s ambassador to the five-nation bloc said, even as some of its members push back against new admissions. … Continue reading Brics will move forward on expansion at summit, says South Africa
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South Africa shock Italy 3-2, knock them out
Italy’s players dropped to their knees, buried their faces and tearfully wondered how their tournament had suddenly ended following a shocking upset to South Africa in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. The 54th-ranked team in the world stunned Italy, ranked 16th by FIFA, with a 3-2 victory over the Italians in Wednesday’s… Continue reading South Africa shock Italy 3-2, knock them out
PM Modi unlikely to travel to South Africa for Brics, to attend virtually
Representative Image (Photo: PTI) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to be a virtual participant at a summit of BRICS nations in South Africa later this month rather than attend in person, sources in New Delhi told Reuters. The foreign ministry declined to comment, while the prime minister’s office did not… Continue reading PM Modi unlikely to travel to South Africa for Brics, to attend virtually
South Africa shocks Italy behind own goal, late strike; advances to Women’s World Cup knockout stage
An own goal from Italy allowed South Africa to tie its Women’s World Cup match in the 32nd minute and build momentum to deliver one of the biggest upsets of the tournament so far. After Arianna Caruso scored on a penalty in the 11th minute, Benedetta Orsi was credited with the mistake goal nearly 20… Continue reading South Africa shocks Italy behind own goal, late strike; advances to Women’s World Cup knockout stage