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Planned completion date: 2049

Start date: September 7, 2013

Purpose: Promote economic development and inter-regional connectivity

Location: Asia, Europe, Africa (nearly 150 countries and international organizations.)

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Chinese President Xi Jinping declined an invitation to attend a summit in Brussels marking the 50th anniversary of EU-China diplomatic relations.

Instead, China sent Premier Li Qiang to represent the country at the event.

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X-ray machines at airports scan luggage to identify weapons, explosives, and other banned items.

This helps ensure passenger safety and prevents dangerous objects from being carried onto planes.

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• • Six new countries Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Argentina, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates were invited to become members of BRICS.
  • Five countries became full members of BRICS on Jan 1, 2024.
  • However, Argentina declined to join BRICS.

• Know everything about BRICS: 
• BRICS founded: June 2009
  
• BRICS Member countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates
  
• BRICS total members: 10 
• South Africa joined BRICS: 2010
• BRICS headquarters: Shanghai, China
• BRICS first conference hosted by: Russia (2009) 

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Despite Australia's political stability, the country is grappling with significant economic challenges

The most pressing issue is poor GDP growth

Australia faces multifaceted challenges, including declining productivity, structural budget issues, and external economic pressures.

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ASF handles the internal security of airports in Pakistan.

Their duties include passenger screening, baggage checks, and overall airport safety.

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In 2024, Ukraine launched counter-offensive actions primarily in Russia's Kursk region,

Following a surprise incursion in August and new offensive operations in early January 2025

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Ever since the outbreak of the Russia–Ukraine war on February 24, 2022,

It has persisted for more than one year.

This war and its consequent chain of events have adversely impacted the global economy through several channels,

Such as the commodity market, stock market, and trade

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 The first handheld mobile phone was demonstrated by Martin Cooper on 3 April 1973,

Using a handset weighing c. 2 kilograms (4.4 lbs).

In 1979, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) launched the world's first cellular network in Japan.