BRICS economies now larger than G7 – Putin

The Russian president says the economic group is crucial to the formation of a multipolar world The BRICS nations have overtaken G7 states in terms of the purchasing power parity (PPP) of their populations, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday in an interview with China Media Group.

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MPs propose clampdown on ‘Airbnb’ style rentals

New legislation aims to protect permanent residents in apartment blocks from discomfort caused by constant tenant turnover Russian apartment owners may soon have to get permission from their neighbors before renting out their property on a per-day basis, according to a new bill being debated by the country’s lawmakers.

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Israel behind attacks on Iranian gas pipelines – NYT

The covert operation required deep knowledge of the country’s infrastructure, a source has said Israel conducted clandestine strikes against two key natural gas pipelines in Iran this week, marking an escalation in the years-long standoff between the two states, the New York Times has reported.

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