Brazilia
- Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro continues his pre-election campaign. Bolsonaro continues his pre-election campaign and is trying to strengthen his support. According to polls, Bolsonaro is currently behind the leftist opposition candidate, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
- Brazil's economy slows down. Brazil's economy slowed to 0.2% growth in the third quarter, which is below expectations. The slowdown is due to inflation and rising interest rates. Russia
- Russia and Iran strengthen economic cooperation. Russia and Iran have strengthened economic cooperation and agreed to cooperate in the areas of artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and space exploration.
- Russia continues the war in Ukraine. Russia continues the war in Ukraine and has launched new attacks on Kyiv in recent days. India
- India's new Prime Minister Narendra Modi is working to boost the economy. Narendra Modi, India's new Prime Minister, is working to boost the economy and has taken a number of measures, such as reducing taxes and simplifying the process of starting a business.
- India strengthens defense cooperation with the United States. India has strengthened defense cooperation with the United States and agreed to cooperate in the areas of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. China
- China's new leader, Xi Jinping, is re-elected as general secretary of the Communist Party. Xi Jinping was re-elected general secretary of the Communist Party by the party congress, continuing to be China's top leader.
- China increases its military budget. China increased its military budget by 20.9% in 2023, making it the world's second largest military spender. South Africa
- South Africa's economy performs better than expected. South Africa's economy grew by 2.9% in the third quarter, which is better than expected. The growth is due to the growth in consumption and investment.
- Inflation remains high in South Africa. Inflation in South Africa remains high, reaching 5.4% in the third quarter. The rise in inflation is due to the war in Ukraine and rising energy prices.
Here are some additional details about each of these stories:
Brazil
- Bolsonaro's approval ratings have been declining in recent months, and he is facing a strong challenge from Lula in the 2022 presidential election.
- The Brazilian economy is facing a number of challenges, including high inflation, rising interest rates, and a slowdown in global growth.
Russia
- The war in Ukraine has had a devastating impact on the Russian economy, leading to sanctions, a decline in exports, and rising inflation.
- Russia has made some progress in the war, but it is facing stiff resistance from Ukrainian forces.
India
- Modi's economic reforms have been met with mixed results, with some praising them for boosting growth while others criticizing them for widening inequality.
- India has been increasing its defense spending in recent years, in part due to concerns about China's growing military power.
China
- Xi Jinping's re-election as general secretary of the Communist Party is a sign of his continued dominance of Chinese politics.
- China's military buildup has been a source of concern for the United States and its allies.
South Africa
- The South African economy has been recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, but it is still facing a number of challenges, including high unemployment and poverty.
- Inflation in South Africa is expected to remain high in the coming months.
