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The BRICS alliance will invite Palestine to attend the 2024 summit in October. The 16th summit is scheduled to be held in the Kazan region of Russia on October 22 to 24. For the first time, the expanded nine-member alliance will meet at the table to discuss various issues about the economy, trade, and currencies, among others. Also Read: BRICS: No De-Dollarization, Countries Use China When It Suits Them Palestine should be expecting to receive the invitation this month to attend the BRICS 2024. Russia is working towards the process to get the Middle Eastern nation to be a part of the summit. “We have certainly also discussed bilateral relations because we enjoy a very long-standing strategic relationship with Russia,” said Palestine’s leader Mahmoud Abbas. “We have also discussed BRICS and have reached a verbal agreement that Palestine would be invited (2024 summit) in the outreach format,” Abbas stated. Also Read: BRICS No Longer Attaching Importance to...

This week, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial began; the crypto sector witnesses more layoffs ; a Hamas-led attack stuns Israel; Ripple vs. U.S. SEC continues. SBF faces trial Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial continues on Tuesday, Oct. 10 with testimony from former Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison. Before the trial began on Oct. 3, attorneys declined a request for a Ukrainian FTX customer to testify remotely. Prosecutors wanted this because most FTX clients live in the U.S., and one Ukrainian couldn’t travel due to wartime restrictions.  Bankman-Fried’s legal team cited concerns about the emotional impact of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and potential jury bias. The trial commenced in New York, with Bankman-Fried entering the courtroom accompanied by five lawyers. He faces charges related to fraud against customers and investors. Interestingly, no plea offer was made by the prosecution. Judge Kaplan hinted at a possibly quicker trial than expected and ...