Macron is Knocking on The Doors of BRICS. Here’s Why | Vantage with Palki Sharma

Macron is Knocking on The Doors of BRICS. Here’s Why | Vantage with Palki Sharma French President Emmanuel Macron has asked South Africa for an invite to the upcoming BRICS summit. Egypt has officially applied to join the grouping and Bangladesh too expects to become a BRICS member during August BRICS becoming more powerful as a multinational organisation? Why are countries flocking towards BRICS? Reports claim the US and India are close to agreeing on a deal to jointly produce jet engines ahead of PM Modi’s state visit. The deal would signal US commitment to share critical technology with India, something Washington has refused to do in the past. How important is jet engine technology? How will this deal impact India’s defence industry? China missed its industrial output forecast for the month of May amid calls for more financial stimulus to revive the economy. Investors who praised the Chinese growth story are now calling for “political change“ at the top. What explains this downward slump? Is this the end of the Chinese Dream? The political stalemate in Lebanon shows no sign of ending, even as an economic collapse seems imminent. Hezbollah blocked economist and former IMF leader, Jihad Azour, from becoming president. The 12th attempt to choose a president fails and Lebanon is still without a leader seven and a half months after the former president stepped down. Will the politics stop before Lebanon’s economy completely crashes? Lionel Messi’s move to Inter Miami has jacked up ticket prices by more than 1,000%. The club is expected to get $45 million from jersey sales this year. Elsewhere, Beyoncé ’s concert is being blamed for the stubborn inflation in Sweden. Palki Sharma tells you how mega-celebrities are shaking up economies. Firstpost | World News | Vantage #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #worldnews Vantage is a ground-breaking news, opinions, and current affairs show from Firstpost. Catering to a global audience, Vantage covers the biggest news stories from a 360-degree perspective, giving viewers a chance to assess the impact of world events through a uniquely Indian lens. The show is anchored by Palki Sharma, Managing Editor, Firstpost. By breaking stereotypes, Vantage aims to challenge conventional wisdom and present an alternative view on global affairs, defying the norm and opening the door to new perspectives. The show goes beyond the headlines to uncover the hidden stories – making Vantage a destination for thought-provoking ideas. Vantage airs Monday to Friday at 9 PM IST on Firstpost across all leading platforms. Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. @Firstpost Follow Firstpost on Instagram: Follow Firstpost on Facebook: Follow Firstpost on Twitter: