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How can BRICS countries effectively contribute to peace efforts in the Middle East?

BEIJING, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the BRICS bloc to be a peacemaker in the Middle East conflict, in an address to a summit of member countries in New Delhi on Saturday. China will work with other BRICS members in that role, as the war "does not serve the common interests of the international community", state-run CCTV quoted Xi as saying. BRICS groups Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates

How should the U.S. address the munitions shortfall caused by the Iran war?

What should be done to help families affected by the fighting in Yemen?

How do you think China's role as a stabilizing force in world politics affects other countries?

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Monte Francis, Rex Li, Professor of International Relations at King's College London, says that China "is trying to promote an alternative international security order and project itself as a stabilising force in world politics", adding that while Beijing "is increasingly willing to play a more significant part in ending the conflict in the Middle East, so far we haven't seen any concrete proposals coming from China"

What are the benefits and challenges of Canada becoming the first associate member of the EU?

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's announcement is a significant shift in EU policy

What should be done to address the impact of drone attacks on civilians in conflict areas like Ukraine?

Five people were killed and at least seven more were injured in a Russian drone attack on a passenger bus near the frontline in Ukraine's southeast on Wednesday, the regional governor said

How can we better address the impact of disinformation on public understanding of the migrant crisis in Ceuta?

MADRID, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Monday there were signs Russia and Israel had spread the disinformation over Spain's migration policy that triggered last month's rush of migrants into Ceuta, but no evidence of Moroccan involvement. Over 72,000 migrants irregularly crossed from Morocco into the tiny Spanish territory between July 30 and 31 in an unprecedented surge at one of the European Union's only two land borders with Africa, prompting alarm across the bloc.At least 100 people died in the attempt, according to Ceuta's local authorities

What should Poland and Ukraine do to address the recent Russian strikes near their border?

Western officials including ex-UK PM Boris Johnson were nearby when Russia hit a train at the Poland-Ukraine border