BRICS welcomes new members in push to reshuffle world order

Summary Bloc adds Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, Argentina and UAE Expansion could lend global clout to BRICS Group leaves door open to further expansion JOHANNESBURG, Aug 24 (Reuters) – The BRICS bloc of developing nations agreed on Thursday to admit Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, Argentina and the United Arab Emirates in a move aimed at accelerating its push to reshuffle a world order it sees as outdated. In deciding in favour of an expansion – the bloc’s first in 13 years – BRICS leaders left the door open to future enlargement as dozens more countries voiced interest in…