We will tell you what has happened in economics, politics, culture, science and education in the BRICS countries
World leaders congratulate Xi Jinping on PRC’s 76th anniversary
They praised China’s achievements in the economy, politics, and humanitarian spher
The President of the PRC, Xi Jinping, received congratulatory telegrams from the leaders and heads of government of the BRICS countries and partner states on the occasion of the PRC’s 76th anniversary.
UAE emerges as top destination for Egypt’s engineering exports in 2025
Experts believe that this could pave the way for expanded market access across the Gulf and the wider Middle East region
The United Arab Emirates has become the leading market for Egypt’s engineering exports in 2025, as the sector continues to expand and strengthen its position in global trade.
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Eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki occurrs in Indonesia
The ash column reached a height of 5 km
In Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara province, Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki has erupted.
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Brazil calls for fair distribution of AI technologies worldwide
The country’s Minister of Communications stressed that innovation plays an important role in the development of the global digital economy
Brazil has proposed making artificial intelligence (AI) technologies accessible to developing countries.
Russia proposes expanding flights from China to 200 per week
The two sides discussed joint development of cross-border tourist routes
Russia has announced plans to increase the number of visitors from China fourfold by 2030, outlining a comprehensive programme to strengthen bilateral cooperation in tourism.
South Africa targets one million jobs for young people by 2030
The plan aims to place workers in sustainable opportunities while strengthening the economy
South Africa is stepping up efforts to tackle unemployment, with plans to create one million job placements by 2030, most of them targeted at young people.
India launches first hydrogen highways to drive clean mobility
New corridors with refuelling stations set to support long-haul hydrogen freight transport
India has inaugurated its first hydrogen highways, a landmark step in advancing the country’s clean mobility agenda and accelerating the transition towards green hydrogen.
Iran proposes cooperation on artificial intelligence to EAEU
The Minister of Industry of Iran announced readiness for joint creation of digital platforms and unification of legislation
Iran is interested in strategic cooperation with the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and the digital economy.
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Society13.08.26Moscow to host India Day festival -
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Society12.08.26Argentina’s provinces strengthen their presence in BRICS media landscape -
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Society11.08.26Energy specialists from Latin America learn about development of Russia’s nuclear industry -
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Society11.08.26Geological Survey describes earthquake in Colombia as strongest in decade -
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Society10.08.26Victoria Ruzvidzo, Editor of The Herald: "BRICS Summits broaden global media discourse and strengthen alternative voices" -
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Society09.08.26BRICS News Digest for the previous week
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Sergey LavrovRussian Foreign Minister"A Joint Statement of the Foreign Ministers has been adopted. It provides a clear and principled assessment of the situation on the international stage and outlines the tasks that will be addressed in accordance with previous decisions by heads of state and governments. No one doubts that additional documents on sectoral areas of cooperation will be developed ahead of the SCO summit in Bishkek. Energy, artificial intelligence, healthcare and a number of other areas were also mentioned" -
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Nitin GadkariIndia's Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways"Our resolution has just been passed. It is very important as far as the BRICS countries are concerned, which cover 40 per cent of the world's population. We are committed to the futuristic development of the transport sector, to create cooperation, coordination and communication between the stakeholders. This resolution indicates a lot of new technology and innovation in the transport sector. It covers the road sector, railways, aviation and water transport" -
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Anutin CharnvirakulPrime Minister of Thailand"Russia has been a trusted friend of Thailand for over a century. […] Next year, we will mark the 130th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between our countries. We will commemorate this important milestone with high-level exchanges, thereby reaffirming our shared commitment to an even stronger partnership for the benefit of our peoples"
