We tell you about what happened in economics, politics, culture, science and education in the countries of the association
Leaders of SCO member states sign final Astana Declaration
According to the declaration, the theme of 2025 is sustainable development
The heads of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states signed a declaration following a meeting in Astana.
Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran's presidential election
The voter turnout was 49.8 per cent
Former Iranian Health Minister Masoud Pezeshkian has won the second round of the Iranian presidential election.
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Brazilian Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Carlos Favaro: Brazil is hot spot for quality products
The expansion of international markets has also led to an increase in Brazilian exports, with agribusiness accounting for 49.6 per cent of the total in the first five months of the year
In just six months of 2024, Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) opened 72 new markets for Brazilian agricultural products in global trade.
India's Aditya-L1 spacecraft completes first orbit in solar mission
Aditya-L1's orbit, located around 1.5 million kilometres from Earth, offers a constant and clear view of the Sun
The Aditya-L1 spacecraft, India's first solar mission, has reached a first halo orbit around the Sun-Earth L1 Lagrange Point.
China plans to significantly expand use of IT in public hospitals
The importance of strengthening audit and supervision through information technology and establishing a reliable long-term monitoring mechanism is emphasised
China plans to significantly expand the use of information technology (IT) in public hospitals by introducing integrated information management and operation platforms by the end of 2027.
South Africa records budget surplus
This will help the country in the implementation of the national development plan
The South African government said the republic has achieved its first primary budget surplus in 15 years.
Egypt is visited by record number of tourists in the first half of 2024
The country's authorities are implementing a national strategy to support the industry
More than 7,000,069 million tourists visited Egypt in the first half of 2024, it is a record number.
Ethiopia prepares for the Africa Cup of Nations
The country's football ambitions are underway
Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of Ethiopia, hosted a friendly match with legendary African football players who came to Ethiopia to take part in the Shenen Africa Festival.
UAE involves local residents in the naming of roads and streets
The initiative aligns with the authorities' goal of preserving and promoting cultural heritage
The Dubai Road Naming Committee, the organisation that names roads and streets in the emirate, has launched an online platform for public participation in naming them.
Saudi Arabia produces concrete with extremely quick carbon dioxide absorption
The Kingdom has proposed a proactive strategy to mitigate the effects of climate change
The materials science company and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology will work together to create concrete that not only stops carbon emissions during manufacture but also absorbs them over time.
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Society17.08.26TV BRICS to present new television project on tackling land degradation at UN international conference in Mongolia -
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Society16.08.26BRICS News Digest for the previous week -
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Society16.08.26Chinese scientists uncover ancient reptile built for life in water -
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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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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"
