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BRICS News Digest for the previous week
China, India and Brazil are interested in broadcasting BRICS Games
This was announced at a briefing by the Minister of Sports of Tatarstan Vladimir Leonov
Tatarstan's Sports Minister Vladimir Leonov took part in a briefing where he gave details about preparations for the BRICS Games.
Top three finalists of ranking billiards tournament win right to join UAE men's national team
They will take part in various world competitions
The UAE Billiards Federation ranking tournament concluded on Sunday.
Brazilian government proposes to raise teachers' salaries by 2026
The previous proposal called for zero adjustment in 2024, 9% in 2025 and 3.5% in 2026
Faculty at federal universities and colleges will receive pay increases of 13.3-31 per cent by 2026.
Russia and China sign statement on deepening relations
The parties concluded more than 10 agreements at the level of ministries and leading organisations
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping signed a joint statement on deepening relations of comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation.
UN raises India's growth rate projection
India maintains its position as the fastest growing major economy in the world
The Indian economy's growth projection for the current year has been raised to 6.9 per cent from its earlier forecast, the United Nations announced.
South Africa's president signs into law national health bill
The move will transform South Africa's health system and ensure universal health coverage
During his last address to the nation in February this year, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said the state was working to improve the quality of healthcare and ensure equitable access, given that the state of the country's healthcare system has a significant impact on people's lives.
Egypt's private sector investments reach 40 per cent of total amount
To stimulate the private sector, measures were taken to simplify investment laws and create a public property policy
The share of private sector investment in Egypt reached 40 per cent in the current fiscal year, Planning and Economic Development Minister Hala El Said stated.
Helicopter carrying Iranian president makes hard landing
The head of Iran's Interior Ministry clarified that the accident was caused by fog
A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi made a hard landing near the city of Verzegan.
Development Bank of Ethiopia directs over US$520 million to industrial development
The state-owned financial institution provides low-interest loans to businesses
The Development Bank of Ethiopia (DBE) has allocated 30 billion Birr (US$522 million) in the last 9 months to modernise the manufacturing sector.
Saudi Arabia introduces programme to safeguard domestic workers' earnings
Wage payments to domestic employees will be made via specific official channels
Starting on July 1, the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development will offer a Wage Protection Service to domestic workers.
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