The 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum was held in Brasilia. Delegations from 16 countries, including BRICS members and invited states, took part in the event. Brazil was represented at the opening of the forum by Davi Alcolumbre, President of the Federal Senate (upper house) of the Brazilian National Congress. In his speech, he called for reform of the international security architecture, strengthening of national health systems and the development of rules in the field of artificial intelligence. Alcolumbre recalled that BRICS…

A round table discussion “Countering the ideology of terrorism in the media: the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) for detecting radical content” was held in Moscow. The discussion was attended by representatives of international organisations, government agencies, the media, the expert community, and former law enforcement officials. Roman Zezyulia, Deputy Director of the Department for State Support of Media Development at the Russian Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media, thanked the organiser, the International Academy of Television and…

Egypt has officially launched Jirian, a visionary new city set to rise from the desert west of Cairo, where a man-made channel of the Nile River will flow through its core. The project is part of the broader New Nile Delta project, an ambitious national plan to reclaim 2.5 million acres of desert for agricultural and urban use. This is reported by Sada El-Balad, a partner of TV BRICS. Announced during a high-profile event attended by Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa…

At the BRICS trade forum held in Brazil, Chairman of the Nigeria’s House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Wole Oke, stressed that deepening cooperation between BRICS countries is crucial for economic stability, especially for developing countries, reports PUNCH Newspaper. “Strengthening BRICS trade is no longer optional, it is a necessity. We must trade more with each other, invest in one another, and build a trade ecosystem that puts our people first,” he said He stressed the importance of digital innovation, the…

BRICS countries are strengthening cooperation in the field of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) as a key tool for sustainable socio-economic development. The Brazilian Ministry of Education hosted a meeting of the BRICS TVET Cooperation Alliance (BRICS TCA), which discussed expanding access to education, innovation, and training for skills in demand in the labour market. This is reported by the official website of the Brazilian Government. The meeting was attended by representatives of the Ministries of Education, scientific…

Athletes from Iran, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Russia met at a hockey camp for the development of BRICS+ defenders and goalkeepers. The first day of training began with a warm-up on the ice, followed by exercises and practice in puck and stick handling techniques. The exchange of experience took place not only among the players, but also between the coaches. For example, coach Ali Al Sarour from the UAE came to Russia for the first time, but he…

The Indonesian government intends to use submarine optical cable technology to improve the accuracy of the national tsunami early warning system, especially in areas prone to seismic activity. This was reported by Antara News. It is noted that the project will be integrated into the warning system operated by the Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG). “This technological innovation research is needed to strengthen the existing tsunami early warning system,” BMKG Head Dwikorita Karnawati remarked Underwater optical cables can…

A significant early Christian-era discovery has been made in Upper Egypt, where an Egyptian archaeological team has uncovered a two-storey mudbrick structure dating back to the 6th–7th centuries CE in the Manqabad archaeological zone of Assiut Governorate, according to the Supreme Council of Antiquities. This is reported by the official website of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities of Egypt. Mohamed Ismail Khaled, Secretary-General of the Council, confirmed that the newly discovered building was coated in white mortar and contains…

Nigeria and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have unveiled a strategic, data-driven Market Access Tool aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s trade competitiveness within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The Market Intelligence Tool (MIT) is designed to provide Nigerian businesses with critical insights and data to support their expansion into key markets across Eastern and Southern Africa, with a particular focus on agriculture, cosmetics, and textiles. The tool aims to serve as a resource to help companies navigate regulatory…

The Government of Zimbabwe has unveiled plans to accelerate digital transformation and inclusive education, according to a statement made by the country’s Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Jenfan Muswere, during a press briefing. The senior official explained that the decision was based on the outcomes of the 14th Innovation Africa Summit, held in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia). The event brought together African ministers, private sector leaders, and development partners to address educational challenges through public-private collaboration. This is reported…