Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi announced a new status for bilateral relations following joint talks. The main decision was the transition from historical interaction to strategic partnership. This was reported by Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a partner of TV BRICS. During the meetings, the parties signed a number of agreements and agreed to increase humanitarian assistance. The signed package included an agreement on mutual administrative assistance on customs matters, a memorandum on…

Let us make artificial intelligence (AI) not a luxury for the few, but a public good – this is what experts who are already working on the development of neural networks in the Global South say. Many of them are convinced that artificial intelligence can help strengthen a multipolar world and reduce inequality. On a planet where, on average, according to WHO estimates, there are only 17 doctors per 10,000 people, AI-powered telediagnostics and predictive analytics are capable of saving…

Scientists from Kolkata have developed a modified CRISPR-Cas9 system protein which emits luminescence during operation. The development has been named GlowCas9. This was reported by IANS, a partner of TV BRICS, citing India’s Ministry of Science and Technology. The protein was created by fusing the Cas9 enzyme with fragments of nanoluciferase – an enzyme from deep-sea shrimp. Upon proper activation of Cas9, the luciferase fragments combine, resulting in luminescence. This allows for the visualisation of the gene-editing system’s localisation and…

Iran is set to launch three advanced domestically developed satellites into orbit in early January, marking a significant milestone in the country’s space programme, according to the head of the national space authority. This is reported by Alalam News Network, a partner of TV BRICS. The satellites, designed for Earth observation with an imaging resolution of up to 15 metres, are scheduled to be placed into orbit simultaneously. The launch had originally been planned for December but was postponed following…

Brazil and China have begun work on a new joint laboratory dedicated to advanced space technologies. According to official statements, the research centre will focus on next-generation radio astronomy and deep-space observation, strengthening long-standing cooperation between the two nations in the field of space science. The initiative builds on years of academic and technical exchange. Brazilian research institutions have signed agreements with their Chinese counterparts to establish the China–Brazil Joint Laboratory for Radio Astronomy Technology, where specialists from both countries…

Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved significant improvements to the navigation and communication systems at national airports. The decision is aimed at improving flight safety and modernising the country’s entire aviation infrastructure, reports NAN, a partner of TV BRICS. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo announced this after an FEC meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu. Key projects include the installation of an Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control System in Lagos and Abuja to detect obstacles…

Egypt is demonstrating record growth in agricultural and food exports, according to Essam Ahmed Elnaggar, chairman of the Egypt Expo & Convention Authority. According to him, the country supplies more than 398 types of products to 167 countries, confirming the confidence of global markets in the quality and competitiveness of local products. This was reported by MENA, a partner of TV BRICS.  At the opening of Food Africa 2025, Essam Ahmed Elnaggar emphasised that the event had become the second…

Brazil officially handed over the BRICS Chairmanship to India during a meeting of the group’s Sherpas. The new leadership received the traditional gavel – a symbol of the transfer of political and diplomatic authority. This was reported by Brasil 247, a TV BRICS partner. Brazil’s Sherpa, Ambassador Mauricio Lyrio, handed over authority to India’s Sherpa, Ambassador Sudhakar Dalela. In his speech, Lyrio thanked the partners and expressed confidence in the success of the upcoming Indian chairmanship. “Discussions over the past…

The expansion of 5G coverage in Brazil is happening faster than predicted. The National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel), linked to the Ministry of Communications, reports that 2019 municipalities are already covered by fifth-generation mobile communications, representing 64.94 per cent of Brazil’s population. This result significantly exceeds the coverage level planned for 2027, demonstrating significant progress in the development of the 5G network. Minister of Communications Frederico de Siqueira noted that the advancement of 5G in Brazil is the result of a…

President of Russia Vladimir Putin has arrived in India for a two-day state visit. The government aircraft landed in New Delhi on Thursday evening. This was reported by ANI, a partner of TV BRICS. Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi personally welcomed the Russian leader at the aircraft ramp, which is not provided for by standard protocol and demonstrates a special attitude towards the guest. After the ceremonial welcome, the two leaders travelled in the same car to an informal…