A study involving a researcher from RUDN University investigated the effect of these nanoparticles on breast cancer cells Russian researchers, in collaboration with experts from other countries, have found a way to use the leaves of the melaleuca plant, or Australian tea tree, to combat bacteria, fungi and even cancer cells. One of the researchers was Aleksander Vetcher, an associate professor in the Institute of Pharmacy and Biotechnology at the Russian University of Peoples’ Friendship (RUDN), according to a publication…

At a meeting in Shanghai, the Board of Directors also welcomed Uzbekistan as a new member of the bank⁠ The Board of Directors of the New Development Bank (NDB) has approved a loan of up to US$1 billion to the Republic of South Africa. The funds are intended for the implementation of a programme to modernise the infrastructure of urban utilities in the capital region, as reported by the NDB’s website. The programme will cover eight metropolitan municipalities, including Cape…

The mechanism is designed to connect technology developers with potential customers across BRICS countries The BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies (BCIC) has brought together more than 350 companies from 11 countries on a shared industrial platform during its first year of operation. This was stated by Aleksey Savrasov, Project Manager for Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence at the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), during the panel session “BRICS – 20 Years: Results, Achievements and Prospects for Cooperation”. The event…

Media representatives from India, China, Brazil, Ethiopia, and Bolivia discuss the role of journalism in strengthening intercultural dialogue at a session in Moscow The thematic session “Media and BRICS: Shaping a Shared Information Space” was held at the BRICS+ Information and Cultural Media Centre at the M. I. Rudomino All-Russia State Library for Foreign Literature in Moscow. The event continued the programme of BRICS Anniversary Week, organised by the TV BRICS International Media Network and the Library for Foreign Literature. The…

Bilateral trade expands by 61.7 per cent in 2025, driven by soaring exports, investment cooperation and growing economic integration Economic ties between Egypt and the United Arab Emirates reached a new milestone in 2025, with bilateral trade surging by 61.7 per cent year-on-year to US$9.7 billion, underscoring the growing strength of one of the Arab world’s most influential economic partnerships, as reported by Sada El-Balad, a TV BRICS partner. Over recent years, Egypt and the UAE have strengthened their strategic…

A series of cultural, educational and diplomatic events will take place at the BRICS+ Media Centre during the BRICS Anniversary Week The BRICS Anniversary Week opens in Moscow on 15 June. A programme of cultural, educational and diplomatic events will be held at the BRICS+ Media Centre, reviewing two decades of the group’s work in both humanitarian and economic areas. The project is organised by the TV BRICS International Media Network and the M. I. Rudomino All-Russia State Library for…

How are medicine and pharmaceuticals becoming part of public policy? What factors influence the formation of global pharmaceutical production and supply chains? Which areas of international cooperation can contribute to the development of the sector? Read more in the TV BRICS article The formula for healthcare sovereignty The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated how important resilient healthcare systems, domestic scientific developments, and a strong pharmaceutical manufacturing sector are for states. In recent years, ensuring access to medicines, developing vaccines, and advancing medical…

BEIJING, June 13 (Xinhua) — China on Thursday released a national action plan to enhance human rights over the next five years at the ongoing 2026 Forum on Global Human Rights Governance, where attendees from home and abroad hailed China’s progress in this field. The National Human Rights Action Plan of China (2026-2030) aims to ensure that the principal position of the people is respected and the people’s fundamental interests are safeguarded. It will also promote social fairness and justice…

Myanmar sees information exchange, digital technologies and media partnerships as tools for enhancing mutual understanding and economic development Cooperation in media, information exchange and digital technologies can play a key role in strengthening economic and humanitarian ties between BRICS countries and the Global South, according to U Htein Lin Myanmar Union Minister for Information. He shared this view in an exclusive interview at the TV BRICS studio in the Roscongress International Cooperation Area at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum…

Growing trade, special economic zones and new transport links are creating fresh opportunities for bilateral cooperation Tanzania is seeking to strengthen its position as a gateway for Russian businesses to East and Southern Africa by expanding investment opportunities through special economic zones and improving the business environment, according to Gilead Teri, Director General of the Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority. Speaking in an exclusive interview at the TV BRICS studio in the Roscongress International Cooperation Area at the…