Graph neural networks help identify suspicious transfers through connections between clients Associate Professor and Head of the Skoltech-Sberbank Applied Research Laboratory Aleksey Zaytsev, in an interview with TV BRICS, commented on data concerning the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) in South Africa’s financial sector. It was previously reported that more than half of the country’s major banks invested over 20 million South African rand (around US$1.26 million) in AI systems to combat fraud in 2024. According to the expert, such…

President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to pioneering Palestinian diplomat Leila Shahid, who has died at the age of 76, describing her passing as a moment of global sorrow in the ongoing struggle for Palestinian freedom. On Thursday, Ramaphosa honoured Shahid’s decades-long contribution to diplomacy and activism, highlighting her role as a trailblazer for women in international representation. Shahid, a Lebanese-born Palestinian, made history as the first woman ambassador of Palestine. She represented the Palestine Liberation Organisation and the Palestinian…

The route ran across the Atlantic and along the Northern Sea Route, past Sannikov Land The international sailing expedition “Brotherhood 2025–2026” has returned to Brazil and is preparing to finish in the port of Salvador, from where its circumnavigation began almost a year ago. On 28 February, its two captains, Russian Sergey Shcherbakov and Brazilian Aleixo Belov, together with the crew, are completing a long journey dedicated to the 20th anniversary of BRICS. Captain Shcherbakov spoke to TV BRICS about…

South Africa has joined the world in mourning the death of veteran American civil rights leader Jesse Louis Jackson Sr, with President Cyril Ramaphosa describing him as a “global moral authority” whose fight for justice transcended borders. Jackson, who has died at the age of 84, was one of the most recognisable voices of the American Civil Rights Movement and a steadfast ally of South Africa’s anti-apartheid struggle. In a heartfelt tribute on Tuesday, Ramaphosa extended condolences to the Jackson…

Cultural cooperation and shared responsibility take centre stage in discussions on heritage and identity UNESCO reiterated its firm commitment to the restitution of African cultural heritage, emphasising that the return of displaced cultural property is a cultural right, an act of historical justice, and an essential element of people’s identities, according to ENA, a partner of TV BRICS.   This message was highlighted during a high-level roundtable held in Addis Ababa, focusing on restitution, cultural rights and the right to memory,…

Can new technologies and knowledge-sharing among BRICS countries transform education? Will digital learning platforms elevate the Global South? And can online education truly replace the traditional model? In the context of global transformation, education is increasingly viewed as an instrument for shaping the future. It is precisely now, experts believe, that the foundations of new national systems and approaches to education are being laid in the BRICS countries. All member states have different historical and cultural experiences and traditions. However,…

In 2026, young drama theatre actors from BRICS+ countries will once again come to Moscow to participate in the InteRussia Theatre Arts Fellowship programme. The programme is organised by the Russian Institute of Theatre Arts – GITIS in cooperation with the Gorchakov Fund, the TV BRICS International Media Network and the Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation “Mezhdunarodniki”. The fellowship is held as part of Rossotrudnichestvo’s flagship initiative “New Generation” with the support of the Presidential Grants Foundation. The programme is designed for…

The appearance of former president Jacob Zuma’s name in newly released United States Justice Department documents linked to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation has reignited public debate, even as his foundation has dismissed the matter as an unfounded smear. The documents form part of the latest tranche of the so-called Epstein Files, which include emails and records reviewed by US authorities during investigations into Epstein’s network. One email cited in reports refers to arrangements for a dinner involving then president Jacob…

Zimbabwe has intensified its bid to join the BRICS group, with the government deepening diplomatic engagement with member states to expand international partnerships and boost its global influence. According to the information published by The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS, the push comes amid a shift towards a multipolar world, where emerging economies are increasingly forging cooperative groups to strengthen economic and political collaboration. Professor Amon Murwira, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of Zimbabwe, confirmed that Harare…

Specialists from the mineral resources sector in seven African countries, including Burundi, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and South Africa, completed a week-long internship in Almetyevsk, the “oil capital of Tatarstan”, witnessing firsthand how Russia trains personnel for the extractive industry. This was reported by the university’s press service on its website. The African miners participated in the international educational programme “Management of Subsoil Use Facilities” at Empress Catherine II Saint Petersburg Mining University. The annual course is divided into modules and…