Olympics | From Classroom To Coliseum – Olympic Debutant Jiao’s Bold Fencing Adventure

Jiao greets teammate Chen Qingyuan during the women's foil team placement 7-8 match against Egypt. Photo: Xinhua/Fei Maohua

“Not easy at all!” Teenage fencer Jiao Enqi made her Olympic debut in Paris as one of the standout performers in the women’s foil team. Had Jiao Enqi not pursued fencing, she would have been enjoying her summer vacation following the Gaokao, China’s national college entrance exam. Instead, the 18-year-old participated as a reserve for… Continue reading Olympics | From Classroom To Coliseum – Olympic Debutant Jiao’s Bold Fencing Adventure

Olympics | “Swimmer In Stands” Shocks World As “Flying Fish”

 Gold medalist Pan Zhanle (C) of China, silver medalist Kyle Chalmers (R) of Australia and bronze medalist David Popovici of Romania pose after the victory ceremony for the men's 100m freestyle of swimming at Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, on July 31, 2024. Photo: Xinhua/Luo Yuan

China’s swimmer Pan Zhanle made history at the Paris Olympics by winning the gold medal in the men’s 100m freestyle and setting a new world record, marking China’s first Olympic gold in this event. Breaking through the waves reveals true gold. At the moment Chinese swimmer Pan Zhanle touched the wall and broke the record,… Continue reading Olympics | “Swimmer In Stands” Shocks World As “Flying Fish”

Black Gold Witnesses Century-Long Ups And Downs Of Iraqis’ Struggle For Independence

A U.S. soldier stands guard near a damaged vehicle in Baghdad, capital of Iraq, on Nov. 20, 2004. (Xinhua Photo/Ali Al-Shouk)

“Because of oil, the whole world has its eyes on Iraq,” Hussein sighed. “My whole life has a close connection with oil, and so has the fate of my country.” Hussein Ali Saeed, an 81-year-old resident, has spent his entire life in Kirkuk, a city in northern Iraq renowned for its abundant oil reserves. As… Continue reading Black Gold Witnesses Century-Long Ups And Downs Of Iraqis’ Struggle For Independence

Creation Of A Grand Estate After Apartheid: A Parallel Authority For Some And Exercise Of Shadow Power In The Democratic South Africa

In the 1970s, Capital owners, led by the Randlords under Oppenheimer, initiated a political strategy to protect their economic interests amidst growing discontent from the black majority. Despite clashing with apartheid’s segregation, the Randlords’ economic power steered the path to the ‘political miracle’ of 1994. They foresaw the need for a strategic shift to maintain… Continue reading Creation Of A Grand Estate After Apartheid: A Parallel Authority For Some And Exercise Of Shadow Power In The Democratic South Africa

China’s Reform And Opening Up Has Benefitted Africa In Multifarious Ways

Joaquim Chissano, former President of Mozambique, has said that Africa has gained much from China’s economic development, particularly due to its reform and opening up policy. China inspires African nations in their quest for national renewal and creates new development prospects through mutually beneficial cooperation. Since the establishment of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in… Continue reading China’s Reform And Opening Up Has Benefitted Africa In Multifarious Ways

Moscow To Host VIII BRICS International School On October 1–3

The BRICS International School is a major initiative that trains young experts on BRICS topics. The programme aims to develop a professional community of young BRICSologists and educate a new generation of experts who are eager to have a deep understanding of politics, economics, culture, and other relevant areas of the BRICS group. The programme… Continue reading Moscow To Host VIII BRICS International School On October 1–3

Saudi Space Agency Opens Concurrent Design Facility

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The Saudi Space Agency (SSA) announced the opening of the Concurrent Design Facility (CDF) and the introduction of a tool such as the Integrated Mission Lifecycle (IML). According to the SSA’s official website, the CDF is designed to accelerate the planning and execution of space missions. It is expected to reduce feasibility study time by… Continue reading Saudi Space Agency Opens Concurrent Design Facility

Analysts Forecast The UAE Economy To Grow By 6.2 Per Cent In 2025

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The UAE economy will grow by 3.9 per cent in the current year 2024 and by 6.2 per cent in 2025. This was reported by Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS, citing data from the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF). Analysts claim that the positive trend in the UAE economy is driven by… Continue reading Analysts Forecast The UAE Economy To Grow By 6.2 Per Cent In 2025

Iran Provides Drinking Water To 10 000 Villages

Construction is underway on the Lower Umkhomazi Water Project in eThekwini, Kwazulu-Natal.

Iran’s Water and Wastewater Company announced that drinking water has been supplied to 10,000 villages across the country in the past four years. This is reported by Tehran Times, a partner of TV BRICS. The source also reported that 11 desalination plants have been put into operation in the country during the tenure of the… Continue reading Iran Provides Drinking Water To 10 000 Villages

India Exports Telecom Equipment To More Than 100 Countries Across The World

Currently, telecom equipment created and produced in India is exported to over 100 nations. The country exported telecom services and equipment worth more than US$18.2 billion last year. This is reported by IANS, a partner of TV BRICS. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs is seeking to strengthen India’s bilateral cooperation with Africa, according to… Continue reading India Exports Telecom Equipment To More Than 100 Countries Across The World

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