Xi to Meet with Trump on Oct. 30 in ROK

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the opening ceremony of the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women and delivers a keynote speech at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Shen Hong)

BEIJING, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) — As agreed between China and the United States, President Xi Jinping will meet with President Donald Trump in Busan, the Republic of Korea (ROK), on Oct. 30 local time to exchange views on bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Wednesday. African Times… Continue reading Xi to Meet with Trump on Oct. 30 in ROK

Zambian FA Sack Head Coach Before AFCON

FIRED: The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has let go of Chipolopolo head coach Avram Grant. Photo: CAF

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has let go of Chipolopolo head coach Avram Grant ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. In an official statement released on Wednesday, FAZ confirmed that the decision was reached through a mutual agreement between the two parties. “The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has agreed… Continue reading Zambian FA Sack Head Coach Before AFCON

Egypt Enters Global Top Ten in Lung Disease Prevention

The republic focuses on early disease detection. Photo: Chinnapong / iStock

Egypt ranks ninth in the world for its programmes on early detection and prevention of lung diseases. This was announced by the country’s Minister of Health, Khaled Abdel-Ghaffar, at the annual professional forum for pulmonologists, reports Middle East News Agency (MENA), a partner of TV BRICS. The new strategies are based on a shift from… Continue reading Egypt Enters Global Top Ten in Lung Disease Prevention

Charting a New Chapter for Asia-Pacific Development Through Unity, Responsibility

This photo taken on Sept. 24, 2025 shows a sign about the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea. (Photo by Jun Hyosang/Xinhua)

SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) — Gyeongju, a historic city in South Korea, is about to welcome leaders from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), the region’s highest-level, most extensive and most influential economic cooperation mechanism. At the invitation of President Lee Jae-myung of the Republic of Korea (ROK), Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 32nd APEC… Continue reading Charting a New Chapter for Asia-Pacific Development Through Unity, Responsibility

Zachary Porthen to Debut as Boks Stick with Tested Combos

DEBUT: Former Junior Springbok captain Zachary Porthen will make his Springbok debut against Japan. Photo: Springboks

Former Junior Springbok captain Zachary Porthen will make his Springbok debut against Japan at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday as Boks coach Rassie Erasmus named a largely settled match-23 for the opening match of the November Internationals. Erasmus named 16 players in his matchday squad that featured in the team’s 29-27 victory against Argentina… Continue reading Zachary Porthen to Debut as Boks Stick with Tested Combos

R20 Million Cocaine Seized in Major Midrand Drug Bust

DRUG BUST: Police have seized R20 million worth of cocaine during a late-night joint operation at a plot in the Blue Hills area of Midrand. Photo: SAPS

Police have uncovered R20 million worth of cocaine during a late-night operation at a plot in Midrand, Gauteng. The bust is one of the largest this year and is part of a continued national effort to dismantle organised drug networks operating across South Africa. According to a police statement, the operation took place on Tuesday… Continue reading R20 Million Cocaine Seized in Major Midrand Drug Bust

Banyana Banyana Book WAFCON 2026 Spot

Banyana Banyana have booked their place in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after beating DR Congo 1-0 in a second-leg qualifier (2-1 on aggregate) played at the Dobsonville Stadium on Tuesday night. The South African senior women’s national team officially qualified for the continental tournament after a dramatic 1–0 victory courtesy of… Continue reading Banyana Banyana Book WAFCON 2026 Spot

Russia to Discuss Development of Raw Materials Cooperation with African Countries

The official opening of the Russian-African Raw Materials Dialogue “Development Path: Raw Materials and Personnel as the Basis of Economic Sovereignty” will take place on 30 October at Empress Catherine II Saint Petersburg Mining University. Participants in the dialogue plan to develop joint approaches to advancing the national economies of African countries, taking into account Russian experience. Special… Continue reading Russia to Discuss Development of Raw Materials Cooperation with African Countries

Bafana Bafana Squad Announced for Zambia Clash

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has named the squad to face Zambia in a friendly international next month. Broos has picked 36 players in the preliminary squad, which will be trimmed to 23 players in the coming days. Bafana Bafana will host Chipolopolo at a venue yet to be confirmed on 14 November, during the… Continue reading Bafana Bafana Squad Announced for Zambia Clash

Indian Scientists Discover Natural Compound that Accelerates Diabetic Wound

Researchers identify Sinapic acid as a promising plant-based therapy that promotes faster tissue repair and recovery in diabetic patients. Photo: shironosov / iStock

Researchers at Indian Nagaland University have discovered a naturally occurring plant compound, Sinapic acid, that significantly accelerates wound healing in diabetic conditions. This is reported by ANI, a partner of TV BRICS. The breakthrough offers a promising step towards developing safe, affordable, and natural treatments for one of diabetes’ most persistent complications – delayed wound… Continue reading Indian Scientists Discover Natural Compound that Accelerates Diabetic Wound

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