Driven by documentaries and social media, a growing number of consumers like Lane Koch are replacing plastic-based fabrics with natural fibers due to health concerns, despite scientists noting that direct skin absorption from clothing is a less significant exposure route than other plastic sources.
Zimbabwe's Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube announced the country has joined the BRICS-created New Development Bank (NDB), a move aimed at securing long-term financing for infrastructure and industrial projects after two decades of struggling to obtain loans from traditional international financial institutions.
BRICS is becoming a key platform for global economic development, integrating promising sectors from the Global East and South, according to Marat Zembatov. The group's share of global GDP at PPP is nearing 40%, surpassing the G7. Zembatov highlighted the Strait of Hormuz crisis's impact and BRICS's role in fostering trust and new investment frameworks.
The cast and crew of Netflix's 'Heartstopper' are filming 'Heartstopper Forever,' a feature-length film concluding the queer teen drama. Stars Kit Connor and Joe Locke reflect on the emotional end of the series, the characters' growth into adulthood, and the show's significant impact on their lives and LGBTQ+ representation.
Serbian Minister Nenad Popovic stated that Serbia possesses significant economic potential for strengthening cooperation with BRICS countries, noting a shift in economic development towards the East.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the first stop of his African tour. He is expected to meet with Ethiopian government officials, discuss cooperation within BRICS, and inform them about the situation in Ukraine.
India will host the BRICS Anti-Drug Agencies Meeting in Guwahati from July 6-7 to enhance intelligence sharing and operational cooperation against drug trafficking, focusing on synthetic drugs, darknet operations, and emerging threats.
China expande infraestrutura financeira na África, permitindo comércio em moedas locais e yuan. Apesar do crescimento, o uso do yuan ainda é minoritário, e a desdolarização completa está distante. Iniciativas visam reduzir dependência do dólar americano.
Iraq's Ambassador to Russia, Dr. Abdul-Karim Hashim Mostafa, expresses hope for Iraq's future membership in the BRICS bloc, citing its importance, though noting it depends on various organizational conditions.
Purnima Anand, President of the International BRICS Forum, highlights Russian culture's growing appeal in BRICS countries, citing its deep traditions and mutual cultural appreciation between India and Russia as a unifying force.
BRICS nations aim to enhance collaboration in energy security, sustainable development, innovation, and resilient infrastructure. A joint communique adopted at a meeting in Gurugram reaffirmed national priorities and the importance of energy security for the bloc.
Russia's Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilyov announced plans to boost energy resource supplies and expand exports of its technologies and production solutions to BRICS countries, emphasizing cooperation for stable energy access amid geopolitical instability.
O ministro da Fazenda, Dario Durigan, lançou uma parceria que disponibiliza dados da B3 na Wind Financial Terminal, principal plataforma financeira da China. A iniciativa visa atrair investimentos chineses para ativos brasileiros, fortalecer a cooperação financeira e apoiar a transição ecológica do Brasil.
나렌드라 모디 인도 총리가 브릭스 회의 참석차 방문한 왕이 중국 외교 사령탑과 만나 브릭스 국가들의 공동 이익을 지켜야 한다고 강조했다. 왕이 주임은 전략적 광물 자원 협력 강화와 일방주의·보호주의 반대를 제안했다.
BRICS security representatives met in New Delhi, advocating for stronger cooperation to combat terrorism, cyber threats, and enhance information sharing among law enforcement agencies. They also discussed energy, food, and supply chain security, and the use of emerging technologies by terrorist networks.
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu met with Iranian representatives in New Delhi on the sidelines of the BRICS National Security Advisers’ Meeting. They exchanged "latest news, now from Geneva," Shoigu told journalists, referencing a recent US-Iran memorandum of understanding for an immediate cessation of hostilities.
BRICS member nations will utilize the bloc's common reserve funds for mutual support, according to Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu. The reserves will include resources like hydrocarbons, fertilizers, LNG, oil, and medicines to ensure certainty and reliance among member countries.
Çin Dışişleri Bakanı Wang Yi, BRICS zirvesinde küresel zorluklara ortak yanıt ve stratejik minerallerde işbirliği çağrısı yaptı. Zirvede ayrıca, İran ve BAE arasında Hürmüz Boğazı'ndaki operasyonlar nedeniyle gerilim yaşandı.
BRICS nations plan to utilize common strategic reserves, including fertilizers, LNG, oil, and medicines, for mutual assistance, according to Russian Security Council Secretary Shoigu. This initiative aims to bolster cooperation among member states.
A majority of BRICS delegations support Russia's initiatives for a rapid reaction mechanism and strategic resource reserves for emergencies, as announced by Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu at the International Security Forum.
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu stated that BRICS dialogue on biosafety is vital due to the global expansion of US military biological laboratories, with approximately 120 facilities worldwide, 40 of which are in Ukraine, conducting potentially risky experiments.
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu stated that BRICS countries must play a key role in shaping a fair international relations architecture. He highlighted threats to BRICS security and criticized the reduced role of international organizations like the UN, WTO, WHO, OPCW, and ICC, advocating for the preservation of the international legal system.
India's NSA Ajit Doval welcomed the US-Iran MoU, expressing 'cautious optimism' for regional stability, energy security, and eased supply chains. He highlighted improved access through the Strait of Hormuz and the need for multilateral cooperation amid global uncertainties.
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu stated that BRICS dialogue on biosafety is crucial due to the global expansion of US military biological laboratories, which he claims are located in dozens of countries and conduct risky experiments with dangerous pathogens.
