Iran is set to join the BRICS New Development Bank to shore up its economy amid war and sanctions, according to its central bank chief Abdolnasser Hemmati. The bank stated membership requires a formal accession process.
Países do Mercosul manifestaram solidariedade à Colômbia e ofereceram ajuda após terremoto de magnitude 7,4 que deixou mais de 224 mortos e levou à declaração de estado de emergência.
Analysts say the upcoming Brics forum from September 12 to 13 could see parallel diplomacy amid a global energy crisis, driven by converging economic and strategic interests between India and China.
Os presidentes Lula e Vladimir Putin conversaram por telefone sobre comércio bilateral, fornecimento de diesel e fertilizantes, Brics e a atuação do Conselho de Segurança da ONU diante de conflitos mundiais.
India, presiding over BRICS in 2024, has invited heads of state/government and international associations to the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, September 12-13, under the slogan 'Building Resilience and Innovation for Cooperation and Sustainability'
Bangladesh's state minister for foreign affairs asked India to clarify whether it supports an upcoming virtual address by former PM Sheikh Hasina in Delhi, warning it could impact bilateral ties.
O ministro Márcio Elias Rosa viaja à Índia para expandir o comércio em defesa, tecnologia e indústria, buscando novos parceiros após a imposição de tarifas pelos EUA. A agenda inclui encontros com empresários e participação em reunião do Brics, visando reduzir a dependência brasileira de mercados tradicionais e diversificar fornecedores de fertilizantes.
The European Commission is considering an investigation into construction material imports from several Balkan countries, suspecting they use low-cost Chinese glass fibre already subject to EU anti-dumping duties. This probe is part of broader EU efforts to counter unfair Chinese trade practices and rebalance trade ties.
The military and political confrontation between the United States and Iran is now a permanent feature in south-western Eurasia, creating chronic instability. This challenges BRICS and the SCO's function, impacting global governance, energy security, and transport, while exposing limits of consensus politics and creating opportunities for non-Western frameworks.
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.
