UNESCO has chosen Sharjah to pilot a global tool assessing early childhood development using standardized metrics. The program focuses on measuring learning and wellbeing to support data-driven education policies. Outcomes from the pilot are expected to guide wider regional and global rollout. UNESCO has selected Sharjah as the first Arab city to pilot a global […]
Brazil and Russia reached a deal to broaden cooperation in peaceful nuclear energy and pharmaceuticals after high-level negotiations. The partnership targets civilian nuclear technology, energy infrastructure, and joint drug production to strengthen local industrial capacity. This move aligns with BRICS’ push for technological sovereignty and long-term resilience. Brazil and Russia agreed to expand cooperation in […]
The Cairo pharmacy conference concluded with a focus on merging AI with traditional Chinese medicine to modernize drug discovery and personalize care. It aimed to bridge Western and Eastern medical practices, leveraging Egypt’s strategic position to globalize these approaches. The event is set to foster new Egypt-China research partnerships in public health and digital manufacturing. […]
To counter AI-accelerated cyber threats that can now strike within minutes, cybersecurity must undergo a fundamental shift from passive reaction to proactive, autonomous defense. This requires building security into AI systems from their initial design phase and adopting integrated security platforms that unify defenses and enable real-time, AI-powered response. Cybersecurity experts are issuing a stark […]
Belarus plans to double its peat product exports to China between 2026 and 2030. This expansion builds on steady growth since 2022 and aligns with China’s rising demand for modern agricultural inputs. The strategy includes shifting toward higher-value processed peat goods. Belarus has announced a plan to double its exports of peat products to China […]
Chinese tourist arrivals to Indonesia surged to a six-year high of 1.34 million in 2025, marking a powerful post-pandemic recovery and ranking China as the fourth-largest source of international visitors, accounting for 8.7% of total inbound tourism to the country. Indonesia experienced a significant tourism recovery in 2025, with arrivals from China reaching 1.34 million […]
The Kremlin dismissed claims that BRICS is designed to weaken the U.S. dollar, stressing that the bloc’s purpose is economic cooperation rather than targeting any currency. Moscow rejected Trump’s rhetoric linking BRICS to dollar confrontation and tariff threats, calling it inconsistent with the group’s actual agenda. The dispute highlights growing geopolitical tension over BRICS expansion […]
Zimbabwe is intensifying its bid to join BRICS by deepening diplomatic engagement with member countries, positioning itself within a multipolar economic landscape that offers development finance, technology access, and stronger ties with emerging markets, while also reflecting broader African interest in the bloc. Zimbabwe has stepped up its diplomatic efforts to join the BRICS economic […]
With China’s backing, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are fast-tracking major wind and solar projects that expand renewable capacity, reduce emissions, and enhance energy independence, while reinforcing long-term economic cooperation and positioning Central Asia as an emerging hub for green development. Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are accelerating their green energy transition with China’s support, expanding cooperation on large-scale […]
Chinese researchers have engineered a flexible bioelectronic patch that adheres to organs and delivers drugs or genetic therapies directly to target tissues, achieving precise treatment with fewer side effects and strong potential to improve medicine for complex organs. Scientists in China have developed an ultra-flexible bioelectronic patch capable of delivering drugs and gene therapies directly […]
South Africa’s tourism sector reached a record 10.48 M international visitors in 2025, driven by stronger global demand and enhanced travel connectivity; this growth underscores the destination’s rising appeal and supports broad economic benefits including jobs, investment, and SME expansion. South Africa achieved a historic tourism milestone in 2025, welcoming a record 10.48 M international […]
By relaunching its Theatre Arts Fellowship in Moscow, Russia is using cultural cooperation to deepen engagement with BRICS+ countries, bringing young actors together for intensive practical training and collaborative creative work that promotes artistic exchange and helps build long-term cross-BRICS cultural networks. Russia has reopened applications for its international Theatre Arts Fellowship for young actors […]
