India aims for more inclusive BRICS chairmanship
From 1 January 2026, the BRICS chairship has officially passed to India
India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has called stressed the need for international institutions to become more representative, inclusive and effective.
Russian scientists unveil minimally invasive laser method for targeted brain stimulation
New fibre-optic infrared technology enables high-precision neural stimulation without surgery, opening prospects for neuroscience research and clinical therapy
Physicists from Novosibirsk State Technical University, working jointly with neurophysiologists from the Pavlov Institute of Physiology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, have developed an innovative method of minimally invasive, highly selective infrared neural stimulation using a fibre-optic interface between the brain and a laser source.
Brazil and Saudi Arabia expand mineral cooperation with new bilateral memorandum
Five-year agreement focuses on strategic mineral investment, technical exchange, and support for the energy transition
Brazil and Saudi Arabia have formalised a new memorandum of understanding aimed at broadening bilateral cooperation in mineral resources, reinforcing technical exchange, investment flows and joint development of strategic minerals critical to the global energy transition.
Ethiopia strengthens paediatric cancer care with new national society
The initiative seeks to improve early diagnosis and increase survival rates for children with cancer across the country
Ethiopia took a historic step by inaugurating the Ethiopian Pediatric Haematology and Oncology Society (ESPHO), with the aim of transforming care for children with cancer and blood diseases.
Indonesia achieves diesel self-sufficiency following major refinery expansion
Upgraded Balikpapan facility boosts fuel processing capacity and strengthens national energy security
Indonesia has officially declared self-sufficiency in diesel fuel after the expansion of its largest oil refinery in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan.
Chinese scientists deploy AI platform to transform drug evaluation
Genome-wide screening technology accelerates medicine discovery and reveals new therapeutic targets
Researchers in China have introduced an artificial intelligence platform that significantly accelerates the evaluation of medicines across the entire human genome, marking a major advance in drug discovery and chemical genomics.
Egypt targets 30 million tourists year after record 19 million arrivals
The government plans to simplify entry procedures and improve visitor experience
Egypt plans to increase annual tourist arrivals to 30 million following a record 19 million visitors last year, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said at a government meeting focused on easing entry procedures and improving the quality of services for tourists.
Artificial intelligence transforms South Africa’s financial sector
Regulators examine the impact of new technologies on the market and prepare recommendations for the industry
South Africa’s financial regulators note the active introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) in banks and insurance companies.
World Bank forecasts 5% growth for UAE economy in 2026
At the global level, inflation is forecast to moderate to 2.6 per cent in 2026, creating more favourable conditions for investment and consumption
The World Bank has projected robust economic growth for the United Arab Emirates, forecasting an expansion of 5 per cent in 2026, followed by a further acceleration to 5.1 per cent in 2027.
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