China and Russia agree to strengthen new-type partnership during talks in Beijing
The leaders of Russia and China, together with delegations from both states, signed a number of major documents during the Chinese-Russian negotiations
Talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping took place at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
Iran and Malaysia expand cooperation in higher education and joint scientific research
Tehran and Kuala Lumpur discuss new university partnerships, research grants and deeper academic exchange programmes between the two countries
Iran and Malaysia have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation in higher education, science and research during a telephone conversation between the two countries’ ministers responsible for higher education, as reported by Mehr News Agency, a partner of TV BRICS.
India ranks first globally in workplace AI adoption as daily use reaches 41%
New study shows Indian employees lead the world in artificial intelligence integration, reshaping productivity, job confidence and digital skills
India has emerged as the world’s leading adopter of artificial intelligence in the workplace, according to a new international study showing that 41 per cent of employees in the country now use AI tools on a daily basis, reports IANS, a partner of TV BRICS.
Uzbekistan officially joins New Development Bank
This will allow the republic to attract investment for infrastructure development and expand cooperation with international financial institutions
Uzbekistan has officially joined the agreement on the New Development Bank (NDB).
Brazil’s agricultural exports hit record US$16.6 billion
Strong demand from China and Eurasian markets drives historic growth in Brazilian agro exports as sector strengthens global trade position
Brazil’s agricultural exports reached a record US$16.65 billion in April 2026, marking the highest figure ever recorded for the month since statistics began in 1997.
UAE-India trade turnover rises by 37% since 2022 due to bilateral agreement
The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the UAE and India entered into force four years ago
The total volume of bilateral trade between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and India has increased by 37 per cent since the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which entered into force in 2022.
Ethiopia nearly doubles electricity generation capacity in seven years as renewable energy drive accelerates
BRICS member expands clean energy infrastructure to almost 9,800 MW while increasing electricity access and strengthening regional influence in Africa
Ethiopia has emerged as one of Africa’s fastest-growing clean energy producers after nearly doubling its electricity generation capacity over the past seven years, reinforcing its position as a rising regional energy hub, reports El Maipo, a partner of TV BRICS.
Egypt launches “Productive Villages” initiative to expand rural industrialisation and jobs
New initiative aims to establish small factories in rural areas to boost employment and strengthen local economies
Egypt has launched a pilot phase of its “Productive Villages” initiative, aimed at establishing small and medium-sized industrial facilities within rural communities to stimulate job creation, improve local resource utilisation and support balanced regional development, reports Daily News Egypt, a TV BRICS partner.
Indonesia increases rice exports to Saudi Arabia amid record reserves
State reserves of the crop have reached 5.37 million tonnes
Indonesia is increasing rice exports thanks to record-high grain reserves in the country, with the first premium-class shipment shipped to Saudi Arabia, as reported by ANTARA.