Russia and ASEAN launch new areas of partnership: youth and customs
The visit of ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn to Moscow comes as Russia and the Association mark 35 years since the establishment of their relations
Russia and ASEAN are engaged in substantive dialogue on launching new areas of cooperation – pandemic response, youth and customs issues.
Iran proposes BRICS network of photonics laboratories
The initiative aims to give researchers across BRICS access to specialised equipment and strengthen joint work in photonics
Iran is proposing an international network of photonics laboratories among BRICS member states to give researchers access to specialised equipment and make better use of existing research infrastructure.
Chinese scientists develop nuclear optical clock for ultra-precise timekeeping
Researchers in China have created a clock based on changes in atomic nuclei, opening new possibilities for navigation, space exploration and fundamental physics
Scientists from Tsinghua University and other Chinese research institutions have developed a nuclear optical clock that measures time using energy transitions within atomic nuclei.
Brazil could become world’s largest food exporter by end of 2026
Geraldo Alckmin highlights the opening of 700 new agricultural export markets and the role of international trade in economic growth
Brazil could become the world’s largest food exporter by the end of 2026, Vice-President Geraldo Alckmin announced during a ceremony marking the opening of 700 new international markets for Brazilian agricultural products.
Ethiopia aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 74.3% by 2030
The country is expanding renewable energy, restoring ecosystems and increasing forest cover as part of its national climate strategy
Ethiopia has set a target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 74.3 per cent by 2030 compared with a business-as-usual scenario, Minister of Water and Energy Habtamu Itefa Geleta.
Egypt to offer more scholarships to Indonesian students
The two countries strengthen student exchanges, university partnerships and joint research
Indonesia and Egypt are expanding educational cooperation, with Egypt offering additional scholarship opportunities for Indonesian students, particularly in medicine, engineering and science.
Russia exports around 500 tonnes of flour to South Africa
Supplies have resumed following a hiatus
In the first nine months of 2026, Russia supplied approximately 500 tonnes of wheat or rye-wheat flour to the Republic of South Africa (RSA), worth over US$200,000.
Russia and UAE strengthen trade ties following entry into force of new economic agreements
The sides discuss the development of bilateral cooperation in the year marking the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
India and Ethiopia expand strategic cooperation into AI, science and infrastructure
New Delhi and Addis Ababa are broadening their partnership across technology, trade, investment and infrastructure
India and Ethiopia are broadening their strategic partnership to include artificial intelligence, science and innovation alongside established areas such as trade, investment and infrastructure.