Why does the US want to send Israel 40,000 bombs?
Is the planned $2.8bn US arms deal proportionate to Israel’s threat, or could it cause more civilian casualties in Gaza?
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South African graduate develops AI system to translate sign language into speech
A University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) graduate has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that translates South African Sign Language (SASL) into speech in real time. The technology was created by Akhil Hansrajh as his final-year design project while completing a…
Admasu Damtew, Ethiopia’s Media Manager: “Future of journalism lies in partnerships that transcend national borders”
The TV BRICS International Media Network presents a special project for the 20th anniversary of BRICS: “Global Media Briefing.” Expert commentary from representatives of the leading media of BRICS+ countries and partners of the media network covers issues of shaping…
Iran ranks among global leaders in vaccination and infertility treatment
Iran has achieved leading global positions in several areas of healthcare, including vaccination coverage, infertility treatment and organ transplantation, according to Mohammad Raiszadeh, President of the Iranian Medical Council. Raiszadeh said Iran ranks first globally for vaccination coverage and third…
Vietnam becomes Southeast Asia’s largest electric-car market as EV share reaches nearly 40%
Vietnam became Southeast Asia’s largest electric-car market in 2025, with electric vehicles (EVs) accounting for nearly 40 per cent of new-car sales, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). Electric-car sales in the country more than doubled during the year,…
Ethiopia and UAE expand cooperation in investment, trade, tourism and technology
Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates are expanding cooperation across investment, trade, tourism and technology as the two countries seek to translate their growing bilateral relations into new economic opportunities, as reported by ENA, a TV BRICS partner. Ethiopia’s Special…
India’s semiconductor programme supports 200 chip design companies and trains 70,000 engineers
At least 200 chip design companies have emerged under the India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 (ISM 2.0), strengthening the country’s efforts to develop domestic semiconductor intellectual property, according to Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw. More than 105…
Egypt wins African AirBadminton Team Relay title for second consecutive year
Egypt has retained the African AirBadminton Team Relay title for the second consecutive year after winning the continental championship held in Uganda, as reported by MENA, a TV BRICS partner. The Egyptian national team completed a successful campaign through the…
Bolivian film wins four awards at Lions of Fire Film Festival
The Bolivian short film “Renace” (“Rebirth”) won four awards at the 5th International Film Festival “Leones de Fuego” (“Lions of Fire”), held in Cochabamba, Bolivia. The film won the Best National Short Film category and was also recognised for Best…
Report: Cairo makes list of world’s top 100 innovation hubs and tops rankings in Arab world and Africa
Cairo has made a notable mark on the global innovation map, ranking 86th on the list of the world’s top 100 innovation hubs for 2026, according to the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) ranking. It is the only hub from…