The 18th BRICS Academic Forum was held in Lucknow, bringing together academics, researchers, experts and policymakers from BRICS countries to develop practical approaches to strengthening cooperation within the group. The event was organised by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), as…
Iranian researchers have developed dual-purpose electrode materials designed to work simultaneously in microbial fuel cells and supercapacitors, addressing a key challenge associated with storing electricity generated from renewable sources such as solar and wind power. The research project, carried out…
Ethiopia earned US$475.7 million from electricity exports during the financial year. This is 25 per cent more than in the same period last year. This was reported by Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a TV BRICS partner, citing data from Ethiopia’s…
China is preparing to put the Pinglu Canal into operation in September, opening a new maritime gateway for the country’s southwestern provinces and creating additional opportunities for trade with ASEAN markets, as reported by Global Times, a TV BRICS partner.…
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for his support and described relations between the two countries as strategic during their meeting in Bishkek. His remarks were published on the Kremlin’s website. The leaders met on the final…
Chile’s avocado production is projected to reach 285,000 tonnes in the 2026-2027 season. The forecast represents an increase of around 10 per cent compared with the 265,000 tonnes recorded in the previous season. This was reported by El Maipo, a…
Archaeological discoveries and scientific studies announced across the UAE in 2026 are providing new insights into the country’s human history, settlement patterns and ancient economic life. Ongoing surveys, excavations and research are helping specialists better understand how communities adapted to…
According to Kazinform, a TV BRICS partner, Kazakhstani plant breeders have introduced a new spring barley variety – “Batyrkhan” – specifically tailored to the country’s complex climatic conditions. The new variety is characterised by high and stable yields and plump…
The world’s largest-diameter underwater shield tunnel has been completed and put into operation in Jinan, Shandong Province, according to Global Times, a partner of TV BRICS. The infrastructure project is designed to improve connectivity across the Yellow River and enhance…
The 19th International “Salt of the Earth” Film Festival will take place in Samara from 14 to 18 September 2026. This year, organisers received more than 500 submissions from Russia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Iran, Venezuela, China, India and Brazil. Thirty documentaries…
