Iran and Belarus have agreed to step up agricultural cooperation, with officials discussing expanded trade in fertilisers, agricultural machinery and food products as well as opportunities for joint investment, as reported by Tehran Times, a TV BRICS partner. The talks…
India has retained its position as the world’s largest coconut producer, accounting for 31.24 per cent of global output, while the country ranks third by area under coconut cultivation, according to IANS, a TV BRICS partner. India produced more than…
South Africa is expanding the use of artificial intelligence in education with the introduction of a humanoid AI tutor designed to provide interactive learning support in schools, as reported by DUrbanTV, a TV BRICS partner. The initial rollout is taking…
Researchers from the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, a partner of TV BRICS, and Central University have developed an automated method for assessing the condition of collectible coins. The approach is designed to reduce subjectivity in expert evaluations and…
From 20 August 2026, citizens of Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam will be able to use 240-hour visa-free transit through China when travelling onwards to a third country or region. The National Immigration Administration of the People’s Republic of China announced this,…
Iranian researchers have developed a plant-based biological treatment targeting the Mediterranean fruit fly, offering a potential alternative to conventional chemical pesticides in the country’s agricultural sector, as reported by NourNews, a TV BRICS partner. The development is part of a…
The Brest Region of Belarus increased its exports of food products and agricultural raw materials by 26.7 per cent in January–June 2026 compared with the same period last year, according to the regional Agriculture and Food Committee. The region accounted…
Thailand joined BRICS as a partner country in 2025 and expects to become a BRICS member in 2026. How has this status affected the country’s development? Does cooperation with the group today help fully unlock the Kingdom’s potential? And why…
Iran is developing genetic maps for some of its most threatened wildlife species as conservation authorities turn to genomic research to improve breeding programmes, manage small populations and reduce the risk of extinction, as reported by Tehran Times, a TV…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has launched the country’s new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system at international airports, highlighting its potential to support tourism and make travel to South Africa more convenient. The digital system allows eligible travellers to apply…
