Researchers in China have developed a living textile made from fungal mycelium that can repair damaged areas when reactivated, creating a new approach to self-repairing and biodegradable materials, as reported by Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology of the Chinese Academy…
The United Arab Emirates has approved a new oral treatment option for non-segmental vitiligo, making the country the first in the world to authorise the therapy for eligible adults and adolescents aged 12 and above who require systemic treatment. The…
Iranian school students have won four international awards at the 2026 International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI), strengthening Iran’s presence among the leading countries in the global student computer science competition, as reported by Pars Today, a TV BRICS partner. Iran’s…
In Belarus, “izbing” – a form of ecotourism in which guests stay in authentic village houses but with the modern comforts of a hotel – has begun to gain popularity. The influx of tourists to rural areas and the favourable…
Egypt has completed its national drought management plan, making it eligible for funding through new international mechanisms being established at the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in…
Chinese scientists have successfully employed 3D hyperspectral imaging technology for the first time to create comprehensive digital archives of two ancient Buddhist grottoes at the Yungang Grottoes in Shanxi Province. This was reported by Science and Technology Daily, a partner…
The TV BRICS International Media Network has highlighted the global issue of land degradation and outlined ways to tackle it in its new documentary, “Earth. Lifelines”. The television project concludes TV BRICS’s large-scale media campaign in support of the Silk…
India has outlined the priorities of its BRICS 2026 chairship at the India-Egypt BRICS Partnership Conference in Cairo, placing stronger cooperation with Egypt and a greater voice for the Global South at the centre of discussions. Sripriya Ranganathan, Secretary for…
The United Arab Emirates is accelerating the expansion of its global trade network, using a growing portfolio of economic partnership agreements to open new markets for national exports and strengthen the country’s position as an international trade and investment hub.…
Brazilian researchers have rediscovered rare plant species in Minas Gerais that had not been recorded in the wild for more than three decades, providing new evidence of the region’s exceptional biodiversity and creating fresh opportunities for their conservation, as reported…
