Vladimir Putin and Masoud Pezeshkian highlight 21% growth in Russia-Iran trade and stronger bilateral ties
Presidents discussed rising bilateral trade, stronger economic ties and growing cultural exchanges during talks in Turkmenbashi
Trade between Russia and Iran increased by more than 21 per cent in 2025, with positive growth continuing during the first seven months of 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced during a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Turkmenbashi.
Ghana approves formal application to join BRICS
The government seeks to expand economic partnerships, attract investment and strengthen industrial development through cooperation with BRICS countries
Ghana’s government has approved plans to formally apply for BRICS membership as part of a strategy to accelerate economic development, Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced.
Brazil to establish robotic surgery centres in every state
Robotic surgery is already part of a government programme and is funded from the national budget
Brazil plans to open at least one robotic surgery centre in every state.
Russia adopts bioeconomy development strategy through 2050
The document provides for the introduction of biotechnology in medicine, agriculture, energy and other sectors
The Russian Government has approved the Bioeconomy Development Strategy through 2036 and, for the longer term, through 2050.
Economic agreement between UAE and EAEU comes into force
The agreement aims to facilitate trade between the countries
The Economic Partnership Agreement between the United Arab Emirates and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) officially came into force on 6 October 2026.
CIS to help shape multipolar world alongside BRICS and SCO
At a summit in Turkmenistan, heads of state highlight expanding trade, regional integration and cooperation with international organisations
The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Council of Heads of State convened in Turkmenistan’s Avaza National Tourist Zone, where leaders outlined priorities for economic integration and the organisation’s role in shaping a multipolar world.
Indonesia plans to build nearly 10,000 healthcare centres by 2029
National healthcare programme includes modernising 441 hospitals, introducing mobile X-ray equipment and expanding access to primary medical services
Indonesia plans to renovate 8,001 community health centres and construct 1,988 new facilities between 2027 and 2029 as part of a nationwide programme to modernise healthcare infrastructure and improve access to medical services.
Egypt and South Africa launch joint business council to strengthen economic ties
The initiative will focus on investment, renewable energy, infrastructure and logistics cooperation between the two BRICS countries
Egypt and South Africa have launched a joint business council at the Alamein Africa Forum.
China develops brain-computer interface to restore visual perception
A minimally invasive eye implant has helped a visually impaired patient recognise characters, objects and obstacles through artificial vision
Chinese researchers have developed a brain-computer interface (BCI) technology that can restore visual perception for people with certain forms of irreversible blindness.
India to become world’s largest economy by 2047
The politician linked the country’s prospects to rapid economic and technological development
India could become the world’s largest economy by 2047.
Ethiopia targets 1.6 million international visitors in 2026/27
President Taye Atske Selassie outlined plans to strengthen tourism development and prepare the country for major international forums
Ethiopia aims to attract more than 1.6 million international visitors during the 2026/27 fiscal year as the government expands its tourism development initiatives.