India and China agree to resume direct flights

The countries reiterated their readiness to jointly celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations in 2025

India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with China’s Foreign Secretary and Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong in Beijing.

Read more

Indonesia and India forge strategic cooperation across key sectors

The nations have agreed to partner in fintech, artificial intelligence (AI), digital public infrastructure, and space exploration

Indonesia and India have solidified their strategic partnership through the signing of a series of significant agreements, encompassing areas such as healthcare, traditional medicine, cultural exchange, and digital cooperation.

Read more

Ethiopia declares desire to expand bilateral relations with BRICS countries

BRICS Senior Officials National Technical Committee meeting presented a summary of Ethiopia’s achievements in 2024

The BRICS Senior Officials National Technical Committee meeting was held at the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to discuss the group’s activities for 2025 under the Brazilian chairmanship.

Read more

BRICS Symphony Women Orchestra to be organised in Brazil

It will include 75 musicians

BRICS Symphony Women Orchestra will be composed of 10 Brazilian women, including a female conductor.

Read more

Chinese car market share in South Africa increases by almost 30%

Chinese brands have penetrated the market by offering vehicles with innovative technologies

Chinese automobile brands are rapidly increasing their presence in the South African market, gaining popularity as consumers are drawn to their affordability and advanced features.

Read more

Russia-Egypt trade surges to US$8 billion in 2024 as economic ties strengthen

Russia remains a crucial partner in Egypt’s agricultural sector

Trade between Russia and Egypt has reached a new milestone, hitting US$8 billion in 2024.

Read more

Iran establishes nation’s first AI park to deliver practical services to its citizens

Government and private companies are collaborating closely to develop the park

Iran is poised to launch its first national artificial intelligence (AI) park in Tehran within the next two years, a strategic initiative designed to showcase the country’s technological prowess and deliver practical AI-related services to its citizens, according to Mojtaba Alizadeh, Assistant to the Iranian Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy.

Read more

UAE opens innovative Stem Cells Research Centre to revolutionise regenerative medicine

The centre focuses on cutting-edge stem cell research, advanced therapies, and manufacturing capabilities

The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has unveiled the nation’s first academic Stem Cells Research Centre, a transformative initiative designed to position the UAE as a global leader in regenerative medicine.

Read more

EAEU Intergovernmental Council’s meeting announces 4% GDP growth of member states

Belarus outlined its priorities for its EAEU Chairmanship

A meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council was held in Kazakhstan in a closed format.

Read more