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Latin America no longer 'very distant' as PM Modi builds deeper engage...
Rio de Janeiro, July 7 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi's State Visit to Brazil, starting with his arrival in Brasilia early Tuesday morning, India time, will not only be a significant milestone in the India-Brazil strategic partnership but is...

BRICS Summit in Brazil - Day Two
https://sputnikglobe.com/20250707/brics-summit-in-brazil---day-two-1122405687.html BRICS Summit in Brazil - Day Two BRICS Summit in Brazil - Day Two Sputnik International The two-day summit brings together senior officials from the world's major...

Lithium-ion battery fires jump 162% in Toronto over 2 years, city says
Toronto The number of fires sparked by lithium-ion batteries has more than doubled in the span of two years, according to the city. Between 2022 and 2024 the number of fires jumped from 29 to 76. Attempts to modify lithium-ion batteries at the...

BRICS countries stand united that attacks on civilians unacceptable — Lavrov
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 7. /TASS/. BRICS nations are in consensus that attacks on the civilian population and civilian facilities are inadmissible, committing this understanding to paper in their Rio de Janeiro summit declaration, Russian Foreign...

World News | BRICS Welcomes Indonesia as Member, and 10 Partner Countries, Including Belarus, Malaysia
Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 7 (ANI): Leaders of the BRICS nations welcomed Indonesia as a member of the group, while 10 nations, including Belarus, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Nigeria, Malaysia, Thailand, Cuba, Vietnam, Uganda, and Uzbekistan, as...
Trump's Tariff Threat to BRICS Over 'Anti-American' Concern
President Donald Trump has threatened additional tariffs on any country that supports the “anti-American” policies of the BRICS group, a political and diplomatic coordination forum consisting of 11 countries. “Any country aligning themselves with...

Anti-U.S. BRICS Holds Biggest, and Most Toothless, Summit Yet
The BRICS security and trade coalition is concluding its annual summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Monday, publishing a “declaration” notably missing some of the most strident anti-American policies it previously promoted, including the creation...

Business : BRICS Reaffirms Commitment To Fair Trade, IMF Reform, And Financial Cooperation
KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) — The BRICS grouping has sent a strong message in defence of a rules-based multilateral trading system, rejecting unilateral, punitive and discriminatory protectionist measures imposed that are not in line with...

BRICS Summit ends with call for fairer global order
2025-07-06T21:13:37+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Rio de Janeiro Leaders of the BRICS bloc concluded their 17th summit on Sunday in Rio de Janeiro, calling for reforms to global governance, stronger support for developing...

After China’s RE magnet clampdown, a rethink in India on its EV policy push
In India’s policy circles, a steadfast focus of driving vehicular electrification by largely incentivising a singular technological platform – battery electric vehicles or BEVs – at the cost of all other technologies, could be in for a change. The...

BRICS Summit: Tinubu Calls For Reevaluation Of Global Governance Structure
July 07, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has called for a comprehensive reevaluation of the global governance architecture, as well as financial and healthcare systems, to ensure greater equity and inclusion for low-income and emerging...

BRICS welcomes Indonesia as member, and 10 partner countries, including Belarus, Malaysia
Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 7 (ANI): Leaders of the BRICS nations welcomed Indonesia as a member of the group, while 10 nations, including Belarus, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Nigeria, Malaysia, Thailand, Cuba, Vietnam, Uganda, and Uzbekistan, as...

At BRICS Summit In Brazil, Tinubu Canvasses Re-evaluation Of Global Governance Structure, Finance, Health Care Systems
Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has called for a reevaluation of the current global governance structure and the financial and healthcare systems, urging greater equity and inclusion for low-income and emerging economies, particularly...
New study challenges what we know about the biology of ageing
For years, scientists have believed that inflammation inevitably increases with age, quietly fuelling diseases like heart disease, dementia and diabetes. But a new study of Indigenous populations challenges that idea and could reshape how we think...

BRICS Summit: Tinubu seeks change on governance structure, others
President Bola Tinubu has called for a reevaluation of the current global governance structure and the financial and healthcare systems, urging greater equity and inclusion for low-income and emerging economies, particularly in Africa. President...

BRICS Summit: Tinubu urges reforms, more inclusion for Africa
President Bola Tinubu has called for urgent reforms to global systems, urging greater inclusion and fairness for Africa and other emerging economies. By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has called for urgent reforms to global systems, urging...

At BRICS Summit, Tinubu calls for reevaluation of global governance structure
President Bola Tinubu has called for a reevaluation of the current global governance structure and the financial and healthcare systems, urging greater equity and inclusion for low-income and emerging economies, particularly in Africa. At the 17th...

Tinubu seeks reevaluation of global governance structure, health care systems
President Bola Tinubu has sought a reevaluation of the current global governance structure and the financial and healthcare systems, calling for greater equity and inclusion for low-income and emerging economies, particularly in Africa. Tinubu...

BRICS condemns attacks on Iran, Gaza war, Trump tariffs: Key takeaways
Leaders of the BRICS bloc have sharply rebuked the United States and Israeli bombardments of Iran in June, calling them a “blatant breach of international law” while voicing strong support for the creation of a Palestinian state. But their joint...

Tinubu Calls For Reform Of Global Governance, Healthcare And Financial Systems At BRICS Summit
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged a comprehensive reevaluation of the current global governance structure, as well as the world’s financial and healthcare systems, stressing the need for greater equity, inclusion, and justice for low-income...