BRICS & Global South News

Did Iran capture a US submarine? What we know about the underwater drone

Tehran lauds capturing Dive-LD vessel, while Washington insists that the submersible 'had malfunctioned a day ago'.

India steps up space ambitions, eyes crewed missions and space station

Only three countries – the United States, Russia and China – have independently sent people into orbit using their own rockets and spacecraft. India wants to become the fourth.

Russia-India partnership will be strengthening — Indian Ministry of Commerce

According to Amardeep Singh Bhatia, Russia and India are continuing their engagement in areas that have already become traditional

INNOPROM India international industrial expo kicks off in New Delhi

The exposition features over 130 Russian and Indian participants

Medicine shortages grow in Iran as US tightens sanctions, blockade

Many Iranians cannot access or afford life-saving drugs, but authorities say pharmaceutical sector will not collapse.

Families grieve in ruins of Iranian school where US strike killed dozens of children

One teacher's heroic action and split-second decision saved lives

Russia bridge opens, Songdowon sanctions and North Koreas forgotten UK insurer

Russia bridge opens, Songdowon sanctions and North Koreas forgotten UK insurer

Nepal seeks survivors two weeks after deadly floods

The Aug 26 tsunami-like surge of water, mud and debris, which began on the China-Nepal border, has killed more than 1,401 people and left 5,845 missing.

New Zealand focus on discipline after South Africa loss

Iran strikes two US destroyers with ballistic missiles — IRGC

According to the statement, the strikes inflicted significant damage on the ships

US strikes 5 Iranian oil tankers; Tehran targets Jordan base, US warships

US military says it struck the five Iranian tankers after the IRGC targeted a US warship twice in two days.

Yemeni forces shoot down ‘hostile’ Saudi drone over Ta’izz

Yemen’s armed forces say they have shot down a Saudi Wing Loong II drone over Ta’izz amid renewed fighting with Saudi-backed mercenaries in western Yemen.

US bombs five Iranian oil tankers after its navy is attacked

The US military has released video of its forces destroying what it says are five Iranian crude oil tankers.

The Map Was Lying To You: Why the UN Just Changed How We See Africa

For 450 years, the world's most-used map has made Africa look smaller than it really is.

War expands as Iran-backed Houthis attack Saudi cities and US strikes Iranian tankers

Afrilition: Blackness and the challenge of restoring complexity to completeness, By Adéwál...

US strikes targets near Iran’s Kharg Island, Jask — reporter

According to Jennifer Griffin, the targets included Iranian oil tankers

Iraqi resistance voices support for Yemen after Saudi strikes

Iraqi anti-terror resistance group Kata’ib Hezbollah voices support for retaliatory operations carried out by Yemen in response to Saudi aggression.

US attacks another Iranian oil tanker — TV

According to Iran’s public broadcaster, the crew are currently rowing lifeboats to Jask

Russia's Safonov nominated for 2026 Lev Yashin Trophy

The awarding event will take place on October 26 in London

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji resigns as Learn Africa non-executive director

US strikes Iranian oil tanker near Kharg Island — agency

According to a report by Tasnim, no one was hurt

Russia observed three-day moratorium on using force over US envoys’ visit to Kiev

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited Moscow on September 5 and Kiev on September 6

Philippine defence chief calls out China over note handed to him mid-panel

Philippine Defence Secretary accused China of coercion, bullying and aggression after being handed a note mid-panel.

Adamawa and APC’s emerging season of discontent, By Jibrin Musa

US Open Juniors: Ogunsakin bows out to South Africa’s Doig in three-set thriller

China and Qatar are strengthening bilateral ties: What that really means

Beijing says it will increase coordination with Doha to help de-escalate regional tensions amid the ongoing war on Iran.

Five Russian figure skaters to compete at ISU Nepela Memorial in Bratislava

The event will be held at the Ondrej Nepela Arena in Bratislava, Slovakia, on September 24-27

Amrabat quits Morocco ahead of Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers

Iran Guards say seized unmanned US submarine drone in Hormuz