BRICS & Global South News

Interest in Russian weapons shows that they are sometimes superior to Western — Newsweek

The publication notes that foreign customers are convinced of the ability of Russian weapons to compete with their Western analogs

Russian diplomat blasts IAEA chief for refusing to admit it's Kiev that attacks ZNPP

Maria Zakharova emphasized that Rafael Grossi had continued to shy away from the killings of this plant’s employees, the psychological pressure being put on their families and friends

New EV sales in Russia more than double in August to 2,200 — Autostat

According to Sergey Tselikov, sales of the new Russian Atom electric car totaled 11 units in August, while 40 vehicles have been registered since sales began

Passengers of arrested ship Professor Molchanov return to Russia from Spitsbergen

They are now en route to Murmansk

African countries interested in Kalashnikov’s KUB-10ME long-range munition

The range of the KUB-10ME is currently a very sought-after feature of unmanned aerial vehicles

Can Africa take ownership of the AU-US infrastructure deal?

Russia’s latest Citadel system with smart shells unveiled abroad for first time

Rostec noted that the system’s arsenal includes smart shells that can be programmed to detonate at a specific point along their trajectory

Russia to do everything possible for BRICS’ development — Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov noted that Russia welcomes the idea of inviting new countries to cooperate with BRICS

Discover Iran: Kharraqan Twin Towers in Qazvin and the brilliance of Iranian brick archite...

The Kharraqan Towers in Qazvin are masterpieces of Seljuk architecture, renowned for pioneering double-shell domes, sophisticated octagonal geometry, intricate brickwork, Kufic inscriptions, and remarkably preserved early Seljuk …

Hospitality learnership offers hope for South Africa’s unemployed youth

McDonald’s plans to recruit 2,370 young people into its next learnership programme

How the new North Korea-Russia car crossing bridges symbolism and geopolitics

How the new North Korea-Russia car crossing bridges symbolism and geopolitics

Russia develops carbon-fiber antenna for space, drones

The development is designed for use in the space industry, unmanned aerial vehicle systems, and radars

Moscow court fines TikTok $40,420 over LGBT-related content

Since February 2021, Russia has had a so-called law on self-monitoring by social networks, under which platforms are required to independently identify and block illegal content

BRICS summit may be the only place another Iran ceasefire can be built

Its members and partners have brokered every ceasefire so far and hold the relationships needed to build the next one.

Defense industry facilities, logistics centers in Kiev region: targets of Russian strikes

Russian forces struck the Kiev-based Reinforced Concrete Structure Plant No. 1 in Kiev

Kremlin slams attempts to preserve unipolar world as 'very dangerous'

At the same time, Dmitry Peskov pointed out that the global majority, represented by BRICS, is striving for a different world order

Russia’s Baltic Fleet ship Perekop ends visit to Vietnam, sets course for Cambodia

Russia’s Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, Maria Mizonova, emphasized the special significance of Russian ships’ visits to the port of Cam Ranh

Russia and North Korea open first road link across shared border

Russia and North Korea opened the first road bridge across their narrow stretch of border on Monday, creating a new physical link between the two countries as they expand co-operation.

IN BRIEF: Injured in Saratov, 384 UAVs, aftermath of attacks on Russian regions

Ten people, including three children, were injured in a drone attack on Saratov

Russia’s KTRV Corporation to showcase various precision weapons at exhibition in Egypt

The Corporation has focused its international exhibition activities on venues in countries friendly to Russia

Press review: Iran expands its naval war with US and EU blocks US ambitions in Greenland

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, August 8th

Wider Europe Briefing: New Russia Sanctions And The Slovak Veto

Welcome to Wider Europe, RFE/RL's newsletter focusing on the key issues concerning the European Union, NATO, and other institutions and their relationships with the Western Balkans and Europe's Eastern neighborhoods.I'm RFE/RL Eu…

RECORDED | ANC briefs media on its decision to take IEC to court

The ANC is briefing the media on Tuesday on its decision to take the Electoral Commission of South Africa to court over the submission of its candidate list

Iran: Calls for unconditional IAEA Safeguards compliance ‘meaningless’

Iran’s mission to the UN in Vienna says calls on Tehran to unconditionally comply with the IAEA Safeguards is meaningless under the current hazardous circumstances.

News Review: US attacks Iran oil tankers

American forces have attacked three Iranian oil tankers in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman.

Kremlin Spox Dmitry Peskov Holds Special Briefing Hosted by Sputnik India Ahead of BRICS S...

Expanded BRICS summit designed to strengthen grouping's global influence — expert

The upcoming BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12-13 will become a key stage in transforming the association into a real force for global development

Plateau buses make face masks compulsory as diphtheria outbreak worsens

China says imports and exports surged in August

IAEA warns over Iran nuclear access as Western powers push UN referral

UN nuclear watchdog urges Iran to cooperate, as Western powers push to refer its nuclear file to the Security Council.