BRICS & Global South News

Russia’s upgraded Lancet strike system showcased at exhibition in South Africa

The strike system is on display as part of the joint exhibit of the Russian state arms exporter Rosoboronexport

Alex Eala firm on Asian Games participation despite threat of WTA fine

National lawmakers propose paying her fine should WTA impose it on her for skipping the concurrent mandatory China Open.

BRICS has no alternative to financial sovereignty — Russian MFA

It is in the interests of BRICS countries and all those who defend sovereignty and independence to move from discussions and pilot projects to practical work in this area, Sergey Ryabkov added

Arms race in space can still be prevented, opportunity not yet missed — MFA

According to Sergey Ryabkov, statements by US officials about their intention to deploy weapons in space "cannot possibly harm" the Russia-US dialogue on strategic stability, "because that dialogue does not exist"

Russia’s dialogue on strategic stability depends solely on US — senior diplomat

Sergey Ryabkov noted that, at present, there is no dialogue on strategic stability between Moscow and Washington

Russia unveils newest RPG-29M grenade launcher at AAD expo in South Africa

The weapon’s presentation by the state corporation Rostec took place on the African continent as part of the international exhibition Africa Aerospace and Defense 2026

Press review: Germany eyes Patriot deal as Japan steps up Asia-Pacific military activity

Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, September 16th

US imposes visa restrictions on South Africa over alleged anti-white discrimination

Sri Lankan star Rumesh Pathirage’s javelin broken ahead of Asian Games

Pathirage's javelins, which he used to throw world-best distance, were broken on his flight back from Budapest.

Podium finish at Asian Games the target for Singapore's Loh Kean Yew and Yeo Jia Min, says...

Singapore's only Asian Games badminton medal has been the women's team bronze at the 2006 Doha Games.

New Subaru Outback confirmed for South Africa in late 2026

Subaru’s new Outback will arrive in South Africa in the fourth quarter of 2026, with the range set to include a turbocharged Wilderness derivative alongside the standard naturally-aspirated Premium

China opens major canal linking landlocked regions to sea

Four years in the making, the Pinglu Canal cuts the journey to the sea for goods from southwestern China by more than 560km, generating annual transport savings of more than five billion yuan (US$745 million), according to state …

Kenya wins bid to host 2029 World Athletics Championships

China warns US space weapons could fuel arms race

Analysts say shift to orbital weapons could prompt international response

War on Iran damaged hundreds of US facilities, depleted key munitions: Pentagon

Iranian strikes damaged or destroyed hundreds of buildings and structures at US military bases across the region and contributed to shortages of key munitions.

North Korea sends military delegation to Chinas major security conference

North Korea sends military delegation to Chinas major security conference

Aleksandar Duric on his remarkable sporting journey and giving back to Singapore

The former national footballer, who will help lead Team Singapore at the 2026 Asian Games, tells CNA how his experiences as an athlete are shaping his work with the next generation.

Saudi offers more crude to Asian refiners via Oman after pipeline attacks: Sources

Games-Steeplechaser Sable conquers fear of hurdles in time for Asian Games title defence

Games-World No.1 Pathirage's javelins damaged on flight ahead of Asian Games

Iran’s nuclear industry will survive war and strikes as knowledge cannot be obliterated by...

US-Israeli military aggression may have damaged Iran's nuclear facilities, but it cannot erase the institutionalized scientific knowledge, ensuring Iran's nuclear program will survive and thrive despite sanctions and military agg…

Stories Beyond Numbers: A pregnant woman killed alongside 8 family members in US-Israeli s...

A pregnant Iranian kindergarten teacher and mother of three was killed with eight family members in a US-Israeli strike, leaving behind stories she documented about families affected by war.

China calls for building more balanced security architecture — defense chief

Dong Jun stated that this architecture "should address the legitimate security concerns of all countries"

Iran war live: Saudi coalition intercepts, destroys drone headed for Mecca

Saudi Arabia has intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone that was heading toward Mecca.

Iran-backed Houthis’ actions go beyond domestic conflict — Yemen’s PM

Shaya Mohsen al-Zindani says Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia "cannot be separated from the military escalation" on Yemen’s Red Sea coast

Enemies ‘bewildered’ by Iranian nation’s steadfastness: IRGC Aerospace chief

Commander says Iran’s enemies are “bewildered” by the sheer extent of the public support that the Iranian nation has been throwing behind the country’s Armed Forces.

Yemen reports 58 Saudi attacks in one day, vows decisive response

Yemen says Saudi Arabia hit the country dozens of times over the 24 hours to Sunday.

Iran calls on UN to protect Lebanese civilians as Israel’s attacks continue

Iran’s High Council for Human Rights has condemned Israel’s continued attacks on Lebanon, saying Israel is violating international humanitarian law and calling for greater international action to protect civilians.

Explosions heard in Iranian city of Qeshm — agency

According to sources cited by IRNA, the sounds came from the sea

Republican congressman calls to impeach US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth

GOP Representative Thomas Massie has emerged as outspoken critic of war on Iran and overseas military interventions.