BRICS & Global South News

Iran war has cost US military US$38 billion: Congressional Budget Office

One of the Pentagon’s largest costs has been the US$21.7 billion spent replacing munitions used in the conflict.

UN secretary-general candidate calls for comprehensive agreement on Iran

Olara Otunnu identified the resolution of the Iran conflict as one of the areas to which he intends to immediately give priority in the sphere of international peace and security

NATO downs drone over Lithuania, ‘probably’ launched by Russia

A NATO fighter jet shot down a drone in southern Lithuania shortly after midnight on Tuesday.

Eto’o could face Cameroon probe over alleged Russia payment

Ex-Chelsea and Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o faces a probe over allegations of embezzlement in his Cameroon FA role.

11 African countries record 1,153 mpox cases in six weeks

More than 100,000 displaced as they flee violence in Yemen: UN

Thousands making risky maritime journey to Djibouti as conflict between Yemen gov't and Houthis intensifies.

Iran outlines 2026 civil defense plans for 3 scenarios, including full-scale war

Iran issues a directive outlining the country’s 2026 civil defense programs, with a focus on the end of war, a ceasefire, and full-scale war.

Russia's pipeline gas exports to Turkey fall 10% in January-July

In July alone, Turkey imported a combined 948 million cubic meters of Russian gas via the TurkStream and Blue Stream pipelines

Russian indices decline as trading closes on Moscow Exchange

The MOEX Index falling 1.02% to 2,337.1 points and the RTS Index dropping 0.90% to 874.02 points

Calabar residents decry escalating price of petrol

Yemen fuel shortage hampers migrants trying to flee to Djibouti

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have already forced 94,000 people to flee

Russia warns Denmark after near miss in Baltic Sea

Russian frigate narrowly misses Danish helicopter with flares.

UK, US and Netherlands issue advisory on Iran-linked spyware

UK, US and Netherlands issue advisory on Iran spyware

Diplomat blasts European attempts to pull nukes closer to Russian borders

Maria Zakharova commented on Finland’s move to join a France-led nuclear deterrence initiative

Russian Baltic Fleet pilots destroy simulated enemy fortifications during exercise

Crews of Su-30SM2 multi-role fighters and Su-24M tactical front-line bombers from the Baltic Fleet’s naval aviation participated in the exercise

Russia committed to Gyumri military base agreement, expects Armenia to reciprocate — MFA

Maria Zakharova called the military base in Gyumri "a pillar of security architecture" in both Armenia and the broader region

Asian champs Al-Ahli Saudi a proper test for Sundowns, says Williams

Brazilians prepare for serious showdown in Intercontinental Cup match

African wild dogs trek thousands of kilometres to find mates, study shows

Kenya to host first World Athletics Championships in Africa

In 2029 Kenya will be the first African country to host the World Athletics Championships

Hungary’s purchases of Russian pipeline gas fall 12% in January-July

The European Union imported Russian pipeline gas worth 512 mln euro in July

Culinary Historian Pavel Syutkin Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison Over Bucha Posts

Syutkin and his wife wrote a weekly cooking column for The Moscow Times until Russia banned it as “undesirable” in July 2024.

Russia second-largest supplier of LNG to EU by value after US in July

The EU purchased LNG from Russia worth around 607 mln euro in the reporting period, a year-on-year decrease of 12%

Russia drops to fourth place in terms of share of total value of gas imports to EU in July

In total, the European Union purchased 1.1 bln euros worth of gas from Russia in July

ITSHOKENG KEKANA | How geography shapes urgency in South African murder cases

Systemic inequality and public pressure play significant roles in dictating police responses to crime, writes Itshokeng Kekana

Kiev loses some 1,225 troops along engagement line in past day — Defense Ministry

Overnight, the Russian Armed Forces struck a logistics center in Velikaya Balka in the Odessa Region

Thousands flee to Djibouti amid renewed Yemen fighting

More than 3,400 people arrived in 48 hours as Djibouti prepares for more.

Iran slams Austria’s barring of nuclear chief from IAEA conference under US pressure

A senior diplomat protests the prevention of Iran’s nuclear chief from attending the International Atomic Energy Agency’s General Conference.

UBA opens subscription channel for Dangote Refinery IPO, invited investors to participate

Russia tests new concept for intercepting UAVs, unmanned surface vehicles

Alexey Chadayev emphasized that the tests demonstrated the concept’s effectiveness and feasibility