BRICS & Global South News

Experts urge African leaders to bridge gap between policies, real-life outcomes

Putin says volume of trade between Russia, Vietnam does not match potential

In the first half of this year, trade grew by another 13.8%, Russian President Vladimir Putin noted

Trump expects war with Iran to end after US midterm elections

The US president claimed that Iran may try to interfere with the US elections

Russia’s ex-Sports Minister Kolobkov nominated for FIDE vice president post

Pavel Kolobkov served as the Russian minister of sports between October 2016 and January 2020

Russia, China, Niger vote against anti-Iranian IAEA resolution — source

The Western-backed resolution has been adopted anyway, but not unanimously

Russian, Vietnamese presidents adopt statement to further strengthen strategic partnership

The document is structured into three parts

Vietnam, Russia to back each other up with strong political support — President To Lam

The president of Vietnam emphasized that he "always supports Russia’s stable and strong development, as well as its increasingly significant role in the regional and global architecture"

Russia, Vietnam have solid groundwork for cooperation in hydropower — Putin

The Russian president noted that over a third of Vietnam’s hydropower generation capacity was designed and built with the participation of Russia's specialists

India prepares to host BRICS Summit

India prepares to host BRICS Summit NEW DELHI - New Delhi is preparing to take centre stage as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosts world leaders at the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam, this weekend. Driving through the…

Asian state weighs chemical castration for child sex offenders

Singapore has seen a rise in reported sexual crimes, fueling calls for tougher penalties and protections for minors Singapore is considering chemical castration for sex offenders amid a rise in reported sexual crimes, particularl…

India to use BRICS Summit to advance Global South priorities

India to use BRICS Summit to advance Global South priorities India is expected to use this year’s BRICS Summit to push for stronger cooperation among developing nations, with a focus on resilience, innovation, sustainability and …

The US-South Korea-Japan wargames offer a glimpse of Washington’s real plan for Asia

The trilateral wargames proceed as planned despite Trump’s earlier snub. How is Washington keeping Seoul hooked? The joint military exercises now underway between the United States, South Korea, and Japan are a clear signal that …

Russia-Vietnam talks lead to mutually beneficial agreements — Putin

As the Russian president stressed, that talks were substantive

Iran FM derides US’s ‘novel’ solution: More sanctions after war failure

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi derides the US’s self-described “novel” way of trying to force Iran into submission.

Sascoc’s Barry Hendricks suspended after probe finds ‘prima facie evidence’

South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (Sascoc) president Barry Hendricks has been suspended with immediate effect, the umbrella body told members in a circular on Wednesday.

Russia-Vietnam strategic partnership rests on strong bonds of combat brotherhood — Putin

The Russian leader recalled that "the Soviet Union once did a great deal to help the young Vietnamese state withstand the struggle for freedom and independence"

Russia, Vietnam share similar approaches to international issues — Putin

The Russian leader said that Moscow and Hanoi firmly defend the principles of the rule of the international law, sovereignty, and non-interference in internal affairs

Russian, Vietnamese leaders hold talks with expanded circle of delegates

A number of documents have been signed

Putin calls joint laboratory opened in Vietnam example of successful partnership

The Russian leader considered it highly symbolic that this important event coincides with the state visit of the President of Vietnam

Russia transferred Professor Gagarinsky vessel to Vietnam in 2025 — Putin

According to the Russian president, the fully equipped floating research station is operated by specialists from the Tropical Center

Putin, To Lam open laboratory at Russian-Vietnamese scientific center

The leaders of the two countries took part in the ceremony via videoconference

Russia and Vietnam Sign Strategic Oil Reserve Deal

The two countries moved to deepen energy ties during President To Lam’s visit to Moscow.

Cut ties with MAGA to join – EU to bloc hopefuls

Trump’s movement exerts “pressure” on countries, enlargement chief Marta Kos has claimed EU candidate countries should cut ties US President Donald Trump’s MAGA movement as they conflict with Brussels’ long-term interests, Europe…

Europe is playing a dangerous game with Russia

Europe has no illusions about the possibility of an easy military victory over Russia. But Moscow should not overestimate the EU elites’ instinct for self-preservation History doesn’t repeat itself, not even as farce, and thus th…

Kremlin comments on potential Putin-Trump meeting, reasons for Kiev's 'flexibility'

Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump have not discussed the specifics of a potential meeting on the sidelines of the APEC summit in China

Russia informs Turkey of Ukraine’s actions in Black Sea endangering vessels safety — MFA

The Russian-Turkish interministerial consultations also touched on the current situation in the South Caucasus and cooperation in Central Asia

Putin describes talks with Vietnamese counterpart as productive

The Russian leader said the sides addressed key bilateral and international issues

Nearly 70% of Russians plan to vote in September elections — CEC

Around 10% were undecided or responded negatively

Iran, US maintain indirect contacts on resolving conflict — Pakistani defense minister

Khawaja Asif added that Islamabad is seeking to create conditions that would help defuse regional tensions

Leader of Yabloko’s Sverdlovsk Region Branch Left Russia, Reports Say

Maxim Petlin told Russian media that his lawyer advised him not to comment on reports of his departure “for the safety of my family and myself.”