BRICS & Global South News

Russia’s Andreeva to play against Czech Bartunkova in Round 3 of 2026 US Open

Russia’s top female racquet Mirra Andreeva is currently 5th in the WTA Rankings

CNA Explains: How does China deal with pyramid schemes?

Following the arrest of 52 Singaporeans in Guangxi, CNA speaks to lawyers in China about the laws governing pyramid schemes and potential penalties for different levels of involvement.

Russian forces tightening Ukrainian troops’ encirclement in Volchansk — defense source

According to the source, many Ukrainian soldiers have already begun to surrender

Russian tourist volume to EU falls over tenfold from 2019 levels — ATOR

According to Association of Tour Operators of Russia, it is premature to assess the new sanctions' impact on future travel dynamics due to a lack of specific details or final decisions

Russia to present latest S-71M, S-71K unmanned platforms at Egypt airshow

Rosoboronexport will also be showcasing its fifth-generation fighter jet, the Su-57E, armed with a variety of air-to-air guided missiles

Air Tanzania Suspends Flights to Russia Following Zelensky’s Airspace Warning

The decision comes two months after Air Tanzania launched direct flights to Moscow’s Vnukovo International Airport.

China has priority access to Northern Sea Route — Rosneft CEO

"The Hormuz crisis became a moment of truth for the global energy system, highlighting the significance of alternative logistics routes," Igor Sechin said

Boeing predicts Africa’s aircraft fleet will more than double by 2045

Africa’s commercial aircraft fleet will more than double by 2045, US aeroplanemaker Boeing forecast on Thursday, as a young and increasingly urban population drives demand for travel within the continent and to the Middle East

81 dead as Yemen's Houthis push towards key strait: Sources

Ukraine to face difficulties amid severe air defense missile shortage this winter — media

Under the current circumstances, Washington is giving priority to Iran, negatively affecting NATO’s support program for Ukraine, Bloomberg columnist Kollen Post said

North West on high alert amid expectation of severe weather

North West on high alert amid expectation of severe weather The North West Provincial Disaster Management Centre (PDMC), in coordination with district and local municipalities, emergency services and other relevant stakeholders, …

Oil heads for weekly gain as US-Iran fighting resumes; diesel hits record high

Oil prices set for weekly gain as US-Iran hostilities intensify

EEF highlights Russia’s vision of 'new world of equality' — Serbian politician

Asked to assess Serbia’s capacity to participate in projects discussed at the EEF, Aleksandar Vulin said that "everyone who is willing has a lot of opportunities"

Russia to display Citadel anti-aircraft artillery system abroad for first time

The Pantsir-SMD-E air defense missile system and the Verba man-portable air defense system will also be presented at the exhibition

CNA Explains: What are pyramid schemes and are they legal in Singapore?

After 52 Singaporeans were arrested in China over pyramid scheme suspicions, CNA spoke to lawyers to find out more about such schemes.

Russia to unveil TKB-1167 anti-drone air defense system at Egypt airshow

According to Russia’s arms exporter Rosoboronexport, the system consists of a combat module equipped with four tank machine guns

SAWS issues advisories for very cold, wet and windy conditions

SAWS issues advisories for very cold, wet and windy conditions The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued several advisories for very cold, wet and windy conditions in KwaZulu-Natal, the Eastern Cape, the Western Cape an…

Iran’s Strait of Hormuz authority updates its non-compliant vessel list

The Iranian authority controlling the Strait of Hormuz updates the list featuring vessels violating the Islamic Republic’s protocols governing the waterway.

FACTBOX: Aftermath of Ukrainian drone attack on Russian regions, 490 UAVs neutralized

A fire broke out at an oil depot following a drone attack on Sochi and Sirius, the regional emergency response center said

Manhunt for suspects who disarmed a JMPD officer in Lenasia

Manhunt for suspects who disarmed a JMPD officer in Lenasia The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has launched a full-scale manhunt, following an incident in Lenasia, Gauteng, where an on-duty officer was disarme…

52 Singaporeans arrested, detained in China over suspected pyramid scheme

Three sources told CNA those arrested had been detained since at least mid-July.

Russia, China aim to accelerate agreements on Power of Baikal — Russian deputy premier

Alexander Novak says this is necessary to enable the companies to reach concrete agreements faster

Russia, China develop LNG project in Arctic — Russian deputy premier

Alexander Novak said that a project to build an ethane-containing gas processing facility on the Baltic Sea was also being developed

Russia ready to discuss new atomic energy projects with China — deputy premier

Alexander Novak says Moscow is ready to discuss the training of specialists and research into promising nuclear technologies as well

US House speaker unsure Russia sanctions bill to be considered before November — Bloomberg

Mike Johnson told the news agency that a number of Democrats in the House’s Foreign Affairs and Appropriations committees criticized the bill, while certain Republican members also disagreed with the proposed sanctions

Typhoon Saudel brings torrential rain, flooding to China's coastal areas

Local authorities have shut schools, suspended public transport and enforced emergency flood protocols across multiple coastal areas.

Asian shares climb ahead of US jobs data, Fed's Waller soothes bonds

From Minab school to Kouhestak wedding hall: US war machine and its crimes against Iranian...

From the Minab school massacre in February to the Kouhestak wedding carnage last night, the American war machine has repeatedly and deliberately targeted civilian spaces amid the ongoing war of aggression against Iran, proving th…

Russia, China in talks on Power of Baikal gas pipeline project — deputy premier

Alexander Novak says the sides are also continuing dialogue on other promising routes of Russian gas supplies to China