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‘African youth see future in co-operation with Russia’. An interview with the president of the WYF Morocco Committee Young Africans are increasingly viewing Russia as one of the continent’s key partners and an alternative to Western centres of influence. The younger generation is already emerging as an independent political force in Africa and will shape its foreign policy. In an interview with African Initiative, Nabil Belkass, president of the Kingdom of Morocco’s National Committee for the World Youth Festival (WYF Morocco), spoke

🇷🇺 Putin just tightened Russia’s grip on critical infrastructure. President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree allowing the Russian government to temporarily take control of critical facilities when owners fail to maintain security measures or delay essential repairs. The measure covers fuel and energy facilities, industrial enterprises, communications, utilities, transport and logistics networks, even nuclear power plants. Moscow says the move comes amid growing security threats to Russia’s critical infrastructure. The decree takes effect immediately. Source: TASS #Russia #Putin #Security #Geopolitics

Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina calls for stronger BRICS science cooperation Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina calls for stronger BRICS science cooperation Mulalo Mon, 08/24/2026 - 12:44 24 Aug 2026 Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, has called for stronger BRICS science cooperation to help countries respond to an increasingly complex geopolitical environment and growing challenges to international collaboration. Deputy Minister Gina said BRICS is a dynamic platform for advancing ST&I in support o...  Read more »

Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina: 14th BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation Ministerial Meeting Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina: 14th BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation Ministerial Meeting Sibonelo Mon, 08/24/2026 - 12:49 21 Aug 2026 Speaking points for the Deputy Minister at the at the 14th BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation Ministerial Meeting Theme: Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability Date: 21 August 2026 Chennai, India Opening session 10h00 – 11h0...  Read more »

UAE calls for strengthening intra-BRICS tourism at BRICS Tourism Ministers’ Meeting in India  H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, led the UAE delegation at the BRICS Tourism Ministers’ Meeting, hosted by the Republic of India in Jaipur, Rajasthan, recently, as part of India’s BRICS Chairmanship 2026. The meeting was held under the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability,” with the participation […] The post

🇫🇷 France’s 2027 presidential race is taking shape, with major parties preparing for a high-stakes contest. Key questions remain over the number of left-wing candidates and how President Emmanuel Macron’s political camp will move forward after his presidency. The field is still evolving, with candidates expected to enter or leave the race. Source: Le Monde

🌐 India hopes for Putin’s participation in BRICS summit — top diplomat The 18th BRICS Summit will be held in New Delhi on September 12-13 Read more→ Follow @ThinkBRICS

🇷🇺🇮🇳 Russia-India trade is growing again. President Vladimir Putin says trade between Moscow and New Delhi has increased this year after a slight decline last year. Speaking during a Kremlin meeting with Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar, Putin highlighted the depth of ties built between the two countries over decades. He stressed that cooperation now extends across virtually every major area from governments and parliaments to businesses. The message is clear: despite growing geopolitical pressure, Russia and India are continuing to deepen economic and strategic cooperation. Source: TASS #Russia #India #BRICS #Geopolitics

You think the Amazon is the biggest forest on Earth? Wrong. The Amazon is the biggest rainforest… But the biggest forest system on the planet is the Taiga — 16.6 million km² of cold forest wrapping the north of the Earth. That’s roughly 2.5 Amazons. #Taiga #Amazon #Russia #Siberia

Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein in Beijing on Monday. Source: Global Times

🇦🇲🇪🇺 Armenia is moving closer to the EU. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan says Yerevan will soon begin the formal process of applying for EU membership. But the move could put Armenia on a collision course with the Eurasian Economic Union. Moscow has warned that EU integration would mean ending Armenia’s cooperation with the EAEU and losing its associated benefits. The next major question: Will Armenia choose Brussels or remain tied to the Russia-led economic bloc? The decision could reshape Armenia’s geopolitical position in the South Caucasus. Source: TASS #Armenia #EU #Russia #Geopolitics

🌐 India and Russia hold high-level talks in Moscow Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar holds talks with Russia’s first deputy PM, Denis Manturov, in the run-up to Putin’s Delhi visit Read Full Article at RT.com Read more → follow @ThinkBRICS

Quarter-mile Chinese cargo ship passes under Yangtze River bridge. Yet another massive feat from the Chinese. #Ship #Yangtze #Cargo #China

🇵🇰🇮🇷🇺🇸🇴🇲 Pakistan is stepping back into the Iran–US crisis. Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir is heading to Tehran for his third visit this yearwhile Washington prepares a new round of sanctions and the Islamabad mediation track remains stalled. Pakistan says it can help reopen a channel between Tehran and Washington. But the real test is the Strait of Hormuz. Iran wants the US blockade lifted, sanctions eased and military threats ended before reopening the strait. Munir’s mission could now determine whether diplomacy gets another chance or the region moves toward another cycle of escalation. And Oman’s upcoming Tehran visit could be the next piece of the puzzle. Pakistan isn’t just mediating. It may be carrying the region’s next off-ramp. Source: Al Jazeera #Iran #Pakistan #Hormuz #Geopolitics

Andy Burnham will visit Kyiv today in his first foreign trip as UK prime minister, reaffirming Britain’s support for Ukraine. Source: Gov.uk

Taiwan's new solid-fuel rocket designed for satellite launches had a rough debut. It lost control after a steering-system failure, sending it wildly off course. Better luck next time. #Taiwan #China #Asia #Rocket

🇺🇸🇷🇺 WITKOFF & KUSHNER'S MOSCOW VISIT DELAYED – "Reasons to Postpone" A high‑level US delegation to Russia has been put on hold – no new date set, and the delay speaks volumes about the state of US‑Russia relations. 🔴 What TASS reports: 🛑 Steve Witkoff (Trump's special envoy) and Jared Kushner (Trump's son‑in‑law) will not visit Moscow before the end of August – and there is no confirmed rescheduled date. 🗣️ A source told TASS: "This visit is unlikely to take place before the end of August. It means there are reasons to postpone it." #US 🇺🇸 #Russia 🇷🇺 #Witkoff #Kushner #Diplomacy #BRICS #GlobalSouth

🇷🇺💥 PUTIN: TUSK'S NORD STREAM OUTRAGE IS ABOUT MONEY, NOT MORALS Poland's prime minister is "shocked" by the sabotage – but Russia's president says his real concern is lost transit revenue. 💰 Tusk's position is motivated by "economic expediency" – Poland lost out on transit fees when Nord Stream was built. 🗺️ The original plan included a pipeline through Poland – but the decision was made to run both lines along the Baltic seabed to "minimise risks." 🇵🇱 Warsaw opposed this because it would "lose certain economic advantages as a transit country" – and revenue from Russian hydrocarbons. #NordStream #Tusk #Putin #EnergyWar #BRICS #GlobalSouth #Hypocrisy #Geopolitics