BRICS News: From Brazil’s Smart Hospital to Russia-China Scientific Maritime Expedition
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and TV BRICS, world leaders expressed condolences following the crash of an An-24 passenger plane in Russia’s Amur region. An intergovernmental aviation committee has formed a commission to investigate the cause of the accident.
South Africa,chairing the G20 startup group,announced its progress plans emphasizing women’s and youth participation,digital trade,and a circular economy.
Ethiopia’s Ministry of Agriculture introduced two national programs aimed at strengthening food security, creating jobs, and reducing dependence on imports.
Brazil presented its first smart hospital project-utilizing artificial intelligence technology, telemedicine, and 5G connectivity-to the new Development Bank.
Russia and China launched a marine scientific expedition to study climate change in the Bering Sea and northwest Pacific Ocean.
India will resume issuing tourist visas for chinese citizens starting July 15, 2025-coinciding with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries after a five-year suspension.
Egypt has launched a digital campaign aiming to attract one million Arab tourists by 2026.
The Iranian women’s national basketball team reached the final of Asia Cup Division B by defeating Thailand.They await their opponent: either China or Mongolia.
The United Arab Emirates declared 2025 as Community Year by launching a national campaign to promote volunteerism. Dubai recorded over one million volunteer hours in 2024 alone.