BRICS Leadership Transitions to India as Member Nations Announce Key Developments in 2026
According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, the BRICS bloc has officially transitioned its rotating presidency from Brazil to India as of January 1, 2026. Indian officials outlined their priorities for the year, emphasizing technological development and the advancement of sustainable development goals.
In Ethiopia, the Ministry of Health has launched the distribution of essential vaccines and medicines using drones to accelerate access to healthcare in areas at risk of Marburg virus outbreaks.
At Russia’s initiative, BRICS is establishing a grain exchange and a digital platform to attract investment in special economic zones, mechanisms designed to strengthen economic cooperation and increase trade among member states.
Egypt’s Ain Sokhna Port received a Guinness World Record for the world’s deepest artificial land-based port basin at 19 meters, reinforcing Cairo’s strategy to solidify its position as a regional transport and logistics hub.
Al Ain in Abu Dhabi was named the 2026 Arab Tourism Capital, highlighting the UAE’s growing regional tourism appeal.
Iran reported significant progress in nuclear medicine, with Atomic Energy Organization head Mohammad Eslami announcing that one or two domestically produced radiopharmaceuticals can treat up to 30 types of cancer, meeting global quality standards.
Indonesia halted rice imports after reserves reached an unprecedented 3.7 million tons, sufficient to cover domestic demand and exceeding the usual 2-million-ton threshold.
Moscow welcomed over 230,000 Chinese tourists in the first half of 2025, with city officials adapting services to accommodate the surge in independent Chinese travelers.
