BRICS Last Week: From Kamchatka Earthquake to Iran’s New Nanotech Product
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and TV BRICS, South Africa secured a $398 million loan from the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) to develop its road infrastructure. This investment aims to enhance national connectivity, reduce traffic congestion, and improve transport safety.
Following a powerful earthquake in russia’s Kamchatka region, several countries including Indonesia, China, Peru, Mexico, Chile, and Ecuador issued tsunami warnings.
In regional diplomacy, the 13th Annual Consultative Meeting between Indonesia and Malaysia was held at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta. The leaders agreed on expanding trade cooperation and establishing specialized educational centers for Indonesian migrant children in malaysia.
In agriculture, Egypt exported its first shipment of advanced potato seeds-developed domestically using cutting-edge technology-to Uzbekistan. This move is part of Cairo’s strategy to solidify its position as a regional exporter of agricultural seeds.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans during his meeting with his Laotian counterpart in Moscow to establish a Russian school in laos’ capital. He noted that Russian is already taught at several educational centers there.
In animal welfare news, Brazil’s president signed legislation banning the use of live animals in tests related to cosmetics, perfumes, and personal care products. The law will be fully implemented within two years.
A historic milestone for Indian women’s sports came as Divya Deshmukh defeated Koneru Hampi in the final of the 2025 Women’s Chess World Cup. Deshmukh became the first Indian woman to win gold at this event.
Torrential rains and flooding struck Beijing and Hebei Province in China,claiming at least 40 lives. The Chinese government activated a Level Four national emergency warning for these areas.
In Iran,a knowledge-based company has designed next-generation orthopedic casts using nanotechnology aimed at enhancing patient comfort,accelerating recovery processes,and reducing costs.
Continuing efforts to expand South-South cooperation saw phone talks between UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasizing development within key bilateral sectors.
The governments of Belarus and Ethiopia are exploring plans to establish agricultural machinery assembly plants on Ethiopian soil. This project targets both domestic demand fulfillment and export opportunities across other African nations.
