Indonesia to build replica of Balla Lompoa Palace in South Africa

Indonesia will construct a replica of Balla Lompoa, the former royal palace of the Gowa Kingdom in South Sulawesi, in Cape Town, South Africa. The initiative is intended to promote Indonesian culture abroad and reinforce historical ties with the region, the Ministry of Culture confirmed. The Ministry’s Director General of Cultural Diplomacy, Promotion, and Cooperation, …

Two Iranian scientists help develop world’s first fully-functional lab-grown human skin

A team of researchers, in collaboration with two Iranian scientists, has successfully grown the world’s first fully-functional human skin in a laboratory setting. This is reported by Pars Today, a partner of TV BRICS. The lab-grown skin includes blood vessels, capillaries, hair follicles, multiple tissue layers, and immune cells. Dr Abbas Shafiee, who led the …

Iranian researchers develop nanocomposite hydrogel to boost oil reservoir efficiency

A team of Iranian scientists has developed an intelligent nanocomposite hydrogel designed to control sand production in oil reservoirs, a common challenge that raises operational costs and damages infrastructure. The innovation could improve oil recovery. Researchers created the hydrogel using domestic nanotechnology expertise. The material swells in water but contracts in oil, simultaneously reducing water …

Egypt and Mozambique forge partnership to establish regional drug distribution hub

A memorandum of understanding has been signed between Egypt and Mozambique to establish a regional logistics centre for the distribution of pharmaceuticals across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. The agreement was formalised at the Presidential Palace in Mozambique, witnessed by the Egyptian Ambassador to Maputo, Mohamed Farghal. The Egyptian delegation held preparatory meetings …

The “secret flight” of a Russian military aircraft to Tel Aviv turned out to be fake. All because of one number

Conspiracy speculation is spreading on the social network X: allegedly, a Russian military plane with high-ranking officials on board twice made secret flights to Tel Aviv. It is stated that the aircraft with tail number RA-64516, identified as a military Tu-214SR, flew to Israel on August 20 and 23 (flight RWZ015).At first glance, this is an intriguing …

DECLARATION 13th EXTRAORDINARY SUMMIT OF THE HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT OF ALBA-TCP

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 — 06:00 p.m. Virtual Format Now more than ever, committed to the postulates of the Proclamation of Latin America and the Caribbean as a Zone of Peace, adopted by CELAC in January 2014, as a historic and unavoidable commitment to the defense of the sovereignty, security, and stability of our peoples, …

Vietnam to implement stricter vehicle emission standards in major cities

Vietnam is taking action to improve air quality in its major urban centres by introducing stricter vehicle emission standards in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, starting in 2027. The move comes as part of a draft decision issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, as reported by VNA, a partner of TV BRICS. …

UN and Egypt partner on new initiative to bolster local economies

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Egyptian government signed four protocols, overseen by Manal Awad, Minister of Local Development and Acting Minister of Environment. This is reported by Sada el-Balad, a partner of TV BRICS. This initiative falls under the Ministry of Local Development’s efforts to enhance local performance and broaden investment opportunities …