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15 August 2025 The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) session in Geneva ended without agreement on a global plastics treaty due to divisions between nations and procedural shortcomings.South Africa remains committed to advancing domestic and international action to combat plastic pollution and create a practical, sustainable regulatory framework.Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion …

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PREAMBLE We, the African Heads of State and Government, in the presence of other Global Leaders, gathered in Cape Town from 13 to 15 August, 2025 for the inaugural Africa Water Investment Summit, convened under the auspices of the African Union, the High-Level Panel on Water Investment for Africa and the Republic of South Africa’s …

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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA, TSHWANE 15 AUGUST 2025 Programme Director,Vice Chancellor of the University of South Africa, Members of the Eminent Persons Group, Distinguished delegates,Representatives of civil society,Traditional leaders,Faith-based organisations,Business and labour leaders,Youth and women’s movements,Leaders and representatives of political parties, Esteemed guests and, most importantly,Fellow South Africans I welcome you all to this historic …

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Chinese researchers have unveiled the world’s first robot capable of performing full-process crop breeding, showcasting a sophisticated integration of biotechnology and artificial intelligence in agriculture.  This AI-powered robot is designed to transform breeding from a largely experience-driven practice into a precision-driven approach, according to  Xinhua News Agency, a partner of TV BRICS. The study detailing …

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Moscow is set to be a major draw for international tourists this summer, as early booking data reveals a continuing upward trend. Overall bookings for Russian accommodation for the summer season 2025 have increased by 10 per cent compared to last year, with Moscow accounting for half of all foreign tourist bookings nationwide. This is …

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India’s National Metro Rail Policy, adopted in 2017, has established guidelines for sustainable and economically viable projects, focusing on comprehensive mobility plans and encouraging private sector participation. This is reported by News9, a partner of TV BRICS. According to the source, the rapid transformation in this area is due to local manufacturing and a strong …

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The Indonesian Ministry of Agriculture reported that the introduction of modern technology and digital tools has increased industry productivity by 30-50%. The agency writes about this Antara. According to the agricultural machinery inspector Harsono, the use of advanced planting units and digital monitoring systems helps to increase efficiency, improve crop quality and simplify market access, …

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In January-May 2025, the Russian oil and gas company doubled the volume of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) shipments through the Baltic port of Ust-Luga compared to the same period in 2024 – to 418 thousand tons. This is reported El Maipo, TV BRICS Partner. According to the portal, citing sources, the company managed to increase …

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