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Brazil: Conab sees record 367.1m-tonne grain harvest as rice and wheat fall

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Conab forecasts a record 367.1 million tonnes of grain for 2026/27, led by soy and corn, while rice slips 2.9% and wheat drops 27.2%.

Egypt hepatitis C milestone: first country to keep WHO Gold Tier, 4.5 million treated

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WHO confirmed on 14 October that Egypt kept its hepatitis C Gold Tier status, a world first, after screening over 60 million and treating 4.5 million.

UAE: Jais 3 Arabic AI arrives as six open models up to 375 billion parameters

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MBZUAI and Inception42 released Jais 3 on 15 October: six open Arabic models from 900M to 375B parameters and a speech model for 19 countries' dialects.

China: 150-Million-Year-Old Flightless Bird From Fujian Rewrites Early Bird Evolution

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Chinese scientists describe Yuezhuornis, a 150-million-year-old flightless bird from Fujian, challenging the idea that flight drove early bird evolution.

India: Electric Car Sales Share Beats the US Every Month Since April, Ember Data Shows

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India electric car sales share has topped the US every month since April 2026, Ember says. Tata and Mahindra lead, though the US still sells more EVs.

IMF Says AI Gains Are Concentrated: Alessandro Civati on Tech Sovereignty for BRICS

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The IMF says AI gains are concentrated in a few economies. Alessandro Civati explains what tech sovereignty should mean for BRICS.

Go2Pro: Brazil Exports 1,455 Footballers, and Emerging Nations Need Safer Scouting

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Brazil has 1,455 footballers abroad. Go2Pro wants scouting in emerging nations to be visible, verified and safe for minors.

Ethiopia Opens Homes to Foreign Buyers: Why AksumBase Bets on KYC-Verified Agents

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Ethiopia's new rulebook lets foreigners buy homes from US$100,000. AksumBase bets on KYC-verified agents to make the market safer.

China: 3.92 Trillion Yuan in R&D and a Nature Index Lead Signal a New Era in Chinese Science

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China spent over 3.92 trillion yuan on R&D in 2025 and leads the Nature Index. Nature charts the rise and the challenges ahead.

Ethiopia: Sweeps Elite Titles at NMDC Hyderabad Marathon as Indian Runners Shine

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Ethiopian athletes sweep Hyderabad Marathon elite titles while Indian runners deliver strong performances, highlighting growing international competition in distance running.

Brazil: Launches New Initiative to Strengthen Trade Ties With Southern African Nations

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Brazil launches a new initiative to expand trade, investment, and business cooperation with Southern African nations and emerging markets.

Saudi Arabia: Stocks End Lower as Tadawul All Share Index Slips 0.71%

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Saudi stocks finish lower as Tadawul falls 0.71%, with broader market weakness and cautious investor sentiment weighing on trading.

Ghana: Tensions Rise as Nation Seeks to Avoid Conflict With JNIM

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Ghana faces growing JNIM pressure as authorities strengthen security while seeking to prevent the Sahel conflict from spreading southward.

Ethiopia: Could a New $12.7 Billion Airport Transform the Country Into a Global Aviation Hub?

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Ethiopia’s new Bishoftu International Airport is being developed as a major aviation hub with an initial capacity of 60 million passengers and a long-term target of 110 million.

South Africa’s Harmony raises dividend after profit surge

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Harmony Gold reports an 87% profit surge as higher gold prices support a record dividend and stronger shareholder returns.

Argentina: Hockey World Cup Clash Dashes India’s Slim Semifinal Hopes

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Argentina defeated India 5-3 at the 2026 Hockey World Cup, ending India's already narrow route to the semifinals after a difficult Pool E campaign.

Brazil: TikTok Owner Hit With $30 Million Fine Over Personal Data Practices

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Brazil fines TikTok owner ByteDance nearly $30 million over minors' data practices, intensifying scrutiny of online privacy and safety.

China’s Major Role in Iran Oil Trade Faces Pressure From US Sanctions

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China's major role in Iran's oil trade faces growing US sanctions pressure, threatening energy flows and wider economic ties.

Russia’s Afipsky Oil Refinery Catches Fire Following Drone Attack, Governor Reports

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Afipsky oil refinery catches fire after a drone attack in Russia, leaving two dead and highlighting escalating strikes on energy infrastructure.

Ghana and Malawi Strengthen Digital Transformation Cooperation Through Knowledge Sharing

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Ghana and Malawi deepen digital cooperation through knowledge sharing, technology expertise, and public-sector innovation to strengthen digital services across Africa.

India: PM Modi Says Country Can Rapidly Strengthen Its Position in Global Space Sector

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PM Modi says India's talent, cost advantages, and growing space startups can rapidly strengthen the country's position in global space industry.

Ethiopia: $500 Million Sale Launched in Latest Move to Support the Currency

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Ethiopia launches a $500 million forex auction to support the weakening birr, improve dollar liquidity, and stabilize currency markets.

Egypt: Transport Minister Highlights Strategic Ties With Global Port Operators, Shipping Firms

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Egypt strengthens partnerships with global port operators and shipping firms to expand transit trade, logistics capacity, and international competitiveness.

Why Copyright is crucial in the digital age and how LutinX can help content creators?

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LutinX helps content creators protect digital works, establish authorship, and strengthen copyright evidence through blockchain-powered verification and digital trust.

India: PM Modi Urges Officials to Break Silos and Connect More Closely With Youth After High-Level Meet

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PM Modi urges officials to break departmental silos, engage youth and universities, and use AI and data for better governance.

Argentina: Government Plans Fresh Appeal Over $391 Million Aerolíneas Award

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Argentina plans another legal challenge over a $391 million Aerolíneas award, seeking to reduce financial pressure from the ruling.

Brazil: What’s Driving the Recent Rise in Cotton Prices?

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Brazilian cotton prices rise as international markets strengthen, sellers hold firm, and global demand outlook supports tighter market conditions.

The Future of Copyright: New Technologies and Opportunities

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Explore how blockchain, AI, digital certificates and emerging technologies are creating new opportunities for copyright protection and ownership verification.

BRICS 24 News: The World Beyond Headlines

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BRICS 24 News delivers global stories, politics, economic updates, and international developments, offering perspectives beyond today's biggest headlines.

Iran: Tech Stocks Rise Amid US-Iran Tensions as AI Revenue Forecast Soars

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Tech stocks gain as strong AI revenue forecasts offset US-Iran tensions, boosting investor confidence despite growing geopolitical market risks.

Ethiopia: Satellites Track the Growth of Newly Planted Trees

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Ethiopia uses satellite imagery and GPS to track newly planted trees, verify restoration efforts, and monitor forest growth nationwide.

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