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

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

Egypt: Food Exports Reach 172,000 Tonnes in One Week, While Imports Rise to 218,000 Tonnes

Egypt exports 172,000 tonnes of food while imports reach 218,000 tonnes, highlighting strong agricultural trade and international market demand.

India: PM Modi’s Support During Nepal Crisis Called “Exceptionally Generous”

Nepal praises PM Modi’s exceptional support as India delivers relief supplies and rescue assistance following devastating floods across Nepal.

South Africa: Pacer Kagiso Rabada Ruled Out of Australia ODIs, Fitness Doubtful for Tests

Kagiso Rabada misses South Africa’s Australia ODIs with a hamstring injury, while his Test return remains uncertain ahead of October.

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

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?

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.

India: PM Modi Heads to Uzbekistan for SCO; Meeting with Putin on the Cards

PM Modi heads to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan for the SCO Summit, with a key Putin meeting expected to strengthen strategic ties.

South Africa’s Harmony raises dividend after profit surge

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

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

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

Iran War: India’s Exports Likely to Remain Resilient Despite Expanded US Sanctions on Iran — Report

Indian exports to Iran may remain resilient despite expanded US sanctions, supported by essential goods, alternative routes, and payment channels.

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

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

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Russia: Siluanov back at G20 Bangkok meeting as South Africa stays locked out

Russia's Siluanov sat at the G20 table in Bangkok on 15 October at US invitation; South Africa remains unaccredited. No communiqué was agreed.

Ethiopia: Hawi Feysa retains Chicago Marathon 2026 title as Kipruto runs 2:01:09

Ethiopia's Hawi Feysa defended her Chicago title in 2:13:33 on 11 October; Kenya's Amos Kipruto won the men's race in 2:01:09.

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

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.

BRICS Roundup: India export jump and Dangote’s Egypt plan lead BRICS economy news

India's exports rise 23%, Indonesia signs US$13.2bn in export deals, Dangote eyes Egypt and Ethiopia: economic news from all 11 BRICS members.

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Ukrainians Can Exchange Cash Hryvnias in Lithuania

Under the Agreement, Ukrainian citizens who have registered in Lithuania as refugees will be able to exchange cash hryvnias for euros.

MCIP, together with IREX and the Center for Strategic Communications and Information Security, held a meeting with the communication units of OMA

The Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine together with the Council of International Scientific Research and exchanges (IREX) and the Center for Strategic Communications and Information Security held a meeting with communication departments of regional military administrations.

Ukraine Travel Restrictions During Wartime: What You Need to Know

As Ukraine navigates the ongoing conflict, the State Agency for Tourism Development (SATD) has outlined essential travel guidelines for tourists planning to visit the country.