Turkey Reaffirms BRICS Membership Ambitions Amid Transatlantic Tensions
Turkish ambassador highlights Ankara’s strategic pivot toward BRICS while maintaining NATO ties, emphasizing economic cooperation with China and regional connectivity.
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Russia Announces 2026 BRICS+ Theatre Arts Fellowship for Young Actors
Cultural exchange program to train emerging theatre artists from BRICS and partner nations in Moscow
Russia opens applications for BRICS+ international theater internship program in Moscow
Program trains young actors from BRICS+ countries in Russian theatrical methods, featuring masterclasses and cultural exchange activities
BRICS CCI WE and Jharkhand Government Highlight Women Entrepreneurship as Economic Growth Driver at Davos
A high-level panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos underscores systemic support for women-led enterprises in BRICS+ nations.
Lavrov Lauds BRICS Leadership as Russia Boosts Global Diplomacy
Russian Foreign Minister highlights BRICS collaboration, Brazil’s 2025 chairmanship, and expanding partnerships with China, India, Iran, and Vietnam.
Russia to Host First BRICS International Geography Olympiad for School Students in 2026
The Russian Geographical Society will organize a two-stage competition involving all BRICS nations and invited countries, focusing on fieldwork and analytical tasks related to geography.
China signals support for deeper BRICS cooperation as India prepares 2026 agenda
China publicly endorses India’s BRICS 2026 agenda focusing on global institutional reforms and multilateral cooperation.