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Shaping a Human-Centric Future for AI – AI Impact Summit 2026

by Narendra Modi At a defining moment in human history, the world gathered at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. For us in India, it was a moment of immense pride and joy…

23 February 2026

DR GLADYS WEST

Dr Gladys West: “The Mathematician Who Mapped the World.”

This year’s black history month we focus on Dr Gladys West, whose mathematical genius enables us to enjoy GPS systems to take us from place to place. She was known for her contributions to mathematical…

21 February 2026

Barbados’ Permanent Representative to the United Nations, François Jackman. (GP)

Barbados To Lead Major UN Reform Process

The President of the United Nations General Assembly has selected Barbados, along with Malta, to lead a major UN reform process. François Jackman, Permanent Representative of Barbados to the UN and his counterpart from Malta,…

19 February 2026

A view shows part of Havana as U.S.-Cuba tensions rise after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to stop Venezuelan oil and money from reaching Cuba and suggested the communist-run island to strike a deal with Washington, in Havana, Cuba, January 11, 2026. REUTERS/Norlys Perez

When Punishment Becomes Policy: The U.S. Blockade is an Attack on Human Rights — Cuba Must Be Free

By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa On January 29, the U.S. government moved to tighten its economic siege against Cuba by threatening punitive tariffs on any country that sends fuel to Havana. According to Cuba’s Foreign Minister,…

18 February 2026

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov convened a working lunch in Moscow with ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions from BRICS members and partner countries

BRICS Diplomats Rally for UN Centrality, Greater Global Majority Representation

On February 17, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov convened a working lunch in Moscow with ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions from BRICS members and partner countries. The gathering underscored the bloc’s growing ambition to…

17 February 2026

Putin-Ramaphosa phone call

Putin and Ramaphosa Discuss Ukraine, Trade Ties in Phone Call

MOSCOW/PRETORIA, February 10 – Russian President Vladimir Putin and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa held a telephone conversation on Monday, focusing on bilateral cooperation and international affairs, according to official statements from both governments. The…

11 February 2026

Sergey Lavrov being interviewed by TV BRICS

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview with TV BRICS international media network

Question: Mr Lavrov, on February 10, Russia marks Diplomatic Workers’ Day, a professional holiday for the personnel of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its missions abroad. You probably celebrate this day at work as…

10 February 2026

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Animated films lead China’s cinema boom in 2025

By Liu Yang, People’s Daily China’s film industry saw animated features deliver exceptional results in 2025, with nationwide box office revenue reaching 51.832 billion yuan (about $7.37 billion). Animation alone contributed over 25 billion yuan…

5 February 2026

India and the South Caucasus

by Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar The South Caucasus – comprising Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia – is a small but geopolitically significant region, susceptible to intense competition between regional and global powers. It is also situated at…

3 February 2026

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla

Cuba Under Siege: Why Zimbabwe Stands with Havana Against Imperialist Aggression

By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa From Harare to Havana, history teaches us one clear lesson: imperialism never forgives those who choose dignity over submission. Today, as the United States escalates its economic war against Cuba by…

2 February 2026

The US blockade and its economic and financial embargo have failed to break the resilience of Cuban citizens

The US blockade and its economic and financial embargo have failed to break the resilience of Cuban citizens

The U.S. Blockade, Imperialist Aggression, and the Unbreakable Spirit of the Cuban Revolution

By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa The story of Cuba is not simply the story of a small island facing economic difficulties. It is the story of a people who, for more than six decades, have stood…

12 September 2026

BRICS Summit 2026: Modi hosts Putin, Xi, Ramaphosa and Global Partners

The BRICS Summit in New Delhi (Sept 11–13, 2026) brought together leaders from across the expanded bloc and partner nations, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi (India), President Vladimir Putin (Russia), President Xi Jinping (China), President…

12 September 2026

India's Narendra Modi

India hosts 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, pivots focus to the Global South and resilience

NEW DELHI — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially opened the 18th BRICS Summit today in Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, welcoming leaders and partners from across the globe. The two-day international event, running from September…

12 September 2026

Ambassador Anna Karin Eneström. Photo: Embassy of Sweden

Sweden-led dialogue on climate action, gender equality and SRHR set for UKZN

By Moses Magadza The Embassy of Sweden convened a high-level, youth-centred dialogue on the intersection of climate change, gender equality and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) on Wednesday, 9 September 2026 at the…

11 September 2026

SADC PF SG Ms Boemo Sekgoma speaks during the Official Opening Ceremony of the 8th Southern Africa Youth Forum. Photo: Contributed.

SADC PF SG honoured with Youth Empowerment and Mentorship Champion Award

By Moses Magadza The Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF), Ms Boemo Sekgoma, has been honoured with the Excellence, Youth Empowerment & Mentorship Champion Award. The award is in recognition of her…

11 September 2026

SADC PF Secretary General Ms Boemo Sekgoma.

SADC PF urges political parties to open pathways for young people to lead now

By Moses Magadza WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA – The SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) has called on political parties and public institutions to dismantle barriers that confine young people to the margins of political life and create…

11 September 2026