Egypt’s PM attends BRICS Summit in Brazil on behalf of President Sisi

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly participated in the opening session of the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, July 6th, 2025, representing President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. Madbouly also joined BRICS leaders for the official group photo. …

The Take: Why is drought-hit Brazil saying yes to AI data centers?

PodcastPodcast, The Take Brazil is turning to AI data centers to boost its economy, but critics say they put our ecological future at risk. When AI data centers come to town, companies promise jobs and opportunities. In one drought-stricken community in …

‘We don’t want an emperor’: Brazil’s Lula speaks up as Brics silent on tariffs

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva rebuked US President Donald Trump for his latest tariff threat against Brics nations on Monday, while the bloc as a whole offered no public response to what critics called an alarming act of economic …

Trump threatens extra 10% tariffs on BRICS as leaders meet in Brazil

Left-Wing Activism Linked to Sharp Rise in Antisemitic Incidents in Brazil

Brazil has seen a sharp and troubling rise in antisemitism since October 2023, according to official data from the Brazilian Israelite Confederation. After the Hamas attack on Israel that killed about 1,200 people and kidnapped over 250, antisemitic …

PM Modi's Brazil visit sees discussions on BRICS agenda, condemnation of Pahalgam terror attack

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 17th BRICS Summit being held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on 6-7 July 2025, a statement by the Prime Minister's Office said. The leaders held productive discussions on …

China, Brazil sign cooperation documents to expand partnership on AI, new energy, medicine and infrastructure

Photo: VCG China and Brazil have signed a plethora of cooperation documents in fields such as infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, new energy, artificial intelligence (AI) and development strategy alignment, part of their efforts to promote bilateral ties, …

Brazil and China Move to Unlock Uranium Potential With New Mining Partnerships

Brazil’s government and China’s top nuclear energy company, CGN, have signed a new cooperation deal that could reshape Brazil’s energy future. The agreement, announced by both countries, focuses on developing clean energy and modernizing Brazil’s mineral …

Payment Friction Taps the Brakes on Digital Growth in Brazil

Highlights Thirty-two percent of Brazilian shoppers manually enter payment information for online purchases, significantly higher than the global average. Nearly all Brazilian consumers experience payment friction, with processing errors and declined …

PM Modi To Meet South American, Caribbean Leaders On BRICS Summit Sidelines In Brazil

Home South America PM Modi To Meet South American, Caribbean Leaders On BRICS Summit Sidelines... As India eyes permanent membership in global decision-making bodies and ramps up its green transition, Latin America offers critical support, votes and …