South America: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 7, 2025.
BRICS nations support India’s bid to host COP 33; call for stronger climate action
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Leaders of the BRICS nations on Sunday welcomed India’s candidacy to host the 33rd Conference of the Parties (COP 33) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2028. In a joint declaration at the 17th BRICS Summit, the leaders said, “We express […]
MIL-OSI China: Bayern’s Musiala set for lengthy layoff after horror injury
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a serious ankle injury during his side’s 2-0 FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. Jamal Musiala (R) of FC Bayern Munich passes the ball during the quarterfinal match between Paris […]
BRICS leaders back India, Brazil for bigger UN Security Council role
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Leaders of BRICS nations have reiterated their support for “comprehensive” reform of the United Nations, including its Security Council, to make it more democratic, representative, effective and efficient. In a joint declaration at the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, China and Russia — as […]
PM Modi meets Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim, Cuba’s President Diaz-Canel on sidelines of BRICS
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held a bilateral meeting with his Malaysian counterpart, Anwar Ibrahim, on the sidelines of the 17th BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. PM Modi also met Cuba’s President Miguel Diaz-Canel on the sidelines of the summit. External Affairs Minister […]
MIL-OSI China: Chinese premier calls on BRICS to be vanguard in advancing global governance reform
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese premier calls on BRICS to be vanguard in advancing global governance reform RIO DE JANEIRO, July 6 — Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Sunday that BRICS countries should strive to become the vanguard in advancing the reform of global governance. Li made the remarks when […]
Sakshi, Jaismine, Nupur clinch gold as India bags 11 medals at World Boxing Cup Astana 2025
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India’s women boxers led the country’s best-ever show at the World Boxing Cup in Astana on Sunday, with Sakshi (54kg), Jaismine (57kg) and Nupur (80+kg) clinching gold medals to cap off a memorable campaign. Sakshi outclassed USA’s Yosline Perez with a unanimous verdict in the women’s […]
MIL-OSI Economics: New Development Bank’s Board of Governors Convened its 10th Annual Meeting in Rio de Janeiro
Source: New Development Bank On July 5, 2025, the Board of Governors (Board, BoG) of the New Development Bank (NDB) convened the Business Session of its Tenth Annual Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, under the theme of “Driving Development: Fostering Innovation, Cooperation, and Impact through a Multilateral Development Bank for the Global South”. The […]
MIL-OSI Africa: President notes Provincial Commissioner’s statements
Source: Government of South Africa Sunday, July 6, 2025 The Presidency says President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted statements made earlier today in a media briefing by South African Police Service (SAPS) KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The Provincial Commissioner held a media briefing earlier on Sunday at the KwaZulu-Natal SAPS headquarters where he […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: First Person: Japanese UN volunteer ‘motivated by the passion of others’ to support peace
Source: United Nations 2 Haruki Ume spoke to UN News at the UN Pavilion at Expo 2025 currently being held in the Japanese city of Osaka. One section of the pavilion features a rotating presentation focusing on a specific UN agency or entity and recently, attention turned to the UN Volunteers programme. “As a 17-year-old, […]
Condemning terrorism should be our “principle”, not just “convenience”: PM Modi at BRICS summit
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called terrorism the “most serious challenge” facing humanity and said condemning it must be a matter of principle, not convenience. Speaking at the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, PM Modi cited the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Call for urgent reform of international governance structures
Source: Government of South Africa By Gabi Khumalo Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for enhanced global cooperation and urgent reform of international governance structures amid the “dramatic reshaping of global dynamics-politically, economically, technologically, and environmentally”. Speaking during the opening of the 17th BRICS Summit, currently underway in Rio de Janeiro, […]
PM Modi calls for urgent reforms in global governance at 17th BRICS Summit
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called for urgent reforms in global governance institutions, emphasising that the interests of the Global South must be given due importance in decision-making bodies that were built in the 20th century but continue to shape 21st-century challenges. Addressing the BRICS […]
BRICS expands footprint, eyes stronger Global South cooperation under Brazil’s 2025 chairship
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The BRICS grouping, which brings together major emerging economies, has continued to expand its global footprint, adding new members and partners while outlining ambitious plans to deepen cooperation across sectors under Brazil’s ongoing chairship in 2025. Originally coined as BRIC by Goldman Sachs in 2001 in […]
MIL-OSI Video: President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to attend the XVII BRICS Summit.
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements) His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa, accompanied by Minister in the Presidency, Ms Khumbudzo Ntshavheni and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola,, arrives in Rio de Janeiro, Federative Republic of Brazil to attend the XVII BRICS Summit. President Cyril Ramaphosa is received by Secretary of Economic […]
MIL-OSI China: Chinese premier says to expand cooperation with Brazil in digital economy, aerospace
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Saturday that China is willing to work with Brazil to leverage each other’s complementary advantages and expand cooperation in such areas as digital economy, green economy, sci-tech innovation and aerospace. Li made the remarks during his meeting with Brazilian President […]
MIL-OSI Africa: President Ramaphosa arrives in Brazil ahead of Rio Summit
Source: Government of South Africa By Gabi Khumalo Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for his working visit to attend the 17th BRICS Summit, which kicks off today. The President, who arrived on Saturday evening, will attend the Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS) Summit […]
MIL-OSI Russia: China’s Premier Announces Intention to Expand Cooperation with Brazil in Digital Economy, Aerospace
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News RIO DE JANEIRO, July 6 (Xinhua) — Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Saturday that China is willing […]
PM Modi receives grand welcome in Brazil, interacts with Indian Diaspora
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a grand welcome from the Indian community on Saturday (local time) upon his arrival in Rio de Janeiro for a four-day visit to Brazil. During this visit, he will participate in the 17th BRICS Summit and undertake a State Visit. In […]
MIL-OSI Russia: The government has approved a decree on holding the International Junior Science Olympiad in Russia
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Order dated July 1, 2025 No. 1768-r Document Order dated July 1, 2025 No. 1768-r The 22nd International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO 2025) will be held in Russia […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Chinese Premier Arrives in Brazil to Attend 17th BRICS Summit
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News RIO DE JANEIRO, July 5 (Xinhua) — Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday to attend the 17th BRICS summit. Brazil, which holds […]