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Putin to skip Rio BRICS summit over ICC warrant as Xi signals no-show
Brazil's hosting of next month's BRICS summit is being overshadowed by the likely absence of two of the bloc's most powerful leaders, threatening to dent the gathering's geopolitical significance.
COMMENT: The long road to a BRICS-led world order hits familiar obstacles
Brazil's upcoming BRICS summit exposes the bloc's growing pains as 21 members wrestle with deep divisions. The group's ambitious challenge to US financial dominance hits reality as internal disagreements threaten its push for global clout.
CITIES IN PERIL: Cairo in the hot seat
Urban Egyptians are using a mix of traditional and modern methods to stay cool as extreme heatwaves become more frequent.
CAIRO BLOG: Egyptians condemn Israeli attack on Iran, fear of wider war
The mood on the streets of Cairo, Egypt, has been one of unease and growing anxiety following Israel's unprecedented attack on Iranian residential units.
Why South Korea must prioritise bilateral nuclear research over fragmented one-off projects
Should South Korea continue spreading its efforts across short-term, individual projects – often tied to specific, time-consuming contracts – or should it double down on long-term, bilateral nuclear research partnerships?
Deloitte EMEA Fast 500 Technology ranking brims with Turkish, CEE and SEE startups
Top entry from Turkey is Novi Robot, a maker of automation systems for manufacturing plants.
“Greetings from Egypt” instagrams company boss sat in jail in Turkey
Kemal Sahin posted that he was visiting a garments plant in Alexandria – but the official record showed he was in Istanbul custody as part of Imamoglu operation.
AMEA Power inaugurates 500MW wind plant, Africa’s largest, in Egypt’s Ras Ghareb
The UAE renewable energy firm AMEA Power has successfully commissioned a 500MW wind power plant in Egypt’s Ras Ghareb in the Red Sea governorate, nearly 2.5 months ahead of schedule.
Iranian and Egyptian officials discuss nuclear programme amid IAEA concerns
Iranian diplomats held discussions with Egyptian officials in Cairo on June 2 about Iran's nuclear programme alongside the head of the UN nuclear watchdog.
CITIES IN PERIL: Cities confront the rising tide of climate change
Fast and chaotic urban population growth combined with climate challenges on multiple fronts are putting cities at risk around the world.
African Development Bank elects former BADEA chief, finance minister of Mauritania as president
Sidi Ould Tah, who recently stepped down as Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) president, must find fresh financing to offset Trump's tariffs and the likely loss of $555mn in US funding.
Africa sets up Cairo-based Space Agency
Africa has launched its first continent-wide space agency, headquartered in Cairo, to coordinate national space programmes and expand access to climate and weather data at a time of rising environmental vulnerability and declining foreign support.
Russia pushes to grow its influence in Africa’s nuclear future
Russia, under sanctions from the West over the war in Ukraine, is using nuclear partnerships to grow its influence in Africa.
Arab League leaders call for Gaza ceasefire at Baghdad summit amid regional crises
Gaza and Lebanon dominated the 34th Arab League Summit as some top brass skipped attendance.
COMMENT: Amid shrinking civic space, will the EBRD still uphold its democratic mandate?
As the global Democracy Index recorded a historic low in 2024, institutions tasked with upholding democratic values are under increasing pressure to adapt.
BRICS seeks new global alignment at Rio ministerial summit
The expanded BRICS alliance has emerged as a potent diplomatic force at its foreign ministers’ summit in Rio de Janeiro on April 28 ahead of the July meeting.
BRICS labour meeting in Brasilia tackles AI impact, green transition
The 4th BRICS Employment Working Group (EWG) Meeting concludes in Brasília today, following three days of discussions focused on artificial intelligence, digital transformation and just transition in the world of work.
CONFERENCE CALL: Aurora Women in Tech Global Awards
“Why is it women only get less than 3% of Venture Capital funds? There is not a pipeline problem. There is a perception problem,” says Isabella Ghassemi-Smith, head of the Aurora Tech Award, which promotes women-led start-ups.
Egypt, Jordan, France call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza amid trilateral summit in Cairo
King Abdullah II of Jordan, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, and French President Emmanuel Macron convened a trilateral summit in Cairo on April 7 to address the escalating humanitarian and security crisis in Gaza
Russia to capitalise on Africa’s growing energy demand
Russia has been intensifying its efforts to strengthen energy partnerships with African countries, indicating a broader strategy to enhance its geopolitical influence across the continent.