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World News | PM Modi Joins BRICS Leaders for Family Photo at 17th BRICS Summit in Rio
Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with other leaders, participated in the traditional family photo session at the 17th BRICS Summit held at the Museum of Modern Art in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro on Sunday. The...

Indonesia's Army to expand agroforestry program to boost food security
Purwakarta, West Java (ANTARA) - The Indonesian Army (TNI-AD) plans to expand its agroforestry program in West Java to support the country’s efforts toward achieving food self-sufficiency. "This agroforestry program aims to bolster national food...

Prof Yunus urges Islamic NGOs to take up social business to support Muslim world
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday urged Islamic NGOs to take up more social business to support the Muslim world. He made the call when a group of NGO leaders from different Muslim countries met him at the state guest house Jamuna,...

Indonesia’s Sekolah Rakyat to include street children, says official
Bandung (ANTARA) - Sekolah Rakyat, Indonesia’s tuition-free school program for children from poor families, is also intended to serve street children, according to the Ministry of Social Affairs. Speaking in Bandung, West Java, on Saturday, Idit...

Brazil opens BRICS summit in Rio, leaders of growing bloc, however, gather without Xi or Putin
RIO DE JANEIRO (dpa): Leaders of the BRICS group of major emerging economies are meeting in the Brazilian metropolis of Rio de Janeiro on Sunday for a two-day summit. The BRICS acronym is derived from the initial letters of the founding member...
Leaders of growing BRICS group gather for Rio summit
By Lisandra Paraguassu RIO DE JANEIRO -Leaders of the growing BRICS group of developing nations were set to gather in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, calling for reform of traditional Western institutions while presenting the bloc as a defender of...
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Chapter 7 – The World Imperialist System [From Class Society to Communism]
1 Capitalist industrialisation and the law of combined and uneven development Modern industrial capitalism was born in Great Britain. During the Nineteenth Century it spread progressively to most West and Central European countries, as well as to...

Political framework in trade talks 'best case' scenario
Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke has said the "best case" scenario in the EU-US trade talks is that a political framework can be delivered on Tuesday evening. The minister said that would then create a pathway for further negotiation....

Leaders Pivot As Iran's Pezeshkian Opts Out Of Brazil Summit
(MENAFN- The Arabian Post) Heads of government gathered in Rio de Janeiro for the 17th BRICS summit on 6–7 July 2025, yet Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian will not attend in person, opting to join virtually amid escalating regional tensions....

Barack Obama and Zohran Mamdani: From Stealth Socialism to Open Socialism
Barack Obama and Zohran Mamdani may represent different generations and political climates, but their ideological similarities are striking. Obama embraced a strategy of stealth socialism, while Mamdani champions open socialism. Understanding...

At BRICS Meet, FM Nirmala Sitharaman Holds Bilateral Talks With China, Russia, Brazil, And Indonesia
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held a series of bilateral meetings, including with Russian and Chinese counterparts. | X @FinMinIndia New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held a series of bilateral meetings, including with Russian...

Ejen Ali 2: Hit movie scores big in Indonesia as versatile actor Azman Zulkiply continues to shine as voice actor
Ejen Ali The Movie 2 (EATM2), the highly anticipated sequel to Malaysia’s hit animated feature, is enjoying a strong run in Indonesia, with its theatrical release now extended to 240 cinemas, more than triple the number when it premiered on June...

Indonesia: Human-Centred AI for Ethical Innovation
Indonesia is actively promoting a human-centred approach to artificial intelligence (AI) development, aiming to balance technological innovation with the enhancement of human values and capabilities. Coordinating Minister for Human Development and...

BRICS Summit Opens in Brazil as Global South Leaders Arrive
With heads of state and top officials arriving in Rio de Janeiro, the 17th BRICS Summit opens under Brazil’s rotating presidency, aiming to deepen South-South cooperation and advance a fairer, multipolar world order. Leaders of the Global South,...

‘Harvest time’: Howard County gardener reaches over a million on social media
Off a quiet road in Howard County, Christen McCoy spends hours in her garden. But the music teacher never thought she’d one day be sharing her plants with more than 1 million people around the world. Cornstalks rustle in the breeze while the sound...

Modi key leader at BRICS amid global tensions
From Brazil, Russia, India and China, which were the founding members in 2006, BRICS has expanded, adding South Africa in 2011, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt in 2024, and Indonesia this year.

PM Modi will be key leader at BRICS summit as it tries to navigate del...
Rio de Janeiro, July 6 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the key leader at the Rio de Janeiro BRICS Summit that starts Sunday as the group tries to navigate the delicate geopolitical and world economic situations. PM Modi, who arrived...

Taiwan qualifies for 2026 Women's Asian Cup with win over Indonesia
Taipei, July 6 (CNA) Taiwan's women's soccer team officially qualified for the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup in Australia after defeating Indonesia 2-1 in Tangerang, Indonesia, on Saturday to top their qualifying group. Taiwan got a goal on a...

BRICS Summit: Prabowo to voice Indonesia's role as bridge builder
Jakarta (ANTARA) - President Prabowo Subianto will highlight Indonesia’s stance and role as a bridge builder during the country’s first-ever participation in the BRICS Summit, which is taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the Ministry of...

Jakarta's Car Free Night Needs Review to Protect Hotel Business, Says Pramono Anung
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo said the idea of Car Free Night (CFN) in Jakarta needs thorough consideration. Pramono mentioned that he does not want the event to disturb business activities due to the closure of main...