Fidel Castro’s Eternal Flame of Revolution

by Kirtan Bhana - TDS

13 August 2025

On 13 August, the world remembers the birth of Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz — a man whose name has become synonymous with courage, vision, and an unshakable commitment to justice. His life story is not merely that of an individual, but of a people, a revolution, and an island nation that refused to bow to the weight of imperialism. Fidel’s presence in the chronicles of revolutionary history is not confined to Cuba; it resonates wherever freedom, dignity, and sovereignty are fought for.

Putin and Lula strengthen partnership for BRICS in telephone conversation

Leaders discuss bilateral cooperation and the next steps in strengthening the BRICS group

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva spoke by telephone with Russian President Vladimir Putin last Saturday (9), as reported in an official statement from the Planalto presidential palace and echoed by Agência Brasil.

South African tea and food products to be showcased during the Hong Kong International Tea Fair and Hong Kong Food Expo

12 August 2025

SA Consulate in Hong Kong

South African tea and food products are going to be showcased through exhibitions and live tasting during the Hong Kong International Tea Fair and the Hong Kong Food Expo organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). 

Tunisia's grain сollection surpasses five-year average

Over 11.7 million quintals gathered by end of July, with majority allocated for consumption

Tunisia's national grain collection reached approximately 11.78 million quintals by 31 July 2025, exceeding the average figures recorded over the past five years, according to a statement released by the Grain Office. This is reported by Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP), a partner of TV BRICS.

SA reaffirms support for global treaty to tackle plastic pollution

12 August 2025

With the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC 5.2) on Plastic Pollution underway in Geneva, Switzerland, South Africa has reaffirmed its support for a legally binding global treaty to tackle plastic pollution.

President of Ethiopia Taye Atske Selassie: relations between Ethiopia and China become more effective on international stage

He noted the growing effectiveness of the partnership between the two countries during the launch of a medical mission in Addis Ababa. Ethiopian President Taye Atekeye Selassie said that relations between Ethiopia and China are becoming increasingly productive not only in trade but also in international cooperation. He made this statement at the launch ceremony for the "2025 Chinese Medical Volunteers' African Charity Mission and International Medical Volunteers' Campaign" .

Luanda to Host Heads of State-Level Infrastructure Financing Summit Under African Union Chairmanship

 12 August 2025 

The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) and African Union Commission (AUC) in collaboration with Government of the Republic of Angola will host Africa’s biggest Infrastructure Financing Summit from 28-31 October 2025 in Luanda, Republic of Angola.

Egypt adds 2,000 MW of renewable energy to national grid

The North African country is now surpassing several advanced European states in renewable capacity

Egypt has successfully added 2,000 megawatts of renewable energy, comprising solar and wind power, to its national electricity grid. This is reported by Sada El-Balad, a partner of TV BRICS. Egypt reduced its fuel consumption in June from an initially planned 142 million cubic metres of gas equivalent to approximately 127 million cubic metres. This shift saved around 12 per cent of fuel usage, according to a report from the Egyptian Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy. 

Foreign actors to undergo training in Russian theatre practices in Moscow

The fellowship will take place from 25 August to 3 October

12 August 2025

Young drama theatre actors from BRICS+ countries will come to Moscow to participate in the InteRussia fellowship programme in the field of theatre arts. The programme is organised by the Gorchakov Public Diplomacy Fund in conjunction with the Russian Institute of Theatre Arts (GITIS) and the TV BRICS International Media Network, as well as with financial support from the Presidential Grants Fund.

Explainer | What to know about Open AI's latest GPT-5 model?

GPT-5's rollout also raises fresh questions for businesses seeking to protect their content from being used or replicated by AI. 

BEIJING, 11 August 2025 (Xinhua) -- OpenAI released Thursday GPT-5, its most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) model to date, calling it a "significant leap" in intelligence over its previous models.

Think tank report highlights China's ecological governance innovation, global impact   

 

BEIJING, 11 August 2025 (Xinhua) -- A report released on Sunday expounds on China's innovative approach in ecological conservation and its global impact.