Courtney House International learners recognised among the world's best

18 May 2026

In an era of rapid global change, there has never been a more exciting time to be a young person with the knowledge, skills and ambition to meet the world on its own terms. At Courtney House International School, that promise is not left to chance, it is built – deliberately and measurably – into everything the school does. And the results speak for themselves.

China and Russia agree to strengthen new-type partnership during talks in Beijing
The leaders of Russia and China, together with delegations from both states, signed a number of major documents during the Chinese-Russian negotiations

TV BRICS - 21 May 2026

Talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping took place at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. They began with a meeting in a restricted format and continued in an expanded format. Following the talks, the leaders of the two countries signed a Joint Statement on the further strengthening of the comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction and on deepening relations of good-neighbourliness, friendship and cooperation. A Joint Declaration on the formation of a multipolar world and a new type of international relations was also adopted, according to the website of the Chinese government.

The international symposium “The Golden Horde as a Model of Steppe Civilization”

21 May 2026

The international symposium “The Golden Horde as a Model of Steppe Civilization: History, Archaeology, Culture, and Identity” took place in Astana on 19-20 May, 2026, with the participation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The event brought together more than 350 delegates, including representatives of international organisations, leading foreign and Kazakh historians, archaeologists, researchers and scholars specialising in the history of the Great Steppe and the Golden Horde.

NDB Flagship Governors Seminar highlights New Development Bank’s growing role in supporting sustainable development priorities
High-level discussions in Moscow highlight innovation financing, AI, energy systems and inclusive growth
TV BRICS/Photos: New Development Bank

18 May 2026

For the first time, the Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the New Development Bank (NDB) has been held in Moscow, marking a significant moment for the institution’s global agenda and engagement with its member countries.

President of New Development Bank Dilma Rousseff: NDB launches new strategy development with clear long-term vision
Financing in national currencies to remain a strategic priority
TV BRICS

18 May 2026
The New Development Bank (NDB) has begun work on a new strategy designed to maintain a clear policy direction over the next five years. This was stated by NDB President Dilma Rousseff at the opening ceremony of the 11th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors, held in Moscow.

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Moonwalking on Tippy Toes - Heal the World Dances Through Memory, Liberation and Hope

by Kirtan Bhana and Anisha Pemjee

18 May 2026

Mzansi Ballet has delivered a production that is not merely entertainment, but an act of emotional restoration. Heal the World, now showing at the Pieter Toerien Theatre, is a stirring fusion of classical ballet and contemporary dance that captures the enduring spirit of Michael Jackson while reflecting deeper social and historical currents that continue to shape both South Africa and the United States.

New Development Bank prepares Indian rupee bond issuance
Under the Bank’s strategy, the share of projects financed in national currencies is expected to exceed 45 per cent by 2031
TV BRICS

18 May 2026
The Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the New Development Bank (NDB) took place in Moscow on 14–15 May. Following the events, Dilma Rousseff and Russian Finance Minister and Chair of the NDB Board of Governors Anton Siluanov answered journalists’ questions at the final press conference.

Africa, China, USA and the New Geometry of Global Balance

By Kirtan Bhana

17 May 2026

The contemporary international system is undergoing a quiet but decisive reconfiguration. It is not marked by the sudden collapse of an old order, but by the gradual emergence of overlapping centres of power, competing economic logics, and increasingly interdependent strategic choices. Within this shifting geometry, Africa is no longer a peripheral stage upon which global rivalries are enacted. It is becoming an active node in the design of global balance itself.

India and Africa are Joined at the Hip in the Rise of the Global South

By Kirtan Bhana and Anisha Pemjee

17 May 2026

The forthcoming fourth edition of the India–Africa Forum Summit IV (IAFS IV), scheduled to take place in New Delhi from 28–31 May 2026 in collaboration with the African Union Commission, arrives at a defining historical moment for both Africa and India. After an eleven-year hiatus shaped by geopolitical instability, shifting global alliances, and the disruptive aftershocks of the COVID-19 pandemic, the summit is a strategic convergence of two of the most dynamic forces of the Global South.

BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs adopt joint statement following meeting in New Delhi

The document outlines the group’s common position on key global and regional issues
TV BRICS

16 May 2026

The two-day meeting of the BRIBRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs adopt joint statement following meeting in New Delhi
CS Ministers of Foreign Affairs in New Delhi concluded with the adoption of a joint statement. The text was published on the website of India’s Ministry of External Affairs.