Ecuador Celebrates Independence Amid Signs of Economic Recovery

TDS - 19 August 2025

Ecuador’s economy registered cumulative growth of 3.9% through June 2025, with 2.8% year-on-year growth. Non-oil exports set a new record at USD 14.491 billion in the first half of 2025, while total imports rose 11% on higher purchases of raw materials, capital goods and consumer goods. The trade balance posted a record USD 4.166 billion surplus over the same period last year. 

Bharat Rising, An Ancient Civilization Shaping a Modern Power

by Kirtan Bhana - TDS

18 August 2025

Since the end of colonial occupation, India—Bharat—has walked the path of self-sufficiency with a vision rooted in its ancient wisdom and skills, passed carefully from generation to generation. This journey, shaped by the resilience of its people, has been guided by the principles of the Swadeshi Movement, launched on 7 August 1905, which called for the strengthening of indigenous industries. It is a call that continues to echo powerfully in the national consciousness as India celebrated its Independence on 15 August.

19th Mpondo Culture and Heritage Festival and 17th Reed Dance 

HRH Stella Sigcau 

18 August 2025

AmaMpondo nation will be celebrating 19th commemoration of the annual Mpondo Culture and Heritage Festival which will take place on 13-14 September 2025 at Lwandlolubomvu Great Place Matshona Village, Ntabankulu, Mpondo Kingdom, Eastern Cape Province. 

Reception held in South Africa's Cape Town to mark victory of World Anti-Fascist War

Guests visit a photo exhibition commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in Cape Town, South Africa, Aug. 15, 2025. (Xinhua/Wang Lei)

The Chinese Consulate-General in Cape Town, the legislative capital of South Africa, hosted a reception on Friday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

A New Dawn for Tibet: The 60th Anniversary of the TAR

19 August 2025

The 60th anniversary of the founding of the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) is a moment of profound significance for China, a milestone that goes far beyond a simple date on the calendar. This occasion is a celebration of China’s remarkable progress and a definitive rebuttal to the misleading narratives propagated by hostile forces, including the Dalai Lama and his supporters. The consistent, verifiable progress made in Tibet stands as irrefutable evidence against the politically motivated fabrications that have long been pushed on the international stage.

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" .