UN WORLD DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION DAY: G20 and the BRICS Vision for Shared Prosperity 

By Reginald Letsholo

24 October 2025

24 October is marked annually as World Development Information Day by the United Nations (UN), reminding us that socio-economic and industrial development is an economic process and a shared moral project. The day calls on the world to strengthen international cooperation and deepen public understanding of the interdependent nature of global progress. As the UN notes, “an essential part of the work on development consists of the mobilisation of public opinion in both developing and developed countries in support of set objectives and policies.” https://www.un.org/en/observances/development-information-day  

Caribbean Tensions and American Contradictions: Venezuela’s Stand for Sovereignty
By Kirtan Bhana – TDS

24 October 2025

The southern Caribbean, often painted as a tranquil blue expanse, has become the latest flashpoint in an increasingly tense geopolitical chessboard. In recent months, the United States has deployed warships—including guided missile destroyers, amphibious assault ships, and a fast-attack submarine—into waters uncomfortably close to Venezuela’s maritime borders. Washington insists the manoeuvres are part of an expanded “counter-narcotics” campaign. Caracas sees something more menacing: a calculated provocation, an act of intimidation dressed in the language of law enforcement.

Assembly of Russian World highlights role of media in strengthening global trust

TV BRICS - 24 October 2025

Participants and experts from different countries discussed the role of new media in intercultural dialogue and countering disinformation in the media

As part of the 17th Assembly of the Russian World, a session titled “New Media dimension: strengthening dialogue – confidence-building” was held, co-organised by TV BRICS. The moderators were Janna Tolstikova, CEO of TV BRICS, and Mahasha Piet Rampedi, Editor-in-Chief of African Times (South Africa).

Football Multilateralism Coming to America

By Kirtan Bhana – TDS

24 October 2025

When the United States, Mexico, and Canada open their doors to the world in 2026 for the first-ever tri-national FIFA World Cup, they will not only be hosting the largest sporting event in history - 48 nations, nine African teams among them - but also staging an extraordinary test of diplomacy, unity, and global cooperation.

Youth from BRICS+ define future of volunteer movement at international conference

TV BRICS - 24 October 2025

Initiatives by young leaders to receive government-level support

More than 250 participants from 65 countries took part in the IV International Youth Volunteer Conference “BRICS To You”, held online. The event became an important platform for dialogue between experts and activists on the development of the volunteer movement in BRICS+ countries.

BRICS+ media landscape strengthens with expert insights from South African international affairs specialists

TV BRICS - 21 October 2025

TV BRICS and a South African media platform to cooperate in promoting humanitarian ties among BRICS members and partner countries

Expert opinions of South African international relations specialists and diplomats will now reach a wider audience across the BRICS+ information space. TV BRICS has launched a new partnership in South Africa with The Diplomatic Society, a media platform specialising in international relations. The Memorandum of Cooperation was signed by TV BRICS CEO Janna Tolstikova and The Diplomatic Society Director Anisha Pemjee.

SA calls for climate finance without new debt

20 October 2025

As South Africa readies for the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, government has reaffirmed its call for increased climate finance to support developing economies - emphasising that such assistance should not create new debt burdens.

China's historic socio-economic achievements over past five years

This year marks the final lap for China's implementation of its 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025). The country has achieved groundbreaking progress, transformative breakthroughs and historic accomplishments during the period. China's unwavering commitment to advancing its reform and opening-up has been a major driving force behind the country's remarkable achievements in economic and social development during the period. The scientific formulation and continuous implementation of the five-year plans constitute vital experience in China's governance system, and demonstrate the significant political strength of socialism with Chinese characteristics.

Ethiopia begins exports under African Continental Free Trade Area framework

TV BRICS - 16 October 2025

The continental organisation brings together 55 countries with over 1.4 billion inhabitants

Ethiopia has officially begun exporting goods under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The first shipment, consisting of meat, fruit, and other agricultural products, was sent to Somalia, Kenya, and South Africa via both land and air routes, marking Ethiopia’s effective integration into the continent’s unified trading system.

Xizang has found integrated pathways for rural development, cultural inheritance: report

 
This undated photo shows copies of the think tank report "Harmony Between Tradition and Modernity: Rural Development and Cultural Inheritance in China's Xizang." A think tank report released on Thursday hailed the practical achievements of rural development in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region since its founding 60 years ago. Titled "Harmony Between Tradition and Modernity: Rural Development and Cultural Inheritance in China's Xizang," the report was jointly published by China Foundation For Human Rights Development and National High-Level Think Tank of Xinhua News Agency in both Chinese and English. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

BEIJING, 16 October 2025 (Xinhua) -- Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region has successfully found integrated pathways for rural development and cultural inheritance over the past 60 years since the region's founding, according to a report issued on Thursday.