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15 hours ago
- Politics
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Chilean researchers explore second life for lithium-Ion batteries
H-Tayea A multidisciplinary team at the University of Chile is investigating how lithium-ion batteries degrade over time and how they could be repurposed to extend their usefulness and prevent large-scale waste accumulation. This is reported by TV BRICS. The research, led by the Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, aims to anticipate a growing challenge in countries adopting electric mobility. In Santiago, 75 per cent of public transport relies on electric buses, and the number of private electric vehicles is rising. Batteries in these vehicles are typically replaced once they lose about 30 per cent of their capacity – even though they still retain the remaining 70 per cent. 'Large-scale implementation of electromobility brings new challenges and uncertainties that require practical solutions,' said Francisco Jaramillo, a member of the research team. One pressing question, he noted, is what to do with these batteries once they are retired from vehicles but remain functional. To address this, the team is analysing how different factors – such as temperature, operating time, environmental conditions, and geography – influence battery degradation. The goal is to create a 'usage profile' that predicts battery lifespan under specific conditions and determines their potential for a second life. Potential reuses include serving as backup power sources for critical infrastructure like telecom antennas, or storing energy from wind turbines and solar panels. Text copied from read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid Videos & Features Story behind Trending Jessica Radcliffe Death Video News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture Lebanese Media: Fayrouz Collapses after Death of Ziad Rahbani
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16 hours ago
- Entertainment
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Russia to Explore Launching Technology Alliances at ITC-2025 in Moscow
By Ahmad El-Assasy From 16 to 18 September 2025, the II International Technology Congress (ITC-2025) will convene at the Patriot Exhibition and Convention Centre in the Moscow Oblast. During the event, Russian officials plan to spearhead discussions on establishing new technology alliances—focusing on strategic cooperation in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, unmanned systems, and radio electronics. As an international media partner for the second consecutive year, TV BRICS will help bring global attention to the congress. The program will include discussions on digital transformation, the data economy, technology transfer, AI security, and the international standardization of tech industries. Participants—including government representatives, industry leaders, tech vendors, developers, and experts from scientific, educational, and financial institutions—will gather to showcase innovations, expand networks, and engage in dialogues about the future of the global digital economy and industry. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid Videos & Features Story behind Trending Jessica Radcliffe Death Video News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture Lebanese Media: Fayrouz Collapses after Death of Ziad Rahbani
Zawya
6 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
UAE becomes Zimbabwe's leading export market in June 2025
It had more than half of the country's total export value, according to figures released by the Zimbabwe Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT). New Ziana and TV BRICS reported this. The UAE snapped up a dominant 54.8 percent, followed by South Africa with 23.5 percent and China with 8.3 percent. Together, the three countries made up approximately 87 per cent of Zimbabwe's total exports for the month. Among the top export commodities were semi-processed gold (53.6 per cent) and nickel mattes (12.7 per cent). Zimbabwe's exports also reached markets in regional blocs such as Southern African Development Community (SADC), The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), and African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Within SADC, nickel mattes dominated exports at 42 per cent, followed by coal products (8.8 per cent), semi-processed gold (7.9 per cent), and chromium ores (5.8 per cent). Exports to COMESA were led by iron and steel products (18.6 per cent) and coal-based coke and semi-coke (10.5 per cent). AfCFTA countries mainly imported Zimbabwean nickel mattes (41.6 per cent), coke and semi-coke (8.8 per cent), and unwrought gold (7.8 per cent). © Copyright The Zimbabwean. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
See - Sada Elbalad
7 days ago
- Business
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King of Malaysia Arrives in Russia on State Visit
Nada Mustafa Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, arrived in Russia on 5 August on a state visit that will last until 10 August, according to TV BRICS. This is the first visit by a Malaysian Head of state to Russia since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the country and the USSR in 1967. Sultan Ibrahim hopes that talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin will open a new chapter in bilateral relations between the two countries. This was stated by Malaysian Ambassador to Russia Cheong Loong Lai in an interview with Bernama, a partner of TV BRICS. "His Majesty also expressed hope that the two leaders can hold productive discussions, especially on matters of mutual interest," he said. According to the Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sultan Ibrahim's visit marks an important stage in the development of bilateral relations. It is also seen as a continuation of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's official visit to Moscow in May this year, during which he held talks with Vladimir Putin and other senior Russian officials. Experts believe that the king's visit will give additional impetus to economic relations, especially in such promising sectors as renewable energy, aerospace, digital technology, agrotechnology, and the halal industry. Talks with the Russian President are scheduled for 6 August. It is expected that the discussions will focus on the prospects for Malaysian companies entering the Russian market, as well as opportunities for attracting Russian investment in infrastructure projects and Malaysia's green economy. As noted by the Bernama News Agency, Sultan Ibrahim may advocate for more inclusive and diversified economic cooperation, as well as the promotion of sustainable development and multilateral diplomacy. The agency believes that the topic of cooperation between the countries in civil nuclear energy, including personnel training and modernisation of energy infrastructure, may be discussed. In an exclusive comment for TV BRICS, PhD in Economics Andrey Khlutkov spoke about the prospects for cooperation between the two countries. "In my opinion, the new opportunities for Russian-Malaysian cooperation go far beyond traditional areas and are shaped by global trends. These are, first and foremost, the transition to sustainable development, digitalisation, energy transition and the strengthening of ties between the countries of the Global South," he said. Khlutkov noted that he considers digitalisation to be one of the most promising areas. According to him, Malaysia has already established itself as a digital hub in Southeast Asia and, as the chair of ASEAN in 2025, is actively investing in digital transformation, especially in areas such as fintech, smart cities and artificial intelligence. Russia, as the expert emphasised, has qualified specialists in the IT field and significant achievements in the areas of AI, big data analysis, and cybersecurity. In this context, he considers it quite likely that effective partnerships will be formed between the technology parks and universities of the two countries, and that Russian IT companies will participate in the implementation of digital infrastructure projects in Malaysia in the foreseeable future. It should be recalled that in January this year, the country, along with Belarus, Bolivia, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Cuba, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda, and Uzbekistan, began working in BRICS as a partner of the group. In July 2025, the country took part in the association's summit, which was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Arts & Culture Lebanese Media: Fayrouz Collapses after Death of Ziad Rahbani Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results
IOL News
05-08-2025
- Business
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BRICS+ Series: São Paulo's Agribusiness Exports Lead and Close Q1 2025
São Paulo's agribusiness exports reached US $6. 40 billion in Q1 2025, securing a US $4. 90 billion surplus despite global headwinds. Image: TV BRICS São Paulo's agribusiness sector reinforced its leadership in the first quarter of 2025 by posting a US $4.90 billion trade surplus. Although this figure represents a 19.9% decrease year-on-year, it underscores the state's enduring importance to Brazil's export economy. The results, released by the São Paulo State Department of Agriculture and Supply and prepared by the Agribusiness Technology Agency (Apta), confirm the state's strong role despite global market volatility. Exports totalled US $6.40 billion (a decline of 14.6%), while imports increased by 9.5% to reach US $1.50 billion. Agribusiness accounted for 41.7% of São Paulo's total exports and 6.8% of its total imports. Export Performance and Product Leaders The five leading agribusiness product groups in Q1 2025 were responsible for 73% of the state's total export value. The sugar and ethanol complex topped the list, contributing US $1.654 billion or 25.8% of the total. Of this, sugar accounted for 88.7%, with ethanol comprising the remaining 11.3%. The meat sector followed with US $887.91 million in exports, representing 13.9% of the total. Beef was the dominant product in this category, responsible for 82.5% of the sector's foreign sales. Orange juice exports came third, amounting to US $863.07 million or 13.5% of total agribusiness exports, with 98.2% of this figure derived from orange juice alone. Forestry products generated US $758.98 million (11.9%), led by pulp (55.1%) and paper (35.5%). Rounding out the top five was the soy complex, with exports totalling US $507.27 million (7.9%), of which 81.7% was soybean grain. Coffee ranked sixth, contributing US $465.75 million or 7.3% of total exports. Within this figure, green coffee made up 73.4%, and soluble coffee 23.1%. Year-on-year, notable export growth occurred in several categories: coffee (+67.2%), juices (+37.5%), meats (+25.0%), and forestry products (+6.0%). However, sugar and ethanol fell sharply by 50.5%, and the soy complex declined by 17.9%. Top Destinations for São Paulo Agribusiness China remained São Paulo's largest agribusiness export destination, accounting for 19.3% of total sales. Leading products exported to China included soy complex goods (29%), meats (28%), and forestry products (23%). Despite maintaining the top spot, exports to China dropped by 12.6% compared to the previous year. The European Union followed, with a 16.4% share. Its main imports from São Paulo included juices (37%), coffee (17%), and forestry and plant-based products (11% each). The United States ranked third with a 15.9% share, purchasing primarily juices (40%), meats (15%), animal products (9.5%), forestry goods (8.8%), and coffee (8.6%). São Paulo saw a 34.4% increase in exports to the EU and a 27.7% rise to the US, showing a positive shift in diversification of its export base. São Paulo's National Standing in Agribusiness São Paulo maintained its position as the top agribusiness exporting state in Brazil, accounting for 16.9% of the country's total sector exports. It was followed by Mato Grosso with 15.7% and Minas Gerais with 11.9%, the latter particularly strong in coffee exports. The data affirms São Paulo's leadership role not only in value but also in the diversity and innovation of its agribusiness output. National Outlook: Brazil's Agribusiness Exports At the national level, Brazilian agribusiness exports reached US $37.83 billion in Q1 2025, reflecting a modest year-on-year increase of 2.1%. Imports for the sector also rose, totalling US $5.18 billion, an 11.9% jump from the previous year. This resulted in a trade surplus of US $32.65 billion, up by 0.7%. These figures reflect the strategic importance of the agribusiness sector not only to São Paulo but to the broader Brazilian economy. Agribusiness continues to be a key pillar in counterbalancing deficits in other sectors and reinforces Brazil's position as a leading global agricultural exporter. Written by: *Dr Iqbal Survé Past Chairman of the BRICS Business Council and Co-Chairman of the BRICS Media Forum and BRNN *Cole Jackson Lead Associate at BRICS+ Consulting Group Chinese & South American Specialist **The Views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of Independent Media or IOL. MORE ARTICLES ON OUR WEBSITE: Follow @brics_daily on X/Twitter & Instagram for daily BRICS+ updates
