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China launches world’s first large-scale AI model for power generation
Addis Ababa, July 14, 2025 (FMC) — A Chinese company has created an AI model to support a decision-support system in the power industry.
The model optimises every phase of the energy…
PKK Fighters Burn Weapons in Northern Iraq as Group Moves Toward Disarmament
Erbil, Iraq, July 11, 2025 (FMC) — Dozens of members of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) have publicly burned their weapons in northern Iraq, in what appears to be a major step toward the…
BRICS leaders endorse Tropical Forests Forever Fund as new model for climate finance
Addis Ababa, July 10, 2025 (FMC) — At the 17th BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, the heads of state and government officially endorsed the Tropical Forests Forever Fund, a Brazilian…
17th BRICS Summit Opens in Rio de Janeiro Under Theme of Global South Cooperation
Addis Ababa, July 6, 2025 (FMC) — The 17th BRICS Summit officially opened on Sunday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, under the theme “Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and…
China unveils robotic hand with advanced touch and movement capabilities
Addis Ababa, July 3, 2025 (FMC) – A Chinese research team has developed the world’s first robotic hand that seamlessly combines high-resolution tactile sensing across the entire hand with…
Action Plan Announced at FfD4 to Mobilize Private Sector Capital in Developing Countries
Addis Ababa, July 2, 2025 (FMC) – A coalition of governments, international development partners and private sector groups announced the development of an Action Plan to increase mobilize…
IAEA and St. Jude launch global initiative to improve childhood cancer care in LMICs
Addis Ababa, July 2, 2025 (FMC) — The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have launched a new global initiative to address critical gaps in…
Rio de Janeiro presents operational plan for 2025 BRICS Summit and related events
Addis Ababa, July 1, 2025 (FMC) – The Municipality of Rio de Janeiro formally presented its comprehensive operational plan for the 2025 BRICS events, including the Summit of Heads of State,…
BRICS sherpas agree on priorities ahead of summit in Rio de Janeiro
Addis Ababa, July 1, 2025 (FMC) – The BRICS sherpas – senior political negotiators from the group's member states – are holding their final round of meetings this week in the lead-up to the…
4th Int’l Conference on Financing for Development Kicks Off Today in Spain
Addis Ababa, June 30, 2025 (FMC) – The Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) is set to take place from June 30 to July 3, 2025, in Seville, Spain.
The…