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‘Imperialist undertones’: global south condemns US-Israeli war with Iran
PoliticsThe Guardian2d ago

‘Imperialist undertones’: global south condemns US-Israeli war with Iran

China calls it unacceptable to ‘kill leader of sovereign state’, while South Africa questions ‘pre-emptive’ justification Middle East crisis – live updates The US-Israeli war on Iran has been condemned as illegal across much of the global south, with China saying it was unacceptable to “blatantly kill the leader of a sovereign state”. Many countries objected that negotiations between the US and Iran over its nuclear programme and missile capability were not given a chance to succeed before ...

Brazil and India sign deal for rare earths
BusinessKorea Herald11d ago

Brazil and India sign deal for rare earths

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil and India sealed a deal Saturday on critical minerals and rare earths, enhancing cooperation on crucial resources between two major countries of the global south as they seek to diversify their trading relationships. The non-binding memorandum of understanding on rare earths establishes a framework for cooperation between the two countries, focusing on reciprocal investment, exploration, mining and artificial intelligence applications, among other issues. Brazil has the w

AI summit: Tata Sons' chair's expansion pitch, Google CEO’s ‘vision’ — who said what
TechnologyBusiness InsiderTimes of India14d ago2 sources

AI summit: Tata Sons' chair's expansion pitch, Google CEO’s ‘vision’ — who said what

India is hosting the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, bringing together global leaders to discuss artificial intelligence. Discussions focused on democratizing AI, building sovereign capabilities, and ensuring inclusive growth. Leaders emphasized AI's transformative potential across sectors like healthcare and education. The summit highlighted India's growing role as a trusted AI hub in the Global South.

Bill Gates to attend India AI Impact Summit, deliver keynote
TechnologyAPReutersBBC+6bloombergwsjFTFrance 24Times of IndiaRappler16d ago9 sources

Bill Gates to attend India AI Impact Summit, deliver keynote

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates will attend the India AI Impact Summit and deliver a keynote address as planned, dispelling earlier speculations. Gates also visited an agricultural field in Andhra Pradesh, where Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu presented his vision for 'Swarna Andhra 2047' and explored collaboration opportunities with the Gates Foundation.

Parliament must debate 'dissonance' in foreign policy: Congress MP Sonia Gandhi
PoliticsTimes of India2d ago

Parliament must debate 'dissonance' in foreign policy: Congress MP Sonia Gandhi

Congress leaders Sonia and Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Modi's government for its "silence" on the attack on Iran, calling it a "tacit endorsement." They questioned India's foreign policy direction and its standing in the world, especially concerning the "Global South," urging a return to India's core values of sovereignty and peace.

Analysts: Media neglects hunger crises
WorldDW10d ago

Analysts: Media neglects hunger crises

Not enough media or political attention is given to grave hunger crises in the Global South, according to analysts. Reports also say far more is spent on weapons than food relief.