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The documentaries will first air on the Russian-language TV BRICS channel on December 17 and 24, 2025, after which the series will be translated into foreign languages and shared with TV BRICS partner media outlets worldwide.

Highlighting that there is a lot of talent in the country, but that the Centre is squandering it, Congress party on X slammed the Central government for decline the manufacturing sector which is a "backbone of strong economies."

Residents across Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir staged protests against prolonged power outages, accusing authorities of mismanagement and unfair electricity distribution. Demonstrators warned of escalating unrest if uninterrupted power supply is not restored during the winter months.

More than 500,000 people worldwide have signed a petition urging G7 and other countries to act against China's alleged forced organ harvesting from prisoners of conscience, calling for international condemnation and concrete measures to end the practice.

Mohajerani highlighted President Masoud Pezeshkian's recent visits to Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan, describing them as significant steps in expanding Iran's regional cooperation. She said a total of 14 cooperation agreements were signed during the visits, covering key economic and trade-related sectors. Emphasising the administration's economic strategy, Mohajerani noted that the government strongly believes in the vital role of the private sector and is committed to creating an enabling environment for its growth, as reported by Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB).

Staff from the Chinese embassy disrupted a tea awards ceremony in Paris after Taiwan was mentioned. The protest was rejected by organisers and the audience, while Taiwan's foreign ministry criticised China's conduct as violating international etiquette.