BRICS Business Forum focuses on resilience, innovation

0:00Now the news, I'm Wungie. The Bricks Business Forum in New Delhi has discussed topics such as strengthening supply chain resilience, trade in services, and the digital economy. India's external affairs minister noted that supply chain connectivity and trade facilitation have become crucial, highlighting digital public infrastructure, artificial intelligence, fintech, and advanced manufacturing as major opportunities. The host country's commerce minister underlined the need for a member and partner countries to build deeper, more resilient and balanced trade partnerships. Russia's Minister of Economic Development, Maxim Rashinnikov, said the community stands for concrete steps to foster resilient supply chains, accelerate green and digital transitions, and unlock the vast potential of their markets. The Chinese Foreign Ministry says China and India are making arrangements for a meeting

1:01between the leaders of the two countries during the Bricks Summit in New Delhi. A ministry spokesperson says this will mark the third straight year in which Chinese president Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet, following their meetings in Kazan and Tengen. The spokesperson's morning says China stands ready to work with India to follow the strategic guidance of the two leaders, strengthen communication, expand cooperation, and properly handle differences. Xi also says Bricks is the most important platform for solidarity and cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries. Saudi Arabia has reported injuries and damage after a drone attack on its east-west pipeline from Iraq. The Saudi Foreign Ministry said the Kingdom has refrained from responding at the request of the Iraqi Prime Minister. The ministry said the move was intended to give the Iraqi government an opportunity to take measures to prevent attacks launched from Iraqi territory against Saudi Arabia.

2:04Iraq said it has ordered an investigation. The tube carries crude oil from Saudi Arabia's eastern fields to the Red Sea port of Yem 2. The country's civilian and energy sites have come under repeated hoothy fire. The group said its attacks are in response to Saudi air strikes on areas under its control in northwestern Yemen. Lebanese parliament speaker Nabi Barry says the US-brokered framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel has collapsed, warning that Israel could occupy additional Lebanese territory. Barry said he was not optimistic about a breakthrough in the coming days. The remarks came amid continued tensions along the border. Israel said its operations are aimed at eliminating his blood threats. Russian presidential aide Vladimir Madensky has rejected Japan's demand that Russia remove a monument in the city of Khabarovsk commemorating victory over militarist Japan in World War

3:042. Madensky said Japan has no right to tell the victors of World War 2 what monuments to install on their own territory, and urged Tokyo to remember the lessons of history. California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed 13 bills to strengthen protections for children from online risks, particularly on social media and AI companion chatbots. The measures restrict addictive features for users under 16 and require platforms to verify user ages. Another law known as Adams Law requires AI companion chatbots to conduct child-sifty assessments, establish crisis protocols, and provide parental controls. Chinese automakers including Cherry, Julie, Greenwald Motors, and GAC have received awards at the Turino Automotive Design Award. The event was held on the same day as the opening of the Turin Auto Show in Italy.

4:06The Chinese Consul General in Milan said China's auto industry has placed increasing emphasis on independent innovation, product quality, and user experience. The president of the Turin Auto Show said Chinese car makers are bringing new technologies to Italy and Europe. The Turino Automotive Design Award aims to promote cooperation between the Chinese and European automotive industries through exchanges and car design. And that's the news. I'm Wenjie.