BRICS

- Russian authorities conduct a large-scale containment operation following the death of a Yersinia pestis researcher in Irkutsk. - Ghanaian MP Samuel Abu Jinapor warns against joining BRICS without careful assessment of risks and benefits to national interests; meanwhile, Ghana gives cabinet approval to formally apply for BRICS membership, seeking Indian backing for its application. - Brazilians in U.S. immigration detention initiate hunger strike due to poor conditions, including lack of medical care and poor water quality. - Russian President Vladimir Putin discusses the need for a new world order at the Valdai Discussion Club during global challenges talks. - Brazil holds presidential election with implications for Latin America's political landscape and U.S.-China relations; incumbent Lula da Silva faces Flávio Bolsonaro.

Recent headlines

• The PRC and Russia Deepen Biosecurity Integration — jamestown
• BRICS: Jinapor cautions Ghana against ‘free lunch’ as NPP demands scrutiny — myjoyonline_gh
• Россияне, попавшие в иммиграционную тюрьму в США, решили объявить голодовку из-за плохих условий содержания . Они расска — meduza
• If Lula loses, BRICS could face its biggest political test yet — rt_ru
• Ghana to formally apply to join BRICS – Ablakwa — myjoyonline_gh