The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to host the annual summit of the BRICS nations in two days' time.
Afghanistan could be at the top of the agenda when Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa meet virtually.
Taliban's takeover and Pakistan's role in Afghanistan is already a cause of concern in New Delhi as Ishan Garg reports.
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Duration: 41 seconds
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Sudan authorities say they have seized a shipment of 72 boxes of Russian made weapons shipped from Ethiopia on a commercial flight.
The government accuses Ethiopia of planning to undermine democracy in Sudan by using the seized weapons in illegal activities.
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At least six people have died and eight others injured after a building collapsed in the capital Kampala.
Local authorities are investigating the cause of the incident.
Hillary Ayesiga reports...
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India's service industry is showing signs of healthy recovery as vaccinations go up.
The strongest pillar of the Indian economy expanded at its fasted pace in August since the pandemic started.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi
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Duration: 41 seconds
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The Tokyo Paralympics closed Sunday night after nearly two weeks of tournaments, in which 4400 athletes from around the world competed for gold.
International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons said reaching the final day was an emotional moment as there were doubts over whether the event could go ahead amid the coronavirus pandemic.
As celebrations wind down, Japan is still facing an uphill struggle to bring infections under control.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
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The directors of the media group founded by jailed Hong Kong tycoon and democracy activist Jimmy Lai have resigned. The Next Digital bosses say a liquidation of the company is the only way to protect shareholders, as it continues to face police investigation under the city's controversial National Security Law.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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OUT: Richard Kimber, Hong Kong
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President Biden toured Hurricane-hit parts of Louisiana on Friday.
He met with officials who gave him a full assessment of the damage.
FSN's Caroline Malone reports.
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OUT: Caroline Malone reporting in Washington
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Apple is pushing back plans to roll out technology that will scan users' iPhones in a bid to combat child pornography.
The company said the delay comes as a result of concern from privacy advocates and others over the new feature.
Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.
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