BRICS Summit Culture & Media: India is gearing up for the Sept. 12–13 BRICS leaders’ summit in New Delhi, expecting 1,200–1,300 journalists and setting up an international media centre at Bharat Mandapam, while the host country also plans a “BRICS Symphony” gala with 160 artistes and releases media kits featuring regional food and crafts (Bihar’s sattu/makhana, Odisha’s Koraput coffee, Gujarat handicrafts) to sell an “India Story” to the world. Ethiopia in the Spotlight: Ethiopia is listed among BRICS members as India pushes ideas like linking CBDCs for cross-border payments, even as political and technical hurdles loom. Arts & Film Business: UK-based AfroPix founder Tyrone Satchwell says his streaming platform is building a route for African and Caribbean cinema to reach global audiences, with an “First to 54” goal and an official showcase partnership with the Ethiopian International Film Festival. Ethiopian Judaism & Identity: A feature explores how Ethiopian Jewish (Bete Israel) traditions developed along a different path from rabbinic Judaism, reshaping how communities think about scripture, practice, and religious consciousness. Coffee Culture (Diaspora): A local profile spotlights Sweet Maria’s coffee world—an artist-turned-roaster’s long-running passion for green bean roasting and DIY brewing.