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It is a war that never should have happened. It is also a war that appears almost impossible to end. With no resolution on the horizon, the US-Israel war on Iran is a battle of wills and attrition. The question is: Can the world survive this?

CrossTalking with Warwick Powell and Matteo Capasso.

Mohsen Gorji, Secretary of the Iranian Culture Ministry’s National Mode Work Group, says Iran has strong designers, infrastructure and brands, but needs greater access to international markets, pointing to BRICS as a major opportunity for the country’s fashion industry.

Media manager Sam Adegbie shares his impressions of a gathering bringing together industry professionals, young people and fashion enthusiasts. He discusses his understanding of BRICS cooperation and the potential for multicultural, multi-ethnic nations to create something sustainable and interesting together.

On the sidelines of the BRICS+ Fashion Summit, brand director Alper Erbudak and designer Gokhan Yavas discuss their first visit to Moscow, longstanding textile ties between Russia and Türkiye, and the potential for independent designers to establish themselves in a new market.

Retired Royal Navy Commodore and author Steve Jermy examines competing accounts of the arrests near RAF Fairford and questions suggestions that a foreign power was involved.

Discussing statements by Donald Trump and Marco Rubio, Jermy argues that ordinary criminal activity is a more likely explanation. He also considers a possible false flag, while stressing that the information available is insufficient to reach a firm conclusion.

On his second visit to the Russian capital, Medrano describes productive exchanges with leaders from the business and fashion sectors. He explains why international gatherings matter for showcasing Latin American talent and helping future generations connect with—and understand—the global fashion industry.

Speaking on the sidelines of the BRICS+ Fashion Summit in Moscow, Global Fashion Exchange founder Patrick Duffy shares his perspective on the Global South’s strengths in production and craftsmanship—and why he believes those skills deserve greater recognition in the United States and Europe.

Sri Lankan fashion designer Kamil Hewavitharana discusses showcasing his collection in Moscow for the first time with support from Colombo Fashion Week.

Speaking on the sidelines of the BRICS+ Fashion Summit in Moscow, Cambodian fashion stylist Shasne Su discusses how the event opens conversations to countries beyond the BRICS membership.

In this interview, Tomasz Szmydt discusses a report that Kiev disclosed the identities of captured North Korean soldiers transferred to the South. He argues that the disclosure could undermine Seoul’s trust and affect future assistance to Ukraine.