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India positions BRICS as growth engine for Global South; Xi, Putin among key world leaders heading to New Delhi

India welcomes global leaders at the BRICS summit, emphasizing developmental priorities for the Global South. This pivotal meeting will tackle pressing issues such as food, energy, and supply chain security. Notably, President Xi Jinping's participation marks his first visit to India in seven years. Participants will engage in discussions about…

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Ahead of BRICS, Congress recalls 2012 summit where former PM Manmohan Singh proposed development bank

Congress highlighted BRICS' origins and India's 2012 summit hosting. Then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh proposed the BRICS Development Bank idea. This institution later became the New Development Bank headquartered in Shanghai. India has since borrowed approximately ten billion US dollars from the NDB.

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BRICS Summit 2026 leaders list: Putin and other world leaders to attend India’s major diplomatic event

New Delhi is preparing to host the significant BRICS Summit in September 2026. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will welcome leaders from expanded member and partner nations. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping will likely attend the important meeting. The summit agenda centers on resilience, innovation, cooperation, and…

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BRICS Summit in New Delhi: The grand finale is India's moment to navigate a bigger, and more divided bloc

India hosts the BRICS summit, aiming to unify the expanded group. The enlarged bloc now includes major energy producers and consumers, fostering economic cooperation. New Delhi seeks to increase intra-BRICS trade and reduce dollar dependence through local currencies. Energy security presents a clear common interest for the diverse member nations.…

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BRICS at 20: India faces test of balancing geopolitical divides with economic goals

India hosts the expanded BRICS Summit, facing geopolitical hurdles and strategic opportunities. Former diplomats emphasize the group's 20-year milestone and India's bridging role. Efforts to reform the global order must avoid replacing one hegemon with another. The summit aims for practical economic growth and technology sharing among members. Focusing on…

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BRICS at a crossroads: Why India's chairship must turn diversity into strength

BRICS, with its expanded membership, aims to strengthen multilateralism and global dialogue. The group seeks to convert economic complementarity into resilient and dependable value chains. Sustainability is presented as a crucial development imperative for member nations. BRICS can offer pragmatic, development-centered approaches to global challenges. The grouping can reinforce its…

The Economic Times

What is the BRICS ‘UNIT’ – and could it really challenge the US dollar?

At a major summit in Russia last year, a banknote was unveiled that carried more symbolism than monetary value.

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As the world order shifts, NZ should ‘spread its diplomatic wings’ and look at joining BRICS

With the old global order in a heightened state of flux, driven by US President Donald Trump’s attacks on free trade, international organisations and human rights, small states like New Zealand are having to adjust their foreign policies and hedge their bets.

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Trump threatens a 100% tariff on ‘dead’ BRICS group if they ‘play games with the dollar’

Countries like Malaysia and Thailand have expressed interest in joining BRICS, seen as a counterweight to the West, in recent years.

Fortune

Russia’s BRICS summit: What’s on the agenda and why it matters to Putin

The summit, which leaders from two dozen nations will attend, is the largest event Russia has hosted in years.

Al Jazeera

Turkey’s ‘balancing act’ with BRICS bid raises NATO concerns

Turkey’s application to join the BRICS bloc, led by Russia and China, is sparking concerns over President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's commitment to NATO. The move, by a member of the world’s most powerful military alliance, highlights the geostrategic shifts straining the post-war order at a time of heightened international tensions.

France 24

What is Brics? Trump threatens 10 per cent extra tariff over 'anti-American' policies

Donald Trump has set strict rules for any country “aligning themselves with the Anti-American policies of BRICS”

Evening Standard

The West’s mishandling of Ukraine has made BRICS a brighter alternative for multipolarity

As the South African city of Johannesburg hosts the 15th BRICS summit from August 22 to 24, headlines have been devoted to the possibilities of certain anticipated bilateral meets on the sidelines. One such possibility is of Chinese president Xi Jinping and Indian prime minister Narendra Modi having an in-person…

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Size, population, GDP: The BRICS nations in numbers

Officials from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa gather in Johannesburg on Tuesday for a three-day BRICS summit, a five-nation club comprising 40% of the world’s population and more than 25 percent of global GDP that positions itself as an economic counterweight to the West. Almost 15 years on…

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As BRICS cooperation accelerates, is it time for the US to develop a BRICS policy?

When leaders of the BRICS group of large emerging economies – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – meet in Johannesburg for two days beginning on Aug. 22, 2023, foreign policymakers in Washington will no doubt be listening carefully.

Al Jazeera

Xi Jinping to make state visit to South Africa, attend BRICS summit

Trip will be Xi’s second overseas visit of 2023 and comes as China attempts to expand its geopolitical influence.

The Conversation

An expanded BRICS could reset world politics but picking new members isn’t straightforward

Eager to escape perceived western domination, several countries – mostly in the global south – are looking to join the Brics bloc. The five-country bloc (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) is also looking to grow its global partnerships.

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BRICS Common Currency Unlikely At Upcoming Meeting, Dollar Bulls Relieved

BRICS nations' plan for common currency unlikely to materialize, providing relief for dollar bulls.

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Putin to miss BRICS summit by mutual agreement, South Africa says

Putin’s absence at the summit has been announced by the South African presidency, ending months of speculation.

Fortune

Celsius turns to Fahrenheit to oversee bankruptcy exit

Fahrenheit won the bid after venture capital firm NovaWulf initially was named the winner of the auction in mid-April.

The Hindu

The paradox of BRICS, its new pathway

Multilateral groupings may lose some of their relevance, but they still exist, as the BRICS example shows

The Times of India

19 countries express interest in joining BRICS group

CAPE TOWN: Nineteen countries expressed an interest in joining the BRICS group of nations as it prepares to hold an annual summit in South Africa.

Salon

Small towns grapple with climate

How a little-known federal grant requirement could hinder climate resilience work

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Algeria Requests to Join BRICS

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi welcomed Algeria's request to join the BRICS economic group, as an effort to join major powers. This came during a meeting Saturday between Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi with his Algerian counterpart Ramtane Lamamra on the sidelines of the ongoing 77th session…

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Harris to announce $1B to states for floods, extreme heat

The White House is making more than $1 billion available to states to address flooding and extreme heat exacerbated by climate change

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