Can BRICS create a new world order? Dozens of nations want to join the club as an alternative to the US-led order. But internal fissures could limit BRICS. Al Jazeera · Aug 22, 2023
BRICS has become a platform for Global South: PM Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi said after the BRICS summit in South Africa, he will travel to Athens, Greece on August 25 at the invitation of his Greece counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023
The BRICS test for India’s multipolarity rhetoric The geopolitical developments of the past year or so and the challenges faced by the United Nations system may have given another lease of life to BRICS The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023
Putin was meant to be at a summit in South Africa this week. Why was he asked to stay away? Vladimir Putin will be the odd one out when leaders from the BRICS economic bloc of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa meet in Johannesburg this week The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023
Latest on Ukraine: Russia strikes Chernihiv, as Kyiv welcomes F-16 pledges Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. WEKU · Aug 21, 2023
As Modi lands in South Africa, possible meet with Xi to be watched most closely PM Modi lands in South Africa for BRICS summit, speculation grows over possible meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra says PM's itinerary still being worked out The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023
Russia, China look to advance agendas at BRICS summit of developing countries in South Africa Russia and China will look to gain more political and economic ground in the developing world at a summit in South Africa this week The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 544 As the war enters its 544th day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Aug 21, 2023
Explained | Why is the BRICS summit important for India? BRICS 2023: How will fruitful India-China talks have a bearing on Delhi G20 summit? Will Vladimir Putin attend South Africa BRICS Summit? The Hindu · Aug 19, 2023
Emerging economies are pushing to end the dollar's dominance. But what's the alternative? Across the developing world, many countries are fed up with America’s dominance of the global financial system — and especially the power of the dollar The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2023
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. The Conversation · Aug 18, 2023
China confirms Xi will attend economic summit in South Africa followed by state visit China's Foreign Ministry has confirmed that President Xi Jinping will attend next week's summit of the BRICS nations in Johannesburg, to be followed by a state visit to South Africa The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023
BRICS 2023 summit: Common currency, membership expansion, Ukraine on agenda South Africa hosts a summit of the BRICS group of nations and others in the Global South next week who are seeking to balance Western dominance of the world order while dealing with their own internal divisions. The Times of India · Aug 18, 2023
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. Al Jazeera · Aug 18, 2023
Radio France Internationale · Aug 17, 2023 South Africa and Russia, the 'strange bedfellows' South Africa's hosting of a BRICS summit next week has turned a spotlight on ties between Pretoria and the Kremlin that are cosy and, for some, a puzzle.
Fortune · Aug 15, 2023 A BRICS currency replacing the dollar is a ‘ridiculous’ idea, says the top economist who named the group—unless China and India become allies Jim O’Neill coined the term BRIC when he worked at Goldman Sachs in 2001, and he’s blasting the idea of a BRICS currency. “It’s embarrassing almost.”
Barchart · Aug 14, 2023 BRL/USD: Is Brazil’s Currency a Buy Against the U.S. Dollar? Brazil’s currency, the real, declined steadily from 2011 through 2020. Over the past three years, the real has been edging higher against the U.S. dollar but has yet to break out on the upside. Since the trend is always your best friend, buying the real could be the optimal approach…
Barchart · Aug 11, 2023 Why Does Platinum Keep Failing? Platinum is a rare precious metal with significant industrial applications, but over the past years, that has not helped the price. While gold and palladium rose to all-time highs in 2022, platinum could not manage a rally to anywhere near the 2008 record peak. After attempting to move above the…
The Hindu · Aug 11, 2023 No decision yet, says Russian diplomat on Putin attending G-20 summit Russia's Deputy Chief of Mission says decision on President Vladimir Putin's attendance at G-20 summit not taken yet. BRICS members working on settlements in national currencies, including single currency proposal. BRICS agenda closely corresponds to G-20 priorities.
The Hindu · Aug 8, 2023 The grammar of commerce in a new age of geopolitics The prevalent geo-economic scene has also led to further settlements in local currencies
The Conversation · Aug 7, 2023 Ukraine war: talks in Jeddah give Kyiv an opportunity to push its ten-point plan to Brics and the global south As the war in Ukraine escalated on and beyond the existing battlefields with intensified air, drone and ground operations, more than 40 countries met in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, over the weekend of August 5-6 2023, to discuss peace.
The Conversation · Aug 6, 2023 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.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 4, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv claims to have put a Russian Black Sea ship out of action – as it happened Moscow has confirmed Ukrainian sea drones attacked a navy base near the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk
The Times of India · Aug 4, 2023 PM Modi to travel to South Africa for BRICS summit NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a journey to Johannesburg this month to participate in a summit of the BRICS group of nations. The meeting, scheduled for August 22-24, will bring together the current five members of BRICS: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023 Morning digest | Govt, opposition try to end standoff over Manipur debate; PM Modi to attend BRICS summit in Johannesburg this month, and more Read a daily selection of top stories from across India and the world by The Hindu to start your day.