South African President Ramaphosa Praises India’s Payment System at BRICS Summit
At the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted a local-currency payment experience and called for advancing BRICS payment cooperation.
BRICS Summit Focused on Global South and Inclusivity; India Delivered Over 50 Outcomes: MEA
India’s BRICS chairmanship emphasized inclusivity, Global South priorities, and concrete outcomes, including outreach to non-member countries and cooperation on critical minerals.
BRICS Breaks Ice As Iran Agrees To Put Past Behind With UAE
Iran and the UAE signaled a possible thaw at the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, with both sides backing efforts to move beyond recent tensions and strengthen regional stability.
Pakistan Remains Outside BRICS Despite China-Russia Support After India’s Veto
Pakistan’s BRICS membership bid has stalled under the grouping’s consensus rule, with India’s opposition blocking entry despite reported support from China and Russia.
China wants to create a BRICS open-source AI ecosystem. Where does India fit?
A Chinese proposal for a BRICS open-source AI ecosystem could expand multilateral AI cooperation, but details remain undefined and India’s role is uncertain.
Putin Proposes BRICS Grain Insurance System and Independent Trade Paths at New Delhi Summit
At a BRICS summit in New Delhi, Russian President Vladimir Putin urged member states to support a joint insurance system for grain markets and pursue independent pathways for trade, capital, labor, and technology amid Western sanctions.
China Still Dominates BRICS Growth, But India Has Grown Faster in Past Five Years
Analysis of BRICS income data shows China remains the bloc’s largest economic contributor, while India’s aggregate GNI has grown faster over the past five years.
Prabowo Welcomed by Vice President Gibran After Returning from BRICS Summit 2026
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto returned to Jakarta after attending the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, where he emphasized unity, resilience, and cooperation among BRICS members.
BRICS Has 10 or 11 Members? Saudi Arabia’s Status Questioned
Official BRICS materials list Saudi Arabia as a full member, making the bloc 11 countries, but Riyadh continues to describe itself as an invited country.