Russia backs India amid BRICS West Asia rift talks; Sergey Lavrov to visit Delhi, meet Jaishankar
Russia extends full support for India’s BRICS presidency as India navigates disagreements within the group regarding the West Asia conflict.
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Trump, Tehran, and a Choked Hormuz: Time for India & BRICS to Step In
Opinion piece arguing that India, as the 2026 BRICS Chair, should leverage the bloc to mediate the US-Iran conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
India Reaffirms Commitment to Women-Led Development at BRICS Preparatory Meeting
The Ministry of Women and Child Development convened the first Preparatory Meeting of the BRICS Women’s Working Group virtually, setting the stage for upcoming ministerial meetings in Kochi.
Iran’s Envoy on War and Peace in West Asia: India’s Strategic Role, BRICS Agenda and Chabahar Port Cooperation
Iran’s envoy to India outlines Tehran’s conditions for peace in West Asia, emphasizes the importance of sanctions relief, and discusses expectations from India’s BRICS chairmanship and the upcoming Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.
BRICS to push for intra-currency payments as ‘immunity’ against Western clout
BRICS foreign ministers will convene in New Delhi to discuss payment connectivity and trade settlements aimed at reducing reliance on the US dollar.
India ready to work with China to ease tensions
India and China maintain communication to strengthen cooperation under BRICS mechanism, with Beijing endorsing India’s rotating presidency of the group.
TV BRICS to host first ‘Global Media Briefing’ in May 2026, marking BRICS’ 20th Anniversary
Media executives from multiple countries will convene for TV BRICS initiative focused on developing multipolar global communications system.
BRICS Divides: Uniting Views on Middle-East Conflicts
Sharp disagreements among BRICS members over the US-Israel conflict with Iran prevented India from forging a unified position, resulting in no collective statement.
How India’s BRICS Presidency Could Transform This Multi-Nation Platform Into a Global Force for Reform
India’s BRICS presidency coincides with global uncertainty and turmoil. As a voice of the Global South, BRICS awaits the coherence needed to improve its effectiveness.