Confrontation hangs in the air at BRICS summit after addresses by Putin, Xi
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin’s words to the opening of the three-day summit in South Africa were combative and had one particular other country in mind.
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India prepares for ambitious landing on Moon’s South Pole
Chandrayaan-3 mission offers potential geopolitical boost to Narendra Modi after Russian crash
Pakistan in BRICS? China pushes for expansion; India stands firm against Islamabad’s inclusion
China advocates for Pakistan’s BRICS membership while India resists expansion, with implications for global development cooperation.
BRICS faces rift over push for new members
New Delhi is wary of the BRICS becoming an organ for Beijing to project its agenda.
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US tells China to be more transparent with economic data amid slowdown
National security adviser Jake Sullivan says Beijing’s crackdown on information is not ‘responsible’
Looking forward to bilaterals… India will soon be a global growth engine: PM Modi at BRICS Business Forum
All eyes are on a possible meeting between Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the summit in Johannesburg. On Tuesday, the two leaders met along with other BRICS leaders at the Leaders’ Retreat.
BRICS summit of emerging economies begins in South Africa
BRICS summit in South Africa states emerging economies’ global influence; focus on growth, global roles, and expansion
Vladimir Putin hasn’t left Russia this year. He has a ‘huge headache’ looming next month
The Russian president is facing a potential showdown with western leaders at next month’s G20 summit in India, but an international arrest warrant looms large over any of his travel plans.