BRICS Nations Prepare for Strategic Naval Exercises
China to conduct joint naval and air drills with Russia, South Africa, and other BRICS partners off South Africa’s coast in January 2026.
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French President Macron Calls on India to Bridge G7-BRICS Cooperation as Global Powers
French President Emmanuel Macron urges India to leverage its BRICS chairmanship to foster cooperation between G7 and BRICS nations, emphasizing multipolarity and shared global challenges.
French President Macron Urges G7-BRICS Cooperation, Highlights India’s Bridging Role
France’s President calls for collaboration between multilateral blocs during India’s BRICS chairmanship, emphasizing non-adversarial relations and multipolarity.
South Africa hosts BRICS naval exercises with China, Iran, and expected Russian participation
The ‘Will for Peace’ exercises near Cape Town involve warships from China and Iran, with Russia expected to join, sparking U.S. tensions and domestic transparency concerns.
Russia Welcomes Thailand’s Potential BRICS Membership
Russian Ambassador to Thailand Evgeny Tomikhin confirms Moscow’s support for Bangkok’s bid to join BRICS, highlighting Thailand’s existing BRICS+ participation since 2017.
Thailand Aims for BRICS Membership by 2026
Russia supports Thailand’s bid to join BRICS, with potential membership expected in 2026.
BRICS+ Exercise in South Africa: Chinese and Iranian Ships Arrived, Russians Expected
Chinese and Iranian naval vessels have arrived near Cape Town for a BRICS+ military exercise, with Russian ships anticipated to join the drills.
Chinese and Iranian Ships Arrive in South Africa for BRICS+ Naval Exercise Including Russia
Military drills named ‘Will for Peace 2026’ to focus on maritime security cooperation among BRICS+ nations from January 9-16, 2026.
‘Real Problem Is Instability Coming From America’: Chinese Ambassador Endorses US Economist On Sino-India Ties
US economist Jeffrey D. Sachs urges India to collaborate with BRICS nations for global stability, criticizing US hegemony and advocating multilateralism.