India Proposes BRICS Digital Currency Linkage for Cross-Border Trade
India’s central bank suggests connecting BRICS digital currencies to reduce dollar reliance and streamline payments.
2026
Russia to Host First BRICS International Geography Olympiad for School Students in 2026
The Russian Geographical Society will organize a two-stage competition involving all BRICS nations and invited countries, focusing on fieldwork and analytical tasks related to geography.
What Would Happen If BRICS Launched Its Own Currency and How Much Would the Dollar Weaken?
Analysis of BRICS’ potential shared currency to reduce dollar dependence and its implications for global economic power dynamics.
Mercosul Open to Trade Agreement with BRICS, Says Paraguayan President
Paraguay’s president and Mercosul pro tempore Santiago Peña confirms willingness to negotiate a free trade agreement with BRICS while pursuing partnerships with UAE, Asian nations.
China, Russia, and Iran Joint Naval Drills in South Africa Spark BRICS Strategic Debate
South Africa hosts ‘Will for Peace 2026’ maritime exercises involving BRICS Plus nations, raising questions about the bloc’s evolving role.
India Clarifies Non-Participation in Unsanctioned BRICS Naval Exercise
MEA emphasizes exercise was South African initiative, not institutional BRICS activity
India defends decision to skip BRICS naval drill
India clarifies its non-participation in the BRICS Naval Exercise as a South African initiative, emphasizing existing trilateral maritime cooperation frameworks.
For BRICS, the course is complicated
The BRICS group faces increasing geopolitical and economic divisions, complicating unified action and expansion efforts
India Clarifies Non-Participation in South Africa-Led BRICS Naval Exercise
India’s Ministry of External Affairs clarifies that the South Africa-organized naval exercise was not an official BRICS institutional activity, with only some member countries participating.