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Malaysia seeks BRICS membership
Malaysia is aiming to become the latest member of the BRICS bloc, which was originally formed by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa
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India and China agree on border disengagement ahead of BRICS summit
India's Ministry of External Affairs confirmed an agreement with China on disengagement and border patrols along the Line of Actual Control. The announcement comes as Indian Prime Minister Modi prepares to attend the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia.
Indian PM Modi could meet Iranian President Pezeshkian at the BRICS Summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian could meet on the sideline of the BRICS Summit. New Delhi and Tehran remain in touch to finalise the meeting.
OPINION: BRICS’ path to expansion
34 countries have already submitted their applications to join BRICS, as recent geopolitical shifts have led to a realignment in global politics.
Can the BRICS beat the G7?
Leaders of the Global South will flock to Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan, on October 22 for this year’s BRICS summit hosted by Russia, where they hope to thrash out some more details of the new non-aligned global order.
Half the world’s food production at risk due to mounting water crisis
More than half of the world’s food production is at risk of failure within the next 25 years as a rapidly worsening water crisis threatens global agricultural systems, according to a new report.
BRICS members hoping to develop a digital "BRICS Pay" cryptocurrency international trade system
One of the biggest questions that the BRICS members will discuss at the summit will be setting up an inter=BRICS payment system to by-pass the dollar. The US decision to weaponise the dollar has unsettled Central Bankers around the world.
Bangladesh tribunal issues arrest warrant against ousted PM Sheikh Hasina
Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal has ordered the arrest of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 45 senior leaders of the Awami League, citing their alleged roles in crimes against humanity
India rebukes Canada’s Trudeau over lack of proof in murder case
India's Ministry of External Affairs criticised Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, asserting that his recent admission highlights the absence of hard evidence behind Canada’s allegations linking India to the killing of a Khalistani separatist
Brazil cautiously spearheads BRICS push for national currency trade
Brazil is taking a leading role in efforts to reduce the BRICS economic bloc's dependence on the US dollar, championing the use of national currencies in trade among member states.
Kazakhstan has no plans to join BRICS, says Astana
Position not likely to change in foreseeable future, president’s spokesman makes clear ahead of 16th summit of Putin-backed group in Russia.
India boosts high-tech exports to Russia as Western sanctions shift trade flows
India has emerged as a crucial supplier of high-tech components to Russia, filling the gap left by Western companies that pulled out following sanctions imposed over Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
India expels six Canadian diplomats
India has ordered six Canadian diplomats, including the acting high commissioner and deputy high commissioner, to leave the country by the night of October 19
Sri Lanka to apply for BRICS membership
Sri Lanka has decided to apply for the membership of the BRICS and the New Development Bank, the country’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said on October 14
Russia and India explore Arctic shipbuilding cooperation
Russia and India are advancing discussions on joint Arctic shipbuilding projects, with Russia's Rosatom announcing progress after the inaugural meeting of a working group focused on collaboration on the Northern Sea Route
South African importers welcome India's decision to ease rice exports
South African importers have expressed approval of India's decision to relax restrictions on rice exports
Floods and landslides claim 10 lives in India’s Meghalaya
Severe flooding and landslides caused by heavy rainfall in India's northeastern state of Meghalaya have resulted in at least 10 fatalities and significant disruption in West Garo Hills and South Garo Hills districts
Global rice prices fall as India and Pakistan resume exports
Global rice prices fell on September 30 following reciprocal actions by India and Pakistan to remove price caps and resume exports
Indian PM Modi talks West Asia tensions with Netanyahu, denounces terrorism
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi communicated with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu regarding recent developments in West Asia and denounced terrorism, Modi said in a post on X
NTPC Green Energy, MAHAPREIT to develop renewable energy projects in India
NTPC Green Energy Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Indian state-owned power company NTPC Ltd, has signed a joint venture agreement with Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology Ltd.