India Assumes BRICS Presidency, Balancing Global South Agenda and Geopolitical Pressures
India has formally taken over the rotating presidency of the BRICS grouping as of January 1, stepping into a pivotal leadership role at a time
BRICS Signals New Phase of Growth as Alliance Enters Second Expansion Stage
The BRICS alliance has officially entered the second stage of its expansion, signaling a new phase in the bloc’s evolution as a major force in
India Assumes BRICS Chairmanship, Pledges Continuity and Global South Leadership
India has officially taken over the BRICS Chairmanship from Brazil following the conclusion of the 4th BRICS Sherpa Meeting on December 12, marking a new
Thailand Seeks India’s Backing to Secure Full BRICS Membership by 2026
Thailand has formally requested India’s support in its bid to become a full member of BRICS, marking a significant step in Bangkok’s expanding engagement with
People’s BRICS Summit Opens in Rio, Marking Brazil’s Final Act as Bloc Chair
The People’s BRICS Summit opened in Rio de Janeiro on 1 December, bringing together popular movements, civil society representatives, and policy voices from across the
Malaysia Awaits BRICS Membership Decision as Support Grows from Brazil and China
Malaysia is awaiting an official response from the BRICS alliance after formally submitting its application to become a full member of the expanding economic bloc,
Iran’s BRICS+ Move: Influence Through Connectivity
Iran’s entry into BRICS+ in January 2024 marks a symbolic step in Tehran’s long-term effort to amplify its geopolitical influence despite enduring Western sanctions. Alongside
Palestine Seeks Full BRICS Membership Amid Rising Global Recognition
Palestine has officially applied for full membership in BRICS, the expanding economic and political bloc of emerging economies, according to its envoy to Russia. Ambassador
BRICS Leaders Unite Against “Tariff Blackmail” and Sanctions
During a virtual summit convened by Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, BRICS leaders strongly condemned what they called “unjustified and illegal tariff blackmail”
China’s Fujian to Host BRICS Forum 2025 on Industrial Innovation and Cooperation
China’s Fujian Province is preparing to host the BRICS Forum on Partnership on New Industrial Revolution 2025, scheduled for September 16–17 in the coastal city
Malaysia Secures RM8.54 Billion BRICS Investment in Q1 2025
Malaysia has recorded a surge in foreign investment from BRICS countries, attracting RM8.54 billion (US$2.02 billion) in the first quarter of 2025, according to the
China Endorses Malaysia’s Fast-Track to Full BRICS Membership, Says PM Anwar
Malaysia’s path to full membership in BRICS received a significant boost after Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed strong support for accelerating the country’s entry into
South Africa Joins BRICS+ Fashion Summit in Moscow to Boost Global Collaboration
South Africa will take center stage at the upcoming BRICS+ Fashion Summit in Moscow, set for August 28–30, where more than 60 countries will converge
Brazil-China Relations ‘At Their Best in History,’ Say Lula and Xi in Strategic Call
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a one-hour telephone discussion on August 11, reinforcing what both leaders described
Malaysia Taps BRICS Ties to Boost Trade and Investment
Malaysia has attracted over US$24 billion in investments from BRICS nations in 2024, according to data from the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI),
BRICS Turns Developmental at Rio 2025 with Bold Climate and AI Agenda
At the 17th BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro in July 2025, the bloc of emerging economies took a surprising turn toward development-led multilateralism,
BRICS at a Crossroads: Between Resilience and Rhetoric in a Shifting World Order
The 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro closed amid global upheaval and domestic distractions, with the bloc striving to reaffirm its relevance in a
Modi’s Message at BRICS: “No More Double Standards” in a Fractured Global Order
At the 2025 BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his country’s position crystal clear: terrorism, global governance, and the
BRICS+ Leaders Push for Stronger Multilateralism and AI Governance at Rio Summit
At the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, leaders and representatives from BRICS and partner countries reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening multilateralism, expanding trade,
Nigeria Calls for Fair Global Reforms at BRICS Summit
At the 17th BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu made a strong appeal for a more equitable global governance structure,
Turkey’s BRICS Ambitions Falter Amid Rising Tensions with India
Turkey’s bid to become the first NATO member to join the BRICS economic bloc appears to have stalled indefinitely, as geopolitical tensions—particularly with India—undermine Ankara’s
BRICS Summit in Brazil Challenges U.S. Tariff Threats and Global Power Imbalance
As global trade tensions escalate, leaders of the BRICS bloc gathered in Rio de Janeiro this weekend for a pivotal summit aimed at reinforcing their
Colombia Charts New Economic Course with BRICS Bank Bid
In a bold step to reshape its global economic alliances, Colombia has officially applied for membership in the New Development Bank (NDB) established by the
Saudi Pivot: BRICS Out, U.S. In
In a landmark geopolitical shift, Saudi Arabia has signed a sweeping $600 billion strategic economic partnership with the United States, signaling a step back from
Brazil to Invite Vietnam to BRICS Summit
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is set to embark on an important diplomatic and business mission to Vietnam next week, accompanied by a
Brazil Hosts First BRICS Sherpas Meeting with Expanded Membership
Brazil hosted the first BRICS Sherpas meeting under its presidency at the Itamaraty Palace in Brasilia on February 24-25 in a significant step in preparations
Rio de Janeiro to Host the BRICS Summit on July 6th and 7th
Amid growing tensions and pressure from the US over BRICS plans to reduce the dependence on US dollar in trade, Rio de Janeiro will host
BRICS Еxpansion Offers Great Potential for Deepening Cooperation, Beijing Says
The influence, attractiveness and representativeness of BRICS transforms the bloc into a significant platform for strengthening the unity and interaction of the Global South, Guo
Indonesia is the Latest Full Member of BRICS
In the first expansion of BRICS group under the Brazilian presidency – which began on January 1 – Indonesia formally joined on Monday as full
US Tariff Threats Make Saudi Arabia Freeze Its BRICS Membership Bid
Weeks after US President-elect Donald Trump threatened BRICS members with trade tariffs in an attempt to make them reconsider the idea of its own currency
Indonesia Aims to Become Full Member of BRICS
One of the newly announced BRICS partner country, Indonesia, is now aiming for a full membership in the economic union, Indonesian Ambassador to the Russian