
Russia–India Defense Ties Advance as State Duma Ratifies New Military Cooperation Pact
Russia has formally strengthened its long-standing defense partnership with India after the State Duma ratified a new bilateral military cooperation agreement ahead of President Vladimir

India–Zimbabwe Ties Deepen as Investments Pass $600 Million, Driving Jobs and Growth
India’s partnership with Zimbabwe is entering a new phase of accelerated cooperation and economic impact, with Indian investments in the country now surpassing US$600 million

Sardana Warns US Over G20 Boycott: ‘A Very Bad Precedent’
The absence of U.S. President Donald Trump at the G20 summit in South Africa has sparked strong reactions across the Global South, with BRICS Business

France’s Strategic Pivot Toward China Sparks BRICS Membership Speculation
France’s growing engagement with China is fueling speculation of a geopolitical realignment that could alter Europe’s balance of power and strengthen the BRICS alliance’s global

BRICS at a Crossroads: Can Carbon Market Cooperation Challenge Western Climate Dominance?
The BRICS bloc—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—is positioning itself to redefine the global carbon economy through an ambitious initiative: the BRICS Partnership on

ASEAN and China Seal Upgraded ACFTA 3.0 to Boost Digital and Green Trade
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China have signed the upgraded ASEAN–China Free Trade Area (ACFTA) 3.0 agreement, marking a new milestone in

China-Russia Border Trade Surges 432% in 2025, Boosting Regional Growth
Trade between China and Russia’s border regions has reached unprecedented levels in 2025, marking a 432.5% increase compared with the same period last year, according

Serbia Debates BRICS Membership as Alternative to EU Path
At the Serbian Parliament’s first international conference titled “BRICS – Serbia among friends”, political leaders and foreign diplomats gathered to debate whether Serbia should prioritize

Global Delegates Unite in Moscow for World Forum “New Era – New Paths”
Moscow is set to host the World Forum “New Era – New Paths” on August 20–21, welcoming over 1,000 delegates and 120 speakers from 55

Ethiopia’s BRICS Partnership Elevates AfCFTA’s Vision of a Sovereign Africa
Ethiopia’s inclusion in the expanded BRICS bloc marks a pivotal moment for Africa’s economic trajectory, reinforcing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as a

SCO Media and Think Tank Summit in China Highlights Shared Future Vision
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Media and Think Tank Summit concluded in Zhengzhou, China, uniting top media professionals and experts to promote the idea of

UAE and Bhutan Partner on AI for Inclusive Economic Growth
In a landmark collaboration, the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Bhutan launched a joint initiative to harness artificial intelligence (AI) for inclusive economic

China Backs Revival of Strategic Russia-India-China Alliance
China has voiced strong support for reviving trilateral cooperation with Russia and India under the long-dormant RIC (Russia-India-China) format, signaling renewed momentum for a geopolitical

Russia and ASEAN Chart New Course Amid Shifting Global Dynamics
Amid rising geopolitical uncertainty and regional realignments, Russia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have agreed to draft a new cooperation blueprint for

Vietnam Joins BRICS as Strategic Partner, Strengthening Global South Alliance
In a landmark move underscoring the rise of the Global South, Vietnam has officially joined BRICS as the 10th partner country, Brazil announced on June

Algeria Joins BRICS-Led New Development Bank, Paving Path for Regional Growth
In a landmark move underscoring its commitment to global cooperation and sustainable development, Algeria has officially become a full member of the New Development Bank

Chile Keeps BRICS+ Door Open as Part of Global Diversification Push
Chile is actively considering closer engagement with the BRICS+ group, viewing it as a potential avenue for advancing its political and commercial diversification strategy. Speaking

Zimbabwe’s BRICS Ambition: Fantasy or Strategic Move?
Zimbabwe is awaiting the outcome of its application to join BRICS, Amon Murwira, Zimbabwean Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade has announced at the

Partnership with Nigeria Expands BRICS to 54.6% of World Population
After adding Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country and number one oil producer, to the list of partners on January 17, BRICS now makes up 54.6%

Russian Invitation Accepted: Thailand Becomes Official Partner of BRICS
Thailand, which along Algeria and Bolivia have been proposed for full BRICS membership, accepted the invitation of this year’s BRICS chair Russia and will become

Two Cuban Tech Entities Join Global AI Effort Through BRICS Alliance
In a notable step into the realm of Artificial Intelligence, Havana Scientific and Technological Park Ecosystem and the University of Information Sciences (UCI) have joined