International

Bangladesh Tightens Ties with China to Balance India Relations

Bangladesh is reportedly moving closer to China in a strategic effort to balance its longstanding ties with India, according to the South China Morning Post.

13 Sep 2026

Modi and Xi propose Ukraine peace plan to Putin at BRICS summit

India and China jointly offered a peace proposal to Russia's President Putin on Ukraine at the recent BRICS summit, signalling a coordinated stance toward the West.

13 Sep 2026

India Unveils 3 BRICS Plans to Challenge Dollar Dominance in Trade

At the upcoming 2026 BRICS Summit, India is set to propose three strategic initiatives regarding currency, payments, and trade aimed at reducing reliance on the US dollar.

13 Sep 2026

India's Rising Global Influence Highlighted by BRICS Expansion

The global community has acknowledged India's growing dominance, with recent BRICS developments underscoring the nation's increasing geopolitical weight and influence on the world stage.

13 Sep 2026

China to spearhead open‑source AI platform for BRICS nations, says Xi

President Xi Jinping announced that China will head an open‑source artificial intelligence project for the BRICS bloc, unveiled among five trade and technology proposals at the summit’s outreach session.

13 Sep 2026

Modi cautions against weaponising critical minerals at BRICS summit with Xi

At the BRICS summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the presence of President Xi Jinping, warned that turning critical minerals into geopolitical weapons could destabilise global supply chains.

13 Sep 2026

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to Meet Former US President Trump at UNGA, Sep 23

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to meet former U.S. President Donald Trump on September 23 during the United Nations General Assembly in New York, officials said.

13 Sep 2026

Iran’s Foreign Minister Urges BRICS to Boost Trade in National Currencies

Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran’s foreign minister, called on BRICS nations to expand trade using their own currencies at the summit, seeking to reduce dependence on the U.S. dollar. He also addressed the impact of U.S. sanctions on global food security.

13 Sep 2026

India's Rising Global Influence Recognized by World, BRIks Images Reflect Shift

India’s growing stature on the world stage has drawn global acknowledgment, with recent BRIks imagery underscoring the country’s expanding influence.

13 Sep 2026

Iranian Cargo Ship Hits Obstacle Near Strait of Hormuz, One Fatality Reported

An Iranian commercial vessel collided with an obstacle near the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in one death, according to Iranian media reports.

13 Sep 2026

BRICS Sign New Delhi Declaration on Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability

In a landmark move, BRICS leaders in New Delhi adopted a declaration emphasizing resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability.

13 Sep 2026

India Leads BRICS Summit, Highlights Palestine, Terrorism

The two‑day BRICS summit in India saw leaders from across the globe discuss economic cooperation, with the joint statement addressing terrorism and the Palestine issue.

13 Sep 2026