Xi pushes ‘Greater BRICS’ economic ties Updated 14 Sep, 2026 05:51am NEW DELHI: Chinese President Xi Jinping unveiled on Sunday initiatives in areas ranging from AI to trade to deepen...
Modi, Xi push business links, border peace as ties revive Published 13 Sep, 2026 02:36am NEW DELHI: India and China’s leaders pledged on Saturday to build up business and transport links, New Delhi said,...
BRICS adopts joint declaration, urges 'maximum restraint' in Mideast Updated 12 Sep, 2026 06:06pm The BRICS bloc includes both Iran and UAE, which was expected to make clinching a joint statement consensus
China's Xi lands in Delhi for BRICS summit and talks with Modi Published 12 Sep, 2026 12:05pm China's President Xi Jinping visits India for the BRICS summit, aiming to mend relations with PM Modi after their 2020 border dispute
Modi, Putin agree to strengthen India-Russia partnership on eve of BRICS summit Updated 11 Sep, 2026 07:25pm Modi and Putin aim for $100 billion in trade by 2030, strengthening energy and defense ties amidst India's complex diplomatic landscape
India hosts BRICS summit as Iran war tests bloc unity Published 10 Sep, 2026 04:18pm BRICS leaders meet in New Delhi, navigating deep internal divisions over the Iran conflict to project a united front
India says border peace critical to ties with China amid reports of military tensions Published 12 Aug, 2026 06:09pm 'We have always emphasised in discussions with the Chinese side that we consider these issues as most serious,' Jaiswal says
BRICS nations discuss linking payment systems and CBDCs, RBI chief says Published 11 Aug, 2026 05:37pm 'Cross-border payments is an area of interest for all of us, including the BRICS, because we feel there is a lot of scope for reducing cost,' Malhotra says
Iran, India discuss expanding energy ties after years of reduced trade, Shana Published 25 Jun, 2026 05:18pm India has historically been an important buyer of Iranian crude
BRICS talks end without joint statement Published 16 May, 2026 02:29am NEW DELHI: Top diplomats from BRICS nations, including rivals Iran and the United Arab Emirates, failed to issue a...
Iran says to negotiate only if US is really serious Published 16 May, 2026 02:29am NEW DELHI: Tehran has “no trust” in the US and is interested in negotiating with Washington only if it is serious,...
Iran has 'no trust' in US, will negotiate only if it is serious, Araqchi says Published 15 May, 2026 05:57pm Talks between Iran, US on ending war remain on hold
India issues chair statement after BRICS meeting amid differences over Gulf crisis Published 15 May, 2026 02:37pm Iran and the UAE are on opposing sides in Tehran’s war with the U.S. and Israel
India condemns sinking of cargo vessel off Oman after suspected attack Published 14 May, 2026 09:24pm NEW DELHI: India said on Thursday that an Indian-flagged wooden cargo vessel had sunk while sailing through Omani...
Iran urges BRICS nations to condemn war, Indian-flagged vessel sunk Published 14 May, 2026 06:07pm NEW DELHI: Iran’s foreign minister urged BRICS nations on Thursday to condemn what he called violations of...
India says emerging nations eye BRICS grouping for stability Published 14 May, 2026 12:30pm 'Peace and security remain central to the global order,' says Jaishankar
Iran calls upon BRICS members to challenge what it says are international law violations Published 14 May, 2026 12:08pm Abbas calls on the BRICS nations to prevent the politicization of international institutions
Iran war to cast a shadow on BRICS foreign ministers meeting in Delhi Published 13 May, 2026 12:39pm Iran urges India to use the BRICS platform to build a consensus condemning U.S. and Israeli actions in the Gulf conflict
PARTLY FACETIOUS: How about getting bilaterals and multilaterals to clear our debt? Published 07 May, 2026 02:13am “Supranational bodies would do well to learn from us.” “I know we are signatories to a lot of international...
Petrodollar faces gradual pressure Published 27 Apr, 2026 04:21am In its upcoming monetary policy announcement, the SBP is anticipated to emphasise forward guidance in light of...
World Bank announces water security plan for one billion people Published 16 Apr, 2026 07:23am WASHINGTON: The World Bank announced a plan on Wednesday that aims to improve secure water access for a billion...
Iran’s president says immediate cessation of US-Israeli aggression needed to end war Published 21 Mar, 2026 09:46pm Pezeshkian proposed a regional security framework comprising West Asian countries to ensure peace without foreign interference
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The ‘regime change’ objective Published 11 Mar, 2026 05:25am “I know someone who has the ear of President Trump…” “If you are going where I think you are going…” “I can bet you...
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Prisoners retain fundamental human rights, excluding liberty Published 28 Feb, 2026 04:56am “I was wondering…” “No it ain’t happening” “Why not?” “The implementation of past court orders with respect to the...
Russia’s Lavrov sees no ‘bright future’ for economic ties with US Published 09 Feb, 2026 02:21pm Speaking to Russia-based media outlet TV BRICS, Lavrov cited what he called the United States’ declared aim of “economic dominance”
Unravelling of rules-based order Published 08 Feb, 2026 03:09am EDITORIAL: UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ warning at a recent news conference was less a diplomatic...
US move on Venezuela signals drift from WTO rules, experts warn Published 29 Jan, 2026 06:32pm World Trade Organisation mandatory for peaceful resolution of conflicts, an expert says
India’s Modi speaks to Brazil’s Lula on strategic partnership Published 22 Jan, 2026 09:16pm Glad to speak with President Lula. We reviewed the strong momentum in the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership
India’s central bank proposes linking BRICS’ digital currencies, sources say Published 19 Jan, 2026 12:18pm A proposal to link the digital currencies of BRICS members would be put forward for the first time
China, Russia, Iran start ‘BRICS Plus’ naval exercises in SA waters Published 11 Jan, 2026 03:26am JOHANNESBURG: China, Russia and Iran began a week of joint naval exercises in South Africa’s waters on Saturday in...