# BRICS summit opens in New Delhi amid wars, global tensions and tariffs

https://mins.news/en/item/55596

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-12 07:40 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/12/brics-summit-opens-in-new-delhi-amid-wars-global-tensions-tariffs?traffic_source=rss

> The annual BRICS summit has opened in New Delhi, with wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, US tariffs and internal divisions shaping the agenda. Leaders are also discussing cross-border payment channels, artificial intelligence, energy security and resilient supply chains as the expanded bloc marks its 20th anniversary.

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