🇲🇲 Bareknuckle bloodsport offers solace in war-torn Myanmar
Myanmar’s national martial art Lethwei is a bloody combat sport where flying headbutts are allowed. But in a country where youngsters are training for civil war, many are finding refuge in the ferocious sport.
🇲🇲 Bareknuckle bloodsport offers solace in war-torn Myanmar
Myanmar’s national martial art Lethwei is a bloody combat sport where flying headbutts are allowed. But in a country where youngsters are training for civil war, many are finding refuge in the ferocious sport.
Niger’s oil minister said active drilling has begun at the Kafra oil block, which could contain an estimated 2.5 billion barrels. The area may become a cornerstone of economic cooperation with neighbouring Algeria, while Chinese companies currently operate most of Niger’s oil production.
The BRICS members said in the New Delhi Declaration that reforming global economic governance remains a priority. They pledged to coordinate more closely to make international financial institutions more representative, transparent and accountable, and called for changes to the Bretton Woods Institutions and their leadership selection procedures to better reflect the role of emerging markets and developing economies.
The BRICS countries said in the New Delhi Declaration adopted at their 18th summit that they are committed to securing more meaningful participation and representation for emerging markets, developing countries and least developed countries in global decision-making. They also called for timely, equitable geographical representation in the UN Secretariat and other international organizations, including at senior levels.
Opening the BRICS summit in New Delhi, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged a major overhaul of global governance. He said Global South countries are affected by decisions they cannot help shape, and called on leaders to replace a “pyramid of privilege” with a more equal system.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said BRICS needs an ambitious agenda for the next 20 years and a mechanism to preserve continuity and implement its decisions. Opening the bloc’s leaders’ meeting, he proposed improving internal working mechanisms and tracking progress on initiatives and agreements reached in the Troika format.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged BRICS members at the summit in New Delhi to jointly develop 10 proposals for reforming global governance and produce a roadmap by the next summit. He said Global South countries are on the front lines of global crises but remain sidelined in decisions affecting them, calling for a shift from a “pyramid of privilege” to a partnership platform.
The New Delhi Declaration adopted at the BRICS summit says member countries intend to deepen cooperation on information and communication technologies. Leaders backed an open and secure interoperable ICT environment that respects national sovereignty, called for UN-led dialogue on ICT security, and urged states to sign and ratify the UN cybercrime convention.
At least 24 children died when a fire broke out at a school in Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The blaze reportedly began while classes were underway, prompting some children to try escaping by jumping from upper floors. Adults were also reportedly killed, and the cause is under investigation.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, concluding two days of intensive bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi. Presidential aide Yury Ushakov said the talks would focus mainly on the Middle East, including the escalation around Iran.
The death toll from a ferry fire in the Philippines rose to 76 on Saturday night after 41 additional bodies were recovered from the burned-out vessel. Coast guard spokeswoman Commodore Noemie Cayabyab said the remains would be transported to a port in Coron, a resort town in Palawan.
Philippine authorities began the painstaking work of identifying victims on Saturday, a day after responders recovered bodies from the burned-out ferry. The death toll reached at least 35, while more than 50 people remained missing.
The Philippines coast guard says 35 people have died after fire tore through the M/V June Aster, and warned the toll could rise. Thirty bodies were brought to a port near Coron, Palawan, while 54 people remain unaccounted for. Survivors said the blaze began in the cargo hold and spread within seconds.
The Philippine Coast Guard says 35 people have died after the MV June Aster caught fire near Coron, with 43 rescued and more than 50 still unaccounted for. Toxic fumes and intense heat delayed access to the wreck, while authorities investigate the cause and possible safety and loading issues.
US President Donald Trump has arrived in Dublin for a two-day visit to Ireland. He is expected to meet Irish leaders and spend time at his golf resort in Doonbeg, County Clare. The trip has triggered a major security operation reportedly costing €20 million, while local opinion remains divided.
US President Donald Trump arrived in Ireland for a two-day visit. His itinerary includes meetings with the prime minister and president, along with plans to attend the Irish Open at his family’s golf resort.
President Donald Trump arrived in Dublin on Saturday for talks with Ireland’s president and prime minister. The weekend visit is also centered on a major golf tournament at a course he owns on the country’s Atlantic coast.
President Donald Trump arrived in Ireland on Saturday morning for talks with the country’s leaders before attending a tournament at one of his golf courses.
US President Donald Trump is arriving in Dublin for several high-level meetings with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin. He will also meet Irish President Catherine Connolly, described as a former left-wing firebrand, with trade, golf and Gaza on the agenda.
US President Donald Trump has arrived in Ireland for a two-day visit. He is due to meet President Catherine Connolly and Taoiseach Micheál Martin in Dublin before attending the Irish Open at his golf resort in Doonbeg, County Clare. Irish authorities have prepared one of the state’s largest security operations, while protests are expected in Dublin and Doonbeg.
Donald Trump has arrived in Dublin for a two-day visit that includes talks with President Catherine Connolly and Taoiseach Micheál Martin, as well as golf at his Doonbeg course. Connolly has previously been sharply critical of Trump, prompting competing hopes in Ireland about how directly she will challenge him.
Donald Trump arrived in Ireland on Saturday under tight security for a two-day visit combining diplomacy and golf. The trip again blurs the boundary between his presidency and personal business interests.
U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Ireland’s leaders on Saturday before attending a golf tournament this weekend. The trip marks a shift from his recent focus on the Iran war and his party’s effort to retain power in November’s midterm elections.
The 83rd Venice International Film Festival is preparing to announce its winner after the documentary “Naza” stunned audiences. Filmmakers and cast members attended the film’s screening in Venice, Italy.
Officials in northern France are investigating whether a passenger train derailment near Cléon on Friday evening was caused by a “malicious act”. Prosecutors said a rail fragment of unknown origin was found on the tracks. Forty-four people were injured, including an 18-year-old woman in critical condition.
French investigators suspect sabotage may have caused a train derailment in the country’s northwest after a piece of rail was discovered on the track, a police source said Saturday. The crash a day earlier injured at least 44 people, including an 18-year-old woman in critical condition.
A passenger train derailed in northern France, injuring at least 44 people, including one seriously. Police and the train company are investigating, while drug and alcohol tests on the driver were negative.
The BRICS New Delhi Declaration calls for ending economic, commercial and financial measures against Cuba in line with a UN General Assembly resolution. Leaders voiced deep concern over tightened unilateral blockade measures, citing harmful effects on Cuba’s economy and energy supplies and a worrying humanitarian impact on its people.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said business circles are showing strong interest in deepening economic cooperation among BRICS countries. He said members of the BRICS Business Council had offered initiatives to expand practical cooperation, with ambitious multilateral projects taking shape.
The New Delhi Declaration, adopted at the BRICS summit in India, says members fully support China’s chairmanship of the group in 2027 and the holding of the 19th BRICS Summit in China. President Xi Jinping had previously announced that China would host the next summit.
Chinese President Xi Jinping said at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi that member countries should stand firmly on the right side of history. He urged them to advance innovation, preserve peace and stability, promote mutual learning among civilizations and improve global governance, while warning of war in the Middle East and Gulf region. China will assume the BRICS presidency next year.
Chinese President Xi Jinping said Saturday that China will assume the BRICS presidency next year and host the 19th BRICS Summit. He made the announcement at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India.
President Xi Jinping announced at the BRICS summit in New Delhi that China will assume the group’s presidency next year and host the 19th BRICS Summit. He said China would use the opportunity to build consensus and work with all parties to plan for the future, ushering in what he called BRICS cooperation’s “third golden decade.”
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow is ready to negotiate with Kyiv but will not pause its special military operation while talks continue. He said Vladimir Zelensky could come to Moscow for a meeting, calling Russia’s willingness to negotiate a major gesture of goodwill while Zelensky’s order banning talks with Moscow remains in force.
Six Nigerian nationals linked to the alleged Black Axe criminal network have been extradited from South Africa to the US. South African police say they targeted more than 100 American women through online romance scams, allegedly defrauding them of over $6m. The men face wire fraud and money laundering charges.
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BRICS leaders said in the New Delhi Declaration that any arbitrary change to G20 membership is unacceptable. They affirmed South Africa’s status as a founding and full member, adding that membership changes require consensus from all members and should reflect geographic balance and the Global South’s growing share of world output.
BRICS leaders reject Israel’s forced displacement of Palestinians. A tent camp sheltering displaced Palestinians was photographed in Gaza City on September 4, 2026.
Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Saturday that his government would amend legislation passed in 2020 by Viktor Orban’s former government, which had effectively banned gay adoption.
New blood tests are helping doctors determine whether Alzheimer’s disease or another condition is behind a patient’s memory problems, but reducing dementia risk does not involve taking a blood test.
Water and sewer systems built more than a century ago are struggling to withstand storms, heat and drought, while cyberattacks are adding to the pressure.
GlobalStake’s Ryan Haczynski argues that staked ether, a yield-generating asset, holds a special place in the digital-asset investor’s portfolio and should be viewed as the benchmark of the decentralized economy.
A senior Iranian official said Saturday that Monday’s planned meeting between Iran and Gulf states in Oman will provide an opportunity to discuss issues including the Strait of Hormuz, but is not expected to produce a signed agreement on the blockaded waterway.
Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi. Presidential aide Yury Ushakov said it was their first in-person meeting this year, with bilateral and international issues, the Middle East and developments around Iran expected to be discussed. Their previous meeting was in September 2025 in Moscow.
Russia’s Defense Ministry said troops from the Center Battlegroup liberated Veseloye in the Donetsk People’s Republic through what it described as decisive action. Over the past 24 hours, it reported that Russian forces eliminated up to 125 Ukrainian servicemen in the Kharkov region and that two others surrendered.
The New Delhi Declaration says BRICS leaders are gravely concerned about Sudan’s worsening situation, including the deepening humanitarian crisis and rising risk of extremism and terrorism spreading. They called for an immediate, permanent ceasefire, dialogue-based resolution of the conflict and sustained, unhindered humanitarian access for Sudan and neighboring countries.
Iran-backed Houthi forces have taken Mayun, or Perim, Island, strengthening their position on Yemen’s Red Sea coast and giving them a strategic foothold in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. Analysts say consolidating control could reshape the Houthis’ fight against Saudi-backed forces and give Iran greater leverage, though holding the island long term may prove difficult.
Houthi fighters have moved south along Yemen’s coast, strengthening their ability to choke off the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, known as the “Gate of Tears” at the Red Sea’s entrance. That could give Tehran leverage over both of the region’s main oil-shipping corridors.
Saudi Arabia halted oil transfers through a major pipeline after it was hit by drones. Houthi forces also seized a strategic port and an island in Bab el-Mandeb from Yemeni government troops. Iran, which supports the rebels, said it was not involved in the attacks.
Houthi political bureau member Hizam al-Assad says international shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait remains safe and routine, rejecting concerns about a possible blockade. He also confirms that the movement has completed an operation to control areas and districts near the strait in western Yemen, calling it an internal effort to assert Yemeni sovereignty.
Aid workers say nearly 50,000 people have been displaced after Iran-backed Houthi forces rapidly seized towns along Yemen’s western Red Sea coast, including the strategic port of Mocha. Roads have been cut and villages emptied as civilians flee renewed frontline fighting. The struggle for the Bab al-Mandab strait risks turning Yemen’s conflict into a prolonged war with global trade and energy consequences.
Houthi forces seized strategic Perim Island in the Bab al-Mandab Strait after Yemeni government troops withdrew overnight, a day after capturing the Red Sea port city of Mocha. The gains expand Houthi control along Yemen’s western coast and intensify pressure on the United States, Gulf oil shipments and global crude prices. Houthi claims about maritime safety and downed Saudi aircraft could not be independently verified.
Russia’s Defense Ministry said its forces carried out a massive overnight attack with precision weapons launched from the air, ground and sea, along with attack drones, hitting Ukrainian metallurgical facilities producing military-grade goods in Zaporizhzhia, Dnipro and Kryvyi Rih. Port infrastructure and a strategically important transport site in Odesa Region were also struck.
Russian missiles struck the Zaporizhstal and ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih steel plants overnight on Sept. 12, killing two contractor employees and injuring six workers, according to the companies. Four ballistic missiles hit Zaporizhstal, which Metinvest said suffered critical damage, while production and auxiliary facilities were damaged at the Kryvyi Rih plant.
Ukrainian officials said Russian attacks killed at least 11 people and wounded 96 across the country over the past day. Odesa Oblast bore a mass overnight missile and drone assault that injured at least 35 people, including a five-month-old infant and a 17-year-old. The Air Force said 110 of 129 incoming targets were downed.
Russia’s Defence Ministry says Russian forces struck industrial facilities across Ukraine, including the Zaporizhstal steel plant in Zaporizhzhia, an Interpipe Steel complex in Dnipro and plants in Kryvyi Rih. Two cargo vessels were also hit overnight at the Black Sea port of Chornomorsk. Ukraine separately launched drone attacks on industrial sites in Russia.
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Russia’s Defense Ministry says overnight strikes hit infrastructure at Ukraine’s Chernomorsk port in the Odesa region used to unload and store military materiel, along with two dry-cargo vessels that had delivered weapons and equipment to Ukrainian forces. The ministry also reported a sea-going tugboat was hit.
An Israeli soldier shot Palestinian man Qassem Hussam in the leg during a confrontation between settlers grazing livestock on Palestinian-owned land and villagers in Faqqua, in the occupied West Bank. The IDF confirmed one of its soldiers fired and said commanders were reviewing the incident. Hussam was in light-to-moderate condition.
Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov said Moscow is concerned about the situation in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which he described as continuing to escalate and remaining far from control. He warned it could develop into a major crisis or “mega-escalation.”
Yemeni government forces say they carried out air strikes on Houthi fighters, vehicles and weapons near Mocha and along the Mocha-Dhubab road after the Houthis seized the strategic Red Sea coast, the city and Mayun island. Government officials described the fighting as a “battle for survival”.
Iran-aligned Houthi forces in Yemen are celebrating after taking control of the Red Sea coast in a rapid offensive against the internationally recognised government. Government forces have responded with strikes on Houthi positions as the fighting intensifies.
The BRICS members called on Israel to honor agreements with the Lebanese government and withdraw its forces from all Lebanese territories where they remain. The New Delhi Declaration welcomed the Lebanon ceasefire, urged full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701, and condemned ceasefire violations and attacks on UNIFIL facilities and personnel.
The BRICS nations called for preventing global conflicts by addressing their root causes in the Delhi Declaration adopted at the group’s 18th summit. The document emphasizes political and diplomatic measures, dialogue, consultation and diplomacy, while supporting regional and international organizations’ roles in conflict prevention and resolution.
The New Delhi Declaration adopted at the 18th BRICS summit says the group should promote a just, fair, stable and predictable environment for mutually beneficial sustainable development amid unilateral protectionist measures. Members also stressed the need for resilient, reliable and stable supply chains attentive to developing countries’ modernization needs.
The New Delhi Declaration adopted at the BRICS summit calls for reliable, responsible, diversified, resilient, fair, sustainable and just supply chains for critical minerals. The group says these minerals are vital to zero- and low-emission energy technologies, energy security and resilient energy supplies, while resource-rich countries retain sovereignty over their resources.
Buying shares in a Bitcoin treasury company means relying on management to decide how to finance purchases, trade the coins and cover obligations. France’s Capital B increased its holdings from 3,145 BTC to 3,521 BTC, or about 12%, between Aug. 17 and Sept. 7, yet Bitcoin per share barely changed when potential future shares were included. The example shows how issuing shares or borrowing can alter investor value.
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🇫🇷 🇨🇦 Celine Dion leaves hotel ahead of her return to stage in Paris
Canadian singer Celine Dion steps out of a Parisian luxury hotel, just hours before the start of a series of concerts, her long-awaited return to the stage near Paris after years battling a rare neurological disorder.
🇫🇷 🇨🇦 Celine Dion leaves hotel ahead of her return to stage in Paris
Canadian singer Celine Dion steps out of a Parisian luxury hotel, just hours before the start of a series of concerts, her long-awaited return to the stage near Paris after years battling a rare neurological disorder.
The Delhi Declaration says BRICS countries support Africa’s push for permanent representation on the UN Security Council and recognize the legitimate aspirations set out in the Ezulwini Consensus and Sirte Declaration. The bloc also called for comprehensive UN reform and greater representation for developing countries.
The BRICS nations said in the New Delhi Declaration adopted at their 18th summit that all terrorist acts are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, location, timing or perpetrator. They also condemned the April 22, 2025 attack in Jammu and Kashmir and reaffirmed a commitment to fighting terrorism in all its forms.
During a two-day official visit to Ireland, US President Donald Trump told Taoiseach Martin he would like to see Ireland “reunified.” Trump criticised Europe on trade, energy and immigration, and described European allies’ response to his efforts over the Iran war as “disappointing.”
During his visit to Ireland, Donald Trump said he would “love” to see the island united and that unification would eventually happen, so it might as well happen now. The remarks drew swift opposition from the UK government and Northern Ireland’s unionist leaders, who said the territory’s constitutional future should be decided by its people.
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During a trip to Ireland for a golf tournament, US President Donald Trump said he would love to see the Republic of Ireland and British-run Northern Ireland eventually unite. The British government said there was no majority support for another referendum at present. Trump also predicted that the US war with Iran and trade conflict with Canada would end soon.
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A spokesperson for British Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s office said Saturday that his position on Irish unification remains unchanged after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would “love” to see a united Ireland.
US President Donald Trump met Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin at Farmleigh House in Dublin on September 12, 2026, and said he would “love to see” a unified Ireland.
The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services drew more attendees than earlier editions, many of whom were fond of Sri Lankan products, said A.M.M. Anura Banda. After 30 years in China, he has watched its development and the expanding opportunities it offers for business, study and personal growth.
President Donald Trump said he was optimistic that the trade war between the US and Canada could be resolved “fairly soon.” He offered no details on whether formal talks between the two economies had resumed.
French authorities are examining whether sabotage caused a train to derail in Normandy, after a piece of rail was discovered on the track. Police told The Associated Press that 44 people were injured.
Georgia’s Deputy Economy Minister Irakli Nadareishvili called China a core partner, citing $2.3 billion in bilateral trade last year and the countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership. He identified AI, the digital economy and services as future growth areas, alongside Georgia’s Middle Corridor infrastructure, renewable energy and undersea cable projects.
German security services are continuing to investigate the foiled drone attack targeting Leipzig/Halle Airport. The leads point to two suspects, one of whom is reportedly linked to Russia’s GRU military intelligence service.
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Germany’s Welt am Sonntag cited intelligence reports directly linking the failed drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport to Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency. A suspect whose GRU ties were known to German authorities was not monitored after entering the country. Russia has denied involvement.
The BRICS countries reaffirmed their support for Syria’s sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity in the Delhi Declaration adopted at the group’s 18th summit. They urged a peaceful, inclusive political transition and encouraged international backing for Syria’s post-conflict reconstruction and a Syrian-led, UN-facilitated process free from foreign interference.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping exchanged greetings on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi but have not had an opportunity for a meaningful conversation so far, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. He added that another event was scheduled for the evening.
The New Delhi Declaration adopted at the 18th BRICS summit says member states are seriously concerned about deliberate attacks on civilian infrastructure and peaceful nuclear facilities under full IAEA safeguards. It stresses that nuclear safeguards, safety and security must be upheld during armed conflicts to protect people and the environment.
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The New Delhi Declaration adopted at the 18th BRICS summit says member states are alarmed by the continuing rise in global military spending, which they say is undermining adequate development financing for developing countries. They also support multilateral action that respects differing national positions on sustainable development, poverty, hunger and climate change.
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The BRICS countries called for the removal of unilateral economic and secondary sanctions that violate international law and the UN Charter in the Delhi Declaration adopted at their 18th summit. They said such measures harm the human rights of ordinary people in targeted states, including rights to development, health and food security, while widening the digital divide and worsening environmental challenges.
The New Delhi Declaration adopted at the 18th BRICS summit says unilateral tariffs and non-tariff measures threaten global trade. Member states warned that trade restrictions inconsistent with WTO rules could further reduce commerce, disrupt supply chains, deepen economic disparities and create uncertainty, while pledging to strengthen the multilateral trading system.
Iranian officials and state media have hailed the Houthis’ capture of Yemen’s Red Sea coast and the port of Mocha, saying the gains could give Tehran greater leverage against the United States. The Houthis have not declared Bab al-Mandeb closed, but their control of coastal areas and islands brings them closer to the vital shipping route.
Trump predicted that the Iran war would end soon after the midterm elections, followed by a sharp drop in oil prices. Oil prices retreated Friday on hopes that negotiations could resume, but still posted steep weekly gains after surging above $100 a barrel.
US President Donald Trump said the war with Iran would end “very soon” while answering reporters’ questions during a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin in Dublin. Trump added that oil prices would come tumbling down once the war ends.
Record heat and drought in France’s Champagne region produced unusually sugary grapes, allowing producers to raise champagne’s alcohol limit temporarily to 15%, from 13%, this year. The industry association said the region also recorded its earliest harvest, a pattern that may become normal within 10 to 15 years as the climate changes.
A funeral is taking place in western Uganda for a traditional monarch who became ruler of the Tooro Kingdom as an infant in 1995. He died last month at age 34, setting off a dispute over succession.
Uganda is holding the funeral of Tooro King Oyo Nyimba, who took the throne at age 3 in 1995 and died of cancer at 34. A royal clan committee selected his cousin Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as successor, but the king’s immediate family says his will named an unidentified son born out of wedlock, fueling a succession dispute.
Vice President JD Vance is expected to campaign aggressively for Republican candidates as he and Donald Trump split up the midterm election map. A source close to Vance described the strategy as “divide and conquer.”
At TIFF, Laika’s crew detailed how Wildwood achieves a more lifelike look through digital frame monitoring and advanced puppet “breathers” that simulate natural breathing. Preview clips included a tense bike chase and fantasy scenes; the film uses 233 puppets and opens October 23.
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Top Trump political adviser James Blair says he is “cautiously optimistic” about the midterm elections, even as the Republican Party faces serious headwinds heading into November.
Iraqi Prime Minister and armed forces commander-in-chief Ali al-Zaidi approved Iran’s request for a joint investigation into drone launch platforms near the Iraq-Iran border. The move followed confirmation that recent attacks targeting Saudi Arabia were launched from Iraq’s Maysan province. Zaidi also dismissed the province’s operations and police commanders and ordered a special investigative council.
The Delhi Declaration adopted at the 18th BRICS summit calls for adequate Palestinian representation in all relevant international organizations and backs Palestine’s full UN membership. BRICS members reaffirmed that a just and lasting Israeli-Palestinian settlement can only come through peaceful means and recognition of Palestinians’ legitimate rights, including self-determination and return.
The New Delhi Declaration says BRICS members are gravely concerned about conditions in Gaza and the West Bank. They condemned politicizing or militarizing humanitarian assistance, starvation as a method of warfare, attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure, and obstruction of aid, while reaffirming support for UNRWA and calling for respect for Jerusalem’s religious sites and access rights.
Chinese President Xi Jinping said in New Delhi that BRICS has become the world’s most influential cooperation platform for emerging markets and developing countries. Addressing the first session of the 18th BRICS Summit, Xi urged members to deepen cooperation in areas including artificial intelligence, uphold peace and stability, and help make the international order more just and equitable.
Chinese President Xi Jinping said at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi that BRICS countries should stand firmly on the right side of history. He urged them to lead in innovative development, peace and stability, civilizational exchange and global governance, while steering the international order toward greater justice and equity and building a community with a shared future for humanity.
BRICS members unanimously approved a joint declaration on Saturday voicing deep concern about the war in the Middle East. They called for maximum restraint and backed a multilateral approach that respects national perspectives.
The Delhi Declaration adopted at the 18th BRICS summit says member states are deeply concerned about the continued escalation of tensions in the Middle East. Participants called for protecting civilians and civilian infrastructure, urged dialogue and diplomacy toward lasting regional peace, and stressed maintaining the smooth flow of global trade, supply chains and energy under international law.
BRICS leaders said in the New Delhi Declaration adopted at the group’s 18th summit that they will continue developing cross-border payment mechanisms and promoting the use of national currencies. They called for further discussions aimed at practical payment solutions that are fast, low-cost, accessible, efficient, transparent and secure, while respecting national priorities and recognizing that no single approach fits all countries.
The New Delhi Declaration adopted at the 18th BRICS summit reaffirms the members’ commitment to reforming global governance through a fairer and more effective multilateral system. The states highlighted the UN’s central role and pledged to uphold multilateralism, multipolarity and international law, including the UN Charter.
The leaders of BRICS member states and governments adopted the New Delhi Declaration of the group’s 18th summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced. He said no member had raised objections and that the 2026 declaration was unanimously approved.
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged BRICS to act as a peacemaker in the Middle East conflict during an address to the bloc’s summit in New Delhi on Saturday.
BRICS leaders are meeting in New Delhi for a summit centred on trade, investment and global conflicts. As wars and tensions with the United States challenge the bloc, it is seeking a larger role in shaping the global agenda for emerging and developing countries.
Speaking at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Xi Jinping said the group has become the world’s most influential platform for cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries. He urged members to deepen AI cooperation, uphold peace and stability, promote civilizational exchanges and help guide the international order toward greater justice and equity.
Donald Trump’s efforts to weaken BRICS through tariffs and economic pressure may instead encourage countries to reduce their dependence on US-centred markets, finance and the dollar. BRICS is not a unified anti-US alliance, but its diverse members are cautiously expanding local-currency trade and payment links to limit their exposure to American leverage.
Leaders of the 11-member BRICS bloc are meeting in New Delhi on Saturday to expand economic cooperation and seek a larger role for emerging powers in global affairs. Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East are testing the group’s ability to stay united.
The BRICS cooperation mechanism, formally launched in 2006, opened a new chapter in cooperation among major emerging economies. As the world undergoes profound changes, BRICS is amplifying Global South countries’ calls for better governance, greater security and the right to development.
Consumer prices rose 3.4% in August from a year earlier, while wages increased just 3.1%, putting renewed pressure on Americans’ paychecks as inflation outpaces wage growth.
Iraq’s government was racing Saturday to contain the fallout after local Iran-backed militias were accused of attacking and shutting down a key Saudi oil pipeline.
US President Donald Trump says he believes Iran was “probably” responsible for Friday’s attack on Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline, which forced it to shut down. He also says the Houthis have asked his administration not to intervene in Yemen.
🇬🇧 London pub unveils 'Beer Tapestry' to celebrate Bayeux exhibition
An eight-metre embroidered "Beer Tapestry" tracing the history of brewing through the ages adorns The Museum Tavern pub opposite the British Museum, as London welcomes visitors to the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition.
🇬🇧 London pub unveils 'Beer Tapestry' to celebrate Bayeux exhibition
An eight-metre embroidered "Beer Tapestry" tracing the history of brewing through the ages adorns The Museum Tavern pub opposite the British Museum, as London welcomes visitors to the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition.
U.S. crude oil prices topped $102 a barrel on Thursday, marking their highest close since May. China could help determine where oil prices go from here.
Chinese President Xi Jinping met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Saturday during the BRICS summit. Xi urged BRICS members to stand firmly on the right side of history, warned against war in the Middle East and Gulf region, and said China will assume the group’s presidency next year.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a candid, in-depth exchange on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, reaching what China described as important consensus that the two countries should be partners rather than rivals. Xi urged expanded cooperation, balanced handling of economic and trade concerns, parallel progress on bilateral ties and border issues, and closer coordination in multilateral frameworks.
Xi Jinping received a red-carpet welcome in New Delhi as he arrived for India’s Brics summit, his first visit to the country in seven years. The gathering is seen as the biggest step towards reconciliation since the deadly 2020 Himalayan border clash, while Beijing and Delhi publicly ease tensions and quietly compete for influence within Brics.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to open a BRICS summit in New Delhi tasked with finding common ground, even as the escalating Middle East war threatens to create new divisions.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi on Saturday for the BRICS summit and talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to footage shown by Indian television channels.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is traveling to New Delhi for the 18th BRICS summit at Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s invitation. Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, global trade turbulence and energy security are expected to dominate the two-day meeting, while Xi’s visit is being watched as a major step in the cautious thaw between China and India.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to hold talks on Saturday on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, as relations between the two countries move from conflict toward a cautious thaw.
Chinese President Xi Jinping departed Beijing on Saturday for the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. His entourage includes Cai Qi, director of the CPC Central Committee General Office, and Wang Yi, China's foreign minister.
Chinese President Xi Jinping left Beijing on Saturday for the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Xi Jinping is travelling to New Delhi for the BRICS summit and is expected to hold face-to-face talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi later on Saturday, according to New Delhi’s foreign ministry. The visit comes six years after a deadly military clash between China and India.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping said at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi that the grouping has become the world’s most influential cooperation platform for emerging markets and developing countries. He highlighted its expansion and deepening work in trade, investment, finance and technology, saying BRICS cooperation has entered a new stage of high-quality development.
The New Delhi Declaration adopted at the 18th BRICS summit says member countries are concerned about rising risks of nuclear danger and conflict. Leaders called for stronger disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation efforts, highlighted nuclear-weapon-free zones and urged the creation of a Middle East zone free of nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction.
The authors of “The Price of Money” argue that rising borrowing costs are driven more by boomers’ savings and surging debt than by monetary policy or Trump’s war with Iran.
‘The Price of Money’ authors link rising borrowing costs to boomers’ savings and surging debt
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🇰🇭 Cambodians displaced by conflict start over
Rows of green roofs stretch into the distance at a Cambodian “waiting village”, that houses thousands of people displaced during last year’s deadly border clashes with Thailand.
🇰🇭 Cambodians displaced by conflict start over
Rows of green roofs stretch into the distance at a Cambodian “waiting village”, that houses thousands of people displaced during last year’s deadly border clashes with Thailand.
Russian strikes killed three civilians and wounded dozens in Ukraine, according to local officials on Saturday. The attacks followed President Vladimir Putin's warning that sending European troops into Ukraine would amount to direct conflict with Russia.
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