A viral selfie said to show Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, Narendra Modi and other leaders together at the BRICS summit in New Delhi was generated by AI. A SynthID watermark indicates OpenAI tools were used, while several pictured leaders did not attend. Another AI image includes former Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in 2024. Both circulated widely, including through official embassy accounts.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-15 19:37

The 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi brought together the expanded grouping, now comprising more than 10 formal members and several partner countries. As the Middle East conflict escalates, participants issued a 140-point declaration reaffirming efforts to reform global governance and promote cross-border payments among BRICS countries. The podcast examines whether the bloc seeks an alternative to the existing order and the challenges ahead.

LLianhe Zaobao2026-09-15 11:45

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking a larger role for BRICS nations in setting global rules.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-14 13:58

The 18th BRICS summit, hosted in New Delhi, has concluded.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-14 13:57

The Middle East conflict dominated discussions at the BRICS summit in New Delhi over the weekend. Leaders unanimously adopted a joint declaration urging calm in the region and cooperation to keep trade, supply chains and energy flowing. The grouping remains divided over conflicts, trade and relations with the West.

CCNA2026-09-14 05:45

BRICS leaders concluded their summit in New Delhi with a joint declaration urging calm in the Middle East. They also agreed to cooperate to keep global trade, supply chains and energy moving smoothly. Amitendu Palit of the National University of Singapore discusses the meeting’s outcomes and what the bloc can realistically do.

CCNA2026-09-14 02:10

BRICS leaders have concluded their summit in New Delhi, highlighting multilateralism, cooperation on artificial intelligence and a larger role for the Global South. The discussion examines whether the bloc is becoming a genuine geopolitical force and what a rare high-level Iran-UAE meeting signals about changing regional dynamics.

DDW News2026-09-13 19:00

At the close of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, leaders of major emerging economies stressed inclusive growth. Held amid renewed tensions in the Middle East, the meeting produced a joint agreement calling for restraint in the region. CNA spoke with Jhanvi Tripathi, an associate fellow at the Observer Research Foundation.

CCNA2026-09-13 12:47

BRICS leaders have concluded two days of talks in New Delhi, with the final day focused on strengthening partnerships amid regional frictions. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned that geopolitical tensions, supply-chain disruptions and climate crises are creating wider effects, and said solutions developed within BRICS should be accessible to the Global South.

CCNA2026-09-13 12:34

India said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed steady progress in bilateral ties. China’s foreign ministry said Xi urged the two countries to build on each other’s strengths. Despite competing views amid geopolitical tensions, the 11 BRICS members reached a joint declaration at the summit.

CCNA2026-09-13 10:15

The BRICS summit in New Delhi issued a joint declaration urging a stronger role for the Global South in global governance and restraint in the Middle East. It also provided a setting for one-to-one diplomacy, as leaders held bilateral meetings seeking to ease regional tensions.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-13 09:27

BRICS leaders expressed concern Saturday about escalating tensions in the Middle East and condemned sanctions imposed without United Nations authorization. Meeting in New Delhi, they sought to strengthen the group’s role in global affairs they view as dominated by the West.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-13 07:49

On the sidelines of the BRICS summit, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met UAE Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed al Nahyan in the countries’ highest-level meeting since the Iran war began. Iran has attacked the UAE several times because it hosts US military forces. DW examines Tehran’s goals at the summit in Delhi.

DDW News2026-09-12 23:15

Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and other world leaders are gathered in New Delhi for the BRICS summit. In a joint statement, the group’s 11 members, including India, Brazil and Iran, called for “maximum restraint” as the conflict in the Middle East widens, while avoiding mention of Ukraine.

DDW News2026-09-12 22:08

BRICS nations unanimously adopted a joint declaration voicing “deep concern” over the war in the Middle East and calling for maximum restraint.

RReuters2026-09-12 19:18

BRICS leaders reached agreement on several issues at their New Delhi summit despite divisions within the bloc. The New Delhi Declaration voiced deep concern over rising Gulf tensions and urged maximum restraint to prevent a wider regional war, without naming any country. It opposed the forced displacement of Palestinians, condemned geographic or demographic changes in Gaza and backed UNRWA.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-12 19:00

BRICS leaders met in New Delhi on Saturday for a summit centered on trade, investment and global conflicts. The bloc is seeking a larger role in shaping the global agenda for emerging and developing countries, while Modi said in his address that “we do not oppose anyone.”

TThe Associated Press2026-09-12 17:04

The 11 BRICS members, including China, Russia, Iran and India, called for calm in the Middle East at a summit in New Delhi and overcame earlier divisions to issue a joint statement. Chinese President Xi Jinping said the war in the region does not serve the common interests of the international community.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-12 15:45

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi for a summit of BRICS leaders and talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking his first visit to India in seven years.

RReuters2026-09-12 15:17

Members of the 11-nation BRICS group, including China, Russia, Iran and India, called for calm in the Middle East at a summit in New Delhi on Saturday. Overcoming earlier divisions, they issued a joint statement.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-12 14:42

Saturday’s top stories include Saudi Arabia facing mounting threats from Iran and its allies with few options; Trump meeting Ireland’s leaders before going to his golf club in Doonbeg; BRICS leaders gathering in India as wars and tensions with the US test the bloc; and a Greek couple welcoming a daughter born from an embryo frozen for 22 years after tragedy.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-12 12:58

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says BRICS leaders have adopted a joint declaration at the summit in New Delhi. The statement calls for maximum restraint in the Middle East and reiterates a commitment to resolving international disputes peacefully through dialogue and diplomacy. Indian and Chinese leaders are expected to meet on the sidelines.

CCNA2026-09-12 12:29

India is trying to build consensus among an expanded BRICS membership despite differing views on the Iran war, ties with the US and the bloc’s place in the global order. The summit also underscores a tentative India-China rapprochement, with Xi Jinping visiting New Delhi and China Southern Airlines preparing to restore its Guangzhou-New Delhi service.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-12 12:27

BRICS leaders are meeting in New Delhi on Saturday for a summit centered on trade, investment and global conflicts. The bloc is seeking a larger role in shaping the global agenda for emerging and developing countries.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-12 11:15