Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterparts Ebrahim Raisi discussed Iran's BRICS membership on a phone call. This comes ahead of a meet where Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa will discuss possible expansion.

Russia President Vladimir Putin & Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi discuss BRICS membership

Ahead of the BRICS summit, South African High Commissioner Joel Sibusiso Ndebele has highlighted his country’s focus as the chair of the grouping which includes sustainable development and inclusion of the global South in multilateral systems.

Exclusive: South African HC says BRICS meet to amplify global south voices; backs proposal for AU's G20 entry

The economist who coined the BRICS acronym during his time at Goldman Sachs has derided the idea of the group of emerging nations developing their own currency as 'ridiculous', as Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa contemplate expanding the bloc.

BRICS' idea of 'common currency', potential expansion creates jitters in the West

The 15th summit of BRICS comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa is scheduled to take place at Johannesburg between 22nd and 24th August 2023. Like the G20 summit to be hosted by India a fortnight later, the Johannesburg conference has attracted considerable media attention.

BRICS summit: Assessing dynamics and prospects

Belarus has expressed its intention to join the BRICS organisation and has submitted an official application ahead of the summit in South Africa, ambassador Andrei Rzheussky told WION.

Belarus has applied to be part of BRICS: Ambassador Rzheussky to WION

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a significant diplomatic visit to Greece, bolstering ties with the European country. This visit comes as a part of PM Modi's attendance at the BRICS summit in South Africa, underscoring India's commitment to global partnerships. To know more watch this interview with the professor at the Centre for Policy Research Brahma Chellaney.

Greece and India conduct joint naval military exercise

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a significant diplomatic visit to Greece, bolstering ties with the European country. This visit comes as a part of PM Modi's attendance at the BRICS summit in South Africa, underscoring India's commitment to global partnerships.

Indian PM Modi to embark on historic diplomatic visit to Greece

As the BRICS summit in Johannesburg looms on the horizon, Roman Babushkin, the Russian Deputy Chief of Mission in Delhi, has advocated trading in national currencies within the grouping.

Ahead of BRICS summit, Russian diplomat Babushkin advocates trading in national currencies, expansion

South Africa is poised to host the key bridge Summit later this month along with the member states and a total of 67 other country leaders

BRICS summit: Xi Jinping, Narendra Modi to share stage

In a resounding endorsement of India's pivotal role within the BRICS grouping, South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor has highlighted India's exceptional contributions to the group's collective influence.

South African Foreign Minister Pandor lauds India's important role in BRICS

South Africa will be hosting the key summit later this month and the Indian Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be attending the summit in-person in Johannesburg. The key focus on this summit becomes PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping's meeting.

BRICS Summit: Xi & Modi to meet, will the leaders break ice on border issue? | World News | WION

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa confirms Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's presence at the BRICS summit. The meet, which will be held august end, in Johannesburg, will see PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping come together in the same room. Will there be a thaw in the currently frosty Indo-China ties?

In focus: India and China come face to face at the BRICS summit

BRICS Summit: PM Modi to travel to Johannesburg for summit; Why is it important for India?

Indian Prime Minister will attend The BRICS Summit in person in South Africa later this month. This was of course revealed after he held a telephonic conversation with the South African president Cyril Ramaphosa. President Ramaphosa invited the Indian Prime Minister to attend The Summit in Johannesburg which is scheduled for the 23rd of the 24th of August.

Indian PM Modi to attend BRICS Summit in South Africa

Russia reaches out to its long-standing partners. Russia’s space agency has extended an offer to the BRICS. The BRICS has been offered to participate in the construction of a joint module for its planned orbital space station. While Russia is keeping an eye on major contributions from China & India.

Russia proposes a strange offer to BRICS nations, makes a special room for China and India

The South African opposition has countries including India and China abstain from BRICS Summit next month.

South African opposition urges BRICS nations to boycott summit

The NSA meeting of the BRICS group of emerging economies will be held in Johannesburg from August 22 to 24, and among the topics on the summit's agenda this year are the dollarization and expansion of the forum in addition to ensuring the security of foreign energy sources. Indian NSA Doval has made his appearance to the meet.

BRICS NSA meet: Wang Yi calls for concrete policies to improve India-China relations

BRICS NSAs meet: India-China explore security co-operation

More than 40 nations have indicated an interest in joining the BRICS bloc of major developing economies as it seeks to expand to grow its political clout, South Africa’s ambassador to the group said.

BRICS expansion plan draws interest from more than 40 nations

According to South Africa's way to the BRICS group, more than 40 countries have shown interest in joining the block which is likely to increase the organization's political influence as a whole of course. In 2009, Brazil, Russia, India and China founded the BRICS and in 2010 South Africa joined this group. In 2018, South Africa made a proposal for the expansion of BRICS however negotiations started only last year.

BRICS expansion plans draw solid interest

South Africa's envoy to the BRICS recently announced that more than 40 countries have expressed their interest in joining the bloc, potentially bolstering the organization's overall political influence.

Over 40 countries interested to join BRICS amid plans to expand grouping

More than 40 countries have expressed interest in joining the BRICS group of nations. South Africa's top diplomat in charge of relations with the bloc said on Thursday. Watch this video for all details.

Why are more than 40 nations interested in joining BRICS?

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Donald Trump said he received a letter from prosecutors suggesting he is likely to be criminally indicted over the January 6 riot at the US Capitol. South Africa is set to host the BRICS summit next month but there's a catch. Democratic Alliance which is the country's key opposition party has filed an application in the court seeking Russian President Vladimir Putin's arrest.

Trump says he's a target in election probe | BRICS summit next week

The BRICS summit will take place in South Africa next month, but there is a catch. The Democratic Alliance, the country's major opposition party, has urged that Vladimir Putin be arrested if he plans to attend the Summit in Johannesburg later this month. This arrest is related to war crimes, according to the International Criminal Court. To know more watch this interview with Foreign Policy Analyst and Senior Fellow at John Hopkins University, Edward P Joseph.

South Africa is obligated to arrest Putin as per International Law

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