On the eve of the 15th BRICS Summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in Johannesburg and expressed his congratulations to Iran for joining BRICS. China, according to Xi, is prepared to step up its collaboration with Iran on the BRICS and other multilateral platforms in order to promote the strong and healthy growth of multilateralism.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi hails invitation to join BRICS

Speaking for the first time at the BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday (Aug 24) made a strong case for the reform of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and sought revision of the Bretton Woods system—a global financial architecture created by the US-led West after the end of World War II.

At BRICS summit, UN chief calls for reform of UN Security Council, World Bank, IMF

The announcement of expansion of the BRICS grouping to include Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been met with a chorus of enthusiasm from ambassadors representing many of these nations in India.

Envoys of Egypt, UAE, Argentina and Ethiopia applaud BRICS expansion, recognise India's integral role

According to the final declaration of the 15th BRICS summit, the member countries have favoured increased representation of developing nations in the UN Security Council.

BRICS final declaration backs UN Security Council reforms to make it ‘effective and efficient’

Chinese President Xi Jinping told Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina that China will always stay beside Bangladesh and will support it in joining BRICS. According to a report by The Daily Star on Thursday (August 25), Jinping gave assurance to Hasina on the sidelines of the 15th BRICS summit in Johannesburg.

China to support Bangladesh in joining BRICS, expedite signing of preferential free trade agreement

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a brief interaction on the sidelines of the three-day BRICS Summit meet which was held in South Africa at Johannesburg. According to an official statement from India's Foreign Secretary Prime Minister Modi and Xi Jinping discussed the border standoff at the Line of Actual Control(LAC).

BRICS 2023: PM Modi discusses unresolved border issues with Xi Jinping

In response to a claim made by the spokesperson for China's foreign ministry that Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India had requested that President Xi Jinping of that nation speak with him, Indian official sources have clarified that it was China that had made the request.

India-China talks during BRICS Summit: India denies that it approached China for the talks

The upcoming G20 New Delhi Summit assumes extraordinary significance as leaders from across the world converge in the midst of shifting power dynamics, notably amid a new Cold War between China and the USA. India, emerging as a powerhouse, takes center stage in this high-stakes international gathering. U.S. President Joe Biden, who will visit India next month to take part in the summit, has called India his "most important country in the world." Molly Gambhir tells you more

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Xi Jinping on the sidelines of BRICS. The two leaders agreed to direct officials to expedite the de-escalation process. Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: PM Modi, Xi discuss LAC standoff during BRICS | 'De-escalate tensions'

PM Modi, Xi Jinping discuss border issues in Johannesburg

PM Modi, Xi Jinping address military de-escalation; leaders stress on need to improve ties | WION

Today is the third and final day of the BRICS Summit which is underway in Johannesburg, South Africa. On the second day of the summit, the manner and the nature of expansion of the grouping topped the agenda.

BRICS 2023: Indian PM Modi proposes BRICS Space Exploration Consortium

BRICS 2023: President Ramaphosa congratulates PM Modi for Chandrayaan-3

Leaders of the BRICS bloc, consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, have reached an agreement to establish mechanisms for evaluating potential new member nations, revealed South Africa's Foreign Minister, as reported by Reuters.

BRICS paves way for expansion, agrees on framework to add new member nations

Moments before the BRICS plenary session began in Johannesburg on Wednesday (August 23), security guards of Chinese President Xi Jinping were reportedly blocked from entering the main venue.

Watch: Chinese President Xi Jinping’s aide stopped from entering BRICS venue 

The BRICS summit for 2023 has drawn to a close, the expansion of the bloc stands out as a key takeaway from the Summit - from five members, the alliance is now slated to become an 11-member group by next year.

BRICS joint statement expresses support for India's G20 Presidency

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Xi Jinping on the sidelines of BRICS. The two leaders agreed to direct officials to expedite the de-escalation process.

BRICS: PM Modi, Xi Jinping address military de-escalation; Will border tensions finally diffuse?

India, Russia, China, Brazil, and South Africa, or BRICS, are some of the world's most powerful economic blocs. The BRICS leaders of State and government Summit is currently underway in Johannesburg, South Africa for the third day.

BRICS Summit: Major announcement on expansion expected

Today was the final day of the BRICS Summit which took place in Johannesburg, South Africa. On the second day of the summit, the manner and the nature of the expansion of the grouping topped the agenda. In the latest, six new nations have been added to the BRICS summit. Watch to know more.

BRICS to pose an economic challenge to western hegemony

India, Russia, China, Brazil, and South Africa, or BRICS, are some of the world's most powerful economic blocs. The BRICS Leaders of State and Government Summit is currently underway in Johannesburg, South Africa for the third day. To understand the key takeaways from the Summit's second day, watch this interview with former diplomat Anil Wadhwa.

PM Modi on BRICS 2023: We have created a financial safety net for BRICS Nations

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Today is the third and final day of the BRICS Summit which is underway in Johannesburg, South Africa. On the second day of the summit, the manner and the nature of expansion of the grouping topped the agenda. In the latest, six new nations have been added to the BRICS summit. Watch to know more.

BRICS joint statement expresses support for India's G20 presidency

Russia to host 2024 BRICS Summit in Kazan

Here, we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Today is the third and final day of the BRICS Summit which is underway in Johannesburg, South Africa. On the second day of the summit, the manner and the nature of the expansion of the grouping topped the agenda.

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