India is positioning itself as a leading voice of the Global South as New Delhi hosts the 18th BRICS Summit on September 12–13, 2026.

With India holding the BRICS chairship, the summit provides New Delhi with a major platform to push issues affecting developing and emerging economies, including trade, investment, technology, digital payments, development and reforms to global institutions.

The expanded BRICS grouping brings together major emerging economies at a time of intense geopolitical tensions. India is seeking to use its diplomatic relationships across different power blocs while presenting BRICS as a platform for cooperation and a stronger voice for the Global South.

Watch this report for the latest from BRICS 2026, India’s diplomatic push and New Delhi’s growing role on the global stage.

 India Positioning Itself As Leading Voice of the Global South

A powerful El Niño event is raising concerns across emerging economies as experts warn of weaker harvests, rising food prices, and renewed inflation pressures. Forecasts suggest the climate phenomenon could become one of the strongest in decades, affecting agricultural output, energy markets, and economic stability worldwide. Countries already grappling with elevated costs and tighter financial conditions may face additional challenges as weather disruptions intensify. From farmers and consumers to policymakers and central banks, the impact could be widespread.

El Niño threatens emerging economies

The developing world is bracing for a tumultuous 2025. Emerging market nations have to deal with the added stress of paying interest on the 29 trillion dollars in debt that was accumulated over the past decade.

The United Nations reports that a record &nbsp;54 nations will pay interest that exceeds 10 per cent of their earnings. Some countries, like Nigeria and Pakistan, will pay more than 30 per cent of their revenues on coupon payments alone.

As a result, nations are cutting down on internal investments like roads, schools, and hospitals. This increased risks for investors in developing markets, totalling around 850 billion dollars in debt last year.

Roberto Sifon-Arevalo, global head of sovereign ratings at S&amp;P Global Ratings said, "Interest burdens are massive. There's a lot of muddle through, but there's a tremendous amount of risk."

The debt risk is something developing markets have to worry about in 2025.

In addition, uncertainty about the Chinese economy, rising geopolitical tensions, and the effects of Donald Trump on US Rates and dollar forecasts all point to a rocky 2025.

Morgan Stanley's data shows that global investors are already pulling their money out of hard-currency em debt, with outflows exceeding 14 billion dollars this year.

Emerging-market debt over the previous decade has more than doubled to about 29 billion dollars.

As a result, they have large interest payments and bond maturities that must be met or refinanced. In the next two years, approximately 190 billion dollars in foreign bond obligations are due.

Em debt investors were hit hard by a string of defaults during the pandemic. The prospect of an additional wave of failures.

(With inputs from the agencies)

The developing world is bracing for a tumultuous 2025. Emerging market nations have to deal with the added stress of paying interest on the 29 trillion dollars in debt that was accumulated over the past decade.

The developing world is bracing for a tumultuous 2025. Emerging market nations have to deal with the added stress of paying interest on the 29 trillion dollars in debt that was accumulated over the past decade. The United Nations reports that a record 54 nations will pay interest that exceeds 10 per cent of their earnings. Some countries, like Nigeria and Pakistan, will pay more than 30 per cent of their revenues on coupon payments alone. As a result, nations are cutting down on internal investments like roads, schools, and hospitals. This increased risks for investors in developing markets, totalling around 850 billion dollars in debt last year. Roberto Sifon-Arevalo, global head of sovereign ratings at S&P Global Ratings said, "Interest burdens are massive. There's a lot of muddle through, but there's a tremendous amount of risk." The debt risk is something developing markets have to worry about in 2025. In addition, uncertainty about the Chinese economy, rising geopolitical tensions, and the effects of Donald Trump on US Rates and dollar forecasts all point to a rocky 2025. Morgan Stanley's data shows that global investors are already pulling their money out of hard-currency em debt, with outflows exceeding 14 billion dollars this year. Emerging-market debt over the previous decade has more than doubled to about 29 billion dollars. As a result, they have large interest payments and bond maturities that must be met or refinanced. In the next two years, approximately 190 billion dollars in foreign bond obligations are due. Em debt investors were hit hard by a string of defaults during the pandemic. The prospect of an additional wave of failures. (With inputs from the agencies)

Emerging markets face debt crisis amid rising risks in 2025

New Delhi
The developing world is bracing for a tumultuous 2025. Emerging market nations have to deal with the added stress of paying interest on the 29 trillion dollars in debt that was accumulated over the past decade.
The United Nations reports that a record  54 nations will pay interest that exceeds 10 per cent of their earnings. Some countries, like Nigeria and Pakistan, will pay more than 30 per cent of their revenues on coupon payments alone.
As a result, nations are cutting down on internal investments like roads, schools, and hospitals. This increased risks for investors in developing markets, totalling around 850 billion dollars in debt last year.
Roberto Sifon-Arevalo, global head of sovereign ratings at S&amp;P Global Ratings said, "Interest burdens are massive. There's a lot of muddle through, but there's a tremendous amount of risk."
The debt risk is something developing markets have to worry about in 2025.
In addition, uncertainty about the Chinese economy, rising geopolitical tensions, and the effects of Donald Trump on US Rates and dollar forecasts all point to a rocky 2025.
Morgan Stanley's data shows that global investors are already pulling their money out of hard-currency em debt, with outflows exceeding 14 billion dollars this year.
Emerging-market debt over the previous decade has more than doubled to about 29 billion dollars.
As a result, they have large interest payments and bond maturities that must be met or refinanced. In the next two years, approximately 190 billion dollars in foreign bond obligations are due.
Em debt investors were hit hard by a string of defaults during the pandemic. The prospect of an additional wave of failures.
(With inputs from the agencies)

The developing world is bracing for a tumultuous 2025. Emerging market nations have to deal with the added stress of paying interest on the 29 trillion dollars in debt that was accumulated over the past decade.



New Delhi The developing world is bracing for a tumultuous 2025. Emerging market nations have to deal with the added stress of paying interest on the 29 trillion dollars in debt that was accumulated over the past decade. The United Nations reports that a record 54 nations will pay interest that exceeds 10 per cent of their earnings. Some countries, like Nigeria and Pakistan, will pay more than 30 per cent of their revenues on coupon payments alone. As a result, nations are cutting down on internal investments like roads, schools, and hospitals. This increased risks for investors in developing markets, totalling around 850 billion dollars in debt last year. Roberto Sifon-Arevalo, global head of sovereign ratings at S&P Global Ratings said, "Interest burdens are massive. There's a lot of muddle through, but there's a tremendous amount of risk." The debt risk is something developing markets have to worry about in 2025. In addition, uncertainty about the Chinese economy, rising geopolitical tensions, and the effects of Donald Trump on US Rates and dollar forecasts all point to a rocky 2025. Morgan Stanley's data shows that global investors are already pulling their money out of hard-currency em debt, with outflows exceeding 14 billion dollars this year. Emerging-market debt over the previous decade has more than doubled to about 29 billion dollars. As a result, they have large interest payments and bond maturities that must be met or refinanced. In the next two years, approximately 190 billion dollars in foreign bond obligations are due. Em debt investors were hit hard by a string of defaults during the pandemic. The prospect of an additional wave of failures. (With inputs from the agencies)

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-says-it-is-suspending-new-china-tariffs-for-90-days-180809">US</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-says-it-is-suspending-new-china-tariffs-for-90-days-180809"> says it is suspending new China tariffs for 90 days</a>

The United States said Saturday that it agreed in a long-awaited summit with China to suspend new tariffs for 90 days as the two powers seek to end a trade war.

The White House said a threatened increase of tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods from 10 to 25 percent, which was set to take effect on January 1, would be put off for 90 days.&nbsp;

"If at the end of this period of time, the parties are unable to reach an agreement, the 10 percent tariffs will be raised to 25 percent," a White House statement said after dinner talks between President Donald Trump and his counterpart Xi Jinping on the sidelines of a G20 summit in Buenos Aires.

 
<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/war-will-continue-so-long-as-ukraine-government-stays-putin-180802">War will continue so long as Ukraine government stays: Putin</a>

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday he saw no end to the conflict in eastern Ukraine "as long as the current authorities remain in power."

"The current Ukrainian authorities have no interest in resolving the conflict, especially by peaceful means," Putin told reporters at the end of the G20 summit in Argentina.

 
<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-russia-conflict-putin-explains-his-side-of-the-story-to-trump-180807">Putin briefs Trump on Ukraine-Russia conflict</a>

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday he briefed his US counterpart Donald Trump on the Ukraine crisis as he came under pressure over Moscow's robust foreign policy at the G20 summit in Argentina.

Putin said he explained Moscow's position to Trump when the leaders met briefly at a summit dinner Friday.

"We spoke standing up. I replied to his questions about the incident in the Black Sea," Putin told reporters at the end of the summit.

 
<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/at-g20-pm-talks-about-trade-wars-and-terror-180797">At G20, Modi says trade war can do collateral damage to emerging economies</a>

Day 2 of the G20 summit came to an end Saturday with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi focusing on the issue of terror and highlighting how trade wars can be detrimental to global economies.

Briefing the media, India's sherpa at the G20, Shaktikanta Das, said, "The PM highlighted escalating trade tension and the collateral damage it can do to emerging economies."

The big focus at this year's G20 has been the trade war between the world's two biggest economies, the US and China.

 
<a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/spider-man-is-back-and-this-time-hes-black-and-latino-180806">Spider-Man is back. And this time he's black and Latino</a>

For what seems like the umpteenth time, Spider-Man is back on the big screen.&nbsp;

But this year, when Hollywood is under the microscope on the hot-button issue of diversity, the superhero is half-black and half-Latino.

Step aside, Peter Parker. There's a new Spidey in town. Hello, Miles Morales.

US says it is suspending new China tariffs for 90 days The United States said Saturday that it agreed in a long-awaited summit with China to suspend new tariffs for 90 days as the two powers seek to end a trade war.

US says it is suspending new China tariffs for 90 days The United States said Saturday that it agreed in a long-awaited summit with China to suspend new tariffs for 90 days as the two powers seek to end a trade war. The White House said a threatened increase of tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods from 10 to 25 percent, which was set to take effect on January 1, would be put off for 90 days. "If at the end of this period of time, the parties are unable to reach an agreement, the 10 percent tariffs will be raised to 25 percent," a White House statement said after dinner talks between President Donald Trump and his counterpart Xi Jinping on the sidelines of a G20 summit in Buenos Aires. War will continue so long as Ukraine government stays: Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday he saw no end to the conflict in eastern Ukraine "as long as the current authorities remain in power." "The current Ukrainian authorities have no interest in resolving the conflict, especially by peaceful means," Putin told reporters at the end of the G20 summit in Argentina. Putin briefs Trump on Ukraine-Russia conflict Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday he briefed his US counterpart Donald Trump on the Ukraine crisis as he came under pressure over Moscow's robust foreign policy at the G20 summit in Argentina. Putin said he explained Moscow's position to Trump when the leaders met briefly at a summit dinner Friday. "We spoke standing up. I replied to his questions about the incident in the Black Sea," Putin told reporters at the end of the summit. At G20, Modi says trade war can do collateral damage to emerging economies Day 2 of the G20 summit came to an end Saturday with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi focusing on the issue of terror and highlighting how trade wars can be detrimental to global economies. Briefing the media, India's sherpa at the G20, Shaktikanta Das, said, "The PM highlighted escalating trade tension and the collateral damage it can do to emerging economies." The big focus at this year's G20 has been the trade war between the world's two biggest economies, the US and China. Spider-Man is back. And this time he's black and Latino For what seems like the umpteenth time, Spider-Man is back on the big screen. But this year, when Hollywood is under the microscope on the hot-button issue of diversity, the superhero is half-black and half-Latino. Step aside, Peter Parker. There's a new Spidey in town. Hello, Miles Morales.

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China and the US&nbsp;agreed to push forward reforms at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to increase quotas for emerging economies, China&#39;s vice premier Wang Yang said on Tuesday.

The United States&nbsp;will fully consider the impact that normalising monetary policy will have on international markets, Yang&nbsp;said.

One US&nbsp;bank and one Chinese bank will be appointed to act as clearing banks for yuan business in the U.S., Yang&nbsp;added.

China's vice premier announces the US-china agreement to expand the budget for emerging economies.

China and the US agreed to push forward reforms at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to increase quotas for emerging economies, China's vice premier Wang Yang said on Tuesday. The United States will fully consider the impact that normalising monetary policy will have on international markets, Yang said. One US bank and one Chinese bank will be appointed to act as clearing banks for yuan business in the U.S., Yang added.

China and US agree to push for IMF reforms for emerging economies

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