Trump wants to weaken BRICS, but his own tariff threats might be doing the opposite. After threatening a 10% tariff on nations aligned with the bloc's "anti-American policies," Washington's aggressive trade pressure on Brazil, India and China seems to be pushing them closer together, not further apart. The dollar still dominates 57.1% of global reserves, so BRICS isn't replacing it anytime soon, but analysts say continued coercion is exactly what's fueling the bloc's growing appeal.


BRICS Summit 2026: Trump wants to weaken BRICS, but maybe doing the opposite

Day 1 of the BRICS Summit ended on a high note for India, all 11 members unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration, overcoming sharp Iran-UAE differences over West Asia after days of tense negotiations. PM Modi packed the day with bilaterals, including a landmark meeting with Xi Jinping. With the main open session done and dusted, all eyes now turn to Day 2, where the agenda shifts to inclusive global growth and the BRICS+ outreach nations.


BRICS Summit: New Delhi declaration adopted with full consensus, big diplomatic win for India

BRICS Summit 2026: New Delhi declaration adopted with full consensus, a diplomatic win for India

BRICS countries want to increase trade in their own currencies. But actually moving money across borders remains complicated.


BRICS Summit 2026: Can UPI power BRICS cross-border payments? 

Iran is stepping up its efforts to join the new development bank, the multilateral lender created by BRICS.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran has received support from some countries and is now working to meet the requirements for membership.

BRICS Summit 2026: Iran’s push for BRICS finance

India’s trade with the expanded BRICS grouping remains heavily tilted towards imports. In the first quarter of financial year 2026-27, India imported goods worth about 99 billion dollars from its 10 BRICS partners, while exports stood at nearly 25 billion dollars.


India’s BRICS trade (April-June 2026)

BRICS Summit 2026: Can Tech Connect BRICS? 

In one of the biggest highlights of BRICS 2026, Xi Jinping told PM Modi that China and India are "partners, not rivals, and opportunities, not threats" for each other, laying out a four-point framework for steadier ties. Modi thanked Xi for backing India's BRICS chairship and confirmed India will fully support China as it takes over the chairship in 2027 to host the 19th Summit. Border peace, trade imbalances and market access also featured prominently in the talks.


BRICS Summit 2026: Modi-Xi handshake signals thaw as Chinese leader returns to India after 7 years

The BRICS New Delhi Summit has revived talk of an old idea: the Russia-India-China (RIC) trilateral, first conceived in the late 1990s and never formally launched. With Western tariffs pushing Moscow and Beijing to seek common ground with Delhi, and India-China ties cautiously thawing, the chorus for RIC is growing louder. But India has stayed non-committal, any revival depends on "mutual convenience", raising the real question: would formalizing RIC actually challenge India's careful balancing act?


BRICS Summit 2026: RIC acted as the precursor for BRICS

BRICS Summit 2026: Modi-Xi moment highlights India-China thaw at BRICS

BRICS Summit 2026: Consensus on joint declaration, diplomatic win for India 

BRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi to hold bilateral with leaders of seven countries

When PM Modi welcomed world leaders at Bharat Mandapam for the BRICS Summit, the iconic Ramanathaswamy Temple from Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu formed the striking backdrop. Modi personally explained the temple's significance to Xi Jinping as they shook hands, before doing the same for Putin, El-Sisi, Ramaphosa and other leaders. One of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple is deeply tied to the Ramayana and stands as a symbol of India's spiritual and cultural heritage.


Ramanathaswamy temple takes centre stage as PM Modi welcomes world leaders at  BRICS

BRICS Summit 2026: BRICS joint declaration adopted amid West Asia

Zahra Pezeshkian, daughter of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, visited the Brics Bazaar at the National Crafts Museum on Saturday along with her husband, Hassan Majidi, on the sidelines of the 18th Brics Summit in New Delhi.


BRICS Summit 2026: Zahra Pezeshkian discovers Indian heritage at BRICS Bazaar 

How Trump has empowered BRICS: Sanctions and tariffs may be his best recruitment tool 

BRICS Summit 2026: BRICS nations adopt joint declaration with consensus

BRICS Summit 2026: Leaders of BRICS nations to attend main open session

BRICS Summit 2026: Russia-India-China grouping never formalised

BRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi, Xi reach key consensus on ties, China to assume BRICS chairmanship in 2027

BRICS Summit day 1: New Delhi declaration adopted with full consensus, big diplomatic win for India

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi for the 2026 BRICS Summit aboard his heavily guarded Ilyushin Il-96-300PU, known as the "Flying Kremlin" or "Doomsday Plane." Operating as a fully mobile airborne command center, the high-security aircraft features advanced radar-jamming tech, encrypted satellite communications, and anti-missile defense systems alongside luxurious presidential suites. Watch for full details on the security architecture and high-stakes arrival of President Putin in India. 

Putin’s 'doomsday plane' in Delhi: Inside the secretive 'flying Kremlin' aircraft 

Marking two decades since its inception, the expanded 11-member BRICS bloc is pushing to transform the Global South from passive "rule-takers" into active "rule-shapers" of the international system. As world leaders gather in New Delhi, the key question remains whether a diverse group of nations can forge sustainable consensus, challenge Western-dominated institutions, and act as a stabilizing force in a fractured global order.

 The verdict-BRICS at 20: Can the expanded bloc rewrite the rules of global power? 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the unanimous adoption of the BRICS New Delhi Declaration 2026, marking a landmark moment for the summit. In his concluding address, PM Modi emphasized that a rapidly changing world cannot be steered by outdated institutions and called for urgent structural reforms in global governance. He highlighted the imperative of ensuring equal participation for the Global South in emerging technology standards and decision-making frameworks. Watch PM Modi’s complete address at the BRICS Summit closing session.


BRICS summit 2026 latest update: New Delhi declaration adopted! 

World leaders have gathered in New Delhi for the high-stakes 2026 BRICS Summit, hosted by India. The summit brings together heads of state and top diplomats to address key global issues, including economic integration, Global South priorities, trade mechanisms, and geopolitical challenges. With major bilateral meetings scheduled on the sidelines of the summit, the discussions are set to shape strategic partnerships across emerging economies. 

BRICS summit 2026 in New Delhi: World leaders gather for high stakes meeting 

The Global South took center stage in New Delhi as Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed world leaders to Bharat Mandapam for the 18th BRICS Summit. Against the backdrop of escalating conflict in West Asia and threats to Strait of Hormuz commerce, Modi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, calling for a "win-win strategy" grounded in long-term peace and safe navigation. With major powers in attendance, the summit highlights emerging economies driving a new, resilient global order amid geopolitical storms.


BRICS Summit 2026: 21 nations gather in New Delhi for crucial summit

BRICS 2026 begins: India takes center stage amid global turmoil 

Beyond high-level summit diplomacy, the official BRICS 2026 media kit is stealing the spotlight at Bharat Mandapam. Curated by the Ministry of External Affairs, the goodie bag offers visiting international journalists an authentic slice of the 'India Story'. Featuring Bihar's superfoods sattu and makhana, organic Koraput coffee from tribal Odisha, and handcrafted block-printed stoles from Gujarat, India's rich regional diversity is on full display.  


The 'India story' unboxed: Unique BRICS 2026 media kit steals the spotlight in New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the BRICS Business Forum at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, highlighting India's startup revolution and growing role in the global economy. Modi stressed that international trade can only grow when seafarers and shipping routes remain safe and secure. Joined by fellow BRICS leaders, he pointed to the optimism surrounding the BRICS Summit and called for stronger economic cooperation, innovation and resilient supply chains among member nations.


BRICS Summit 2026: India engages Iran as West Asia war tests BRICS unity 

BRICS wants to look beyond the dollar, but its economic scale is racing ahead of its financial integration. With 11 member nations running 11 completely different monetary systems, a shared BRICS currency remains more concept than reality. India, this year's chair, has explicitly ruled it out, pushing instead for linking local payment systems like UPI, China's CIPS and Brazil's Pix. So for now, BRICS' dollar alternative isn't one currency, it's many currencies working together.


BRICS Summit 2026: The case for a common currency, 11 members, 11 different monetary systems

18th BRICS summit opens with world leaders in Delhi 

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