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Could artificial intelligence eventually kill humans? Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says the possibility cannot be dismissed but he believes the outcome is still shaped by human choices.&nbsp;Speaking to CNN's Anderson Cooper, Amodei said he agrees with former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon's concerns about the AI race more than he disagrees with them. His warning comes as major AI companies develop increasingly powerful systems and debate how much, if at all, that progress should be slowed. Amodei's central message was not that AI will inevitably destroy humanity. Instead, he said the industry should focus on which path it takes next.&nbsp;“If we take the right path, then the chance of something going wrong is very low.”&nbsp;He added that taking the wrong path could make the risk considerably higher.<h2>Why Amodei wants AI development slowed</h2>Amodei has argued that AI capabilities are advancing faster than safety measures can keep up.&nbsp;In a new proposal, he called for frontier AI companies to give independent evaluators permanent, employee-level access so they can examine safety practices and report problems. He also called for common safety standards among democratic countries and greater international coordination.&nbsp;Anthropic has already committed to the independent-evaluator measure.The aim is not to stop AI development completely. Amodei wants companies to pace the frontier so researchers and governments have more time to understand increasingly capable systems and build safeguards around them.<h2>Jacob Coxon's warning sparked the debate</h2>The discussion intensified after Coxon resigned from Anthropic and publicly accused AI companies of “gambling with our lives”. Coxon, who previously worked at OpenAI, warned that researchers building advanced AI believe it could potentially kill humanity by the end of the decade. His comments went viral and were echoed by Anthropic alignment researcher Evan Hubinger, who said he personally puts the risk above 10% over the next decade. Amodei said Coxon was not specifically accusing Anthropic of being uniquely irresponsible. Instead, he was warning about the competitive race across the entire industry.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Do not underestimate the power of this technology. These will soon be superhuman systems that can hack anything, revolutionize any field overnight, and acquire real power and resources. We have all witnessed the progress in each of these domains, and progress is not slowing.&mdash; Jacob Coxon (@hilbertspaess) <a href="https://x.com/hilbertspaess/status/2097476201283834281?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I agree with Dario that we need to pace the frontier. This has been a primary topic of discussions we&#39;ve had at OpenAI in recent weeks. Committing to having independent evaluators with employee-like access is a great idea, and we will do the same. We&#39;ll have more to share soon. <a href="https://t.co/1YhhIybZX7">https://t.co/1YhhIybZX7</a>&mdash; Sam Altman (@sama) <a href="https://x.com/sama/status/2098811563415150910?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 12, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Dario is right <a href="https://t.co/EwKgqQGaUo">https://t.co/EwKgqQGaUo</a>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/2098789109980332057?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 12, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The call for caution has unusually brought together rival AI leaders.OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said, “We need to pace the frontier,” and backed independent evaluators with employee-like access. OpenAI said it would adopt the measure. Tesla and xAI CEO Elon Musk also publicly supported Amodei's position, writing: “Dario is right.” The debate now centres on a difficult question: how can the world keep the benefits of increasingly powerful AI while ensuring the technology does not advance faster than humanity's ability to control it?&nbsp;For Amodei, the answer is not simply predicting a percentage. It is making sure the industry chooses the safer path before the choices become harder to reverse.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says AI could pose serious risks if development moves too quickly, but he rejects treating catastrophe as a fixed probability. He wants AI companies and governments to slow the frontier, strengthen safety checks and coordinate internationally.

Could artificial intelligence eventually kill humans? Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says the possibility cannot be dismissed but he believes the outcome is still shaped by human choices. Speaking to CNN's Anderson Cooper, Amodei said he agrees with former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon's concerns about the AI race more than he disagrees with them. His warning comes as major AI companies develop increasingly powerful systems and debate how much, if at all, that progress should be slowed. Amodei's central message was not that AI will inevitably destroy humanity. Instead, he said the industry should focus on which path it takes next. “If we take the right path, then the chance of something going wrong is very low.” He added that taking the wrong path could make the risk considerably higher. Why Amodei wants AI development slowed Amodei has argued that AI capabilities are advancing faster than safety measures can keep up. In a new proposal, he called for frontier AI companies to give independent evaluators permanent, employee-level access so they can examine safety practices and report problems. He also called for common safety standards among democratic countries and greater international coordination. Anthropic has already committed to the independent-evaluator measure. The aim is not to stop AI development completely. Amodei wants companies to pace the frontier so researchers and governments have more time to understand increasingly capable systems and build safeguards around them. Jacob Coxon's warning sparked the debate The discussion intensified after Coxon resigned from Anthropic and publicly accused AI companies of “gambling with our lives”. Coxon, who previously worked at OpenAI, warned that researchers building advanced AI believe it could potentially kill humanity by the end of the decade. His comments went viral and were echoed by Anthropic alignment researcher Evan Hubinger, who said he personally puts the risk above 10% over the next decade. Amodei said Coxon was not specifically accusing Anthropic of being uniquely irresponsible. Instead, he was warning about the competitive race across the entire industry.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says AI could pose serious risks if development moves too quickly, but he rejects treating catastrophe as a fixed probability. He wants AI companies and governments to slow the frontier, strengthen safety checks and coordinate internationally.

Can AI kill humans? Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says the answer depends on one crucial choice

On the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks at the World Trade Centre in New York City in 2001, US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) released more than 70 presidential intelligence briefs linked to bin Laden. In the documents released on Friday it has come to light that Indian was among the list of countries that former al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden had once considered to attack.&nbsp;The presidential brief dated August 28, 1998, states that India, including countries like Pakistan, Egypt, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Uganda were on Osama's list to carry out attacks. Though, not much details were revealed about the nature of attack he had planned or anything like that.&nbsp;Titled "Bin Ladin Terrorist Network Still a Threat", the document does not reveal a specific Indian target, an attack date, or a precise operational plan. The source of information too is not mentioned.&nbsp;"Bin Ladin's well-established infrastructure in North America, Europe, and East Asia lends credibility to reports that he also will target US interests in these regions," the document says.&nbsp;ALSO READ:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indonesian-passenger-ship-carrying-243-people-reported-missing-after-loses-contact-in-java-sea-1789272338748"> Indonesian passenger ship carrying 243 people reported missing after losing contact in Java Sea</a>&nbsp;The document further says that Bin Laden had survived US missile strikes in Afghanistan and was gearing to mount attacks on US and other places with its active network of individuals and allied groups across at least 60 countries.&nbsp;Bin Laden viewed India as a “Crusader-Zionist-Hindu” conspiring against the Islamic world. It was the same ideological lens through which it viewed US and Israel.&nbsp;The documents also revealed that Bin Laden was considering attacks against the US and UK hours before the US missile strikes on al-Qaeda camps in Afghanistan, although no precise targets or timing of his plan was revealed.&nbsp;The intelligence briefs released by the CIA demonstrates that US presidents holding office from 1998 to 2001 had knowledge of possible terrorist attacks on US soil

The document further says that Bin Laden had survived US missile strikes in Afghanistan and was gearing to mount attacks on US and other places with its active network of individuals.

On the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks at the World Trade Centre in New York City in 2001, US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) released more than 70 presidential intelligence briefs linked to bin Laden. In the documents released on Friday it has come to light that Indian was among the list of countries that former al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden had once considered to attack. The presidential brief dated August 28, 1998, states that India, including countries like Pakistan, Egypt, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Uganda were on Osama's list to carry out attacks. Though, not much details were revealed about the nature of attack he had planned or anything like that. Titled "Bin Ladin Terrorist Network Still a Threat", the document does not reveal a specific Indian target, an attack date, or a precise operational plan. The source of information too is not mentioned. "Bin Ladin's well-established infrastructure in North America, Europe, and East Asia lends credibility to reports that he also will target US interests in these regions," the document says. ALSO READ: Indonesian passenger ship carrying 243 people reported missing after losing contact in Java Sea The document further says that Bin Laden had survived US missile strikes in Afghanistan and was gearing to mount attacks on US and other places with its active network of individuals and allied groups across at least 60 countries. Bin Laden viewed India as a “Crusader-Zionist-Hindu” conspiring against the Islamic world. It was the same ideological lens through which it viewed US and Israel. The documents also revealed that Bin Laden was considering attacks against the US and UK hours before the US missile strikes on al-Qaeda camps in Afghanistan, although no precise targets or timing of his plan was revealed. The intelligence briefs released by the CIA demonstrates that US presidents holding office from 1998 to 2001 had knowledge of possible terrorist attacks on US soil

The document further says that Bin Laden had survived US missile strikes in Afghanistan and was gearing to mount attacks on US and other places with its active network of individuals.

India was on target of al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, reveals CIA documents

Tensions surrounding global energy security intensified on Sunday (Sep 13) following new reports of maritime attacks and critical infrastructure disruptions in West Asia. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that a projectile struck a vessel moving through the Strait of Hormuz. Details regarding crew safety and structural damage remain unconfirmed.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/price-of-iran-u-s-war-hormuz-bab-al-mandeb-put-global-oil-supplies-at-risk-1789232737437/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/price-of-iran-u-s-war-hormuz-bab-al-mandeb-put-global-oil-supplies-at-risk-1789232737437/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;The incident followed Saudi Arabia's decision to temporarily shut down its 1,200-kilometre East-West pipeline as a precautionary measure. The shutdown was triggered by a drone attack traced by Riyadh and Baghdad to Iranian-backed groups in Iraq that caused injuries and visible smoke near Medina. For the past six months, while the Strait of Hormuz has remained largely closed, this pipeline has served as a primary bypass route, transporting 4 million to 5 million barrels per day, which is approximately 4% to 5% of global oil supply. The crisis even impacted households back home in India.&nbsp;The ongoing conflict has pushed Brent crude back above $100 a barrel, with US retail diesel prices surpassing a record $6 per gallon. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman requested US military assistance against Houthi forces during a call with US President Donald Trump. Washington declined direct intervention for now, offering intelligence support instead.&nbsp;While Houthi forces reportedly seized Perim Island in the Bab el-Mandeb strait. A separate Houthi projectile injured two people in Saudi Arabia's Jazan region. President Trump noted that Houthi representatives also contacted his administration, requesting that the US avoid direct involvement.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-says-will-discuss-strait-of-hormuz-with-gulf-states-to-promote-better-understanding-1789142661546">Iran says will discuss Strait of Hormuz with Gulf states to 'promote better understanding'</a>&nbsp;Formal negotiations between Washington and Tehran have been stalled since a short-lived June agreement. Iranian officials maintain that dialogue is ineffective unless the US accepts Iran's full terms, which include formally recognising Iranian control and toll collection rights over the Strait of Hormuz, a condition Washington rejects.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/west-asia-tensions-escalate-iran-targets-us-sea-drone-in-hormuz-saudi-issues-danger-alert-oil-tops-100-1789071373563">West Asia tensions escalate: Iran targets US sea drone in Hormuz; Saudi issues danger alert, oil tops $100</a>&nbsp;While Gulf Arab states, Iraq, and Iran are scheduled to attend an Oman-led summit on Monday (Sep 14) to discuss a proposed transit agreement for the strait, senior Iranian officials downplayed expectations, stating that the waterway will not reopen without meeting key demands conveyed to the US.

A commercial vessel has been hit by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. Read the latest updates on the maritime attack, damage reports, and regional security implications.

Tensions surrounding global energy security intensified on Sunday (Sep 13) following new reports of maritime attacks and critical infrastructure disruptions in West Asia. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that a projectile struck a vessel moving through the Strait of Hormuz. Details regarding crew safety and structural damage remain unconfirmed. https://www.wionews.com/videos/price-of-iran-u-s-war-hormuz-bab-al-mandeb-put-global-oil-supplies-at-risk-1789232737437/embed The incident followed Saudi Arabia's decision to temporarily shut down its 1,200-kilometre East-West pipeline as a precautionary measure. The shutdown was triggered by a drone attack traced by Riyadh and Baghdad to Iranian-backed groups in Iraq that caused injuries and visible smoke near Medina. For the past six months, while the Strait of Hormuz has remained largely closed, this pipeline has served as a primary bypass route, transporting 4 million to 5 million barrels per day, which is approximately 4% to 5% of global oil supply. The crisis even impacted households back home in India. The ongoing conflict has pushed Brent crude back above $100 a barrel, with US retail diesel prices surpassing a record $6 per gallon. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman requested US military assistance against Houthi forces during a call with US President Donald Trump. Washington declined direct intervention for now, offering intelligence support instead. While Houthi forces reportedly seized Perim Island in the Bab el-Mandeb strait. A separate Houthi projectile injured two people in Saudi Arabia's Jazan region. President Trump noted that Houthi representatives also contacted his administration, requesting that the US avoid direct involvement. Also read: Iran says will discuss Strait of Hormuz with Gulf states to 'promote better understanding' Formal negotiations between Washington and Tehran have been stalled since a short-lived June agreement. Iranian officials maintain that dialogue is ineffective unless the US accepts Iran's full terms, which include formally recognising Iranian control and toll collection rights over the Strait of Hormuz, a condition Washington rejects. Also read: West Asia tensions escalate: Iran targets US sea drone in Hormuz; Saudi issues danger alert, oil tops $100 While Gulf Arab states, Iraq, and Iran are scheduled to attend an Oman-led summit on Monday (Sep 14) to discuss a proposed transit agreement for the strait, senior Iranian officials downplayed expectations, stating that the waterway will not reopen without meeting key demands conveyed to the US.

A commercial vessel has been hit by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. Read the latest updates on the maritime attack, damage reports, and regional security implications.

'Unknown projectile' strikes commercial vessel in Strait of Hormuz

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who is in India for BRIC Summit 2026, met with Hindu spiritual leader Jagadguru Swami Satishacharya Maharaj on the sidelines of the summit. His moments with the Hindu spiritual leader has gone viral. A video on social media shows him touching the feet and smiling while holding the leader's hand. However, it is reportedly fake and Pezeshkian did not touch his feet. Social media users also pointed out that he bent to pick something. In the video, the Hindu spiritual leader is seen meeting Iranian ambassador Dr. Mohammad Fathali and Dr. Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, representative of Iran's Supreme Leader in India.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sharing the video on his official Instagram page, Jagadguru Swami Satishacharya stated that he was invited by the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to India to attend a special dinner reception. The meeting took place at The Oberoi Hotel, New Delhi. During the interaction, Jagadguru Satishacharya Maharaj delivered a brief speech sharing the spiritual message of Sanatan Dharma, emphasizing that religion teaches people to coexist peacefully. However, the authenticity of the video is not known.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/live-blog-brics-summit-2026-new-delhi-declaration-modi-xi-putin-global-south-west-asia-pahalgam-china-russia-india-iran-uae-defence-1789263977357">BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE</a>&nbsp;Jagadguru Satishacharya Maharaj is the Peethadhishwar of Premeshwar Dham based in Kalyanpur, Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh). Known for his deep expertise in the Vedas and scriptures, he was conferred the title of Jagadguru in 2023 by major monastic bodies, including the Nirvani, Nirmohi, and Digambar Ani Akhara.

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Pezeshkian and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also met with prominent Indian religious leaders, intellectuals, and business executives at an event held at the Oberoi Hotel. Organized on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit 2026, these gatherings served as a core platform for Iran's cultural outreach and people-to-people diplomacy in India. Among the attendees was All Parties Hurriyat Conference President Mirwaiz Umar Farooq who delivered a strong appeal for peace, diplomacy, and justice after the meeting. Kashmir's Shia clerics Aga Syed Hassan Mosavi Al Safavi, Imran Reza Ansari, Jain guru and interfaith leader Acharya Lokesh Muni, among others were also present.

Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/he-is-popular-malaysian-pm-anwar-ibrahim-s-praise-for-modi-during-bilateral-meeting-watch-1789263976046">Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim's praise for Modi during bilateral meeting | WATCH</a><h2>Pezeshkian warns US</h2>Meanwhile, Pezeshkian on Saturday (Sep 12) sent a message to the US and said that Iran would not surrender to pressure from the US and Israel, while accusing them of targeting civilian infrastructure, food supplies and livelihoods. He stated that if Americans are warriors, they should engage in a military conflict and not target civilian infrastructure. This comes after the BRICS New Delhi Declaration was adopted on Sep 12 and it expressed deep concern over escalating tensions in West Asia and called for "maximum restraint." It also rejects "unilateral acts of war" and calls for safeguarding seafarers and commercial shipping routes.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met Hindu spiritual leader Jagadguru Satishacharya Maharaj and other religious leaders, intellectuals and business figures in Delhi during his BRICS visit. The outreach came as Pezeshkian warned the US and Israel that Iran would not surrender.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who is in India for BRIC Summit 2026, met with Hindu spiritual leader Jagadguru Swami Satishacharya Maharaj on the sidelines of the summit. His moments with the Hindu spiritual leader has gone viral. A video on social media shows him touching the feet and smiling while holding the leader's hand. However, it is reportedly fake and Pezeshkian did not touch his feet. Social media users also pointed out that he bent to pick something. In the video, the Hindu spiritual leader is seen meeting Iranian ambassador Dr. Mohammad Fathali and Dr. Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, representative of Iran's Supreme Leader in India. Sharing the video on his official Instagram page, Jagadguru Swami Satishacharya stated that he was invited by the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to India to attend a special dinner reception. The meeting took place at The Oberoi Hotel, New Delhi. During the interaction, Jagadguru Satishacharya Maharaj delivered a brief speech sharing the spiritual message of Sanatan Dharma, emphasizing that religion teaches people to coexist peacefully. However, the authenticity of the video is not known. BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE Jagadguru Satishacharya Maharaj is the Peethadhishwar of Premeshwar Dham based in Kalyanpur, Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh). Known for his deep expertise in the Vedas and scriptures, he was conferred the title of Jagadguru in 2023 by major monastic bodies, including the Nirvani, Nirmohi, and Digambar Ani Akhara.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met Hindu spiritual leader Jagadguru Satishacharya Maharaj and other religious leaders, intellectuals and business figures in Delhi during his BRICS visit. The outreach came as Pezeshkian warned the US and Israel that Iran would not surrender.

Did Iran President Pezeshkian touch feet of Hindu spiritual leader at Delhi event as shown in viral video?

An Indonesian passenger ship with 243 ​people on board went missing in the Java Sea early on Sunday (September 13) after losing ‌contact amid poor weather conditions, according to a statement from the country's search and rescue agency. Before losing contact, the Virgo Transport 8 ⁠ship began its journey on Saturday ​from the East Java city of ​Surabaya to the South Kalimantan city of Banjarmasin.&nbsp;"At ​the time of this statement, ​the ship cannot be contacted, and its whereabouts ‌are ⁠unknown," the agency said, adding that rescuers have launched a search operation after deploying a team toward its last known position.&nbsp;Authorities confirmed that it will take nearly five hours for the rescue team to reach the last known location of the ship in the Java Sea, recorded at nearly 02:00 local time on Sunday. &nbsp;(This is a developing story. More details are awaited)

A passenger ship, Virgo Transport 8, carrying 243 people, lost contact in the Java Sea early Sunday amid bad weather. It was sailing from Surabaya to Banjarmasin. Rescuers have launched a search near its last known position.

An Indonesian passenger ship with 243 people on board went missing in the Java Sea early on Sunday (September 13) after losing ‌contact amid poor weather conditions, according to a statement from the country's search and rescue agency. Before losing contact, the Virgo Transport 8 ⁠ship began its journey on Saturday from the East Java city of Surabaya to the South Kalimantan city of Banjarmasin. "At the time of this statement, the ship cannot be contacted, and its whereabouts ‌are ⁠unknown," the agency said, adding that rescuers have launched a search operation after deploying a team toward its last known position. Authorities confirmed that it will take nearly five hours for the rescue team to reach the last known location of the ship in the Java Sea, recorded at nearly 02:00 local time on Sunday. (This is a developing story. More details are awaited)

A passenger ship, Virgo Transport 8, carrying 243 people, lost contact in the Java Sea early Sunday amid bad weather. It was sailing from Surabaya to Banjarmasin. Rescuers have launched a search near its last known position.

Indonesian passenger ship carrying 243 people reported missing after losing contact in Java Sea

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday (Sep 12) sent a message to the US amid rising tensions in West Asia. He said that Iran would not surrender to pressure from the US and Israel, while accusing them of targeting civilian infrastructure, food supplies and livelihoods. He stated that if Americans are warriors, they should engage in a military conflict and not target civilian infrastructure. The message from the Iranian President comes from India as he met several leaders during BRICS Summit 2026. The message also comes soon after he met Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan - the first highest-level direct meeting since the outbreak of the US-Iran war earlier in the year.&nbsp;&nbsp;<blockquote>“If Americans are warriors, let them face our valiant military forces. Why wage war on civilian infrastructure, food supplies, and livelihoods?” Pezeshkian said in a post on X. “If they're human, why deny people access to water, food, and medicine? Our people can't be bullied into submission. <a href="https://www.indiatoday.in/topic/iran">Iran</a> won't surrender," he added.&nbsp;</blockquote><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/live-blog-brics-summit-2026-new-delhi-declaration-modi-xi-putin-global-south-west-asia-pahalgam-china-russia-india-iran-uae-defence-1789263977357">BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE</a><h2>BRICS New Delhi Declaration&nbsp;</h2>The BRICS New Delhi Declaration was adopted on Sep 12 and it expressed deep concern over escalating tensions in West Asia and called for "maximum restraint." It also rejects "unilateral acts of war" and calls for safeguarding seafarers and commercial shipping routes. “We express deep concern over the continued escalation of tensions in Middle East/West Asia and, recalling our respective national positions, call for exercising maximum restraint, as well as avoiding actions that could further aggravate the situation. We encourage increasing efforts, through dialogue and diplomacy, towards a long-term understanding that will contribute to lasting peace, security and stability in the region. We stress the need to work together to maintain smooth flow of global trade, supply chains and energy, in accordance with applicable international law,” it said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/he-is-popular-malaysian-pm-anwar-ibrahim-s-praise-for-modi-during-bilateral-meeting-watch-1789263976046">Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim's praise for Modi during bilateral meeting | WATCH</a><h2>Modi-Pezeshkian meet</h2>PM Narendra Modi met President Pezeshkian on Sep 11 ahead of BRICS Summit. While the Indian PM thanked Iran for its active participation in BRICS-related meetings including in the BRICS Business Forum, Pezeshkian praised India's efforts to strengthen cooperation among BRICS member nations. PM Modi reiterated India’s call for conflicts to be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy.&nbsp;While addressing the BRICS Business Forum, Pezeshkian publically thanked India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for making "valuable efforts" to strengthen cooperation amongst the members of the grouping. "I would like to sincerely thank the friendly government and people of India for the graciously hosting of this meeting, as well as the Honourable Prime Minister of India for his valuable efforts to strengthen BRICS cooperation," Pezeshkian stated.&nbsp;On West Asia war, Pezeshkian said that economic security remains inseparable from national and regional security. "Disruptions in supply chains and the increasing use of economic tools to exert political pressure have made the economic environment of countries more complex. The question is, what is the BRICS response to these problems?" he added. The Iranian President mentioned that Tehran believes that the true power of BRICS is not limited to the economic size of its members, but becomes more evident when these capacities are transformed into a network of joint trade, investment, and financing - transition from potential cooperation to operational cooperation.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned the US and Israel that Iran would not surrender to pressure, accusing them of targeting civilian infrastructure, food and livelihoods. His remarks came from India after BRICS adopted a declaration urging maximum restraint 

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday (Sep 12) sent a message to the US amid rising tensions in West Asia. He said that Iran would not surrender to pressure from the US and Israel, while accusing them of targeting civilian infrastructure, food supplies and livelihoods. He stated that if Americans are warriors, they should engage in a military conflict and not target civilian infrastructure. The message from the Iranian President comes from India as he met several leaders during BRICS Summit 2026. The message also comes soon after he met Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan - the first highest-level direct meeting since the outbreak of the US-Iran war earlier in the year. “If Americans are warriors, let them face our valiant military forces. Why wage war on civilian infrastructure, food supplies, and livelihoods?” Pezeshkian said in a post on X. “If they're human, why deny people access to water, food, and medicine? Our people can't be bullied into submission. Iran won't surrender," he added. BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE BRICS New Delhi Declaration The BRICS New Delhi Declaration was adopted on Sep 12 and it expressed deep concern over escalating tensions in West Asia and called for "maximum restraint." It also rejects "unilateral acts of war" and calls for safeguarding seafarers and commercial shipping routes. “We express deep concern over the continued escalation of tensions in Middle East/West Asia and, recalling our respective national positions, call for exercising maximum restraint, as well as avoiding actions that could further aggravate the situation. We encourage increasing efforts, through dialogue and diplomacy, towards a long-term understanding that will contribute to lasting peace, security and stability in the region. We stress the need to work together to maintain smooth flow of global trade, supply chains and energy, in accordance with applicable international law,” it said. Also Read: Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim's praise for Modi during bilateral meeting | WATCH Modi-Pezeshkian meet PM Narendra Modi met President Pezeshkian on Sep 11 ahead of BRICS Summit. While the Indian PM thanked Iran for its active participation in BRICS-related meetings including in the BRICS Business Forum, Pezeshkian praised India's efforts to strengthen cooperation among BRICS member nations. PM Modi reiterated India’s call for conflicts to be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy. While addressing the BRICS Business Forum, Pezeshkian publically thanked India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for making "valuable efforts" to strengthen cooperation amongst the members of the grouping. "I would like to sincerely thank the friendly government and people of India for the graciously hosting of this meeting, as well as the Honourable Prime Minister of India for his valuable efforts to strengthen BRICS cooperation," Pezeshkian stated. On West Asia war, Pezeshkian said that economic security remains inseparable from national and regional security. "Disruptions in supply chains and the increasing use of economic tools to exert political pressure have made the economic environment of countries more complex. The question is, what is the BRICS response to these problems?" he added. The Iranian President mentioned that Tehran believes that the true power of BRICS is not limited to the economic size of its members, but becomes more evident when these capacities are transformed into a network of joint trade, investment, and financing - transition from potential cooperation to operational cooperation.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned the US and Israel that Iran would not surrender to pressure, accusing them of targeting civilian infrastructure, food and livelihoods. His remarks came from India after BRICS adopted a declaration urging maximum restraint&nbsp;

'Iran won't surrender': Pezeshkian sends blunt message to US while attending BRICS Summit in India

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim held a bilateral meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Sep 12). Now his remark as the bilateral began has gone viral. Just at the start of the important meeting, the Malaysian PM can be seen candidly mentioning that Prime Minister Modi is very popular. He doesn't stop at that and goes on to mention that he received several messages from people asking him to pass on their regards to the Indian PM.&nbsp;The video of the moment was shared on social media by BJP leader Smriti Irani. She captioned it as: “The Modi wave has a global echo! Malaysian PM Mr. Anwar Ibrahim’s candid quip says it all...” In the video, Ibrahim is seen shaking hands with PM Modi but before taking his seat, Ibrahim looks at India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar (who is not visible in the video) and says: “He is so popular. I got so many messages to pass on regards to him.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-focused-on-consensus-says-brics-sherpa-dalela-in-reply-to-question-by-wion-on-delhi-declaration-1789227462067">India focused on 'consensus', says BRICS Sherpa Dalela in reply to question by WION on Delhi Declaration</a><h2>WATCH VIDEO HERE</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">The Modi wave has a global echo! Malaysian PM Mr. Anwar Ibrahim’s candid quip says it all... <a href="https://t.co/fjDk8cfWCi">pic.twitter.com/fjDk8cfWCi</a>&mdash; Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) <a href="https://x.com/smritiirani/status/2098676733285478736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 12, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Not only this, another moment made Anwar Ibrahim viral in India on Day 1 of BRICS Summit. He brought an unexpected musical touch to the high-level diplomatic event during the gala dinner hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Bharat Mandapam. Accompanied by a live pianist, the Malaysian leader spontaneously sang Kishore Kumar's classic 1965 Hindi song "Khwaab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat". The video of his impromptu performance quickly went viral on social media, showcasing his well-known fondness for Indian culture and cinema.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">🇲🇾❤️🇮🇳 MALAYSIA’S PM STEALS THE SHOW AT BRICS 2026! 🔥 Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim surprised everyone by singing a Hindi song during his visit to Delhi for the BRICS Summit. 🎶❤️ A beautiful India–Malaysia moment! 🇮🇳🤝🇲🇾 <a href="https://t.co/IaXKVdZ9rt">pic.twitter.com/IaXKVdZ9rt</a>&mdash; NEUTRAL INDIA (@_neutralindia) <a href="https://x.com/_neutralindia/status/2098970660014076217?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/brics-at-20-the-rule-takers-want-to-become-rule-shapers-1789237550996">BRICS at 20: The rule-takers want to become rule-shapers</a>&nbsp;Several moments went viral as leaders attended day 1 of BRICS Summit. From Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping's long handshake to a viral frame in which Modi, Xi and Russian President Vladimir Putin is seen hand-in-hand – the summit truly showcased the power of Global South. Another viral frame featured Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Pezeshkian walking hand-in-hand down the red carpet. President Pezeshkian was all praise for India and PM Modi's leadership during the summit.

BRICS Summit 2026 saw several viral moments, from Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim praising Narendra Modi's global popularity to singing a Kishore Kumar classic at the gala dinner. Modi's warm interactions with Xi Jinping and Masoud Pezeshkian also drew attention.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim held a bilateral meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Sep 12). Now his remark as the bilateral began has gone viral. Just at the start of the important meeting, the Malaysian PM can be seen candidly mentioning that Prime Minister Modi is very popular. He doesn't stop at that and goes on to mention that he received several messages from people asking him to pass on their regards to the Indian PM. The video of the moment was shared on social media by BJP leader Smriti Irani. She captioned it as: “The Modi wave has a global echo! Malaysian PM Mr. Anwar Ibrahim’s candid quip says it all...” In the video, Ibrahim is seen shaking hands with PM Modi but before taking his seat, Ibrahim looks at India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar (who is not visible in the video) and says: “He is so popular. I got so many messages to pass on regards to him.” Also Read: India focused on 'consensus', says BRICS Sherpa Dalela in reply to question by WION on Delhi Declaration WATCH VIDEO HERE

BRICS Summit 2026 saw several viral moments, from Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim praising Narendra Modi's global popularity to singing a Kishore Kumar classic at the gala dinner. Modi's warm interactions with Xi Jinping and Masoud Pezeshkian also drew attention.

'He is popular...': Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim's praise for PM Modi during bilateral meeting | WATCH

BRICS Summit 2026: The official opening of the summit at New Delhi's Bharat Mandapam was a spectacular event with leaders showcasing the strength of Global South. While various photos showed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, China's Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin walking hand in hand, the summit was also successful in arriving at a consensus right on the first day. Prime Minister Modi announced the passing of New Delhi Declaration unanimously. it called for immediate "restraint" and calm in the West Asia and backed two-state solution for Israel and Palestine adding that it is opposed to the forced displacement of Palestinians by Israel. Leaders stressed the critical need to maintain the smooth, unhindered flow of global trade, supply chains, and energy markets amid Western sanctions and geopolitical friction. The member states heavily prioritized reducing reliance on the U.S. dollar. It also condemned Pahalgam terror attack.High-stakes bilateral meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and China's Xi Jinping took place, with both sides agreeing that differences between them should not convert to disputes. Bilateral meeting was also held between Iran's Pezeshkian and UAE's Crown Prince Khaled bin Mohamad al Nahan. PM Modi in his closing remarks stated that he Global South must transition from being "rule-takers" to becoming "rule-shapers" on the world stage. Meanwhile, New Delhi was placed under an intense security blanket with over 15,000 police personnel and 200 paramilitary companies deployed.Several bilateral meetings are scheduled today as well. Leaders from BRICS member countries, partner nations, and outreach invitees will begin arriving. The official group photograph will be taken. Leaders will attend the main open session, "Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability: Shaping the Future for Inclusive Global Growth," after which the summit will conclude with the release of the New Delhi Declaration.Stay tuned for all updates

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The BRICS Summit 2026 in New Delhi brought together leaders to discuss global governance, conflicts, trade, technology and the priorities of the Global South. PM Modi led India’s diplomatic engagements, while Putin and Xi Jinping were among the key leaders attending the summit. The New Delhi Declaration outlined cooperation on UN reform, finance, energy, food security, AI and sustainable development. Geopolitical issues, including the conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine, featured prominently. The summit also highlighted India’s cultural heritage through performances. As India’s chairship ended, China took over as BRICS chair for 2027, carrying forward the bloc’s multipolar agenda.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/brics-in-pictures-leaders-diplomacy-and-viral-moments-from-delhi-summit-1789316925917/1789316925918">SEE PICS</a>

BRICS in pictures: Leaders, diplomacy and viral moments from Delhi summit

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;In the last 3 days, on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit, PM Narendra Modi has done 15 sit-down bilateral meetings with Heads of State/Heads of Govt. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;This is in addition to pull-aside meetings with various world leaders and leaders of international institutions. &lt;a href="https://t.co/oqstRtlE8i"&gt;pic.twitter.com/oqstRtlE8i&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2099104277973422253?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 13, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

BRICS Summit: PM Modi holds 15 bilateral meetings with world leaders in 3 days

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday held a bilateral meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud at Bharat Mandapam on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Jaishankar said the two leaders exchanged perspectives on regional and global developments and discussed ways to advance bilateral cooperation between India and Saudi Arabia. “Pleased to meet FM Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud @FaisalbinFarhan on the sidelines of #BRICSIndia2026. Exchanged perspectives on regional &amp; global developments, as well as on advancing our bilateral cooperation,” Jaishankar posted on X. Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived in the national capital to attend the BRICS Summit. Saudi Arabia is participating in the summit as an invited country. The meeting comes as India hosts the 18th BRICS Summit under its chairship theme of “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”.

EAM Jaishankar holds talks with Saudi foreign minister on regional, global issues

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held a bilateral meeting with Uganda Vice President Jessica Alupo at Bharat Mandapam on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Alupo arrived in New Delhi on Friday to attend the BRICS Summit. She was received by Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary. Uganda is among the 10 partner countries participating in the BRICS Summit 2026.

PM Modi meets Uganda VP Jessica Alupo on sidelines of BRICS Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held a bilateral meeting with Philippines President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Marcos Jr is in India to attend the two-day BRICS Summit in his capacity as the current chair of ASEAN. His visit assumes significance in the context of India’s Act East policy and its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with ASEAN. Earlier in the day, Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi met Philippines First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos over a luncheon meeting and shared Prime Minister Modi’s vision of women-led development and India’s commitment to empowering women as leaders and equal partners in shaping a prosperous future.

PM Modi meets Philippines President Marcos Jr on sidelines of BRICS Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his best wishes to China, which will host the grouping’s next summit in 2027, as he said that the world now expects "concrete results" from BRICS as it enters its third decade. Addressing the open session on Day 2 of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, PM Modi said, "BRICS is poised to enter its third decade. The world now expects concrete results from us, not just ideas and commitments. I am confident that through our collective efforts, we will certainly live up to these expectations." The Prime Minister extended his best wishes to China as the next host of BRICS and commended the leaders and their teams for making the New Delhi Summit a success.

China takes over BRICS chairship: PM Modi extends best wishes

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;With leaders of BRICS Member and Partner Countries, Outreach Invitees and Heads of International Organisations together at BRICS Summit in New Delhi.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;A powerful reflection of the growing strength and global resonance of the BRICS family. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We are connected by a shared vision of… &lt;a href="https://t.co/TdsHEbx0yA"&gt;pic.twitter.com/TdsHEbx0yA&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) &lt;a href="https://x.com/narendramodi/status/2099067207724802159?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 13, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

'We are connected by a shared vision of cooperation & spirit of partnership': PM Modi

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;VIDEO | Delhi: Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim departs from Delhi airport, after participating in BRICS Summit 2026.&lt;a href="https://x.com/hashtag/BRICSUpdatesOnPTI?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#BRICSUpdatesOnPTI&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://x.com/hashtag/BRICS2026?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#BRICS2026&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://x.com/hashtag/BRICS?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#BRICS&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://x.com/hashtag/BRICSSummit?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#BRICSSummit&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://x.com/hashtag/BRICSIndia?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#BRICSIndia&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;(Full video available on PTI Videos - &lt;a href="https://t.co/d8jp61yd2p"&gt;https://t.co/d8jp61yd2p&lt;/a&gt;) &lt;a href="https://t.co/rKYuYcxGla"&gt;pic.twitter.com/rKYuYcxGla&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) &lt;a href="https://x.com/PTI_News/status/2099060207846662539?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 13, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim leaves Delhi after BRICS Summit 2026

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;VIDEO | Jodhpur: “BRICS condemnation of Pahalgam attack a big achievement for India”, says Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (&lt;a href="https://x.com/gssjodhpur?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;@gssjodhpur&lt;/a&gt;).&lt;a href="https://x.com/hashtag/BRICSUpdatesOnPTI?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#BRICSUpdatesOnPTI&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://x.com/hashtag/BRICS2026?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#BRICS2026&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://x.com/hashtag/BRICS?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#BRICS&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://x.com/hashtag/BRICSSummit?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#BRICSSummit&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://x.com/hashtag/BRICSIndia?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#BRICSIndia&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;(Full video available on PTI Videos - &lt;a href="https://t.co/d8jp61yd2p"&gt;https://t.co/d8jp61yd2p&lt;/a&gt;) &lt;a href="https://t.co/J9cEuxQSHy"&gt;pic.twitter.com/J9cEuxQSHy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) &lt;a href="https://x.com/PTI_News/status/2099056242903990579?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 13, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

'BRICS condemnation of Pahalgam attack a big achievement for India': Union Minister Shekhawat

On Day 2 of the BRICS Summit 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the session and said that India's term as BRICS chair has been a ‘win-win collaboration.’ He shed light on a number of issues including global supply chain, critical minerals, and BRICS as a bloc in the multipolar world. With Chinese President Xi Jinping at the meeting, PM Modi put inclusivity at the centre of his closing remarks and cautioned against the "weaponisation" of technology and critical minerals, saying such measures could create "hurdles" to common growth.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brics-summit-2026-pm-modi-praises-india-s-chairmanship-sends-critical-minerals-and-supply-chain-message-on-day-2-china-xi-jinping-present-1789277773320">Read more</a>

BRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi's 'critical minerals' and 'supply chain' message on Day 2 in front of China's Xi

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kailash Satyarthi took to X, “True multilateralism grows from strong regional and issue-based cooperation. The BRICS New Delhi Declaration is a progressive step—giving a powerful voice to the Global South, calling for a fairer financial architecture, and pushing for lasting peace in West Asia. Despite internal contradictions and external geopolitical challenges, it remains a welcome development.”

BRICS New Delhi Declaration is a progressive step—giving a powerful voice to the Global South: Kailash Satyarthi 

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#WATCH&lt;/a&gt; | BRICS Summit 2026 | Delhi: On new areas of exploration for renewable energy, Ambassador of Oman to India, Issa Saleh Abdullah Alshibani, says, &amp;quot;I think Oman is focused also on renewable energy. They have already announced their ambition to be one of the leading countries… &lt;a href="https://t.co/r4DcjxDeOo"&gt;pic.twitter.com/r4DcjxDeOo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2099050962166088102?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 13, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

I think Oman is focused also on renewable energy: Oman envoy to India

Russian President Vladimir Putin leaves India after attending BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. &lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#WATCH&lt;/a&gt; | Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin departs from Delhi after participating in the BRICS Summit 2026. &lt;a href="https://t.co/j82XieLHIm"&gt;pic.twitter.com/j82XieLHIm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2099050199792636288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 13, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Putin leaves India after BRICS Summit

The foreign ministers of Iran, Russia and China hold talks on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in India.

The foreign ministers of Iran, Russia and China hold talks

‘BRICS is a sign of a growing demand for a more balanced and inclusive world, in which no power center has the right to determine the fate of others’, says Iran's Pezeshkian.

'BRICS a more balanced and inclusive world'

A political summit like the BRICS being held in New Delhi is usually about formal speeches and conversations but Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim turned his trip into a little bit of fun by singing a Bollywood song.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/brics-summit-malaysain-pm-anwar-ibrahim-sings-popular-kishore-kumar-song-video-goes-viral-1789280981320">READ MORE</a>

BRICS Summit: Malaysain PM Anwar Ibrahim sings popular Kishore Kumar song, video goes viral

Chinese President Xi Jinping has departed from Delhi after participating in the BRICS Summit 2026. &lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#WATCH&lt;/a&gt; | Delhi: Chinese President Xi Jinping departs from Delhi after participating in the BRICS Summit 2026. &lt;a href="https://t.co/aO8IME4sum"&gt;pic.twitter.com/aO8IME4sum&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2099021185854091316?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 13, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Chinese President Xi Jinping departs from Delhi

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#WATCH&lt;/a&gt; | Delhi: On Day 2 of the BRICS Summit 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, &amp;quot;I can say from personal experience that the trust of Global South nations in BRICS has grown, because their voices are heard, their experiences are respected, and solutions are crafted not just… &lt;a href="https://t.co/NyPTjUZkr6"&gt;pic.twitter.com/NyPTjUZkr6&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2099013018197917859?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 13, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

'Trust of Global South nations in BRICS has grown': PM Modi at BRICS Summit

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#WATCH&lt;/a&gt; | Delhi: On Day 2 of the BRICS Summit 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, &amp;quot;Building upon these four pillars, we have endeavored to foster inclusive global growth through BRICS. This is because we believe that the benefits of solutions developed within BRICS should not… &lt;a href="https://t.co/1Gi7Sz6JBT"&gt;pic.twitter.com/1Gi7Sz6JBT&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2099012337881804827?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 13, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

PM Modi on 'inclusive global growth through BRICS'

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#WATCH&lt;/a&gt; | Delhi: On Day 2 of the BRICS Summit 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, &amp;quot;In Indian civilization, nature is revered as a mother. For centuries, we have held the belief that development and the environment are not alternatives to each other, but are complementary.… &lt;a href="https://t.co/diLjBh8Zv6"&gt;pic.twitter.com/diLjBh8Zv6&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2099011697340203009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 13, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

'Development and the environment are complementary': PM Modi

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#WATCH&lt;/a&gt; | Delhi: On Day 2 of the BRICS Summit 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, &amp;quot;... Through &amp;#39;BRICS Connect,&amp;#39; we have promoted skills, employability, women&amp;#39;s participation in the workforce, social security, and capacity building. An initiative for a BRICS MSME cooperation… &lt;a href="https://t.co/092tfjhd4M"&gt;pic.twitter.com/092tfjhd4M&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2099011283052073107?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 13, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

PM Modi on BRICS MSME cooperation portal at BRICS Summit 2026

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#WATCH&lt;/a&gt; | Delhi: On Day 2 of the BRICS Summit 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, &amp;quot;India has advanced the spirit of friendship, partnership, and cooperation through the BRICS platform. We have endeavored to ensure that BRICS cooperation is not limited to governments alone; we… &lt;a href="https://t.co/lWRxsJku3c"&gt;pic.twitter.com/lWRxsJku3c&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2099011040298295695?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 13, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

'BRICS cooperation is not limited': PM Modi on day 2 of BRICS Summit 2026

On Day 2 of the BRICS Summit 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Today, the number of tensions in the world is constantly rising, having a significant and widespread negative impact on the lives of ordinary people. Pandemics, climate disasters, and supply chain disruptions have demonstrated that in today's interconnected world, no crisis remains confined to a single region. Therefore, we have placed special emphasis on enhancing resilience within the BRICS group. It is equally essential to identify challenges in a timely manner, remain prepared for them, and take immediate action. With this approach, a consensus has been reached on a 'BRICS Integrated Early Warning System' for the prevention of and response to infectious diseases. Additionally, Early Warning Data Integration Guidelines have been formulated for disaster management"

PM Modi on day 2 of BRICS Summit 2026

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#WATCH&lt;/a&gt; | Delhi: On Day 2 of the BRICS Summit 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, &amp;quot;Under India&amp;#39;s presidency, we have focused all our efforts on four pillars: resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability. I am pleased that, with your cooperation and support, we have… &lt;a href="https://t.co/Fgetoh00sJ"&gt;pic.twitter.com/Fgetoh00sJ&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2099008449501966515?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 13, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses on Day 2

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#WATCH&lt;/a&gt; | BRICS Summit 2026 | Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi poses for a Family Photo with world leaders at Bharat Mandapam on Day 2 of the BRICS Summit. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;(Source: DD News) &lt;a href="https://t.co/JW0iAqFIJb"&gt;pic.twitter.com/JW0iAqFIJb&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2099006476530635045?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 13, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

BRICS Summit 2026 | Prime Minister Narendra Modi poses for a Family Photo with world leaders at Bharat Mandapam 

BRICS leaders stand for family photo

A group of Indian scholars, religious figures adn Hurriyat chief Mirwaiz umar Farooq met with Iranian Foreign Minsiter Araghchi on the sidelines of the BRICS summit

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#WATCH&lt;/a&gt; | Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives President of the Philippines, Ferdinand R. Marcos, at Bharat Mandapam on Day 2 of the BRICS Summit 2026. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;(Source: DD News) &lt;a href="https://t.co/k02GCaoW0N"&gt;pic.twitter.com/k02GCaoW0N&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2099001144022618304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 13, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives President of the Philippines, Ferdinand R. Marcos

Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim met Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for a breakfast meeting.

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#WATCH&lt;/a&gt; | Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives Jessica Alupo, the Vice President of Uganda, at Bharat Mandapam on Day 2 of the BRICS Summit 2026. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;(Source: DD News) &lt;a href="https://t.co/kKqpgxPGRF"&gt;pic.twitter.com/kKqpgxPGRF&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2098999352840880318?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 13, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives Jessica Alupo, the Vice President of Uganda, at Bharat Mandapam

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#WATCH&lt;/a&gt; | Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives Lê Minh Hưng, the Prime Minister of Vietnam, at Bharat Mandapam on Day 2 of the BRICS Summit 2026.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;(Source: DD News) &lt;a href="https://t.co/42FkAllgQa"&gt;pic.twitter.com/42FkAllgQa&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2098999565580189698?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 13, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives Lê Minh Hưng, the Prime Minister of Vietnam, at Bharat Mandapam

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#WATCH&lt;/a&gt; | Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud at Bharat Mandapam on Day 2 of the BRICS Summit 2026. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;(Source: DD News) &lt;a href="https://t.co/mJOsRJvXFC"&gt;pic.twitter.com/mJOsRJvXFC&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2098999737131336140?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 13, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud at Bharat Mandapam

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"&gt;&lt;p lang="tl" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#WATCH&lt;/a&gt; | Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres at Bharat Mandapam on Day 2 of the BRICS Summit 2026.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;(Source: DD News) &lt;a href="https://t.co/zbJlT2viZV"&gt;pic.twitter.com/zbJlT2viZV&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2098999919231246556?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 13, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres at Bharat Mandapam

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#WATCH&lt;/a&gt; | Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim, at Bharat Mandapam on Day 2 of the BRICS Summit 2026.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;(Source: DD News) &lt;a href="https://t.co/h4NQbgMLZn"&gt;pic.twitter.com/h4NQbgMLZn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2099000087137653084?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 13, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#WATCH&lt;/a&gt; | Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives Kashim Shettima, the Vice President of Nigeria, at Bharat Mandapam on Day 2 of the BRICS Summit 2026.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;(Source: DD News) &lt;a href="https://t.co/Xn39Fpnqd7"&gt;pic.twitter.com/Xn39Fpnqd7&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2099000264858714339?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 13, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives Kashim Shettima, the Vice President of Nigeria, at Bharat Mandapam on Day 2 of the BRICS Summit 2026.

BJP leaders hail BRICS New Delhi Declaration, highlight peace and Global South agendaBJP leaders hail BRICS New Delhi Declaration, highlight peace and Global South agendaBJP leaders hail BRICS New Delhi Declaration, highlight peace and Global South agenda. Speaking on the declaration, BJP MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray said the outcome was particularly important in view of the global developments confronting the international community.

BJP leaders hail BRICS New Delhi Declaration, highlight peace and Global South agenda

The second day of New Delhi BRICS Summit will see participation of BRICS Member and Partner in an open session with Prime Minister Narendra Modi also slated to hold bilateral meetings with leaders from seven countries on Sunday.&nbsp; Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to meet &nbsp;with leaders of South Africa, Kazakhstan, Philippines, Egypt and Burundi, Uganda and Nigeria on Sunday.&nbsp;

BRICS member, partner countries to take part in open session; PM Modi to hold series of bilateral meetings

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who is in India for BRIC Summit 2026, met with Hindu spiritual leader Jagadguru Swami Satishacharya Ji Maharaj o the sidelines of the summit. His moments with the Hindu spiritual leader has gone viral as he can be seen touching his feet and smiling while holding the leader's hand. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-s-pezeshkian-meets-indian-religious-leaders-jagadguru-satishacharya-maharaj-sanatan-dharma-what-happened-at-delhi-gathering-1789271081281">WATCH</a>

Iran President Pezeshkian touches feet of Hindu spiritual leader at Delhi event, video goes viral

The unanimous adoption of the BRICS New Delhi Declaration, which explicitly condemned the April 2025 terror attack in Pahalgam, has brought a sense of validation and emotional relief to the grieving families of the victims. The joint declaration issued at the summit strongly denounced the tragic incident that claimed 26 lives in Jammu and Kashmir, calling for a global "zero-tolerance" policy against terrorism, cross-border networks and terrorist financing. &nbsp;Reacting to the international development, Aishanya Dwivedi, whose husband Shubham Dwivedi lost his life in the attack, expressed her heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for raising the critical issue on the global platform. "I express my heartfelt gratitude to our Prime Minister on behalf of all 26 families, for raising such a major issue as terrorism on a global stage from within India... For us 26 families, this signifies that while honouring the sacrifice of our 26 loved ones, the government is taking, and will continue to take, decisive steps against terrorism,” Aishanya told ANI.

Pahalgam victims' kin hails BRICS New Delhi Declaration's zero-tolerance stance on terrorism

Delhi Traffic Police on Sunday issued a detailed advisory announcing diversions at 22 points and regulating vehicular movement on more than 35 roads.&nbsp;The restrictions will remain in place from 8 am to 8 pm on Sunday.Several important roads in central and south Delhi will be affected, including Sardar Patel Marg, Mother Teresa Crescent, Teen Murti Marg, Akbar Road, Tees January Marg, Rajesh Pilot Marg, Subramaniam Bharti Marg, Mathura Road, Moti Lal Nehru Marg, Dr Zakir Hussain Marg, Brigadier Hoshiyar Singh Marg, Africa Avenue Road, Satya Marg, Shanti Path, Janpath, Ashoka Road, Barakhamba Road, Tolstoy Marg, Ranjeet Singh Flyover, Niti Marg, Panchsheel Marg, Kemal Ataturk Marg, APJ Abdul Kalam Road, Press Enclave Road, Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Josef Broz Tito Marg and Lala Lajpat Rai Marg.

Delhi Traffic Police announces diversions for final day of Brics summit

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim held a bilateral meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Sep 12). Just at the start of the important meeting, the Malaysian PM can be seen candidly mentioning that Prime Minister Modi is very popular. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/he-is-popular-malaysian-pm-anwar-ibrahim-s-praise-for-modi-during-bilateral-meeting-watch-1789263976046">WATCH THE MOMENT HERE</a>

'He is popular...': Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim's praise for PM Modi during bilateral meeting

During the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Chinese President Xi Jinping stated that India and China are development partners rather than rivals, outlining a four-point plan for bilateral relations. However, Xi notably skipped the official gala dinner hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

‘Partners, not rivals’: Xi bats for stronger India-China ties, but skips gala dinner

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#WATCH&lt;/a&gt; | Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami tweets, &amp;quot;Travelled by bus to the venue along with the Union Ministers and Chief Ministers of various states to participate in the BRICS Summit held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Keeping in mind the smooth movement of all… &lt;a href="https://t.co/ldBtdh3cwc"&gt;pic.twitter.com/ldBtdh3cwc&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2098945129763778664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 13, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

BRICS Summit LIVE: Indian ministers travel by bus to the venue of the summit

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#WATCH&lt;/a&gt; | Delhi: Security tightened at the Bharat Mandapam today for the final day of the 18th BRICS Summit 2026. &lt;a href="https://t.co/4xOpZlRGIT"&gt;pic.twitter.com/4xOpZlRGIT&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2098963758383251952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 13, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

BRICS Summit LIVE: Security tightened at the Bharat Mandapam today for the final day

An official "family photograph" featuring Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and other world leaders was captured at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi

'Family photograph' in BRICS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with the Presidents of Kazakhstan, the Philippines, Egypt, South Africa and Burundi, as well as the Vice Presidents of Nigeria and Uganda, on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit.

Kazakhstan Prez  Philippines Prez Egypt Prez South Africa Prez Burundi Prez VP of Nigeria, Uganda

BRICS Summit 2026 in New Delhi saw leaders adopt the New Delhi Declaration unanimously, calling for calm in West Asia and backing a two-state solution. Modi, Xi and Putin held key engagements as BRICS pushed for trade, energy stability and reduced reliance on the US dollar.

BRICS Summit 2026: The official opening of the summit at New Delhi's Bharat Mandapam was a spectacular event with leaders showcasing the strength of Global South. While various photos showed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, China's Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin walking hand in hand, the summit was also successful in arriving at a consensus right on the first day. Prime Minister Modi announced the passing of New Delhi Declaration unanimously. it called for immediate "restraint" and calm in the West Asia and backed two-state solution for Israel and Palestine adding that it is opposed to the forced displacement of Palestinians by Israel. Leaders stressed the critical need to maintain the smooth, unhindered flow of global trade, supply chains, and energy markets amid Western sanctions and geopolitical friction. The member states heavily prioritized reducing reliance on the U.S. dollar. It also condemned Pahalgam terror attack. High-stakes bilateral meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and China's Xi Jinping took place, with both sides agreeing that differences between them should not convert to disputes. Bilateral meeting was also held between Iran's Pezeshkian and UAE's Crown Prince Khaled bin Mohamad al Nahan. PM Modi in his closing remarks stated that he Global South must transition from being "rule-takers" to becoming "rule-shapers" on the world stage. Meanwhile, New Delhi was placed under an intense security blanket with over 15,000 police personnel and 200 paramilitary companies deployed. Several bilateral meetings are scheduled today as well. Leaders from BRICS member countries, partner nations, and outreach invitees will begin arriving. The official group photograph will be taken. Leaders will attend the main open session, "Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability: Shaping the Future for Inclusive Global Growth," after which the summit will conclude with the release of the New Delhi Declaration. Stay tuned for all updates

BRICS Summit 2026 in New Delhi saw leaders adopt the New Delhi Declaration unanimously, calling for calm in West Asia and backing a two-state solution. Modi, Xi and Putin held key engagements as BRICS pushed for trade, energy stability and reduced reliance on the US dollar.

BRICS Summit 2026 HIGHLIGHTS: China takes over BRICS chairship; PM Modi extends best wishes

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday outlined a four point approach for the “steady and long term development” of China India relations during his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.&nbsp;According to a statement issued by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two leaders held “candid and in-depth” discussions and reached an important consensus on China and India becoming partners.&nbsp;Xi said China has consistently viewed its relationship with India from a strategic and long term perspective. He noted that he and Modi had met twice over the past two years, helping move bilateral ties from a “restart” towards “further enhancement”.&nbsp;He said institutional exchanges between the two countries had resumed, the areas of cooperation had expanded and bilateral trade had reached a new high. Xi said the progress had not come easily and should be valued.&nbsp;“China and India are partners, not rivals, and opportunities, not threats, for each other's development,” Xi said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/humans-may-lose-control-of-ai-anthropic-ceo-calls-for-slowdown-altman-musk-back-him-1789233544405">Humans may lose control of AI: Anthropic CEO calls for slowdown, Altman, Musk back him</a><h2>Xi's four point approach for India China ties</h2>First, Xi called for both sides to maintain an objective and rational strategic understanding of their relationship. He said India and China should see each other as partners and view the other's development as an opportunity rather than a threat. He said this approach serves the common interests of both countries and their people.&nbsp;Second, he called for win win cooperation, with development serving as the “greatest common denominator” between the two countries. Xi urged greater people to people exchanges and the expansion of direct flights, while also calling for a balanced approach to economic and trade concerns.&nbsp;Third, Xi stressed mutual respect and understanding in dealing with differences. He called for the parallel development of bilateral relations and efforts to address the boundary issue, while maintaining peace and tranquillity in border areas.&nbsp;Fourth, he called for open and inclusive multilateral cooperation. Xi said China and India should support each other's BRICS presidencies and deepen coordination through the United Nations, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and G20. He also urged both countries to work together on global challenges and uphold international fairness and justice.<h2>Modi stresses ‘mutual respect’</h2>According to India's Ministry of External Affairs, Modi said the relationship should be guided by “mutual respect, mutual sensitivity and mutual interest”. He also stressed that “differences should not become disputes”.&nbsp;The two leaders welcomed the steady progress in bilateral relations since their previous meeting in Tianjin in August 2025 and reaffirmed the importance of taking a strategic and long term approach to ties.&nbsp;India and China also reaffirmed their commitment to finding a “fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable” solution to the boundary question and maintaining peace along the border.

Xi Jinping outlined a four point roadmap for stronger China India ties during talks with Narendra Modi, stressing mutual trust, cooperation, peaceful border management and joint work in multilateral forums.

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday outlined a four point approach for the “steady and long term development” of China India relations during his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. According to a statement issued by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two leaders held “candid and in-depth” discussions and reached an important consensus on China and India becoming partners. Xi said China has consistently viewed its relationship with India from a strategic and long term perspective. He noted that he and Modi had met twice over the past two years, helping move bilateral ties from a “restart” towards “further enhancement”. He said institutional exchanges between the two countries had resumed, the areas of cooperation had expanded and bilateral trade had reached a new high. Xi said the progress had not come easily and should be valued. “China and India are partners, not rivals, and opportunities, not threats, for each other's development,” Xi said. Also Read: Humans may lose control of AI: Anthropic CEO calls for slowdown, Altman, Musk back him Xi's four point approach for India China ties First, Xi called for both sides to maintain an objective and rational strategic understanding of their relationship. He said India and China should see each other as partners and view the other's development as an opportunity rather than a threat. He said this approach serves the common interests of both countries and their people. Second, he called for win win cooperation, with development serving as the “greatest common denominator” between the two countries. Xi urged greater people to people exchanges and the expansion of direct flights, while also calling for a balanced approach to economic and trade concerns. Third, Xi stressed mutual respect and understanding in dealing with differences. He called for the parallel development of bilateral relations and efforts to address the boundary issue, while maintaining peace and tranquillity in border areas. Fourth, he called for open and inclusive multilateral cooperation. Xi said China and India should support each other's BRICS presidencies and deepen coordination through the United Nations, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and G20. He also urged both countries to work together on global challenges and uphold international fairness and justice. Modi stresses ‘mutual respect’ According to India's Ministry of External Affairs, Modi said the relationship should be guided by “mutual respect, mutual sensitivity and mutual interest”. He also stressed that “differences should not become disputes”. The two leaders welcomed the steady progress in bilateral relations since their previous meeting in Tianjin in August 2025 and reaffirmed the importance of taking a strategic and long term approach to ties. India and China also reaffirmed their commitment to finding a “fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable” solution to the boundary question and maintaining peace along the border.

Xi Jinping outlined a four point roadmap for stronger China India ties during talks with Narendra Modi, stressing mutual trust, cooperation, peaceful border management and joint work in multilateral forums.

‘Partners, not rivals’: Xi outlines four point plan for stronger India-China ties

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has called on the artificial intelligence industry to slow the pace of AI development, warning that rapid advances could eventually outpace humanity’s ability to understand and control increasingly powerful systems.&nbsp;Amodei on Saturday outlined a three-part plan to slow the development of frontier AI while strengthening safety measures. As the first step, Anthropic will give third-party evaluators permanent, employee-level access to its AI systems so they can independently assess safety measures, report incidents and evaluate model alignment during training.&nbsp;“We must pace the frontier,” Amodei wrote in an essay explaining his plan.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We Must Pace the Frontier: I’ve written a new essay on why the AI industry should slow down, with a three-part plan for doing so. Anthropic is unilaterally committing to the first of these steps. We’ll provide third-party evaluators with permanent, employee-level access to our…&mdash; Dario Amodei (@DarioAmodei) <a href="https://x.com/DarioAmodei/status/2098773920774074715?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 12, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Amodei lays out three-step AI safety plan</h2>Amodei said AI development has accelerated sharply since around the summer, partly because AI systems are becoming increasingly capable of helping build the next generation of models.&nbsp;He pointed to “recursive self-improvement”, a process in which AI systems contribute to the development of more advanced AI. Amodei warned that if the trend continues unchecked, it could move faster than humans can understand and control.&nbsp;“We must slow the pace at which we improve the capabilities of AI models,” he wrote.&nbsp;He said the development must be pursued carefully, particularly as similar advances are taking place across the industry, including at Anthropic.&nbsp;Under his proposal, every frontier AI company would commit to giving a team of embedded third-party evaluators ongoing access to its systems. These evaluators would monitor compliance with safety measures, report incidents and assess whether models remain aligned during training.&nbsp;Amodei's second proposal involves cooperation among AI companies to establish common safety standards and limits on the pace of unchecked AI progress. His third calls for greater international coordination on advanced AI development.&nbsp;He also urged the US and other democratic governments to work with authoritarian governments on AI safety, while acknowledging the challenges involved in verifying compliance with any such agreements.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/what-s-in-the-menu-for-brics-summit-gala-dinner-hosted-by-pm-modi-details-here-1789226737113">What’s in the menu for BRICS Summit gala dinner hosted by PM Modi? Details here</a>&nbsp;<h2>Sam Altman, Elon Musk back Amodei</h2>OpenAI CEO Sam Altman backed Amodei’s call for a slower pace of frontier AI development, saying the issue has become a major focus of discussions at OpenAI in recent weeks.&nbsp;“I agree with Dario that we need to pace the frontier,” Altman wrote on X.&nbsp;Altman also supported Amodei’s proposal for independent evaluators to receive employee-like access to AI systems and said OpenAI would follow a similar approach.&nbsp;Tesla CEO Elon Musk also endorsed the Anthropic chief’s position, writing: “Dario is right.”Amodei's call comes amid growing concerns within the AI industry over the risks associated with the rapid development of increasingly capable systems.&nbsp;The debate gained further attention after Jacob Coxon, a researcher associated with Anthropic, publicly announced that he was leaving the industry. Coxon cited concerns that AI companies were “racing to build systems they won’t be able to control”.&nbsp;Amodei's proposals add to the growing debate over how leading AI companies can balance rapid technological progress with stronger safety measures and oversight.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has urged the AI industry to slow the development of frontier models and proposed greater independent oversight, winning support from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Tesla chief Elon Musk.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has called on the artificial intelligence industry to slow the pace of AI development, warning that rapid advances could eventually outpace humanity’s ability to understand and control increasingly powerful systems. Amodei on Saturday outlined a three-part plan to slow the development of frontier AI while strengthening safety measures. As the first step, Anthropic will give third-party evaluators permanent, employee-level access to its AI systems so they can independently assess safety measures, report incidents and evaluate model alignment during training. “We must pace the frontier,” Amodei wrote in an essay explaining his plan.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has urged the AI industry to slow the development of frontier models and proposed greater independent oversight, winning support from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Tesla chief Elon Musk.

Humans may lose control of AI: Anthropic CEO calls for slowdown, Altman, Musk back him

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday, following a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin, that Canada was keen to reach a trade deal with the United States and a deal could be reached “fairly soon”, provided that Canada removes existing tariffs affecting American agricultural products and begins to “treat our farmers better”. This comes a few days after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that they are ready for a mutually beneficial agreement, despite a breakdown in negotiations."Canada wants to make a deal very badly," Trump said while answering questions alongside Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin in Dublin."Canada has to treat our farmers better. They can't charge our farmers tariffs," Trump said, adding: "You'll probably see a deal with Canada fairly soon."“We’re going to have a great relationship with Mexico. We actually have a good one with Canada, but the United States has been ripped off for 50 years by Canada,” he said.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/un-backs-modi-unsc-reform-push-dujarric-2026-1789233523148">UN backs Modi’s push for UNSC reform, end to ‘pyramid of privilege’</a>“We don’t need their product, and they need our product. They do all of their business almost with us, and we do very little with them.”Formal Canada-US trade talks collapsed on August 21, 2026, after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney recalled his delegation, citing unreasonable, last-minute American demands. Following the breakdown, Trump announced 50 per cent tariffs on approximately CA$28 billion worth of Canadian imports. Canada retaliated with dollar-for-dollar countermeasures, which prompted Trump to ban specific Canadian goods, such as malt beverages and alcohol."We believe there is a mutually beneficial deal for Canada and the United States," the prime minister told reporters in the western city of Calgary, where he was hosting Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday, September 11.Carney confirmed that while he has spoken to Donald Trump "in recent days" and wants a mutually beneficial resolution, Canada will not succumb to 11th-hour demands or negotiate under the threat of economic coercion.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Trump says a US-Canada trade deal could come “fairly soon” if Canada removes tariffs on American agricultural products and treats US farmers better.

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday, following a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin, that Canada was keen to reach a trade deal with the United States and a deal could be reached “fairly soon”, provided that Canada removes existing tariffs affecting American agricultural products and begins to “treat our farmers better”. This comes a few days after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that they are ready for a mutually beneficial agreement, despite a breakdown in negotiations. "Canada wants to make a deal very badly," Trump said while answering questions alongside Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin in Dublin. "Canada has to treat our farmers better. They can't charge our farmers tariffs," Trump said, adding: "You'll probably see a deal with Canada fairly soon." “We’re going to have a great relationship with Mexico. We actually have a good one with Canada, but the United States has been ripped off for 50 years by Canada,” he said. Also Read: UN backs Modi’s push for UNSC reform, end to ‘pyramid of privilege’ “We don’t need their product, and they need our product. They do all of their business almost with us, and we do very little with them.” Formal Canada-US trade talks collapsed on August 21, 2026, after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney recalled his delegation, citing unreasonable, last-minute American demands. Following the breakdown, Trump announced 50 per cent tariffs on approximately CA$28 billion worth of Canadian imports. Canada retaliated with dollar-for-dollar countermeasures, which prompted Trump to ban specific Canadian goods, such as malt beverages and alcohol. "We believe there is a mutually beneficial deal for Canada and the United States," the prime minister told reporters in the western city of Calgary, where he was hosting Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday, September 11. Carney confirmed that while he has spoken to Donald Trump "in recent days" and wants a mutually beneficial resolution, Canada will not succumb to 11th-hour demands or negotiate under the threat of economic coercion.

Trump says a US-Canada trade deal could come “fairly soon” if Canada removes tariffs on American agricultural products and treats US farmers better.

Trump says Canada eager to reach a deal, it could come ‘fairly soon’ if Ottawa treats US farmers better

Twenty years after the first BRIC foreign ministers met, the grouping has reached a moment that could define its next two decades. The message emerging from New Delhi is no longer simply that the Global South deserves to be heard. It is that developing and emerging powers want a greater role in deciding how the international system itself operates.Prime Minister Narendra Modi captured that ambition at the BRICS Summit by arguing that the Global South must move from being “rule-takers” to “rule-shapers.” It is a powerful formulation because it strikes at the fundamental complaint underlying BRICS: much of today's international architecture was designed around a distribution of power that no longer reflects today's world.The United Nations Security Council remains dominated by its five permanent members. Global financial institutions continue to face demands for greater developing-world representation. Meanwhile, new rules governing artificial intelligence, cyberspace, biotechnology, critical technologies and even outer space are being developed. BRICS wants the Global South involved in writing those rules rather than inheriting them.<h2>Consensus amid contradiction</h2>The unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration is therefore significant. BRICS is hardly a collection of natural allies. India and China have their own strategic competition. Russia and China often envisage BRICS as a stronger geopolitical counterweight to Western power, while India and Brazil have traditionally resisted turning the grouping into an explicitly anti-Western alliance.Then there are Iran and the United Arab Emirates, whose competing geopolitical interests made consensus particularly difficult amid escalating conflict in the Middle East. Yet New Delhi produced agreement.The declaration expressed deep concern over escalating Middle Eastern tensions, urged maximum restraint and reaffirmed peaceful settlement of international disputes through dialogue, consultation and diplomacy. BRICS members also raised concerns over unilateral tariff and non-tariff measures that distort international trade.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/the-verdict-brics-at-20-can-the-expanded-bloc-rewrite-the-rules-of-global-power-1789231807715/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/the-verdict-brics-at-20-can-the-expanded-bloc-rewrite-the-rules-of-global-power-1789231807715/embed</a>That does not suddenly transform BRICS into a unified geopolitical alliance. But the ability to put fundamentally different governments behind common language matters.<h2>A rival to the United Nations?</h2>Comparisons with the United Nations require caution. BRICS is not a universal organisation, does not possess the UN's treaty architecture and cannot replicate the Security Council or the UN's enormous network of international agencies. Nor does it necessarily need to. Its potential lies elsewhere.In an increasingly fragmented international system, BRICS could evolve into another centre of multilateral coordination — particularly for countries that believe their influence has not kept pace with their economic and demographic weight.Its members already account for more than 40 per cent of humanity and roughly a quarter of global economic output. The New Development Bank has meanwhile approved nearly $43 billion worth of projects, demonstrating that BRICS has already produced institutions beyond summit diplomacy. The bigger question is whether political declarations can now translate into sustained action.<h2>The test of adulthood</h2>At twenty, BRICS has reached what India describes as a “coming of age” moment. And adulthood brings responsibilities. It is easier to demand reform than to agree on what the replacement should look like. It is easier to criticise unequal global institutions than to reconcile the competing interests of ten very different BRICS members.That will determine whether BRICS becomes an enduring pillar of twenty-first-century multilateralism or remains primarily an annual platform for declarations. The significance of New Delhi therefore lies less in whether BRICS can overthrow the existing international order. India's proposition is more subtle — and perhaps more consequential.The world does not necessarily need another group of countries dictating the rules. It needs more countries participating in writing them. For decades, much of the Global South has lived within an international architecture largely designed elsewhere. At twenty, BRICS is signalling that it no longer intends merely to occupy a seat inside that architecture. It wants a hand in redesigning it.

Celebrating twenty years, BRICS aims to transform the Global South from rule-takers into rule-shapers. Reaching consensus in New Delhi, members advocate for multilateral global architecture reform, trade fairness, and inclusive rulemaking.

Twenty years after the first BRIC foreign ministers met, the grouping has reached a moment that could define its next two decades. The message emerging from New Delhi is no longer simply that the Global South deserves to be heard. It is that developing and emerging powers want a greater role in deciding how the international system itself operates. Prime Minister Narendra Modi captured that ambition at the BRICS Summit by arguing that the Global South must move from being “rule-takers” to “rule-shapers.” It is a powerful formulation because it strikes at the fundamental complaint underlying BRICS: much of today's international architecture was designed around a distribution of power that no longer reflects today's world. The United Nations Security Council remains dominated by its five permanent members. Global financial institutions continue to face demands for greater developing-world representation. Meanwhile, new rules governing artificial intelligence, cyberspace, biotechnology, critical technologies and even outer space are being developed. BRICS wants the Global South involved in writing those rules rather than inheriting them. Consensus amid contradiction The unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration is therefore significant. BRICS is hardly a collection of natural allies. India and China have their own strategic competition. Russia and China often envisage BRICS as a stronger geopolitical counterweight to Western power, while India and Brazil have traditionally resisted turning the grouping into an explicitly anti-Western alliance. Then there are Iran and the United Arab Emirates, whose competing geopolitical interests made consensus particularly difficult amid escalating conflict in the Middle East. Yet New Delhi produced agreement. The declaration expressed deep concern over escalating Middle Eastern tensions, urged maximum restraint and reaffirmed peaceful settlement of international disputes through dialogue, consultation and diplomacy. BRICS members also raised concerns over unilateral tariff and non-tariff measures that distort international trade. https://www.wionews.com/videos/the-verdict-brics-at-20-can-the-expanded-bloc-rewrite-the-rules-of-global-power-1789231807715/embed That does not suddenly transform BRICS into a unified geopolitical alliance. But the ability to put fundamentally different governments behind common language matters. A rival to the United Nations? Comparisons with the United Nations require caution. BRICS is not a universal organisation, does not possess the UN's treaty architecture and cannot replicate the Security Council or the UN's enormous network of international agencies. Nor does it necessarily need to. Its potential lies elsewhere. In an increasingly fragmented international system, BRICS could evolve into another centre of multilateral coordination — particularly for countries that believe their influence has not kept pace with their economic and demographic weight. Its members already account for more than 40 per cent of humanity and roughly a quarter of global economic output. The New Development Bank has meanwhile approved nearly $43 billion worth of projects, demonstrating that BRICS has already produced institutions beyond summit diplomacy. The bigger question is whether political declarations can now translate into sustained action. The test of adulthood At twenty, BRICS has reached what India describes as a “coming of age” moment. And adulthood brings responsibilities. It is easier to demand reform than to agree on what the replacement should look like. It is easier to criticise unequal global institutions than to reconcile the competing interests of ten very different BRICS members. That will determine whether BRICS becomes an enduring pillar of twenty-first-century multilateralism or remains primarily an annual platform for declarations. The significance of New Delhi therefore lies less in whether BRICS can overthrow the existing international order. India's proposition is more subtle — and perhaps more consequential. The world does not necessarily need another group of countries dictating the rules. It needs more countries participating in writing them. For decades, much of the Global South has lived within an international architecture largely designed elsewhere. At twenty, BRICS is signalling that it no longer intends merely to occupy a seat inside that architecture. It wants a hand in redesigning it.

Celebrating twenty years, BRICS aims to transform the Global South from rule-takers into rule-shapers. Reaching consensus in New Delhi, members advocate for multilateral global architecture reform, trade fairness, and inclusive rulemaking.

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