The 2025 BRICS Summit in Rio marked a new era of expansion and cooperation, with Brazil leading on global governance, AI, and climate action. Discover how new members, bold initiatives, and a strengthened India-Brazil partnership are shaping a multipolar world and driving inclusive growth for the Global South in this conversation between Aayesha Varma and Professor Oliver Stuenkel.

Trump accused the BRICS alliance of trying to undermine the US dollar's global dominance, threatening consequences, including 10 per cent tariff on India. He asserted the dollar's importance and vowed to maintain its status.

President Donald Trump said at least seven countries can expect tariff letters on Wednesday morning, as he ramped up pressure on nations to strike deals with the United States by saying his new August 1 deadline would not be extended.

Lauds Brazil’s leadership, pledges India's support for climate & health at BRICS Stresses role of traditional medicine, digital health in global wellness push

Importantly, BRICS endorsed a bigger role for the Global South by calling for “greater and more meaningful participation and representation” of Emerging Markets and Developing Countries, as well as Least Developed Countries, especially from Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean in global decision-making processes and structures.

PM Modi pledges people-centric, climate-driven BRICS 2026 presidency, focusing on resilience, health, and sustainability. India to lead with “Humanity First” vision.

The Trump administration will not immediately impose a new 10% tariff against members of the developing nation BRICS bloc, but will proceed if countries take so-called "anti-American" policy actions,

VISAKHAPATNAM: The World Health Innovation Forum (WHIF), headquartered at the Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ), has been selected to join the prestigious BRIC