Leaders from Russia, China, and Iran gathered in New Delhi for the BRICS summit, tackling ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, alongside US tariffs Trinidad Tribune.
Why it matters: The summit highlights deepening non-Western economic ties and diplomatic alignments despite internal bloc divisions over regional conflicts Trinidad Tribune.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosts the two-day meeting as Chinese President Xi Jinping visits India for the first time in seven years Trinidad Tribune.
- Members face internal friction, notably over opposing stances on the Middle East conflict between Iran and the UAE Trinidad Tribune.