BRICS meets in India: What’s on the agenda, why it matters
This year's summit comes amid the US-Israel war on Iran, Russia's war on Ukraine and global economic challenges.
World
aljazeera.com
12.09.2026
‘The family paid the price’: India’s deadly online gambling crisis
Debts and deaths are mounting, as a soaring online gambling industry adapts to evade an Indian government ban.
World
aljazeera.com
12.09.2026
China’s Xi heads to India for BRICS summit overshadowed by wars
Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, along with global energy security, are expected to dominate the summit.
World
aljazeera.com
12.09.2026
BRICS leaders meet in India as wars and US tensions test the bloc
Leaders of the BRICS nations are meeting in New Delhi for a summit focused on trade, investment and global conflicts
World
independent.co.uk
12.09.2026
Public school district in Indiana bans Stanley cups and other metal water bottles because they can be used as weapons
Metal water bottles have skyrocketed in popularity in recent years as companies like Stanley have come out with a plethora of designs and sizes
World
independent.co.uk
11.09.2026
Hot pursuit: Man who robbed Indian bank using chilli powder arrested
A man posing as a customer threw chilli powder into the eyes of employees at a bank in Nagpur city, western India.
World
aljazeera.com
11.09.2026
Sabalenka and Rybakina resume epic rivalry at US Open after switch at No 1
Rybakina will top rankings after tournament as pair continue to meet one another in grand slam finalsA typically understated Elena Rybakina stepped up to the microphone for her speech after her triump
Sport
theguardian.com
11.09.2026
Shifting U.S. Alliances Push Rivals China and India Together
As President Trump blows hot and cold, a summit in New Delhi presents an opportunity for two giant neighbors to smooth over their differences.
World
wsj.com
11.09.2026
Seasonal forecasts could give northern India months of warning before severe winter air pollution
Northern India experiences some of the world's worst winter air pollution, with dangerous episodes often prompting emergency control efforts. In major cities like Delhi, the Air Quality Index has reac
Science
phys.org
11.09.2026
The Quilters Hall of Fame in Marion, Indiana
In a town known for basketball and as the birthplace of James Dean, perhaps the best-kept secret is the Quilters Hall of Fame. The inspiration for the Hall of Fame was the woman who owned the house, M
Journal
atlasobscura.com
11.09.2026
‘Their souls are in that steel’: 9/11 beam makes emotional stop in Indianapolis before return to NYC
A 16,900-pound steel beam from the World Trade Center's South Tower arrived at the Indiana War Memorial as part of Tunnel to Towers' nationwide tour.
Politics
foxnews.com
11.09.2026
India's BRICS strategy tested with Xi, Putin set to visit
New Delhi's "America Plus" approach sees India deepening its ties with China and Russia, while also trying to keep BRICS from turning into an anti-Western platform.
World
dw.com
11.09.2026
Putin, Xi and Iran's Pezeshkian descend on India for high-stakes BRICS summit amid escalating global tensions
Presidents of Iran, Russia and China converge on New Delhi for the BRICS summit as India navigates competing interests amid Middle East and Ukraine wars.
World
foxnews.com
11.09.2026
Japan, India, Ukraine: Why some countries are uneasy about new UN map
The countries are not opposed to a new map per se; they're testy about the colour shades.
World
aljazeera.com
11.09.2026
Indonesia seeks to bring back baby orangutans allegedly trafficked to India
Indonesian authorities are working to repatriate five baby orangutans allegedly trafficked to India, where they were found motherless in a forest, Jakarta's forestry ministry told AFP on Friday.
Science
phys.org
11.09.2026
Russian leader Vladimir Putin arrives in India ahead of BRICS summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping is also set to attend the two-day summit, in what would be his first visit to India since 2019.
World
euronews.com
11.09.2026
New Delhi residents face traffic chaos as India prepares to host BRICS summit
As India’s capital prepares to host a summit of the BRICS grouping of countries this weekend, parts of one of the world’s busiest urban centers have been turned into tightly controlled security zones
World
abcnews.com
11.09.2026
President Tokayev set to visit India and South Korea
Azerbaijan
trend.az
11.09.2026
BRICS red carpet sparks anger in India’s capital
New Delhi is rolling out the red carpet for BRICS, but blocked roads, evictions and restrictions have caused anger.
World
aljazeera.com
11.09.2026
Putin lands in India for BRICs summit, shadowed by Iran and Ukraine wars
Russian, Iranian leaders due to hold talks with India's Modi at summit dominated by wars in Middle East and Ukraine.
World
aljazeera.com
11.09.2026