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Brics club invites six new members in bid to reshape global order

Brics leaders on Thursday announced the admission of six new countries from next year as the club of large and populous emerging economies seeks to reshape the global order.

Radio France Internationale

‘Cyberattack from India’: South Africa portal which claimed Modi ‘refused to get off plane’

A day after a report in South Africa’s Daily Maverick claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was “miffed” and had “refused to get off his aircraft” in Pretoria until deputy president Paul Mashatile arrived to receive him, the portal has now alleged cyberattack from India “with a purpose to deny…

Newslaundry

Brics countries agree historic expansion as six new countries invited to join

Brics leaders pledge to champion cause of ‘Global South’ with expansion of bloc

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PM Modi, Xi likely to attend East Asia Summit, ASEAN meetings in Jakarta

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is now considering plans to fly to Jakarta for a very short visit on September 6, and return to India on September 7 just prior to the G20 summit, which begins on September 9.

The Hindu

India ‘fully supports’ BRICS expansion as summit continues

South African officials say more than 40 countries from the Global South have shown interest in joining the BRICS bloc.

Al Jazeera

Expansion and a common currency on agenda at BRICS summit

Leaders of some of the developing world's most important economies turned Wednesday to the main business of their summit in South Africa, a day after a speech by Russian President Vladimir Putin gave the gathering an anti-Western tinge that officials had been hoping to avoid.

France 24

No explanation after China's Xi Jinping misses key speech at Brics summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping unexpectedly skipped a speech he'd been due to give at the Brics summit in South Africa – instead sending his commerce minister to speak about the strength of the Chinese economy and to denounce wealthy nations who seek to contain the growth of developing ones.

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First Thing: Donald Trump to turn himself in at Fulton county jail

Former president had lawyers negotiate booking to take place during prime viewing hours on Thursday to get maximum TV ratings. Plus, could the vagus nerve be the key to depression, obesity, alcoholism – and more?

The Guardian - UK

China, Russia and other emerging economies turn to main summit agenda in South Africa

Leaders of some of the developing world’s most important economies are turning to the main business of their summit in South Africa after a speech by Russian President Vladimir Putin gave the gathering an anti-Western tinge

The Independent UK

Xi Jinping critic flees China to South Korea by jetski

Chinese dissident Kwon Pyong, 35, was arrested after becoming stuck in mudflats near Incheon

The Guardian - UK

The West’s mishandling of Ukraine has made BRICS a brighter alternative for multipolarity

As the South African city of Johannesburg hosts the 15th BRICS summit from August 22 to 24, headlines have been devoted to the possibilities of certain anticipated bilateral meets on the sidelines. One such possibility is of Chinese president Xi Jinping and Indian prime minister Narendra Modi having an in-person…

Newslaundry

Rumours swirl after Xi Jinping fails to give key Brics speech

Xi was due to address high profile forum in South Africa, but instead his speech was read out by his commerce minister

The Guardian - AU

‘Hegemonism not in China’s DNA’: Xi calls for BRICS expansion

Xi says China seeks a more just and equitable international order, rejects ‘bloc confrontation’.

Al Jazeera

BRICS summit of emerging economies gets under way without Putin

BRICS leaders meet in South Africa on Tuesday as the loose association of major emerging economies seeks to assert its voice as a counterweight to Western dominance in global affairs. The so-called BRICS nations -- Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa -- represent a quarter of the global economy,…

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The Independent UK

Russia's Putin stays away over arrest warrant as leaders of emerging economies meet in South Africa

Russian President Vladimir Putin will be notably absent when Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders from the BRICS group of emerging economies begin a three-day summit in South Africa on Tuesday

Radio France Internationale

Russia and China seek to further political agendas at Brics summit

Russia and China will be looking to gain more political and economic ground in the developing world at the Brics summit in South Africa this week – when an expected joint dose of anti-West grumbling may take on a sharper edge as they move to bring Saudi Arabia closer.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | All eyes on Modi’s possible meet with Xi in South Africa; Praggnanandhaa heads to World Cup Chess finals, and more

Read a daily selection of top stories from across India and the world by The Hindu to start your day

Reason

China's Industrial Policy Is Failing. Will American Politicians Take Notice?

Panic over China's rapid economic growth has fueled all manner of big-government proposals. They're looking even more foolish now.

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The Hindu

As Modi lands in South Africa, possible meet with Xi to be watched most closely

PM Modi lands in South Africa for BRICS summit, speculation grows over possible meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra says PM's itinerary still being worked out

The Independent UK

Russia, China look to advance agendas at BRICS summit of developing countries in South Africa

Russia and China will look to gain more political and economic ground in the developing world at a summit in South Africa this week

The Guardian - UK

China is too big for a Soviet Union-style collapse, but it’s on shaky ground

With its growth slowing, China’s future is uncertain. We should be grateful if the change is not sudden

The Hindu

Explained | Why is the BRICS summit important for India?

BRICS 2023: How will fruitful India-China talks have a bearing on Delhi G20 summit? Will Vladimir Putin attend South Africa BRICS Summit?

The Independent UK

China confirms Xi will attend economic summit in South Africa followed by state visit

China's Foreign Ministry has confirmed that President Xi Jinping will attend next week's summit of the BRICS nations in Johannesburg, to be followed by a state visit to South Africa

Al Jazeera

Xi Jinping to make state visit to South Africa, attend BRICS summit

Trip will be Xi’s second overseas visit of 2023 and comes as China attempts to expand its geopolitical influence.

The Independent UK

China's Xi calls for measures to mitigate disastrous flooding amid economic slowdown

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has called for measures to mitigate the effects of this year’s disastrous flooding which has left scores dead and inflicted massive damage on crops, homes and infrastructure, including in and around Beijing

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