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Trend towards a multipolar world is unstoppable, says Xi at Brics

Chinese President Xi Jinping said in his address at the Brics summit in New Delhi

Trump says unified Ireland would be 'fantastic' during Dublin visit

At a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin in Dublin, Trump said he would love to see the reunification of the Republic of Ireland with the UK's Northern Ireland

Brics Delhi Declaration raises concerns over surge in payment frauds

The joint declaration by countries on cross-border fraud, especially through payment systems, is likely the first time that the issue has been raised at such a forum.

Brics declaration eyes deeper cooperation on sustainable transport systems

Brics nations seek deeper cooperation on sustainable transport, resilient supply chains, urban mobility and infrastructure under the New Delhi Declaration

Anti-immigration Reform UK gets $97 mn donation from crypto billionaires

Reform UK has received 72 million pounds from crypto billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne, raising concerns over political donations in Britain

Brics' Delhi Declaration opposes unilateral trade measures, flags CBAM

The Brics New Delhi Declaration opposes CBAM and unilateral tariff and non-tariff measures, while backing greater customs cooperation and local-currency trade settlement

Delhi Declaration endorses Russia-backed plan for Brics Grain Exchange

The Declaration backed BRICS AGRIN, a global forum on farmers' rights in seed systems, a network of centres of excellence on regenerative agriculture and cooperation on digital agriculture

Conflicts must be resolved through dialogue: Prez Murmu to Pezeshkian

Welcoming President Pezeshkian on his first visit to India, the president expressed appreciation for the support extended by Iran during India's Brics presidency

Brics adopts Delhi Declaration as PM Modi pushes UNSC, financial reforms

The Delhi Declaration for Brics Summit 2026 adopted unanimously as PM Modi called for urgent UNSC reform, stronger Global South representation, and a Brics mechanism to ensure continuity and implement

Trump says US-Canada trade deal could come 'fairly soon' amid tariff war

Trump said a trade deal with Canada could come "fairly soon" as the two countries remain locked in a tariff dispute with no formal talks confirmed

Trump says Iran probably responsible for attack on Saudi pipeline

The US ​president also said that he had spoken with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, whom he ‌described as a "good friend"

Brics adopts New Delhi Declaration to strengthen global cooperation

PM Modi announced the adoption of the Brics Delhi Declaration at the 18th Brics Summit in New Delhi

Brics countries should firmly stand on right side of history: Xi at Brics

Addressing the Brics summit, Xi said the West Asia war doesn't serve global interests, and urged member countries to play a pioneering role in maintaining peace and stability

West Asia war strains margins for apparel makers as raw material costs rise

The West Asia war is driving up polyester, cotton, energy and freight costs, squeezing apparel manufacturers and potentially pushing clothing prices higher

HSBC CFO Succession: Who is in the race to replace Pam Kaur in 2027?

HSBC is set to begin its search for a new CFO after Pam Kaur announced plans to retire in 2027. Here are the internal and external candidates in contention.

Saudi Arabia has few options amid mounting threats from Iran, its allies

The escalation is putting pressure on Saudi Arabia as Iran disrupts Hormuz, Iraqi militia attacks hit a key oil route and Washington faces growing pressure over its response to the conflict

Trump reiterates pre-poll promise of $5,000 'dividend' for every US adult

The US president said the proposed payment would be funded by economic gains and revenue, while pointing to past initiatives he said critics had wrongly predicted would fail

Trump open to Chinese EV firms building cars in US with American workers

The US president said Chinese automakers could set up plants in the country and employ American workers, while ruling out imports of China-made vehicles and production in Mexico for US sales

Russia faces over 30,000 sanctions: Putin condemns 'ugly' trade tactics

Speaking at the Brics Business Forum in New Delhi, the Russian president criticised economic coercion, trade restrictions and the threat of secondary sanctions

Saudi suspends key oil pipeline, only route bypassing Hormuz after attacks

The 1,200-km pipeline, which carries up to 5 million barrels per day, helps Riyadh bypass the Strait of Hormuz, where tanker traffic has slowed sharply amid the US-Iran war