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BRICS leaders gather in India as wars and US tensions test unity

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What happened

BRICS leaders are set to meet in New Delhi on Saturday to discuss trade, investment and global conflicts.

Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and rising US-China tensions testing the bloc’s unity and ambitions for a greater role in global affairs.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 06:51:43 UTC.

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  7. BRICS leaders meet in India as wars and US tensions test the bloc

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