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

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Leaders of the BRICS nations are meeting in New Delhi on Saturday for a summit focused on trade, investment, and global conflicts…

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  • Reported by ABC News and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:59:26 UTC.

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  1. Russia & Iran hit out at US 'aggression', pose a challenge for Brics host India

  2. China’s Xi lands in India for BRICS summit overshadowed by wars

  3. BRICS meets in India: What’s on the agenda, why it matters

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

  5. Trump will meet with Ireland's leaders before heading to his golf club in Doonbeg

  6. Expat in India says Indians try to 'place you' when you introduce yourself

  7. BRICS summit set to be dominated by wars in Ukraine and Iran

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