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'BRICS' forum brings together emerging economies, aimed at countering western dominance

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What happened

India hosts the 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi this weekend.

BRICS is a grouping of major emerging markets and developing countries.

Key facts

  • India hosts the 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi this weekend.
  • Reported by NPR and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:30:55 UTC.

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  3. BRICS: What is in the joint statement from the 11 members?

  4. India's Modi and China's Xi seek to reset ties on BRICS sidelines

  5. 'India can be bridge-builder': UN hails Iran-UAE meeting on sidelines of Brics

  6. Iconic moments, landmark talks & a breakthrough pact: Key points from Brics Summit

  7. Watch: Malaysian PM sings Kishore Kumar's 'Khwaab Ho Tum ...' at Brics gala dinner

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