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BRICS members blast ‘resurgence of trade protectionism’ amid Trump's tariff war

The BRICS bloc did not issue a joint statement, although, the foreign minister of Brazil stated there was complete consensus on trade conflicts and tariffs.

Brazil's Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira (C) speaks next to Brazil's Ambassador Mauricio Lyrio (L) and the Foreign Ministry's Chief of Staff Ricardo Monteiro during a press conference on the second day of the BRICS Foreign Ministers meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on April 29, 2025. Foreign ministers of BRICS nations, including China and Russia, on Tuesday slammed the

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Published on Apr 30, 2025 01:58 AM IST

AFP |

China still backs overseas coal plants despite 2021 pledge, research shows

CLIMATE-CHANGE/CHINA-COAL (CORRECTED, PIX):REFILE-China still backs overseas coal plants despite 2021 pledge, research shows

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Published on Apr 29, 2025 07:59 AM IST

Reuters |

Trump trade war dominates BRICS meeting in Brazil

The meeting comes at a critical moment for the world economy after the International Monetary Fund slashed growth forecasts.

Brazil's Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira speaks during the BRICS foreign ministers' meeting at Itamaraty Palace in Rio de Janeiro, Monday, April 28, 2025. (AP)

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Published on Apr 29, 2025 04:31 AM IST

AFP |

Role of BRICS leadership in forging climate and health strategies

This paper is authored by Oommen C. Kurian, Debosmita Sarkar, Shoba Suri, ORF, New Delhi.

ht insight

Published on Apr 13, 2025 09:00 AM IST

ByOommen C Kurian, Debosmita Sarkar, Shoba Suri

Multilateral cooperation in India-Russia ties: A decadal review of BRICS and SCO

This paper is authored by Nivedita Kapoor, ORF, New Delhi.

ht insight

Published on Apr 06, 2025 09:02 AM IST

ByNivedita Kapoor

China’s rise hampers India's effort to become Global South leader: Army chief

Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi also reflected upon the challenges the nation is facing in its abilities to impact major international decisions.

Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi was speaking at the fourth General Bipin Rawat Memorial lecture in Delhi.(PTI)

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Updated on Mar 17, 2025 12:11 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Russia and Indonesia hold talks to strengthen ties on defense and security

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Updated on Feb 25, 2025 12:06 PM IST

AP |

Lord O’Neill, who coined ‘BRIC,’ calls bloc’s dedollarisation bid ‘unrealistic’

Lord Jim O’Neill said dedollarisation would mean sacrificing monetary policy independence—something India would never accept

From left, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira attend the Outreach/BRICS Plus format session at the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, on Oct. 24, 2024. (AP)

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Updated on Feb 24, 2025 09:22 PM IST

BySukanya Saha

Amid Modi in US, Trump repeats 100% tariff warning to India, others of BRICS

India is a member of the BRICS grouping with Brazil, Russia and South Africa, which has got repeated warnings from US President Trump of 100 per cent tariffs.

US President Donald Trump speaks from the Oval Office of the White House, flanked by US Commerce secretary Howard Lutnick, on the day he signs executive orders for reciprocal tariffs, in Washington, DC on February 13, 2025(Reuters)

world news

Updated on Feb 14, 2025 04:15 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

'Find another sucker': Trump's 100% tariff threat to BRICS members

Donald Trump stated that no currency would replace the US dollar and that any attempt would invite high tariffs

Donald Trump threatened high tariffs for BRICS nations(AP)

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Updated on Jan 31, 2025 11:50 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

US to impose 100% tariffs on India? Donald Trump warns BRICS nations

Donald Trump said that the BRICS does not have a leverage on the United States, instead Washington holds a barrel over them.

US President Donald Trump has threatened tariffs on BRICS nations earlier as well. (AP)

world news

Published on Jan 21, 2025 03:38 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Chandigarh: BRICS, global inequality, capitalism in spotlight at lecture

Professor Alan Freeman critiqued the reactionary policies of US President-elect Donald Trump and said former President Joe Biden also held no qualms about the division of Yugoslavia

Professor Alan Freeman speaking during the lecture at IDC, Sector 38, on Friday. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Jan 18, 2025 09:54 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Brazil announces Indonesia's full membership in BRICS

BRICS was formed in 2009 by Brazil, Russia, India, and China, with South Africa joining in 2010. Last year, the bloc expanded to include Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia.

Brazil announces Indonesia's admission as a full BRICS member.
(ANI FILE PHOTO)

world news

Updated on Jan 07, 2025 06:08 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Donald Trump seeks ‘commitment’ from BRICS on using US Dollar

Donald Trump warned the so-called BRICS nations that they would not move to create a new currency as an alternative to using the US dollar.

Trump on his campaign trail pledged that he would make it costly for countries to move away from the US dollar. (HT_PRINT)

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Published on Dec 01, 2024 03:28 PM IST

Bloomberg |

'Go find another sucker': Trump's message to BRICS members, which includes India

Over the past few years a few of BRICS members, excluding India and in particular Russia and China, are seeking an alternative to the US Dollar.

US President-elect Donald Trump (AP/File)

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Published on Dec 01, 2024 09:49 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

India, Egypt hold talks on trade settlement in national currencies

The development also comes at a time when the two countries have set a target for almost doubling bilateral trade to $12 billion by 2028.

During Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s visit to India in 2023 to participate in the Republic Day celebrations, the two sides discussed the strengthening of food and pharmaceutical supply chains and bolstering cooperation in key areas such as ICT and pharmaceuticals. (HT Photo)

india news

Updated on Nov 02, 2024 07:37 AM IST

ByRezaul H Laskar, Rajeev Jayaswal

BRICS Summit 2024: Kazan Declaration airs concerns over ‘coercive measures’

The declaration expressed concern at the ‘rise of violence and continuing armed conflicts’, and called for their peaceful resolution.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with other world leaders at the BRICS summit in Kazan on Wednesday. (AFP)

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Published on Oct 24, 2024 05:28 AM IST

ByHT News Desk, New Delhi

Brics supports dialogue and diplomacy, not war, says PM

The world has high expectations of Brics at a time when it is grappling with multiple challenges, PM Modi said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with other world leaders, pose for the BRICS family photo, at Kazan Expo Center, BRICS Summit venue, in Kazan on Wednesday. (ANI PHOTO)

india news

Updated on Oct 24, 2024 06:33 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Xi Jinping to PM Modi: 'Strengthen cooperation, handle differences'

The two leaders met on the sidelines of a BRICS gathering in Russia.

PM Narendra Modi with China's President Xi Jinping. (ANI )

india news

Updated on Oct 23, 2024 07:19 PM IST

ByHT News Desk | Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari

Send a message Brics isn’t a divisive group, says PM Modi at closed session

PM Modi called for unanimous cooperation to deal with terrorism, and said there can be “no place for double standards” on such serious issues

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the narrow format meeting of the BRICS summit in Kazan on October 23 (via REUTERS)

india news

Updated on Oct 23, 2024 03:55 PM IST

ByRezaul H Laskar

PM Modi's thumbs up at Brics Summit dinner with Putin, Xi: A show of unity

16th Brics Summit in Russia: PM Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met as India and China reached an agreement on patrolling arrangements at LAC.

Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend a concert before an informal dinner on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia October 22, 2024. (via REUTERS)

india news

Updated on Oct 23, 2024 12:52 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

‘You need no translator,’ Putin jokes, hails strong relations with PM Modi

During the 16th BRICS summit, PM Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in bilateral talks.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kazan for the 16th BRICS summit.

india news

Updated on Oct 22, 2024 07:39 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

PM Modi departs for Brics summit in Russia, bilateral meet with China’s Xi likely

The Prime Minister said the visit will build on the annual India-Russia Summit held in Moscow in July and reinforce the strategic partnership between the two countries.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emplanes for Kazan, Russia on Tuesday to attend the 16th BRICS Summit. (PTI Photo)

india news

Published on Oct 22, 2024 08:52 AM IST

ByRezaul H Laskar

We place great deal of importance to BRICS: India

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Published on Oct 21, 2024 08:35 PM IST

PTI |

Putin praises Bollywood: ‘Indian films more popular in Russia than…’ | Watch

Vladimir Putin is hoping to discuss a marketing push and regulation for Bollywood in Russia with PM Narendra Modi at BRICS Summit.

Russian president Vladimir Putin during a media conference ahead of the BRICS summit(AP)

india news

Published on Oct 19, 2024 06:35 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Ahead of BRICS summit, Putin lauds PM Modi's efforts to resolve Ukraine conflict

Putin expressed Russia's interest in a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict, stating that negotiations were halted by Ukraine.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Russian President Vladimir Putin (File Photo)

india news

Updated on Oct 19, 2024 05:22 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Russia calls on BRICS partners to create alternative to IMF

BRICS-RUSSIA/IMF (CORRECTED):CORRECTED-Russia calls on BRICS partners to create alternative to IMF

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Published on Oct 14, 2024 07:17 PM IST

Reuters |

Why BRICS? Jaishankar’s sharp retort: 'Because you won’t let us into G7 club'

EAM Jaishankar countered arguments against BRICS. He asserted that BRICS should be accepted alongside existing groups like the G7 and G20.

External affairs minister S. Jaishankar during a meeting with Ambassador Jean-David, in Geneva, Switzerland.(X/ S Jaishankar)

india news

Updated on Sep 13, 2024 04:49 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

LS Speaker Om Birla pitches for reforms in UNSC at BRICS parliamentary forum meet

Om Birla said India believes that the addition of new members to the BRICS family will strengthen BRICS as an organisation

Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla speaks at the plenary session at BRICS on ‘The BRICS Parliamentary dimension: prospects for strengthening inter-parliamentary cooperation’ (PTI/Via @ombirlakota)

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Published on Jul 11, 2024 08:19 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Developing countries should utilise remaining carbon space: Bhupender Yadav at BRICS meet

Yadav urged the BRICS nations to promote implementation of the Resolution on Sustainable Lifestyles, adopted at the sixth United Nations Environment Assembly

Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav (left) and MoS (environment) Kirti Vardhan Singh virtually attending the BRICS meeting on Friday. (Photo from X)

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Published on Jun 28, 2024 05:44 PM IST

ByJayashree Nandi

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The BRICS bloc did not issue a joint statement, although, the foreign minister of Brazil stated there was complete consensus on trade conflicts and tariffs.

CLIMATE-CHANGE/CHINA-COAL (CORRECTED, PIX):REFILE-China still backs overseas coal plants despite 2021 pledge, research shows

The meeting comes at a critical moment for the world economy after the International Monetary Fund slashed growth forecasts.

This paper is authored by Oommen C. Kurian, Debosmita Sarkar, Shoba Suri, ORF, New Delhi.

This paper is authored by Nivedita Kapoor, ORF, New Delhi.

Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi also reflected upon the challenges the nation is facing in its abilities to impact major international decisions.

Russia and Indonesia hold talks to strengthen ties on defense and security

Lord Jim O’Neill said dedollarisation would mean sacrificing monetary policy independence—something India would never accept

India is a member of the BRICS grouping with Brazil, Russia and South Africa, which has got repeated warnings from US President Trump of 100 per cent tariffs.

Donald Trump stated that no currency would replace the US dollar and that any attempt would invite high tariffs

Donald Trump said that the BRICS does not have a leverage on the United States, instead Washington holds a barrel over them.

Professor Alan Freeman critiqued the reactionary policies of US President-elect Donald Trump and said former President Joe Biden also held no qualms about the division of Yugoslavia

BRICS was formed in 2009 by Brazil, Russia, India, and China, with South Africa joining in 2010. Last year, the bloc expanded to include Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia.

Donald Trump warned the so-called BRICS nations that they would not move to create a new currency as an alternative to using the US dollar.

Over the past few years a few of BRICS members, excluding India and in particular Russia and China, are seeking an alternative to the US Dollar.

The development also comes at a time when the two countries have set a target for almost doubling bilateral trade to $12 billion by 2028.

The declaration expressed concern at the ‘rise of violence and continuing armed conflicts’, and called for their peaceful resolution.

The world has high expectations of Brics at a time when it is grappling with multiple challenges, PM Modi said.

The two leaders met on the sidelines of a BRICS gathering in Russia.

PM Modi called for unanimous cooperation to deal with terrorism, and said there can be “no place for double standards” on such serious issues

16th Brics Summit in Russia: PM Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met as India and China reached an agreement on patrolling arrangements at LAC.

During the 16th BRICS summit, PM Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in bilateral talks.

The Prime Minister said the visit will build on the annual India-Russia Summit held in Moscow in July and reinforce the strategic partnership between the two countries.

We place great deal of importance to BRICS: India

Vladimir Putin is hoping to discuss a marketing push and regulation for Bollywood in Russia with PM Narendra Modi at BRICS Summit.

Putin expressed Russia's interest in a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict, stating that negotiations were halted by Ukraine.

BRICS-RUSSIA/IMF (CORRECTED):CORRECTED-Russia calls on BRICS partners to create alternative to IMF

EAM Jaishankar countered arguments against BRICS. He asserted that BRICS should be accepted alongside existing groups like the G7 and G20.

Om Birla said India believes that the addition of new members to the BRICS family will strengthen BRICS as an organisation

Yadav urged the BRICS nations to promote implementation of the Resolution on Sustainable Lifestyles, adopted at the sixth United Nations Environment Assembly

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