$3 trillion gain or a 10% GDP loss? WTO sounds a trade alarmThe WTO’s World Trade Report 2026 says strengthening the global trading system could lift global GDP by 2.9%, or about $3 trillion, by 2050...
15 Sep, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration: Inside the 140-point document on Global South's ambitionsBRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th summit, reaffirming their commitment to cooperation, multilateralism and a more...
14 Sep, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Kazakhstan President proposes establishing a BRICS Plus Partnership on Artificial IntelligenceKazakhstan's President Tokayev urged greater trust and dialogue among major powers. He advocated for United Nations Security Council reform...
13 Sep, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
'Might makes right' does not hold: China's Xi Jinping calls for Global South to jointly defend rule of lawChinese President Xi Jinping urged Global South nations to defend international law and reject might makes right. He called for a more equi...
13 Sep, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
BRICS urges IMF, World Bank reforms, condemns unilateral tariffs, secondary sanctionsBRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration, expressing serious concerns over unilateral trade measures. They called for the eliminatio...
12 Sep, 2026, 10.17 PM IST
'UNSC reform can no longer be delayed': UN backs PM Modi's UNSC reform push, credits India's BRICS PresidencyThe UN spokesperson supports Prime Minister Modi's call for Security Council reform. He stated the current structure does not reflect 21st-...
12 Sep, 2026, 09.50 PM IST
BRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi launches two postage stamps commemorating 20 years of the blocPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration 2026 at the BRICS Summit, following ...
12 Sep, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
BRICS for immediate restoration of fully functioning WTO dispute settlement systemBRICS leaders strongly advocate for restoring the WTO dispute settlement mechanism. They committed to strengthening the organization throug...
12 Sep, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
BRICS summit: Iran-UAE tensions put New Delhi declaration at risk as India pushes consensusBRICS leaders are negotiating a joint declaration amid sharp divisions on the West Asia conflict. India aims to shield the Global South fro...
12 Sep, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
De-dollarisation: BRICS takes a measured route, focuses on payments and not on common currencyThere is no mention of a common BRICS currency or a formal call for replacement of the US dollar. Instead, the document sticks to the more ...
12 Sep, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
India-BRICS trade increased more than 100% during last five years to USD 417 billion in 2025-26: ASSOCHAMIndia's trade with BRICS nations has significantly increased over recent years. Outbound shipments to BRICS partners are projected to reach...
11 Sep, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
BRICS 2026 calls for bigger emerging-market voice in IMF, World Bank; criticises unilateral tariffsBRICS finance leaders urged greater emerging market representation in global financial institutions. They also advocated for increased loca...
11 Sep, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
BRICS flags unilateral tariffs, trade barriers as global risksBRICS finance ministers voiced serious concerns over unilateral trade measures. Higher tariffs and non-tariff barriers are distorting globa...
11 Sep, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
World goods trade gains momentum despite Middle East conflict, AI demand cushions blow: WTOGlobal merchandise trade shows resilience, with volumes remaining above trend. Strong demand for electronic components fuels growth, offset...
09 Sep, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
Shipping nations warn global trade is fracturing — and everyone paysThe Strait of Hormuz, which Iran effectively shuttered after the US and Israel launched strikes against it in February, is a stark example ...
09 Sep, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
BRICS Summit 2026: Key likely outcomes as India drives a transformative global agenda in New DelhiIndia's chairship framework is organised around four primary pillars, starting with Resilience, which aims to protect institutions, societi...
08 Sep, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
India’s WTO resistance risks slowing investment in developing nationsThe IFDA has backing from 131 WTO members, including 94 developing countries, and focuses on reducing red tape and making it easier to attr...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.44 PM IST