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Beijing Threatens To Cancel Trump-Xi Summit If US Approves New Arms Sales To Taiwan
Chinese President Xi Jinping used today's 18th BRICS Summit to push for a greater diplomatic role in Gulf affairs. The move appears to be transforming the bloc's economic weight into geopolitical influence, really positioning it as a counterweight to US foreign policy.
· Tyler Durden
Brics pede calma no Oriente Médio após meses de diplomacia
Os membros do Brics, grupo composto por onze países incluindo o Brasil, pediram calma no Oriente Médio por meio de uma declaração conjunta, emitida neste sábado (12/09) durante uma aguardada cúpula em Nova Delhi.
· Redação DW
Rappler Recap: UBJP, BFP woo BARMM vote in campaign homestretch
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· Jodesz Gavilan
Modi meets Xi on margins of BRICS summit in New Delhi
Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Bharat Mandapam, the venue of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, on Sept. 12. (India's Ministry of External Affairs/Handout via Reuters) © Reuters
· KIRAN SHARMA
Modi and Xi agree to look beyond 'differences' at New Delhi talks
Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Bharat Mandapam, the venue of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, on Sept. 12. (India's Ministry of External Affairs/Handout via Reuters) © Reuters
· KIRAN SHARMA
BRICS joint declaration calls for 'maximum restraint' in Iran war
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the BRICS summit in New Delhi, Sept. 12. (Pool via Reuters)
· KIRAN SHARMA
Indian Prime Minister Modi says border peace is key to India-China ties
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that "peace and tranquility" in the border areas is essential for developing bilateral relations with its neighbor China.
· Priyanka Salve
Venice 2026: Let Us Through, Dear Ancestors movie review – Lav Diaz’s brutal colonial epic
Director Lav Diaz’s latest film explores colonial terror, faith and resistance in a perilous 17th century jungle in the Philippines
· James Mottram
Venice 2026: Let Us Through, Dear Ancestors movie review – Lav Diaz’s brutal colonial epic
Director Lav Diaz’s latest film explores colonial terror, faith and resistance in a perilous 17th century jungle in the Philippines
· James Mottram
Iran’s Pezeshkian 'held a meeting and talks' with UAE crown prince in New Delhi
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian and the United Arab Emirates' Crown Prince Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed met in New Delhi on Saturday on the sidelines of the Brics summit, the Iranian embassy in India said.
· Middleeasteye
Iranian president, Abu Dhabi crown prince meet on sidelines of Brics summit in India
Leaders come face to face for first time since frictions intensified sharply after Iran hit back at US allies following US-Israeli strikes
· Alyssa Chen
Iranian president, Abu Dhabi crown prince meet on sidelines of Brics summit in India
Leaders come face to face for first time since frictions intensified sharply after Iran hit back at US allies following US-Israeli strikes
· Alyssa Chen
Bolick redeems self, Ahanmisi catches fire as Gilas Pilipinas rips Kazakhstan in Asian Games
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· delfin.dioquino editor
Will Malaysia’s Umno pull the plug on coalition partner PH?
Umno has been buoyed by recent state victories and growing talk of a new alignment to consolidate the Malay vote
· Joseph Sipalan
Will Malaysia’s Umno pull the plug on coalition partner PH?
Umno has been buoyed by recent state victories and growing talk of a new alignment to consolidate the Malay vote
· Joseph Sipalan
EU-Parlament öffnet sich für härtere China-Politik
BRÜSSEL - Im Europäischen Parlament bildet sich zunehmend ein parteiübergreifender Konsens darüber, dass die EU gegenüber China eine härtere Linie verfolgen muss. Das erklärte der Europaabgeordnete Pascal Canfin gegenüber POLITICO.
· Carlo Martuscelli, Jordyn Dahl
Brics agrees joint declaration calling for 'maximum restraint' in Middle East | The National
Brics leaders agreed on a joint declaration on Saturday calling for “maximum restraint” in the Middle East, overcoming divisions that had prevented the group from issuing a joint statement at a meeting of foreign ministers in May.
· Vanessa Ghanem
Where do Muslim youths fit in India's 'Cockroach' protests?
As protests by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) in Delhi gained momentum this summer, many Muslims urged their children not to participate.
· Middleeasteye
Xi says China ready to help bring peace and stability to Middle East
China has offered to play a role in peace efforts between the United States and Iran, with President Xi Jinping saying Beijing was willing to work with fellow Brics members to promote stability in the Middle East and Gulf region.
· Middleeasteye
Under Trump’s shadow, Brics takes step towards de-dollarisation
New Delhi Declaration pushes for cheaper and faster payments system and takes aim at sanctions and unilateral tariffs
· Khushboo Razdan
Under Trump’s shadow, Brics takes step towards de-dollarisation
New Delhi Declaration pushes for cheaper and faster payments system and takes aim at sanctions and unilateral tariffs
· Khushboo Razdan
Xi tells Modi China and India bear huge ‘responsibilities’ in world marked by flux
Leaders meet on sidelines of Brics summit in New Delhi, with trade, the border dispute and the normalisation of ties taking centre stage
· Khushboo Razdan
Xi tells Modi China and India bear huge ‘responsibilities’ in world marked by flux
Leaders meet on sidelines of Brics summit in New Delhi, with trade, the border dispute and the normalisation of ties taking centre stage
· Khushboo Razdan
President Xi Urges BRICS To Stand On "Right Side Of History", Calls For Gulf Peace
At the 18th BRICS Summit earlier today, held at the Bharat Mandapam convention center in New Delhi, India, Chinese President Xi Jinping urged member nations to help end the war in the Middle East, positioning the bloc as a force for global stability.
· Tyler Durden
Oil's roundtrip back to $100. Why China could determine what happens next
China will play a pivotal role in deciding whether oil prices sustain this week's rally and potentially test wartime highs.
· Spencer Kimball
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US-China decoupling could benefit other countries, China trade war game suggests
The study suggests a complete severing of trade ties would hurt both superpowers while bringing temporary gains elsewhere
· Dannie Peng
US-China decoupling could benefit other countries, China trade war game suggests
The study suggests a complete severing of trade ties would hurt both superpowers while bringing temporary gains elsewhere
· Dannie Peng
Sandeep Lamichhane dedicates Asia Cup qualification to flood victims: 'Nepal needs your support' | The National
Sandeep Lamichhane pleaded for help for Nepal’s flood victims and said he hoped the cricket team had brought some joy to the nation after qualifying for the Asia Cup.
· Paul Radley
China’s newest tennis star Sun facing familiar foe in third junior grand slam final
Sun Xinran into girls’ singles final at US Open, where she will face Anna Pushkareva, who beat her at Wimbledon
· Mike Chan
China’s newest tennis star Sun facing familiar foe in third junior grand slam final
Sun Xinran into girls’ singles final at US Open, where she will face Anna Pushkareva, who beat her at Wimbledon
· Mike Chan
Xi Jinping gets red carpet at Brics summit amid thaw in India-China relations
Chinese president’s arrival in Delhi seen as step towards reconciliation after deadly 2020 military clash
· Oliver Holmes
Vietnam's richest man Pham Nhat Vuong turns businesses over to sons
Pham Nhat Quan Anh, left, the eldest son of Vingroup founder Pham Nhat Vuong, will become CEO of VinFast as the conglomerate begins transitioning decision-making to the next generation.
· Staff Writer
Chinese leader Xi urges Brics to play its ‘due role’ in bringing peace to Middle East
Xi told the bloc’s summit in New Delhi that members should stand on the right side of history
· SCMP Reporter
Chinese leader Xi urges Brics to play its ‘due role’ in bringing peace to Middle East
Xi told the bloc’s summit in New Delhi that members should stand on the right side of history
· SCMP Reporter
A symbol of harmony: Chinese scientists discover earliest dragon-phoenix pairing in ancient tomb
The two mythological creatures represent the peaceful balance created when opposing forces come into union
· Kevin McSpadden
A symbol of harmony: Chinese scientists discover earliest dragon-phoenix pairing in ancient tomb
The two mythological creatures represent the peaceful balance created when opposing forces come into union
· Kevin McSpadden
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince meets Indian PM in New Delhi | The National
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the 18th Brics summit in New Delhi.
· The National
Bodies from Philippine ferry arrive at port after fire killed at least 35
There were 43 survivors among the 132 people on board
· Associated Press
Bodies from Philippine ferry arrive at port after fire killed at least 35
There were 43 survivors among the 132 people on board
· Associated Press
Defending champion Fiji beats Canada to advance to rugby's Pacific Nations Cup final
OSAKA, Japan (AP) — Two-time defending champion Fiji scored three tries in the first 23 minutes and continued its domination to defeat Canada 45-29 in a Pacific Nations Cup rugby semifinal on Saturday.
Japan again makes no mention of Koreans' forced labor at Sado memorial event
TOKYO, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- Japan again stopped short of acknowledging the forced nature of Korean labor during a ceremony Saturday commemorating victims of a World War II-era mine complex in the country.
· Kim Eun-jung
Tehran won’t surrender to the U.S., Iranian President Pezeshkian says, as India's Modi urges dialogue and peace
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country will not surrender, adding that it has resisted aggression from the U.S. and Israel.
· Priyanka Salve
S. Korea to consult with Nepal on resumption of search, rescue efforts: Seoul official
KATHMANDU -- South Korea will closely consult with Nepal on the resumption of search and rescue operations in the country, the chief of Seoul's second contingent of its disaster relief team sent to Kathmandu said Saturday.
· Yonhap
Battle ended, remains await recovery over 70 years later
The Korean War ended with a cease-fire in 1953, but the scale and ferocity of the fighting remain evident in the remains of fallen soldiers and wartime relics found across South Korea.
· Lim Jae-seong