The Latest Breaking News from BRICS

Russian President Putin to meet BRICS leaders in Kazan to strengthen ties, bypass sanctions, and counterbalance the Western-led world order.

Vladimir Putin hosting first big international summit since war in Ukraine to signal he is not isolated on world stage

In a significant diplomatic manoeuvre that may have far-reaching implications for the international system of alliances, Turkey has submitted a formal request to join Brics, the group of emerging-market economies, signalling its intent to diversify its partnerships beyond the west.

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has canceled his trip to Russia for a BRICS summit after an accident at home that left him with a cut in the neck

Two dozen world leaders will meet in Russia next week for a summit of the BRICS group, an alliance of emerging economies that the Kremlin hopes will challenge Western "hegemony".

South Africa’s agricultural sector has more than doubled in value and volume terms since 1994. This success has been linked to international trade. Exports now account for roughly half (in value terms) of the annual agricultural production.

Turkey tends to march to its own drum in international affairs.

Turkey’s application to join the BRICS bloc, led by Russia and China, is sparking concerns over President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's commitment to NATO. The move, by a member of the world’s most powerful military alliance, highlights the geostrategic shifts straining the post-war order at a time of heightened international tensions.

Turkey applies for BRICS membership to diversify alliances and enhance global influence.

Algeria has been approved for membership in the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB), the country's finance ministry has announced.

Analysts say countries like Malaysia and Thailand may want to hedge in a more polarized world and get better access to China and India.