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China's AI advances, inclusive governance approach gain global significance, says Polish scholar

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:15:13 GMT

The significance of China's experience extends beyond its technological progress. China has brought greater attention to capacity-building and the participation of developing countries in global discussions on AI governance, a Polish AI scholar has said.

KARPACZ, Poland, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) -- China has made substantial progress in artificial intelligence (AI), and its development-orient

Leaders from Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Burundi and Cuba arrive in New Delhi for BRICS summit

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:29:40 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 12 (ANI): As India gears up to host the 18th BRICS Summit on Saturday, several heads of state and other leaders have arrived in New Delhi to attend.

The Ministry of External Affairs has announced the arrival of Philippine President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr., Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreig

UK spent tens of thousands deporting one migrant Telegraph

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:42:37 GMT

The Home Office chartered a passenger jet that only carried one deportee to France in January, according to the outlet

The UK spent tens of thousands of pounds to charter a plane to deport one migrant, according to a report by The Telegraph, citing Home office data.

The report details millions of pounds spent by the British government on charter flights for deportations.

In the year t

MoS Defence Sanjay Seth receives Ethiopian PM Aviy Ahmed Ali as he arrives in India for BRICS Summit

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:31:47 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed Ali arrived in New Delhi, India, to attend the BRICS Summit 2025. The Ethiopian PM was received by Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth. India is set to host the grouping's leaders' summit on September 12 and September 13 under its 2026 chairship.

Right after deplaning along with his staff, the Ethiopian PM was welcomed by armed for

Chad Kelly, Argonauts look to extend Redblacks' misery

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:19:18 GMT

(Photo credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images)

Desperate for its first win in more than a calendar year, Ottawa drags its historic 17-game losing streak to Toronto for a divisional clash on Saturday.

The Redblacks (0-11) have not tasted victory since Sept. 5, 2025. Lately, they haven't even been close. Their last five defeats were by a combined 106 points, including a 45-24 thumping by the BC Lions on Aug. 30 be

"Unique achievement...": Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma hails India's chairship ahead of BRICS Summit

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:04:16 GMT

Guwahati (Assam) [India], September 11 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday hailed India hosting the BRICS Summit as a 'unique achievement,' asserting that the multilateral grouping carries a heavy historical responsibility to guide the world through ongoing international crises, particularly surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.

Addressing the media, Sarma expressed confidence that under Prime M

PM Modi joins BRICS leaders, business leaders for BRICS Business Forum 2026 family photo

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:03:38 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined BRICS leaders, the Chairs of the BRICS Business Council and the BRICS Women's Business Alliance for a family photograph in the national capital on the occasion of the BRICS Business Forum 2026.

The group photograph featured PM Modi alongside Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, his Brazilian counterp

PM Modi, President Putin visit INNOPROM Exhibition at Bharat Mandapam after bilateral talks

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:01:12 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday visited the INNOPROM Exhibition at Bharat Mandapam following their bilateral meeting in New Delhi, underscoring the focus on expanding industrial and economic cooperation between the two countries.

The two leaders had earlier shared a car ride to Bharat Mandapam after their bilateral talks before vis

PM Modi, Putin share car ride to INNOPROM exhibition after talks; Russian President to address BRICS Business Forum later

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:59:43 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday shared a car ride to the INNOPROM exhibition at Bharat Mandapam after their bilateral meeting in New Delhi, with the Russian President set to address the BRICS Business Forum later in the day.

Earlier, during their bilateral talks, PM Modi gifted Putin a Russian translation of the Thirukkural, the cl

"Great Summit to look up to": BJD MP Amar Patnaik highlights BRICS as key mechanism to ease global tensions, expand trade

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:58:38 GMT

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], September 11 (ANI): Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Amar Patnaik on Friday praised the BRICS platform as an essential diplomatic forum capable of defusing international friction and opening new economic avenues amid global geopolitical instability.

Speaking to ANI in Bhubaneswar ahead of the summit, Patnaik emphasised that the multilateral grouping plays a vital role in protectin

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi arrives in India for 18th BRICS Summit

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:58:32 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi arrived in the national capital on Friday to attend the 18th BRICS Summit, with India set to host the grouping's leaders' summit on September 12 and September 13 under its 2026 chairship.

El-Sisi was received at the airport by Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth.

The arrival of the Egyptian President comes as several key le

"I'm purely a rhythm bowler...": Mohammed Siraj explains why his body can't handle long breaks

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:57:41 GMT

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 11 (ANI): Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj, who featured in the runners-up squad for South Zone in the Duleep Trophy, explained the reason behind his dipped pace during Test tour to Sri Lanka, saying that he is a 'purely rhythm bowler' and his body is not meant to handle long breaks.

During the series against Sri Lanka, Siraj took four wickets in four innings, and there w

"Confident people-to-people ties will grow with Russian translation of Thirukkural": PM Modi as he gifts sacred Tamil scripture to Putin

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:57:35 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed confidence that people-to-people ties between India and Russia will grow further with the translation of the Thirukkural into Russian, as he gifted the Russian version of the classical Tamil scripture to Russian President Vladimir Putin during their bilateral talks in New Delhi.

PM Modi, while gifting the scripture to Putin, s

'Indian hospitality on another level': BRICS tourism South Africa head lauds India's hosting, calls for stronger women-led business ties

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:57:09 GMT

By Amrashree Mishra

New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): India's ability to host the BRICS summit with warmth, efficiency, and a strong hospitality ecosystem has been 'on another level', with South African tourism and business leader Thembisa Jimana lauding the preparations for the dignitaries. She also called for deeper India-South Africa cooperation in women-led entrepreneurship.

Speaking to ANI on the

Delhi traffic alert: Major diversions on Sept 12 for BRICS Summit; check alternate routes

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:33:32 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): Ahead of the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit at Bharat Mandapam, Delhi Police on Friday announced comprehensive traffic diversions and regulated vehicle movement across central arterial routes in the national capital on Saturday, September 12, between 8:15 PM and 11:00 PM.

The traffic restrictions come in view of VVIP movement as heads of state and international dignitaries

PM Modi gifts Russian version of sacred Tamil scripture Thirukkural to Putin during bilateral talks

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:32:49 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Russian President Vladimir Putin a Russian translation of the Thirukkural during their bilateral talks here on Friday, as the Russian leader arrived in the national capital ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit.

The Thirukkural, also known as Tirukkural, is a classical Tamil work attributed to the revered poet-saint Thiruvalluvar. Comprising 1,33

BRICS Summit 2026: Where diplomacy meets the dinner table, Chef Kaushik Misra serves up an 'India Friendship Menu'

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:31:39 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): At a summit where leaders and delegates will gather to discuss global cooperation, development and diplomacy, some of the most meaningful conversations may begin not in conference rooms but around the dining table.

As New Delhi gets ready to host the 18th BRICS Summit on September 12-13, the Taj Mahal, New Delhi, has been preparing a culinary experience designed to introduce

As BRICS partners, India and Iran working for shared progress, prosperity: MEA as Iran President arrives for 18th summit

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:30:16 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in the national capital on Friday to attend the 18th BRICS Summit, with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) underlining the longstanding civilisational ties between India and Iran and their shared commitment to progress and prosperity as BRICS partners.

In a post on X, the MEA said that Minister of State for the Ministry of Port

Nigerian VP Shettima arrives in Delhi to attend 18th BRICS Summit

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:03:59 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived in New Delhi on Friday ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit 2026.

Nigeria holds BRICS Partner Country status along with Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Thailand, Uganda, Uzbekistan and Vietnam. Earlier, Nigerian Foreign Affairs Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu arrived in New Delhi to attend the summit.

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India's rural development, food security models worth replicating in South Africa: BRICS WBA executive

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:03:30 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): India's rural economic development and food security models have delivered visible results and are worth replicating in South Africa, Zandile Nozinhle Denga, an executive associated with the BRICS Women's Business Alliance (WBA) in South Africa said.

Denga said the BRICS Women's Business Alliance had observed significant progress in India, particularly in the implementation

"BRICS has historical responsibility to lead world amid Strait of Hormuz crisis": Assam CM Himanta Sarma ahead of Delhi summit

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:03:17 GMT

Guwahati (Assam) [India], September 11 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said BRICS has a "historical responsibility" to provide leadership to the world amid the ongoing global crisis, particularly the situation surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, and expressed confidence that the grouping would work towards peace and prosperity.

Sarma said India's hosting of the BRICS Summit was a significa

BRICS platform for mutual cooperation: Russian deputat Abhay Kumar Singh

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:59:27 GMT

By Vishu Adhana

New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): Abhay Kumar Singh, the Indian-origin politician who serves as a deputat (the Russian equivalent of an MLA) in the Kursk city legislature in Russia, on Friday said that the BRICS summit comes at a time when the world is witnessing pressing economic concerns and remains a platform for 'mutual cooperation'.

He said that member countries in BRICS were build

Iranian President Pezeshkian arrives in Delhi to attend 18th BRICS summit

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:58:51 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in the national capital on Friday to attend the 18th BRICS Summit 2026; he will also hold a bilateral with PM Modi later in the day.

Speaking ahead of his departure from Tehran, the Iranian President said. 'The goal of BRICS is to confront unilateralism, and the slogan of the current summit is also within this framework, and

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrives in Delhi to attend BRICS Summit

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:58:01 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in New Delhi on Friday ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit 2026. The Secretary-General was received by the Minister of State for Education, Sukanta Majumdar.

Earlier, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Uganda Vice President Jessica Alupo arrived in the national capital. Both were received by the Minister of

"Advance negotiations on Bilateral Investment Treaty": Finance Minister Sitharaman meets Russian First Deputy PM Manturov

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:57:46 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday met First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Denis Manturov in New Delhi. Both sides discussed ways to further strengthen and deepen economic cooperation between India and Russia on the sidelines of the BRICS summit.

In a post on X, the Ministry of Finance said that both sides discus

BRICS summit 2026: Jaishankar meets Uruguayan Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:30:03 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday met Uruguayan Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin in New Delhi as the 18th BRICS summit began, with the two leaders focusing on bilateral ties.

He appreciated Uruguay's support for the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) and MERCOSUR (Mercado Comn del Sur), also known as the Southern Common Market.

How 9/11 turned a terrorist attack into a generation of war

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:12:05 GMT

Twenty-five years later, the wars, failed states, empowered autocrats, and fears unleashed after 9/11 continue to shape millions of lives

On the morning of September 11, 2001, Americans watched in horror as hijacked planes struck the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and crashed in a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Nearly 3,000 people were killed. Less than a month later, the US went to

CHINA-JIANGSU-LIANYUNGANG-EAST AFRICA-MINISTERIAL DIALOGUE-LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY COOPERATION (CN)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:46:35 GMT

(260911) -- LIANYUNGANG, Sept. 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The third China-East Africa Ministerial Dialogue on Law Enforcement and Security Cooperation is held in Lianyungang, east China's Jiangsu Province, on Sept. 10, 2026. Chinese State Councilor and Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong and Rwandan Minister of Interior Vincent Biruta co-chaired the dialogue on Thursday. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

US abused post-9/11 global solidarity Lavrov

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:37:13 GMT

Washington used the tragedy as a pretext for dictating its own geopolitical agenda, the Russian foreign minister has said

The US exploited the wave of international sympathy and solidarity in the wake of the 9/11 attacks to expand its global influence, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said. He also argued that Washington's conduct during the invasion of Afghanistan served as a pattern f

Mali surgeons perform landmark conjoined-twin operation

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:07:55 GMT

The newborn girls shared a bladder and colon before undergoing surgery at a Bamako hospital, the Health Ministry has said

Malian doctors have successfully separated conjoined twin girls in what the government described as the first operation of its kind in the West African country.

The procedure was performed on Wednesday by a multidisciplinary team at Gabriel Toure University Hospital in t

BRICS 2026: India charts its own course between Russia and the West

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:46:30 GMT

The BRICS Summit puts Indias strategic autonomy to the test as New Delhi balances close ties with Russia against its Western partnerships

The 18th BRICS Summit, opening in New Delhi on Friday, will test not only the geopolitical resilience of the largest grouping in the non-Western world, but also the maturity of Indian diplomacy.

India has set itself an extraordinarily difficult task of tr

"Geopolitical shifts present opportunity for India to strengthen global economic role": India-Brazil Chamber of Commerce fellow

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:58:38 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): The changing geopolitical landscape presents an opportunity for India to strengthen its position in the global economy, particularly as countries navigate growing trade and economic uncertainties, Lucas Gentil, Business Head of Ultraconfidentiel and Senior Fellow of the India Brazil Chamber of Commerce, said.

Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the BRICS Business Forum in Ne

South Africa Chamber of Commerce President calls for permanent BRICS secretariat to drive implementation

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:57:28 GMT

By Amrashree Mishra

New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) president Mtho Xulu on Friday called for "proper institutionalisation" of BRICS, including the creation of a permanent secretariat, saying the grouping needs stronger mechanisms to drive implementation.

"What we need to do through an organisation such as this one is that we really have to get t

New Delhi's BRICS presidency offers opportunity to turn South-South cooperation into results: UNDP India chief

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:30:42 GMT

By Sahil Pandey

New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): India's BRICS presidency comes at a crucial juncture and offers an opportunity to move South-South cooperation from 'representation to results', Angela Lusigi, Resident Representative of UNDP India, said, highlighting India's development solutions, technology and expertise as key contributions to the Global South.

In an interview with ANI, Lusigi said t

EAMJaishankar meets Brazil FM Mauro Vieira as BRICS Summit commences

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:30:36 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met his Brazilian counterpart Mauro Vieira in New Delhi as the 18th BRICS Summit commenced, with the two leaders discussing bilateral ties and cooperation in several key sectors.

Jaishankar said the two sides discussed enhancing cooperation in trade and investment, defence, energy, agriculture and space.

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Mindgate Solutions and J.P. Morgan Payments expand collaboration to Build Next-Generation UPI Infrastructure in India

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:30:06 GMT

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 11: At Global Fintech Fest 2026, Mindgate Solutions and J.P. Morgan Payments announced a major milestone in their collaboration: the successful deployment of a next-generation UPI infrastructure that is powering real-time collections and payouts for J.P. M

ETPL 2026: Belfast Wolves beat Amsterdam Flames by five wickets in Malahide

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:29:08 GMT

Dublin [Ireland], September 11 (ANI): Belfast Wolves held their nerve when the game was at its most competitive, with David Miller producing the decisive late surge to secure a five-wicket victory over Amsterdam Flames in Match 20 of the ETPL at Malahide.

Chasing 142, Belfast were pushed deep into the innings before Miller's unbeaten 42 from 26 balls, including four sixes, helped take the Wolves across the line w

BRICS business leaders push factory investments, policy alignment and tech ties

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:03:17 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): Business leaders from Egypt, Ethiopia and Kazakhstan on Friday called for more concrete economic cooperation within BRICS, highlighting plans to set up factories in India, align policies and certifications to ease cross-border business, and expand technology and engineering partnerships.

The remarks came on the sidelines of the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi, where busine

Fire kills dozens of schoolchildren in rebel-held DR Congo city

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:52:45 GMT

More than 300 homes were also destroyed as flames spread through a densely populated neighborhood in Bukavu, the authorities say

At least 26 students have been killed after a fire swept through two schools and hundreds of homes in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) city of Bukavu, the authorities say.

The blaze began in a house in the densely populated Cimpunda neighborhood

Fire kills dozens of schoolchildren in rebel-held DR Congo city (VIDEO)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:52:45 GMT

More than 300 homes were also destroyed as flames spread through a densely populated neighborhood in Bukavu, the authorities say

At least 26 students have been killed after a fire swept through two schools and hundreds of homes in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) city of Bukavu, the authorities say.

Cricket Association of Bengal has transparent age-verification rules, will verify players every year: Sourav Ganguly

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:29:33 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 11 (ANI): Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Sourav Ganguly defended the association's age-verification process, saying it has a transparent system in place and will continue to scrutinise players every year amid the recent action against Rohit Yadav and several other cricketers over age discrepancies.

Rohit, who represented India Under-19 during the tour of Sri

FOCUS | Cultural diversity shines across BRICS

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:15:38 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) -- Over the past two decades, BRICS has grown into a major platform for cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries, with an ever-expanding role in global affairs.

Today, BRICS has expanded to 11 member countries and 10 partner countries, becoming a force for advancing a multipolar world and greater democracy in international relations.

The BRICS countries are hom

Morocco hits back at Spain over Ceuta migrant accusations

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:40:31 GMT

Rabat has warned that it will not be used as a "pre-election pawn" or scapegoat in Madrid's political battles

Morocco has once again denied facilitating the mass entry of more than 70,000 migrants into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta, saying no evidence has established its involvement.

In a

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:57:21 GMT

Puri (Odisha) [India], September 11 (ANI): Puri-based international sand artist Manas Kumar Sahoo has created a colourful sand animation in Odisha to welcome BRICS leaders arriving in India for the 18th BRICS Summit, which will be hosted in New Delhi on September 12-13 under India's 2026 chairship.

Using just a handful of sand, Sahoo has depicted the portraits of Russian President Vladimir Putin, South African Pr

India seen as key investment destination by BRICS business leaders attending summit

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:29:56 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): India is emerging as a key investment destination for businesses from BRICS countries, with business leaders attending the BRICS Summit highlighting the country's economic growth, manufacturing and engineering capabilities, and opportunities for trade, technology partnerships and joint ventures.

Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the summit, Abednico Mkhari, Founder, Managi

Column: BRICS, a path toward a more equitable, multipolar world

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:15:25 GMT

by Dr. Diaa Helmy

The world today faces growing economic, political and trade challenges amid rising unilateralism and protectionism. In this context, I believe BRICS, especially following its expansion into "BRICS Plus," has become an important platform for building a more equitable and multipolar world.

The past decades have shown that hegemony and unilateralism often fuel conflicts and tensions rather th

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Uganda Vice President Jessica Alupo arrive in Delhi ahead of 18th BRICS Summit

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:57:49 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Uganda Vice President Jessica Alupo arrived in New Delhi on Friday ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit 2026.

Both were received by the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Jayant Chaudhary. South Africa is a member country of BRICS, while Uganda is one of the 10 partner countries.

Interview: BRICS features more prominently in Global South development, says academic

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:15:46 GMT

JOHANNESBURG, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) -- The BRICS is playing an increasingly important role in promoting global economic growth, advancing South-South cooperation and strengthening the voice of developing countries amid a world of uncertainty, a South African academic has said.

With its growing economic weight, expanding markets and deepening cooperation in trade, investment, infrastructure and technology, the BRICS i

Ebola rapidly spreading beyond eastern Congo epicentre: Africa CDC

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:55 GMT

KINSHASA, 11th September, 2026 (WAM) -- The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record in eastern Congo is rapidly spreading beyond its epicentre.

During its weekly briefing, Africa CDC said new cases and deaths have declined in Ituri province, the outbreak's epicentre, in recent weeks, but have risen sharply in neighbouring North Kivu and Haut

Uruguay Foreign Affairs Minister Mario Lubetkin arrives in New Delhi ahead of 18th BRICS Summit

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:58:02 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): Uruguay Foreign Affairs Minister Mario Lubetkin arrived in New Delhi on Friday to attend the 18th BRICS Summit.

Upon his arrival, the Foreign Affairs Minister was warmly received by senior officials from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

In July, Binoy George was appointed as India's next Ambassador to Uruguay. As India and Uruguay continue to deepen ties,

Nigerian Foreign Affairs Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu arrives in New Delhi ahead of 18th BRICS Summit

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:31:13 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): Nigerian Foreign Affairs Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu arrived in New Delhi on Thursday to attend the 18th BRICS Summit. Upon her arrival, the Nigerian Foreign Affairs Minister was warmly received by senior officials from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

The Brazilian government, as the BRICS Chair in 2025 had announced the formal admission of Nigeria as a par

Russian FM Sergey Lavrov, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank President arrive in New Delhi for 18th BRICS Summit

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:03:27 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in New Delhi on Thursday to attend the 18th BRICS Summit.

First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Denis Manturov has also arrived in the capital for the summit.

Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin had also arrived in New Delhi ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit. Upon his arrival, Putin was welcomed by Union Min

Delhi Police ramps up security ahead of BRICS Summit, deploys 15,000 personnel

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 03:30:59 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): Security has been tightened at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit, with Delhi Police stepping up deployment, surveillance and preparedness measures to ensure the smooth conduct of the high-level event.

Speaking to ANI, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) New Delhi Sachin Sharma said police personnel have been

BRICS 2026: India's chairship and Global South's push for "endless war to end of war"

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 02:59:05 GMT

By Vaishnavi Rastogi

New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): As New Delhi is set to host the heads of state for the 18th BRICS Summit this weekend, the multinational bloc stands at a historic crossroads amid the escalating crisis in West Asia and the protracted war in Ukraine.

Chaired by India under the theme of 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability', the summit opens ami

(SP)HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-WORLD ATHLETICS ULTIMATE CHAMPIONSHIP

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 02:45:28 GMT

(260911) -- BUDAPEST, Sept. 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Yaroslava Mahuchikh of Ukraine attends a red carpet event of World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest, Hungary on Sept. 10, 2026. (Photo by David Balogh/Xinhua)

(SP)POLAND-SOSNOWIEC-FOOTBALL-FIFA U20 WOMEN'S WORLD CUP-CHINA VS NIGERIA

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 02:17:12 GMT

(260911) -- SOSNOWIEC, Sept. 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Starting players of China pose before the Group F match between China and Nigeria at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup Poland 2026 in Sosnowiec, Poland, Sept. 10, 2026. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang)

How September 11 accelerated the end of American hegemony

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:07:58 GMT

Twenty-five years after 9/11, its deepest legacy lies in the wars, surveillance and strategic overreach that hastened the end of US hegemony

So much has happened since the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington on September 11, 2001, that the events now seem both very distant and perhaps less consequential than they appeared at the time. However, both impressions are misleading.

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Red Sox hope much-needed rest provides fuel for Royals series

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:25:04 GMT

(Photo credit: Bob DeChiara)

Following back-to-back losses to the Los Angeles Angels and a much-needed day off from their American League playoff race, the Boston Red Sox look to right the ship with Sonny Gray on the mound in their three-game series opener against the visiting Kansas City Royals on Friday night.

Boston (80-67) won five straight to reach a season-high 15 games above .500 before dropping the

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in New Delhi ahead of BRICS summit

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:29:55 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in New Delhi ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit, being hosted by India this weekend.

Upon his arrival, Putin was welcomed by Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh.

President Putin's arrival sets the stage for crucial bilateral talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday a

FIFA denies claim that Morocco will host 2030 World Cup final

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:19:08 GMT

(Photo credit: David Butler Ii)

FIFA responded to a claim by the president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation that his nation would host the 2030 FIFA World Cup final, saying that decision has not been made yet.

Morocco will co-host the 2030 tournament with Spain and Portugal. It marks just the second time an African nation will host World Cup games, after South Africa staged the 2010 event.

BRICS Summit gives India chance to demonstrate leadership, reduce global conflicts: Salman Khurshid

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:57:44 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): Ahead of the BRICS Summit, former Union Minister Salman Khurshid described the gathering as a "significant event" that allows India to demonstrate leadership on the global stage.

Speaking to ANI, Khurshid stressed that the presence of leaders from all 11 member countries, including China, Iran, Russia, South Africa and India, could help New Delhi bring countries together, re

"If he's giving a word of caution, we should take it in right spirit": Salman Khurshid backs P Chidambaram's remarks on BRICS summit

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:29:36 GMT

By By Siddharth Sharma

New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): Senior Congress leader and former External Affairs Minister of India Salman Khurshid backed Senior Congress Leader P Chidambaram's caution over the outcomes of previous BRICS summits, saying his remarks should be taken "in the right spirit", while calling on India to "lead from the front" and ensure that the upcoming summit delivers outcomes that can b

BRICS Summit: Delhi Police deploys 15,000 personnel, 200 CAPF Companies amid high-level security arrangements

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:29:23 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): Ahead of the BRICS Summit, Delhi Police has put in place an extensive security and traffic management plan, with more than 15,000 personnel mobilised and around 200 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) deployed for law-and-order and other operational duties.

Special Commissioner of Police (Security) Manish Agarwal said approximately 16 Heads of State are expected

Bharat Mandapam lights up as Delhi gears up to host BRICS Summit 2026

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:57:24 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi is illuminated ahead of the high-profile BRICS Summit, as the capital gears up to host the two-day event from September 12 to 13.

Take a look at Bharat Mandapam, beautifully lit up ahead of the BRICS Summit 2026.

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Brazilian FM Mauro Vieira arrives in New Delhi to attend 18th BRICS Summit

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:57:16 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira has arrived in New Delhi to attend the 18th BRICS summit, scheduled to be held this weekend in Bharat Mandapam under India's chairship.

The Ministry of External Affairs announced Vieira's arrival, who represents Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at the summit, as the latter remains in Brazil for his election campaign.

VP Radhakrishnan, Prince Rahim Aga Khan V reaffirm need to eradicate radicalisation, dialogue path to peace during talks

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:00:07 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 10 (ANI): Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan and Prince Rahim Aga Khan V on Thursday reaffirmed the need to eradicate radicalisation and underscored that dialogue remains the path to peace, stability and shared prosperity during their meeting at Uprashtrapati Bhavan.

The meeting took place during Prince Rahim Aga Khan V's week-long visit to India, his first visit to the country since he

South African Minister Lamola arrives in India ahead of BRICS, President Ramaphosa to also attend summit

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:59:09 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 10 (ANI): South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, arrived in the national capital on Thursday ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit, with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa also set to attend the two-day leaders' meeting at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The arrival of Lamola comes ahead of the BRICS Summit, scheduled to be hel

Gujarat govt completes DNA sample collection from kin of 29 missing persons in Nepal floods

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:58:16 GMT

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], September 10 (ANI): The Gujarat Government has completed DNA sample collection from the relatives of 29 of the 30 people from the state, including Non-Resident Gujaratis (NRGs), who remain missing or uncontactable following the flash floods in Nepal, particularly along the Nepal-Tibet border and the Bhote Koshi River corridor.

According to an official statement, 'The collected sampl

UAE affirms commitment to relations with all countries in support of interests of peoples

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:43:27 GMT

ABU DHABI, 10th September, 2026 (WAM) -- In light of the decision by the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria to sever relations with the United Arab Emirates, the UAE reaffirms the importance it attaches to its relations with all countries and its commitment to developing and strengthening them to serve shared interests and promote understanding, cooperation and prosperity.

The UAE expresses hope that this de

Meet of the Tiger and the Dragon: Chinese MoFA confirms Xi Jinping's visit to India for 18th BRICS summit

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:31:52 GMT

Beijing [China], September 10 (ANI): Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 18th BRICS Summit in the national capital from September 12 to 13, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Thursday, setting the stage for a closely watched India-China engagement on the sidelines of the major multilateral gathering.

According to a statement issued by the Chinese Foreign Ministry, President Xi will trav

Kalind Limited Bags Rs 50 Crore International Order from Ghana-Based AME SAKI Mining and Construction

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:29:45 GMT

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New Delhi [India], September 10: Surat-based earthmoving equipment player deepens African footprint with a 12-month equipment rental and services contract worth USD 5.26 million

Kalind Limited (BSE: 526935), the Surat-headquartered heavy earthmoving equipment company formerly known as Arunis Abode Limited, has announced a significant international order win that underscores its growing presence in Afri

South African spin legend Imran Tahir smashes own record of oldest man to secure T20 fifer against Saint Lucia Kings, 11 wickets away from 600-mark

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:00:47 GMT

Georgetown [Guyana], September 10 (ANI): South African spin legend Imran Tahir broke his own record, becoming the oldest to take a five-wicket haul in T20s during the ongoing edition of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL).

During his side Guyana Amazon Warriors' clash against Saint Lucia Kings, Tahir returned with figures of 5/17 in four overs, including the wicket of captain Roston Chase, getting the fifer at the

Yash Thakur replaces Harshit Rana in India's squads for Afghanistan T20Is, Asian Games

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:57:33 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 10 (ANI): Vidarbha fast bowler Yash Thakur has been named as a replacement for Harshit Rana in India's squads for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan and the 2026 Asian Games, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Thursday.

BCCI Men's Selection Committee named Yash Thakur as a replacement for Rana after the fast bowler sustained a rectus

"Dispirited, woefully out of confidence": Atherton on Pakistan's batting on day 1 of Edgbaston Test

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:57:16 GMT

Edgbaston [UK], September 10 (ANI): Former England cricketer Michael Atherton expressed disappointment with Pakistan's batting in the first innings of the final Test at Edgbaston, saying that the batting line-up is 'woefully low on confidence' and the entire team looks 'dispirited'.

Another day and another failure at mustering even 200 runs for Pakistan as four-fer from Josh Tongue and fiery three-fers from

Photo Flash | At least 15 students killed in fires in eastern DR Congo: local media

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:15:51 GMT

(260910) -- KINSHASA, Sept. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 10, 2026 shows the fire site in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. At least 15 students were killed and several others seriously injured in fires that broke out Thursday in Bukavu, capital of the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)'s South Kivu province, local media reported. (Xinhua)

Xinhua Headlines: Xi to attend New Delhi summit to boost greater BRICS cooperation

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:45:45 GMT

* "It is for our shared pursuit and for the overarching trend of peace and development that we BRICS countries have come together," Chinese President Xi Jinping has said.

* Today, the BRICS has expanded to 11 member countries and 10 partner countries, becoming a force for advancing a multipolar world and greater democracy in international relations.

BEIJING, Sept. 10 (Xinhu

Spanish spies warned Madrid day before Ceuta migrant invasion

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:44:17 GMT

Intelligence alerted the authorities to plans for a mass crossing a day before tens of thousands entered the exclave, according to newly declassified files

Spanish intelligence warned of plans for migrants to breach Ceuta's border by land and sea just a day before tens of thousands of people poured into the enclave from Morocco, newly declassified documents show.

The revelations have fueled

The pharaohs were black: How one scholar reclaimed Africa's past

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:25:24 GMT

Cheikh Anta Diop advocated a single federal state of Black Africa and fought colonialism with his books

"One can no longer see 'darkest Africa' set against a 'deep dark past'," wrote Senegalese historian and philosopher Cheikh Anta Diop (1923-1986), one of the key figures in Pan-Africanism. His words resonate

'The first civilizations in the world': He shattered the myth of European supremacy

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:25:24 GMT

Cheikh Anta Diop advocated a single federal state of Black Africa and fought colonialism with his books

The pharaohs were black: How one scholar reclaimed Africas past

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:25:24 GMT

Cheikh Anta Diop advocated a single federal state of Black Africa and fought colonialism with his books

"One can no longer see 'darkest Africa' set against a 'deep dark past'," wrote Senegalese historian and philosopher Cheikh Anta Diop (1923-1986), one of the key figures in Pan-Africanism. His words resonate like a manifesto that proclaims: Africa was a center of civilizational development long

Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with UAE

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:22:49 GMT

The North African country has exhausted all means of preserving relations with Abu Dhabi, its Foreign Ministry has said

Algeria has severed diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates, accusing the Gulf state of escalating hostile conduct despite repeated warnings.

The Algerian Foreign Ministry announced the decision on Thursday after summoning the UAE ambassador and formally notifyi

Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with UAE

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:15:24 GMT

ALGIERS, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- Algeria on Thursday announced its decision to sever diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after "exhausting all avenues" to preserve their ties, the Algeria Press Service (APS) reported.

Citing a foreign ministry statement, APS said Algeria had shown "great restraint and a high sense of responsibility" in response to what it described as increasingly "provocative o

BRICS 2026: Whos coming and whats on the agenda

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:50:17 GMT

Leaders and representatives from BRICS member and partner countries will gather in New Delhi for the two-day summit

The BRICS summit comes to New Delhi this weekend, bringing leaders from the expanded group of major emerging economies together for two days of talks.

India will host the September 12-13 meeting at Bharat Mandapam, the convention center that hosted the Group of 20 (G20) summit

(Hello Africa) Pipa strings, Kavango drums resound as China-Namibia culture fair roars to life in Windhoek

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:46:07 GMT

Laughter and friendly competition filled the air here on Tuesday, as Chinese and Namibians came together over games, music and dance at the China-Namibia Culture Fair in Windhoek, the Namibian capital, as part of the 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges.

WINDHOEK, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- Laughter and friendly competition filled the air here on Tuesday, as Chinese and Namibians came t

South Africa protests US Mandela auction

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:32:02 GMT

The collection up for sale includes his identity document, iconic shirts and a disputed handmade key linked to the prison where the former president spent 18 years

South Africa has asked its highest court to prevent 29 objects linked to anti-apartheid leader and former President Nelson Mandela from being sold in the US, arguing that their export without authorization threatens the country's cultu

Permanent UNSC seats to de-dollarisation: BRICS' role in making room for Global South in post-colonial world

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:30:02 GMT

By Mohak Gandhi

New Delhi [India], September 10 (ANI): In a post-colonial world, BRICS emerges as a group of nations, most of which have been colonies of a European power or have faced imperialism. This grouping, which some say is accidental, has been the one providing an alternative to the Western poles of power.

India, which is hosting the 2026 BRICS Summit, was a British colony for over a century before

Foreign Ministers of Ethiopia, Burundi arrive in India ahead of BRICS Summit

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:29:22 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 10 (ANI): As the countdown begins to the 18th BRICS Summit over the weekend, the Foreign Ministers of Ethiopia and Burundi landed in New Delhi on Thursday.

Edouard Bizimana, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Burundi, and Gedion Timothewos, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, arrived in the national capital this morning.

New Delhi will host the BRICS Summit for the

"Must pay attention to AI divide between Global South and North": Congress MP Manish Tewari ahead of BRICS Summit

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:03:14 GMT

Chandigarh [India], September 10 (ANI): Congress MP Manish Tewari on Thursday said that the BRICS grouping must focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and frontier technologies to ensure that the race for innovation does not lead to a widening digital divide between the Global South and the Global North.

He said there was a need to establish safeguards to prevent the race to develop super artificial intelligence f

GLIDE concludes seventh edition of Disease Elimination & Eradication Course in Rwanda

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:12:55 GMT

ABU DHABI, 10th September, 2026 (WAM) -- The Global Institute for Disease Elimination (GLIDE), in partnership with the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) and The Carter Centre, has successfully concluded the seventh edition of its flagship Disease Elimination & Eradication Course (DEEC) at UGHE's Butaro Campus in Rwanda.

The latest cohort convened 32 leading public health professionals from seven count

South Africa processes over 86,000 foreigners for deportation

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:28:33 GMT

Deteriorating border infrastructure has left the country vulnerable to illegal crossings, smuggling, and transnational crime, the justice minister said

South Africa has processed 86,596 foreign nationals for deportation or repatriation in just over two months, the government announced amid heightened tensions over undocumented migration.

Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, who chairs the Int

Amritsar artist creates massive painting of PM Modi, global leaders ahead of BRICS Summit 2026

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:58:02 GMT

Amritsar (Punjab) [India], September 10 (ANI): Ahead of the BRICS Summit 2026, Amritsar-based artist Dr Jagjot Singh Rubal has created a large-scale acrylic painting measuring 5x8 feet, featuring portraits of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other global leaders participating in the high-profile international gathering.

The artwork is envisioned as a tribute to the spirit of international cooperation and the grow

In Tianjin, summer cool comes with greener way of life

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:45:35 GMT

TIANJIN, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- Tuane van der Merwe came to north China's Tianjin Municipality with her parents looking for a break from the summer heat. What the South African family found was more than cool air.

From city parks and mountain retreats to electric vehicles and convenient transport options, Van der Merwe found that greener choices were simply part of everyday life.

Van der Merwe, an English tea

BRICS an intercontinental organisation focussing on Global South: Foreign Affairs expert Srikanth Kondapalli

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:29:17 GMT

By Ayushi Agarwal

New Delhi [India], September 10 (ANI): As New Delhi gears up for the BRICS Summit later this week, Jawaharlal Nehru University Professor Srikanth Kondapalli highlighted how the expansion of the original five-member composition into an intercontinental organisation representing the Global South has significantly broadened its geographical and political footprint.

Speaking to ANI ahead

Ananta Press and Crafted by Vikrant announces the Winners of Ananta Press Sahitya Ratna Awards and National Young Author's Awards 2026

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:29:11 GMT

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New Delhi [India], September 10: The Ananta Press Sahitya Ratna Award is India's most trusted and authentic platform for recognizing literary excellence. We are proud to announce that our selection process has reached its conclusion, uniting all of our esteemed winners. We have carefully curated the best and most underrated books across every category-works that truly d

Brazilian surgeons seek advanced heart training in China under BRICS program

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:47:08 GMT

XIAMEN, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- At a Chinese hospital, minimally invasive heart surgery is routine. In Brazil, however, this is not the case. For one Brazilian surgical couple, that distinct difference is why they came.

Amanda Gabas Mercado and Eric Rodrigo Morales Mercado arrived in Xiamen in late April for a six-month fellowship. What they have seen has reshaped their vision of cardiac care.

The c

KENYA-NAIROBI-AVIATION AFRICA-SUMMIT-EXHIBITION

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:46:09 GMT

(260910) -- NAIROBI, Sept. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Musalia Mudavadi, Kenya's prime cabinet secretary and cabinet secretary for foreign and diaspora affairs, addresses the opening ceremony of the 10th Aviation Africa Summit and Exhibition in Nairobi, Kenya, Sept. 9, 2026. The 10th Aviation Africa Summit and Exhibition, held Wednesday and Thursday in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, brought together about 2,500 delegates from m

KAISHA Pharma establishes Kaisha Pharma International in Italy

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:58:50 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 10 (ANI): Following the recent launch of Kaisha Pharma, the founders have taken the next strategic step in advancing their global customer-centric vision with the establishment of Kaisha Pharma International in Italy.

Kaisha Pharma International has been established as the company's global business development and customer support hub, dedicated to spearheading strategic cu