BRICS

China, Russia, Iran start 'BRICS Plus' naval exercises in South African waters

BRICS Plus is an expansion of a geopolitical bloc originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa - and seen by members as a counterweight to the US.

A Russian vessel arrives at the Simon's Town Naval base ahead of the BRICS Plus countries which include China, Russia and Iran for a joint naval exercises in South Africa's, in Cape Town, South Africa, January 9, 2026.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attend a documents signing ceremony in Moscow, Russia January 17, 2025.

Moscow and Tehran’s new partnership is bad news for the West - opinion

BRICS Move Forward 40% Gold-Backed 'Unit' Proposal

BRICS Move Forward 40% Gold-Backed 'Unit' Proposal

People wave Indian flags in support of the Indian Armed Forces, following the ceasefire announcement between India and Pakistan, in Delhi, India, May 13, 2025.

India’s influence in the Middle East: balancing energy, workers, and Saudi-Pakistan defense pact


Indian Ocean Conference highlights growing Iran engagement as Israel remains isolated - analysis

These kinds of regional events often do not include Israeli participation, illustrating that while Israel has sought out ties, it often faces an uphill struggle participating in important groups.

 The 8th Indian Ocean Conference - 2025.

Trump says US will require BRICS nations to commit to not replacing US dollar

Donald Trump: "There is no chance that BRICS will replace the US Dollar in International Trade or anywhere else, and any Country that tries should say hello to Tariffs and goodbye to America!"

 US President Donald Trump speaks to journalists in the Oval Office on January 20, 2025.

How Turkey leverages itself between East, Western worlds to maximize geopolitical clout - opinion

Turkey’s actions in Syria and Iraq also signal a deeper shift away from its Western alliances. Erdogan’s government has cultivated closer ties with Russia.

 CHINESE PRESIDENT Xi Jinping (front row left), looks at a gesturing Russian President Vladimir Putin standing next to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa while Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (right) looks on, during the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, this past October.

Why Indian businesses are wary of BRICS’ push for a shared currency - opinion

Indian businesses remain cautious about BRICS’ shared currency plans, citing risks to global trade ties, reliance on the US dollar, and concerns over China’s influence within the bloc.

RAHUL GANDHI (right), a senior leader of India’s main opposition Congress party, attends the funeral procession of former prime minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi, last week.

3 Things You Need to Know About BRICS and Gold Before It's Too Late - Andy Schectman

Andy Schectman warned of stagflation, citing rising inflation and a potential market correction.

 3 Things You Need to Know About BRICS and Gold Before It's Too Late - Andy Schectman

Europe can succeed in an uncertain world, but it has to rethink the way it operates - opinion

To demonstrate leadership, Europe must form agile alliances among its states to promote research, innovation, and joint ventures.

 EUROPEAN COMMISSION President Ursula von der Leyen and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk speak as EU leaders gather for a group photo at a summit meeting in Brussels, last week.

Trump threatens BRICS over rumored currency

President-elect suggests 100% tariffs for any country seeking to undermine the U.S. dollar

 Trump threatens BRICS over rumored currency

China Has "Secretly" Been Buying Gold Since May 2024

China's clandestine accumulation of gold has been confirmed, with credible analysis revealing unreported purchases since May 2024.

  China Has "Secretly" Been Buying Gold Since May 2024

Donald Trump threatens BRICS nations with '100% tariffs' if they replace US dollar

In his campaign, Trump promised he would make it costly for countries to move away from the US dollar, and has threatened to use tariffs to ensure they complied.

US President Donald Trump attends a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket, in Brownsville, Texas, US, November 19, 2024.

UAE positioned to become the gold hub of BRICS

New report shows Dubai commodities center sees opportunity to foster gold trade amid backlash against U.S. dollar

 UAE positioned to become the gold hub of BRICS