18th BRICS Academic Forum
From youth opportunity and technological transformation to innovation, connectivity and policy: South Africa’s contribution to the BRICS Academic Forum unfolded across three days of
dialogue in Lucknow, India.
The 18th BRICS Academic Forum, held in Lucknow, India, from 23 to 25 August 2026, brought together academics, researchers, policymakers and think-tank representatives under the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.”
A key highlight of the 18th BR... Read more »
From youth opportunity and technological transformation to innovation, connectivity and policy: South Africa’s contribution to the BRICS Academic Forum unfolded across three days of
dialogue in Lucknow, India.
The 18th BRICS Academic Forum, held in Lucknow, India, from 23 to 25 August 2026, brought together academics, researchers, policymakers and think-tank representatives under the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.”
A key highlight of the 18th BR... Read more »
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What I love most about what I do is the opportunity to meet in person the minds shaping our understanding of the world today. 🌐
Had the incredible opportunity to meet Prof. John Mearsheimer during the Valdai Discussion Club's panel on geopolitical redivision. Conversations like these make all the hard work worthwhile!
👉 Event details: https://valdaiclub.com/events/geopolitical-redivision
#GlobalAffairs #ForeignPolicy #JohnMearsheimer #ThoughtLeadership
Had the incredible opportunity to meet Prof. John Mearsheimer during the Valdai Discussion Club's panel on geopolitical redivision. Conversations like these make all the hard work worthwhile!
👉 Event details: https://valdaiclub.com/events/geopolitical-redivision
#GlobalAffairs #ForeignPolicy #JohnMearsheimer #ThoughtLeadership
Why is the Western media dead silent right now? 🤫🌐
Walk into the BRICS Summit press room, and you’ll notice something shocking.
No New York Times. No Daily Telegraph. No major mainstream Western networks.
Zero.
Why would the world’s biggest media outlets completely ignore a summit shaping the future of global economics?
Here is the truth:
- Nearly 90% of global mainstream news is controlled by a handful of Western media institutions.
- When a shifting global order focuses on win-win economic cooperation, financial sovereignty, and unconditional partnership—it directly threatens Western hegemony.
- They aren't ignoring BRICS because it doesn't matter.
- They are ignoring it because they don't want YOU to see that an alternative global system exists.
To break this media blackout, Global South nations must build direct media cooperation, share independent data, and bypass biased narratives.
The shift in global power isn't coming... it's already here. ⚡️
Want to hear our full, uncensored discussion live from the summit press room?
📺 Watch the full video now on our YouTube channel @ThinkBRICS!
👉 https://youtu.be/bLhz7M05Pi4
👇 Drop a comment below or on YouTube: Have you seen any fair coverage of BRICS in your local mainstream news? Let’s spark the discussion and expand the voice of the Global South together! 🗣🌍
#ThinkBRICS #GlobalSouth #Geopolitics #Multipolarity #BRICSSummit #InternationalRelations #MediaBias #EmergingEconomies #GlobalEconomy #ForeignPolicy #EconomicSovereignty
Walk into the BRICS Summit press room, and you’ll notice something shocking.
No New York Times. No Daily Telegraph. No major mainstream Western networks.
Zero.
Why would the world’s biggest media outlets completely ignore a summit shaping the future of global economics?
Here is the truth:
- Nearly 90% of global mainstream news is controlled by a handful of Western media institutions.
- When a shifting global order focuses on win-win economic cooperation, financial sovereignty, and unconditional partnership—it directly threatens Western hegemony.
- They aren't ignoring BRICS because it doesn't matter.
- They are ignoring it because they don't want YOU to see that an alternative global system exists.
To break this media blackout, Global South nations must build direct media cooperation, share independent data, and bypass biased narratives.
The shift in global power isn't coming... it's already here. ⚡️
Want to hear our full, uncensored discussion live from the summit press room?
📺 Watch the full video now on our YouTube channel @ThinkBRICS!
👉 https://youtu.be/bLhz7M05Pi4
👇 Drop a comment below or on YouTube: Have you seen any fair coverage of BRICS in your local mainstream news? Let’s spark the discussion and expand the voice of the Global South together! 🗣🌍
#ThinkBRICS #GlobalSouth #Geopolitics #Multipolarity #BRICSSummit #InternationalRelations #MediaBias #EmergingEconomies #GlobalEconomy #ForeignPolicy #EconomicSovereignty
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BRICS Summit 2026: The Absence of Western Media Speaks Louder Than Their Silence
Go inside the BRICS Media Center to see how independent journalists from around the world cover major international summits.
Reporting on the ground provides a different perspective compared to official press releases. In this update, I share my experience…
Reporting on the ground provides a different perspective compared to official press releases. In this update, I share my experience…
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🌐 BRICS has no alternative to financial sovereignty — Russian MFA
It is in the interests of BRICS countries and all those who defend sovereignty and independence to move from discussions and pilot projects to practical work in this area, Sergey Ryabkov added
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It is in the interests of BRICS countries and all those who defend sovereignty and independence to move from discussions and pilot projects to practical work in this area, Sergey Ryabkov added
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BRICS has no alternative to financial sovereignty — Russian MFA
It is in the interests of BRICS countries and all those who defend sovereignty and independence to move from discussions and pilot projects to practical work in this area, Sergey Ryabkov added
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Ryabkov: Russia grateful to BRICS for willingness to help resolve Ukrainian crisis
Russia is grateful to BRICS for its willingness to help resolve the Ukrainian crisis, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister and Russia’s BRICS Sherpa Sergei Ryabkov said on 16 September at a briefing at the Rossiya Segodnya International Media Group press centre following the BRICS Summit.
“We are grateful to our BRICS partners for their creative efforts, political will and willingness to assist [in resolving the Ukrainian crisis]. It is premature at this point to say in what formats and when their p... Read more »
Russia is grateful to BRICS for its willingness to help resolve the Ukrainian crisis, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister and Russia’s BRICS Sherpa Sergei Ryabkov said on 16 September at a briefing at the Rossiya Segodnya International Media Group press centre following the BRICS Summit.
“We are grateful to our BRICS partners for their creative efforts, political will and willingness to assist [in resolving the Ukrainian crisis]. It is premature at this point to say in what formats and when their p... Read more »
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🌐 Ukraine discussion among BRICS leaders as substantive as possible — senior diplomat
Sergey Ryabkov noted that throughout the entire period of the special military operation, "colleagues from BRICS member states have put forward and promoted their ideas in various formats"
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Sergey Ryabkov noted that throughout the entire period of the special military operation, "colleagues from BRICS member states have put forward and promoted their ideas in various formats"
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Ukraine discussion among BRICS leaders as substantive as possible — senior diplomat
Sergey Ryabkov noted that throughout the entire period of the special military operation, "colleagues from BRICS member states have put forward and promoted their ideas in various formats"
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🌐 No trend toward political settlement in Middle East situation — Ryabkov
The Russian deputy foreign minister said that BRICS expressed solidarity in favor of finding a sensible way forward
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The Russian deputy foreign minister said that BRICS expressed solidarity in favor of finding a sensible way forward
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No trend toward political settlement in Middle East situation — Ryabkov
The Russian deputy foreign minister said that BRICS expressed solidarity in favor of finding a sensible way forward
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Wang Yi calls on China, Brazil to strengthen strategic coordination
China's top diplomat Wang Yi on Wednesday called on China and Brazil to strengthen strategic coordination on major international and regional issues, continue to stand on the side of international fairness and justice, and jointly uphold multilateralism.
Wang, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, made the remarks during his meeting with Special Advisor to the President of Brazi... Read more »
China's top diplomat Wang Yi on Wednesday called on China and Brazil to strengthen strategic coordination on major international and regional issues, continue to stand on the side of international fairness and justice, and jointly uphold multilateralism.
Wang, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, made the remarks during his meeting with Special Advisor to the President of Brazi... Read more »
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Wang Yi calls on China, Brazil to strengthen strategic coordination, uphold multilateralism
China's top diplomat Wang Yi on Wednesday called on China and Brazil to strengthen strategic coordination on major international and regional issues, continue to stand on the side of international fairness and justice, and jointly uphold multilateralism.
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🌐 BRICS cooperation to expand India’s access to minerals, energy, technologies — expert
"India has considerable opportunities in engineering goods, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, textiles and apparel, automobiles and auto components, electronics, food and agricultural products, renewable en...
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"India has considerable opportunities in engineering goods, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, textiles and apparel, automobiles and auto components, electronics, food and agricultural products, renewable en...
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BRICS cooperation to expand India’s access to minerals, energy, technologies — expert
"India has considerable opportunities in engineering goods, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, textiles and apparel, automobiles and auto components, electronics, food and agricultural products, renewable energy, healthcare and digital services," Subhash Chander…
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A recent CGTN poll on BRICS
Ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit in India the CGTN news agency unveiled its poll regarding the perception of BRICS across developed and developing countries. The survey was conducted by CGTN among 12,250 respondents across 41 countries and covered major developed economies and Global South countries [1]. The methodology of the survey envisaged that “all respondents were members of the general public aged 18 and above... Read more »
Ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit in India the CGTN news agency unveiled its poll regarding the perception of BRICS across developed and developing countries. The survey was conducted by CGTN among 12,250 respondents across 41 countries and covered major developed economies and Global South countries [1]. The methodology of the survey envisaged that “all respondents were members of the general public aged 18 and above... Read more »
🇷🇺🗳️ PUTIN: Voting Is "Our Collective Contribution to Russia's Victory"
Ahead of three days of parliamentary elections, the Russian president framed the vote as an act of sovereignty — and a direct answer to those seeking to weaken Russia.
🗣️ "Participating in the election is our collective contribution to Russia's victory."
🛡️ "Our heroes secure victory on the battlefield. It is brought closer by all those who work honestly for the motherland."
🇷🇺 "Your choice will once again demonstrate that 1,000,000 people stand behind our soldiers — that we are a united people, bound by shared values, historical memory, and love for our homeland."
⚠️ "No one will succeed in dividing or intimidating us, or in undermining our statehood and our socio-political system."
🔴 The call to voters:
📅 Voting runs September 18, 19, and 20.
🗳️ Putin urged Russians to "exercise your constitutional right and make a well-considered, responsible decision."
#Russia #Elections #Putin #Sovereignty #BRICS #GlobalSouth
Ahead of three days of parliamentary elections, the Russian president framed the vote as an act of sovereignty — and a direct answer to those seeking to weaken Russia.
🗣️ "Participating in the election is our collective contribution to Russia's victory."
🛡️ "Our heroes secure victory on the battlefield. It is brought closer by all those who work honestly for the motherland."
🇷🇺 "Your choice will once again demonstrate that 1,000,000 people stand behind our soldiers — that we are a united people, bound by shared values, historical memory, and love for our homeland."
⚠️ "No one will succeed in dividing or intimidating us, or in undermining our statehood and our socio-political system."
🔴 The call to voters:
📅 Voting runs September 18, 19, and 20.
🗳️ Putin urged Russians to "exercise your constitutional right and make a well-considered, responsible decision."
#Russia #Elections #Putin #Sovereignty #BRICS #GlobalSouth
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🇮🇷🇺🇸 IRAN FIRED 20 MISSILES. THE US FIRED 70+ INTERCEPTORS. AND IRAN STILL HIT ITS TARGET.
The air-defense math is turning against the empire — and the Pentagon's own inspector general just confirmed it.
🔹 The exchange: Iran launched ~20 ballistic missiles at Jordan. The US fired 60–70 Patriots + 12+ THAADs to counter them — roughly a full week's worth of interceptors in one attack
🔹 Iran still won the exchange: Despite the barrage, Iranian missiles hit jet fighters and aircraft at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base
🔹 The weapon: Iran used warheads that separate into multiple projectiles on approach — forcing the US to expend multiple interceptors per incoming missile
🔹 The inspector general's verdict: The war has caused "strategic inventory shortfalls and revealed industrial base bottlenecks for munitions resupply"
#Iran #US #AirDefense #AsymmetricWarfare #BRICS #GlobalSouth #Multipolar #IranWar #ThinkBRICS
The air-defense math is turning against the empire — and the Pentagon's own inspector general just confirmed it.
🔹 The exchange: Iran launched ~20 ballistic missiles at Jordan. The US fired 60–70 Patriots + 12+ THAADs to counter them — roughly a full week's worth of interceptors in one attack
🔹 Iran still won the exchange: Despite the barrage, Iranian missiles hit jet fighters and aircraft at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base
🔹 The weapon: Iran used warheads that separate into multiple projectiles on approach — forcing the US to expend multiple interceptors per incoming missile
🔹 The inspector general's verdict: The war has caused "strategic inventory shortfalls and revealed industrial base bottlenecks for munitions resupply"
#Iran #US #AirDefense #AsymmetricWarfare #BRICS #GlobalSouth #Multipolar #IranWar #ThinkBRICS
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🇸🇦🇨🇳🇾🇪 SAUDI ARABIA APPEARS TO FIRE CHINESE BALLISTIC MISSILE AT YEMEN
Debris found in Yemen suggests Riyadh has deployed a Chinese-made DF-15A in combat for the first time — opening a new chapter in the Gulf's missile war.
🔹 🚀 Chinese missile: The Wall Street Journal reports that debris identified by weapons experts appears to come from a DF-15A, a Chinese short-range ballistic missile.
🔹 🇸🇦 First combat use: If confirmed, this would mark the first known Saudi use of a ballistic missile during its long-running conflict with the Houthis.
🔹 🔍 Evidence: Video circulating online shows missile debris bearing “DF-15A” markings. The WSJ says it could not independently verify the videos, although regional analysts assessed the footage as appearing legitimate.
🔹 🇨🇳 Beijing's role: The discovery provides another glimpse into China's longstanding missile relationship with Saudi Arabia. China and Saudi Arabia have not publicly confirmed the reported launch.
#SaudiArabia #China #Yemen #DF15 #Houthis
Debris found in Yemen suggests Riyadh has deployed a Chinese-made DF-15A in combat for the first time — opening a new chapter in the Gulf's missile war.
🔹 🚀 Chinese missile: The Wall Street Journal reports that debris identified by weapons experts appears to come from a DF-15A, a Chinese short-range ballistic missile.
🔹 🇸🇦 First combat use: If confirmed, this would mark the first known Saudi use of a ballistic missile during its long-running conflict with the Houthis.
🔹 🔍 Evidence: Video circulating online shows missile debris bearing “DF-15A” markings. The WSJ says it could not independently verify the videos, although regional analysts assessed the footage as appearing legitimate.
🔹 🇨🇳 Beijing's role: The discovery provides another glimpse into China's longstanding missile relationship with Saudi Arabia. China and Saudi Arabia have not publicly confirmed the reported launch.
#SaudiArabia #China #Yemen #DF15 #Houthis
🇮🇱🇲🇦 ISRAEL & MOROCCO UPGRADE TIES – Another Nail in the Palestinian Cause
In a tripartite meeting in New York, Israel, Morocco, and the US agreed to elevate diplomatic missions to embassies and appoint ambassadors — the latest expansion of the US-engineered Abraham Accords.
🏛️ Embassies and ambassadors — upgrading from liaison offices.
✈️ Expanded flights between Israel and Morocco.
💰 Investment and trade agreements to be finalized.
The meeting included Israeli FM Gideon Saar, Moroccan FM Nasser Bourita, and US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz.
📜 Morocco was one of four Arab states — along with the UAE, Bahrain, and Sudan — to normalize with Israel in 2020 under US pressure.
🇵🇸 These deals shattered the pan-Arab consensus: no normalization without Israeli withdrawal from occupied territory and acceptance of Palestinian statehood.
#Morocco #Israel #AbrahamAccords #Palestine #BRICS #GlobalSouth #Normalization
In a tripartite meeting in New York, Israel, Morocco, and the US agreed to elevate diplomatic missions to embassies and appoint ambassadors — the latest expansion of the US-engineered Abraham Accords.
🏛️ Embassies and ambassadors — upgrading from liaison offices.
✈️ Expanded flights between Israel and Morocco.
💰 Investment and trade agreements to be finalized.
The meeting included Israeli FM Gideon Saar, Moroccan FM Nasser Bourita, and US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz.
📜 Morocco was one of four Arab states — along with the UAE, Bahrain, and Sudan — to normalize with Israel in 2020 under US pressure.
🇵🇸 These deals shattered the pan-Arab consensus: no normalization without Israeli withdrawal from occupied territory and acceptance of Palestinian statehood.
#Morocco #Israel #AbrahamAccords #Palestine #BRICS #GlobalSouth #Normalization
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