Navarro Dismisses BRICS Alliance as Doomed

By BPN News Desk September 9, 2025

International

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro sharply criticized the BRICS alliance—comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—calling the group “vampires” that “suck our blood dry” with unfair trade practices. He said none of the member nations could survive without access to the U.S.

International

Xi to Join BRICS Virtual Summit via Video Link

By BPN News Desk September 8, 2025

Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the upcoming BRICS leaders’ virtual meeting via video link from Beijing on September 8. The invitation was extended by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, under Brazil’s current BRICS chairmanship. Address to Focus on Global Challenges Xi is expected to deliver a key address during the virtual summit. […]

International

Modi, Putin, Xi Showcase RIC Unity at SCO

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping were seen exchanging warm handshakes, hugs, and smiles. The rare display of camaraderie among the three leaders drew attention to their shared efforts at strengthening the Russia-India-China (RIC) grouping. Modi

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American economist Richard Wolff Slams Trump Tariffs On India As Self-Harm

By BPN News Desk August 29, 2025

American economist Richard Wolff strongly criticized President Trump’s decision to double tariffs on Indian imports, saying the U.S. is acting like the “world’s tough guy” but is essentially “shooting itself in the foot.” He argued that such protectionism may backfire by alienating India and weakening U.S. influence globally. BRICS Momentum Wolff warned the

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India Rules Out De-dollarisation, Focuses on Local Trade

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

India has firmly stated that de-dollarisation is not part of its financial agenda, even as discussions continue among BRICS nations on using local currencies for trade. MEA Clarifies India’s Position The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that India has not taken steps to move away from the U.S. dollar. While other BRICS countries have floated […]

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India and Brazil Join Hands Against U.S. Tariffs

By BPN News Desk August 8, 2025

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva spoke by phone for about one hour on Thursday, August 7, 2025. They discussed the recent 50% tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on goods from both countries. The two leaders agreed to work together more closely in areas like trade, […]

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Brazil’s Lula Calls for Joint BRICS Response to US Tariffs

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has urged BRICS nations to formulate a coordinated response to the recent tariff hikes imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking during a press interaction in Brasília, Lula stated that unilateral tariff actions targeting countries like India and China demand collective resistance from emerging economies. The remarks

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Lula Snubs Trump, Says He’ll Call Modi Instead

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump recently said that Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva could call him any time to discuss trade issues. However, Lula firmly declined the offer, stating he had no intention of contacting Trump, adding that the American leader “does not want to talk.” BRICS Leaders Take Priority In a sharp diplomatic […]

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Trump Warns BRICS Nations of New 10% Tariffs

By BPN News Desk July 20, 2025

US President Donald Trump has once again threatened to impose an additional 10% tariff on imports from BRICS countries, accusing the group of promoting policies that undermine the United States. Speaking during a public address after signing a new cryptocurrency regulation bill, Trump warned that any nation engaging in what he called “anti-American” trade moves […]

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From NATO to BRICS: Why Everyone Hates the U.S. President Right Now (and They’re Not Wrong)

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

If Donald Trump were to ever win the Nobel Peace Prize, it would surely be for services rendered to global instability, ego-centric diplomacy, and catastrophic blundering at an international level. His second term in office has not just solidified America’s isolation but managed to make the unthinkable possible: he has united the world, not through […]