Pax Silica offers opportunity but raises questions for Bangladesh

IANS | September 12, 2026 6:11 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Bangladesh is facing a critical strategic decision after receiving an invitation from the United States-led Pax Silica initiative while simultaneously joining the China-backed World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) as an observer which highlighting the country's growing importance in the global technology landscape, according to a report.

BRICS slams unilateral tariffs, backs WTO rule-based global trade

IANS | September 12, 2026 5:47 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) The BRICS group of emerging economies on Saturday unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration, in which it voiced serious concern over the rise of unilateral tariffs and non-tariff measures that distort trade and are inconsistent with the rules of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

PM Modi's warm camaraderie with Putin, Xi on full display at BRICS Summit

IANS | September 12, 2026 5:33 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday shared moments of warm camaraderie with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, as the three leaders were seen holding hands and exchanging smiles during the BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.