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Leaders
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Leaders
BRICS Leaders Urge Israeli Withdrawal from Gaza, Condemn Strikes on Iran
Leaders of the BRICS group issued a sharp rebuke of recent air strikes on Iran and called for an immediate, unconditional ceasefire in Gaza, according to a joint declaration released at their summit on Sunday. The 11-member bloc—comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and recent additions including Iran—did not name the United States or Israel directly but said the military actions violated international law. The statement expressed deep concern over the targeting of civilian infrastructure and peaceful nuclear facilities in Iran. 'We condemn the military strikes against the Islamic Republic of Iran since 13 June 2025,' the bloc said, calling the attacks a breach of international norms. The 12-day conflict The condemnation follows Israeli air strikes that reportedly caused civilian casualties in multiple Iranian cities, including Tehran. Iranian state media said 935 people were killed during the 12-day conflict with Israel, before a U.S.-brokered ceasefire took effect. Turning to the ongoing war in Gaza, BRICS leaders demanded the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from the enclave and all other occupied Palestinian territories. They urged all sides to engage in good-faith negotiations toward a permanent ceasefire, warning of worsening humanitarian conditions as the conflict enters its 22nd month. BRICS Summit 2025 Host nation Brazil took a notably firm tone, with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva accusing Israel of carrying out 'genocide' in Gaza and condemning the use of hunger as a weapon of war. He also denounced Hamas's October 2023 attack on Israel, but said it did not justify the scale of the Israeli response. The summit's final statement coincided with the resumption of indirect talks between Israel and Hamas in Doha, as international pressure mounts to end a war that has killed more than 57,000 people—most of them women and children—and left Gaza's population on the brink of famine. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, as Washington steps up efforts to secure a ceasefire agreement. Related Topics: Brazil Hosts BRICS Summit, Seeks to Avoid Provoking U.S. Under Trump Brazil to Host Next BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro BRICS to Introduce New Common Currency Short link : Post Views: 5
Hindustan Times
06-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
PM Modi in Brazil for BRICS Summit, Trump tariffs likely in group's focus
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Brazil on Sunday (Saturday evening local time) for the BRICS Summit 2025 in Rio de Janeiro after wrapping his Ghana and Trinidad and Tobago visits. Prime Minister Narendra has a packed agenda for the BRICS Summit 2025 in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro.(AFP) This is the fourth leg of PM Modi's five-nation tour, which began on July 2. Modi then landed in Argentina for the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in over five decades. Now he is in Brazil, from where he will head to Namibia to cap off his longest diplomatic tour yet. The BRICS summit will be held without the presence of the two big bloc leaders. Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian leader Vladimir Putin will not attend the meeting this year. However, the annual summit has a packed agenda. PM Narendra Modi in Brazil: India's BRICS agenda PM Narendra Modi's first priority is that the BRICS bloc of nations calls out terrorism in clear terms. The BRICS declaration in Rio de Janeiro is expected to condemn the Pahalgam terror attack, which took 26 lives, mostly of tourists, in the Jammu and Kashmir resort town of Pahalgam on April 22. India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 in response to the attack, targeting terror infrastructure in PoJK and Pakistan. Apart from that, the BRICS summit is expected to adopt a framework for climate finance, collaboration on artificial intelligence, and a new health initiative aimed at reducing disparities. India is also pushing for trade settlement in national currencies, which would reduce the global South's dependence on the US dollar. BRICS on Trump tariffs BRICS leaders' meeting in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday is also expected to decry US President Donald Trump's "indiscriminate" trade tariffs, saying they are illegal and risk hurting the global economy. Emerging nations, which represent about half the world's population and 40 percent of global economic output, have united over "serious concerns" about US import tariffs, according to a draft summit statement reported by AFP. The draft summit declaration does not mention the United States or its president by name, but leaders gathering for talks on Sunday and Monday could amend it. "We voice serious concerns about the rise of unilateral tariff and non-tariff measures which distort trade and are inconsistent with WTO (World Trade Organization) rules," AFP quoted the draft text. The draft text warned that such measures "threaten to further reduce global trade" and are "affecting the prospects for global economic development."
Indian Express
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
PM Modi Brazil Visit LIVE Updates: PM Modi greeted with Operation Sindoor-themed performance in Rio de Janeiro
PM Modi Brazil Visit Today LIVE News Updates: Upon arrival, Modi was welcomed by chants of "Bharat Mata ki Jai" from members of the Indian diaspora. He also received a ceremonial welcome with music and cultural performances. PM Modi Brazil Visit for BRICS Summit 2025 LIVE Updates: PM Modi Brazil Visit for BRICS Summit 2025 LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Brazil on Sunday for a four-day visit to participate in the 17th BRICS Summit, scheduled for July 6 and 7. As he reached Rio on Saturday night, the Prime Minister was welcomed by the Indian community with a cultural performance based on the theme of Operation Sindoor. Modi's five-nation visit: Brazil is the fourth stop on Modi's five-nation tour. Before this, he visited Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, and Argentina. In Argentina, Modi held wide-ranging talks with President Javier Milei and agreed to diversify two-way trade and ramp up cooperation in defence, critical minerals, pharmaceutical, energy and mining sectors. After Brazil, he will travel to Namibia as the final leg of his journey.
Indian Express
06-07-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
PM Modi Brazil Visit LIVE Updates: PM Modi greeted with Operation Sindoor-themed performance in Rio
PM Modi Brazil Visit for BRICS Summit 2025 LIVE Updates: PM Modi Brazil Visit for BRICS Summit 2025 LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Brazil on Sunday for a four-day visit to participate in the 17th BRICS Summit, scheduled for July 6 and 7. As he reached Rio on Saturday night, the Prime Minister was welcomed by the Indian community with a cultural performance based on the theme of Operation Sindoor. Modi's five-nation visit: Brazil is the fourth stop on Modi's five-nation tour. Before this, he visited Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, and Argentina. In Argentina, Modi held wide-ranging talks with President Javier Milei and agreed to diversify two-way trade and ramp up cooperation in defence, critical minerals, pharmaceutical, energy and mining sectors. After Brazil, he will travel to Namibia as the final leg of his journey.
India.com
06-07-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Where is Xi Jinping? Chinese president may skip BRICS Summit, was last seen on..., World leaders say...
(File) New Delhi: Chinese President Xi Jinping is one of the most powerful leaders in the world, who held power in China for many years. Xi Jinping's power and authority has today become unprecedented — it has never been challenged during this time. However, in recent times, Xi Jinping has been noticeably absent. His absence from several major events has surprised many, as he has not been seen participating in any of them. Xi Jinping to Skip BRICS Summit In a major development, reports suggest that Chinese President Xi Jinping will not be attending the BRICS Summit 2025. It is important to note that the BRICS summit is scheduled to be held in Brazil on July 6. Since 2012, Xi Jinping has been consistently participating in the summit. Keeping Distance from Chinese Media What's surprising is that while Xi Jinping might skip a conference once in a while, his presence is always felt in Chinese media. All the government mouthpieces there regularly feature his statements. But this time, he seems to be missing from even those outlets. What is the world saying? Global media is abuzz with speculation. Some reports suggest that Xi Jinping may be encountering serious challenges from opposition leaders, while others hint at health issues possibly linked to his advancing age. However, none of these claims have been officially verified, leaving an air of uncertainty not only within China but around the world. The last time Xi Jinping was seen was during his meeting with the Prime Minister of Singapore; he appeared before the media on June 24.
