BRICS Summit Opens in New Delhi Amid Global Conflicts and U.S. Tensions

Leaders of the BRICS nations met in New Delhi on Saturday for a summit focused on trade, investment, and global conflicts.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hosting Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, and counterparts from eight other members.

Reducing reliance on the U.S. dollar and promoting the use of local currencies in trade and payments remain key priorities for the expanded bloc.