BRICS

Iran a victim of 'illegal expansionism and war mongering', Araghchi says

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claimed during a BRICS meeting that despite foreign aggression towards Tehran, it is ready to "pursue and defend diplomacy."

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi speaks at a weekly news conference in Tehran, Iran, on March 16, 2026.
US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping as they hold a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025.

Iran war to cast a shadow on BRICS foreign ministers meeting in Delhi

A Russian vessel arrives at the Simon's Town Naval base ahead of the BRICS Plus countries which include China, Russia and Iran for a joint naval exercises in South Africa's, in Cape Town, South Africa, January 9, 2026.

China, Russia, Iran start 'BRICS Plus' naval exercises in South African waters

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attend a documents signing ceremony in Moscow, Russia January 17, 2025.

Moscow and Tehran’s new partnership is bad news for the West - opinion


Donald Trump threatens BRICS nations with '100% tariffs' if they replace US dollar

In his campaign, Trump promised he would make it costly for countries to move away from the US dollar, and has threatened to use tariffs to ensure they complied.

US President Donald Trump attends a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket, in Brownsville, Texas, US, November 19, 2024.

UAE positioned to become the gold hub of BRICS

New report shows Dubai commodities center sees opportunity to foster gold trade amid backlash against U.S. dollar

 UAE positioned to become the gold hub of BRICS

BRICS offered Turkey partner country status, Turkish trade minister says

Ankara sees the BRICS group as an opportunity to further economic cooperation with member states.

 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan meets Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in Belgrade, Serbia, October 11, 2024.

Voices from the Arab press: Riyadh’s diplomatic role

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

 CARS AND people surround camels for sale during the annual King Abdulaziz Camel Festival in Rumah, Saudi Arabia.

BRICS is no friend of Israel amid Putin's strategic vision - opinion

Putin himself has a nuanced attitude toward Israel – a position that could be affected by the result of the forthcoming US presidential election. 

 IRANIAN PRESIDENT Masoud Pezeshkian attends a meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Russia last month. Given the inclusion of Iran and South Africa in its membership, the viscerally anti-Israel stance that the union has adopted is perhaps not surprising, says the writer.

The Inflation Doom Loop and the Future of Gold: Daryl Montgomery

Gold's future looks bright, says Daryl Montgomery, CEO of Goldcorp. As inflation rises and economic uncertainty persists, gold shines as a safe-haven asset.

 The Inflation Doom Loop and the Future of Gold: Daryl Montgomery

Gold Rush: Central Banks, BRICS, and Billionaires Buy In - Everyday Americans Hold Back

Gold hits record highs as central banks, BRICS, and billionaires amass the metal. Everyday Americans hold back, constrained by rising costs - leaving untapped potential for future gains.

 Gold Rush: Central Banks, BRICS, and Billionaires Buy In - Everyday Americans Hold Back

Has the BRICS alliance hurt the dollar? Doesn’t seem so

The BRICS alliance has been increasingly releasing anti-U.S. dollar rhetoric that appears to be a coordinated effort by the economic block to dethrone the dollar as the world’s reserve.

 Has the BRICS alliance hurt the dollar?

Israel strikes Iran: Is deterrence the key to prevent an all-out war? - analysis

The ball is now back in Tehran's court - if Iran is not deterred, further escalation may occur. 

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant seen following the attack on Iran, October 26, 2024

Russia explores creation of international precious metals exchange

Discussions with other BRICS members centered around maintaining fair pricing and growth of precious metals

 Russia explores creation of international precious metals exchange