Iran urges India-chaired BRICS to back West Asia security plan
SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2026
Iran’s president used a call with Narendra Modi to propose a West Asia-led security framework and seek a bigger BRICS role in halting hostilities, while India stuck to its line on dialogue, open shipping lanes and regional stability.
Trump says BRICS would end quickly if they ever form in a meaningful way
SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2025
US President Donald Trump on Friday repeated his threat to slap a 10% tariff on imports from members of the BRICS group of developing nations and said the group would end very quickly if they ever formed in a meaningful way.
Trump confirms no extension on tariff deadline, threatens 200% tax on drug imports
WEDNESDAY, JULY 09, 2025
Trump announces no extension on the tariff deadline and threatens a 200% import tax on pharmaceuticals and copper if manufacturing doesn't shift to the US.
Trump threatens extra 10% tariffs on BRICS as leaders meet in Brazil
MONDAY, JULY 07, 2025
President Donald Trump said the US will impose an additional 10% tariff on any country aligning itself with the "anti-American policies" of the BRICS group of developing nations, whose leaders kicked off a summit in Brazil on Sunday.
BRICS to launch guarantee fund to boost investment in member nations
FRIDAY, JULY 04, 2025
The BRICS group of developing nations is set to announce a new guarantee fund backed by the New Development Bank (NDB) to reduce financing costs and encourage investment, according to two sources familiar with the matter who spoke to Reuters.
Foreign ministry on whether Vietnam intends to join BRICS
FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2025
The accession to regional and international multilateral mechanisms is constantly being looked into and considered in accordance with Vietnam's foreign affairs guidelines, conditions, as well as capabilities