https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brics-leaders-gather-in-new-delhi-as-wars-and-rivalries-strain-the-expanded-blocContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brics-leaders-gather-in-new-delhi-as-wars-and-rivalries-strain-the-expanded-blochttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brics-leaders-gather-in-new-delhi-as-wars-and-rivalries-strain-the-expanded-bloc#u66127Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:40:13 +0000BRICS leaders have gathered in New Delhi for a two-day summit of the expanded bloc. The meeting is taking place as ongoing global conflicts, tariffs, and geopolitical rivalries strain the organization. Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian are among the leaders expected to attend the 18th summit. Discussions are set to focus heavily on international wars and global crises. Meanwhile, emerging powers within the bloc continue to seek alternatives to Western influence.Why it mattersThe expanded BRICS bloc positions itself as the le