https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-iran-war-looms-large-as-brics-leaders-gather-in-new-delhiContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-iran-war-looms-large-as-brics-leaders-gather-in-new-delhihttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-iran-war-looms-large-as-brics-leaders-gather-in-new-delhi#u70404Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:35:26 +0000Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Narendra Modi are meeting in New Delhi for the BRICS summit. The leaders are assessing their collective stability as the war in Iran, sanctions, and US tariffs pressure the expanded bloc. While the summit aims to find common ground, internal dependencies persist, such as India's reliance on Chinese pharmaceutical ingredients and rare-earth magnets for electric vehicle production. The gathering occurs while the US maintains an America-first policy that encourages other global powers to hedge their strategic bets.Why it mattersThe BRICS bloc is attempting to https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-iran-war-looms-large-as-brics-leaders-gather-in-new-delhihttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-iran-war-looms-large-as-brics-leaders-gather-in-new-delhi#u65848Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:31:05 +0000World leaders including Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping have gathered in New Delhi for the BRICS summit. The meeting occurs as conflicts in Iran and Ukraine, along with trade tariffs and internal rivalries, test the cohesion of the expanded bloc. Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in the city, utilizing a blast-resistant Aurus Senat limousine. Local residents are experiencing significant traffic disruptions as India manages the security and logistics of the high-profile diplomatic event.Why it mattersThe summit marks a 20-year milestone for the BRICS grouping. It serves as a critical t