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BRICS Leaders Bridge Divisions to Adopt New Delhi Declaration — 4dBRICS leaders at the New Delhi summit are poised to approve a joint declaration that condemns unilateral war by any country while avoiding naming specific states, as they work to bridge the Iran-UAE gulf divide. The declaration, aligned with a broader push against unilateral sanctions and non-UN-authorized coercion, is expected to be finalized and endorsed on Saturday.

Rachel Meyers The stand against non-UN sanctions is welcome but these groups often struggle to enforce their own words.

India to Host BRICS Summit Amid Global Divisions — Sep 6, 2026BRICS continues to serve as a dialogue platform for Global South members despite divergent domestic priorities and ongoing global conflicts, with India’s 18th summit presidency framed as a path to more inclusive, practical cooperation. Under India’s leadership, the summit emphasis centers on Humanity First, resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability, focusing on AI and digital tech, reliable supply chains, financial integration, climate action and youth empowerment, with New Delhi hosting the 12–13 September 2026 event to mark BRICS’ 20th anniversary.

India investigates suspected counterfeit Abhayrab rabies vaccine vials in Delhi — Sep 5, 2026India’s drug regulator flagged batch KE25012 of the Abhayrab rabies vaccine as not of standard quality and potentially spurious after potency testing, highlighting concerns about counterfeit doses in a country with thousands of rabies deaths annually. Indian Immunologicals Ltd says the seized vials were not produced by its division Human Biologicals Institute and has asked authorities to trace the source as investigations, including arrests related to the seized vials, continue while the genuine batch had been released through authorized channels.

Elena Vasquez Fake vaccines are almost worse than no vaccine because people think they're safe. Pharmacies and clinics need way tighter checks on batch verification.