BRICS nations adopt joint declaration after West Asia negotiations

Conservative judge J. Michael Luttig has warned that Republicans could attempt to block duly elected Democrats from taking their seats in January 2027, creating a constitutional crisis and testing the courts’ ability to protect democratic representation. At the BRICS summit in New Delhi, members adopted a consensus declaration after negotiations over the West Asia conflict, while Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed stabilizing bilateral ties and expanding trade. In Kenya, authorities are investigating a school headteacher’s alleged connection to the killing of a teacher and a civil servant, while political leaders traded accusations and debated preparations for the 2027 election. Kenyan officials also announced heightened monitoring for African swine fever, warned of heavy rainfall, and pursued cases involving alleged drug trafficking and murder.