Putin at Valdai 2025: Paper Tigers, Trump, NATO, Oil & Ukraine

Putin at Valdai 2025: Paper Tigers, Trump, NATO, Oil & Ukraine

At the 2025 Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi, Russian President Vladimir Putin lashed out at NATO, defended ties with India, praised Donald Trump’s diplomacy, and warned Europe against “war hysteria” and militarisation.

Xi Jinping, Lula, and Jaishankar Call for BRICS Unity Against Tariffs at Virtual Summit

Xi Jinping, Lula, and Jaishankar Call for BRICS Unity Against Tariffs at Virtual Summit

At the BRICS virtual summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Brazilian President Lula da Silva, and India’s S. Jaishankar called for collective resistance against US tariffs under Donald Trump, stressing fair trade, resilient supply chains, and reform of global governance.

Modi and Lula Unite as Trump’s Tariffs Disrupt Global Trade

Modi and Lula Unite as Trump’s Tariffs Disrupt Global Trade

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Lula da Silva discuss US President Trump’s 50% tariffs on India and Brazil. The leaders reaffirm their strategic partnership and BRICS unity while exploring trade, technology, and multilateral solutions to the crisis.

Trump’s 10% Tariff Threat on BRICS: Can India’s Reform Drive Lead a Global Shift?

Trump’s 10% Tariff Threat on BRICS: Can India’s Reform Drive Lead a Global Shift?

Donald Trump’s 10% tariff threat on BRICS nations intensifies global trade tensions. Can India’s MDB reform agenda, backed by the Singh-Summers report, reshape the financial architecture and steer BRICS toward constructive leadership?

Lula Slams Trump’s 50% Tariff as “Unacceptable Blackmail” Amid Bolsonaro Trial Tensions

Lula Slams Trump’s 50% Tariff as “Unacceptable Blackmail” Amid Bolsonaro Trial Tensions

Brazilian President Lula da Silva fiercely rejects Trump’s 50% tariff on Brazilian imports, calling it political blackmail tied to Jair Bolsonaro’s trial. U.S.-Brazil tensions rise over trade, free speech, and sovereignty.

India Pushes to Finalize US Trade Deal Before Tariff Deadline

India Pushes to Finalize US Trade Deal Before Tariff Deadline

India is racing to finalize a trade agreement with the US by August 1, 2025, to avoid new tariffs. Chief negotiator Rajesh Agrawal highlights progress, logistics challenges, and geopolitical complexities.

Trump Targets BRICS With 10% Tariffs: A Dollar Defense or Global Disruption?

Trump Targets BRICS With 10% Tariffs: A Dollar Defense or Global Disruption?

President Donald Trump announces a 10% tariff on BRICS nations, warning of efforts to “destroy” the US dollar. Here’s why the US is pushing back, how BRICS is responding, and what it means for global trade.