BRICS Power Play in One Frame: Leaders Pose Ahead of High-Stakes Forum

BRICS leaders and representatives gathered in New Delhi for the traditional family photo ahead of the Business Forum, setting the stage for India's 2026 summit on September 12-13. The gathering marks India's first chairship of the newly expanded BRICS grouping, now comprising 11 members alongside 10 partner countries. New Delhi is pushing resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability while seeking a stronger voice for the Global South. With BRICS accounting for around 40% of global GDP and nearly half the world's population, the optics carry weight. Is the expanded bloc preparing for an even bigger role? INTERNATIONAL NEWS