In this week’s round-up:
- Putin says BRICS now controls 40% of the world economy
- The woman quietly leading a BRICS bank revolution
- BRICS unveils ambitious development blueprint amid growing global influence
- New BRICS platform might change everything
BRICS to Unveil Digital Finance Tool For Emerging Markets
Ahead of the BRICS summit in Rio, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping have formalized an unprecedented initiative: a joint investment platform dedicated to Global South countries. The announcement marks a key milestone in the construction of an alternative financial order led by emerging powers.
The Woman Quietly Leading a BRICS Bank Revolution
Appointed in early 2023, former Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff’s presidency of the Shanghai-based NDB has been groundbreaking in many respects. She was not only the first woman to lead the NDB but also the first former head of state to hold the position.
Putin Says BRICS ‘Mutual Trade is Now Over $1 Trillion And Still Growing’
Putin said BRICS now controls 40% of the world economy, and that share is only going up. He claimed, “It’s a medical fact,” while adding that most of the growth will come from the Global South.
BRICS Unveils Ambitious Development Blueprint Amid Growing Global Influence
With over 30 additional countries applying for membership, BRICS is no longer a mere alliance of emerging economies. It is fast becoming a robust platform for shaping an alternative model of globalisation that places greater emphasis on national sovereignty, equitable development, and collective decision-making.
Tehran Betrayed? Moscow and Beijing’s Inaction Raise Concerns
While Israeli strikes target sensitive Iranian sites and Tehran responds with missiles on Tel Aviv, the military escalation is redefining balances in the Middle East. However, a strategic absence intrigues.
China–Uzbekistan Archaeological Partnership Uncovers Iron Age City-State
The results stem from three excavation seasons conducted between 2024 and 2025. The joint team surveyed 47 sites across the Surkhandarya basin and identified the area as a major city-state of ancient Bactria.
