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BRICS is growing bigger but finding it harder to stay aligned
Read the story ↗: BRICS is growing bigger but finding it harder to stay alignedLearn how the Iran conflict exposed the growing complexity inside the expanding BRICS alliance
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AI is breaking Silicon Valley’s global dominance
Read the story ↗: AI is breaking Silicon Valley’s global dominanceLearn how governments are reshaping the AI market beyond Silicon Valley
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India and Canada are quietly rebuilding ties through minerals, clean energy, and strategy
Read the story ↗: India and Canada are quietly rebuilding ties through minerals, clean energy, and strategyAfter two years of diplomatic chill, India and Canada have restarted trade engagement with a focus on critical minerals, clean energy, AI, and long-term supply chain…
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Could a BRICS revival reopen India’s door to Chinese tech?
Read the story ↗: Could a BRICS revival reopen India’s door to Chinese tech?With improving Indo-China ties and a stronger BRICS alliance, the question resurfaces: is India ready to let Chinese products and apps back in?
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India–US Relations in Spotlight as Jaishankar Meets Rubio at UNGA
Read the story ↗: India–US Relations in Spotlight as Jaishankar Meets Rubio at UNGATrade talks, tariffs, and strategic ties define a high-stakes week in New York.
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China Silent on US H-1B Fee Hike, UK Eyes Visa Cuts to Woo Global Talent
Read the story ↗: China Silent on US H-1B Fee Hike, UK Eyes Visa Cuts to Woo Global TalentUS imposes $100,000 H-1B fee, India feels heat, China opens doors, UK considers scrapping fees.
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Trump Balances Warmth for Modi with Policy Sanctions on India
Read the story ↗: Trump Balances Warmth for Modi with Policy Sanctions on IndiaUS President underscores rapport with Modi while signalling firmness on policy.
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China Pushes Back on US Tariff Call Over Russian Oil
Read the story ↗: China Pushes Back on US Tariff Call Over Russian OilBeijing says sanctions won’t solve Ukraine war, urges dialogue instead.
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New Zealand urged to consider joining BRICS as global order shifts
Read the story ↗: New Zealand urged to consider joining BRICS as global order shiftsAcademic voices say small states must hedge as power tilts to Asia.