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US has deported 25,000 people to third countries under secretive deals, report shows

Since US President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, Washington has been signing deals with developing countries to take migrants who cannot legally be sent home.

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Opposition CMs from Keralam, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu invited to BRICS gala dinner: Government sources

Prime Minister Modi hosted a splendid BRICS gala dinner in New Delhi, which saw the participation of chief ministers from opposition-led states. The summit concluded with the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration 2026, emphasizing the need for reforms in global governance and the inclusion of developing countries. The…

The Economic Times

At BRICS, Modi warns geopolitical tensions and supply chain shocks threaten global stability

Prime Minister Modi urged BRICS nations to boost cooperation and support for the Global South. Rising geopolitical tensions and climate crises are impacting people worldwide, he stated. The bloc agreed to establish an early warning system for infectious diseases. Leaders opposed unilateral sanctions and supported reforms to global institutions. BRICS…

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'UNSC reform can no longer be delayed': UN backs PM Modi's UNSC reform push, credits India's BRICS Presidency

The UN spokesperson supports Prime Minister Modi's call for Security Council reform. He stated the current structure does not reflect 21st-century global realities. BRICS nations seek a more representative and equitable international system. They advocate for greater participation of developing countries in global governance. The group also supports reforming international…

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BRICS nations resolve to remain committed to aims of Paris Agreement

BRICS leaders on Saturday reaffirmed their commitment to the UN climate framework and Paris Agreement, calling for stronger action on mitigation, adaptation, loss and damage and climate finance. They urged measures to address developing countries’ debt burdens and opposed unilateral, punitive and protectionist climate measures such as carbon-border-adjustment mechanisms.

The Economic Times

BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration: Inside the 140-point document on Global South's ambitions

BRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th summit, reaffirming their commitment to cooperation, multilateralism and a more representative global order. The document outlines India's 2026 chairship priorities, recognises partner countries' contributions and calls for greater participation of Emerging Markets, Developing Countries and Least Developed Countries in global…

The Economic Times

Nepal flash floods disaster offers crucial first test of world climate fund

IN FOCUS: Nepal wants up to $5bn to rebuild after devastating floods – a figure that is 200 times what’s on offer. Stuti Mishra explains where that leaves the Himalayan nation

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BRICS Climate Agenda: Focus on Global South as India pushes for sustainable future

India's BRICS presidency prioritizes climate action and energy transition for developing nations. Discussions will cover critical minerals and access to essential climate finance. The grouping aims to translate economic influence into a stronger collective voice. Cooperation on adaptation and technology transfer will also be central themes. BRICS seeks practical mechanisms…

The Economic Times

India says developed countries "must take lead in reducing emissions," affirms solidarity with Nepal

"Developed countries who historically are responsible for the emissions and have contributed overwhelmingly to the civil crisis, must take lead in reducing emissions and supporting developing countries by way of finance and technology transfer to meet this challenge," the MEA said.

The Economic Times

12-year-old wins $2,120 for a smartphone grip that becomes a breathing mask and she plans to donate prize to developing countries

A 12-year-old inventor Kim Ji On has won a $2,120 prize for creating a smartphone breathing mask inspired by a deadly hotel fire. Her emergency breathing mask is built into a smartphone grip, allowing it to be used during a fire. The young inventor plans to donate her youth invention…

The Economic Times

India urges global cooperation to safeguard sea lanes for food, fuel at UNSC

India called for global cooperation to safeguard critical sea lanes for essential goods. Secure maritime routes are indispensable for uninterrupted movement of food and fuel. Conflicts increasingly generate ripple effects far beyond immediate areas of hostilities. The UN Secretary-General noted record armed conflicts and high levels of global hunger. India…

The Economic Times

India’s WTO resistance risks slowing investment in developing nations

The IFDA has backing from 131 WTO members, including 94 developing countries, and focuses on reducing red tape and making it easier to attract foreign investment. With Türkiye and South Africa dropping their opposition, the article says India is now the main obstacle to bringing the agreement into the WTO…

The Economic Times

India calls for urgent UNSC reforms, greater Global South representation at UN debate

India advocates for urgent UN Security Council reforms to reflect current global realities. The nation seeks expanded membership, especially for developing countries in the Global South. Discussions on working methods must integrate broader reform clusters and the veto issue. Transparency and equal access to information are crucial for all members.…

The Economic Times

India not in favour of separate BRICS currency: Piyush Goyal

BRICS group comprises 11 major emerging markets and developing countries of the world -- Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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The geopolitics of AI: Why WAICO matters

China's formation of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization marks a pivotal moment in the global AI landscape, marking the likely beginning of new alignments among nations. Developing countries might lean towards China's affordable open-source AI frameworks, finding them more attractive than their Western counterparts. This could intensify the race…

The Economic Times

UN not been able to move needle on Security Council reforms: India

India stated the UN Security Council's eighty-year-old structure is ill-equipped for current global challenges. The council's inability to intervene in conflicts has eroded public perception of the UN. India advocates for reforming global institutions to reflect contemporary realities and needs. The international financial architecture must also evolve to serve developing…

The Independent UK

Treasury ‘key blocker’ of UK-led debt relief programmes to help developing countries

IN FOCUS: Advocacy groups tell The Independent that growing support from MPs and ministers for more ambitious UK-led debt relief is being held back by resistance from the Treasury. Nick Ferris reports

The Guardian - UK

Developing countries spend more repaying foreign debt than on education, UN reveals

Unesco report shows children lost out to servicing debt in 113 countries, with 18 spending five times more on loans

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Tackling the cancer crisis in poorer nations

In Nigeria, a cancer diagnosis is often a death sentence. Nearly 130,000 Nigerians receive one each year, and nearly 80,000 die of the disease. An average of 33 women per day in Nigeria are infected with cervical cancer, and 22 women per day die from it. The problem is not…

The Independent UK

The race to unlock hundreds of billions to pay for life on a hotter planet

IN DEPTH: With aid budgets shrinking, the CEO of one of the world's biggest climate funds tells Nick Ferris how developing countries can pay for the growing costs of adapting to the climate crisis

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Trump’s Plan Backfires? Modi’s BRICS Move Stuns China

While global powers are increasingly choosing sides, India is quietly rewriting the rules. At a time when geopolitical tensions are reshaping international alliances, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's approach is drawing attention across the world. Instead of limiting itself to one camp, India is building relationships with competing powers simultaneously. The…

The Economic Times

'If you import people from Third World Countries...': Trump reiterates stance on immigration

President Trump renewed his criticism of immigration, stating that large-scale migration from developing countries could undermine the US. He also lambasted federal judges over a court ruling invalidating a fee on H-1B visas, calling the decision "crazy" and harmful to the country. Trump previously amplified critiques of birthright citizenship, sharing…

Bangkok Post

Development banks must evolve

Multilateral development banks (MDBs), chief among them the World Bank, were established to provide capital to developing countries that couldn't raise it at home or on affordable terms abroad. For decades, they filled that gap. But as more countries move from low- to middle-income status (according to the World Bank's…

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Putin slams Western sanctions as damaging to the global economy

Russian President Vladimir Putin says developing countries have gained an increasingly important role in the global economy, while the share of output by Western countries has shrunk

AAP

Global Times: Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization 'provides an invaluable reference for developing countries'

BEIJING, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In an era marked by ecological challenges, development dilemmas and geopolitical dynamics are increasingly intertwined. Through a series of innovative practices, Chinese modernization offers a "green solution" to some of humanity's pressing questions of survival and development. Rooted in the wisdom of Chinese civilization…

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