But the summit's political punch will be depleted by the absence of China's Xi Jinping, who is skipping the annual meeting for the first time in his 12 years as president.

In a meeting chaired by Xi, the president put forth regulations will "standardise" the establishment, responsibilities, and operations of key institutions.

Leaders expected to decry US President Trump’s trade tariffs while presenting the bloc as a defender of multilateralism.

Chinese President Xi Jinping, long seen as a leader for life, is beginning to delegate authority within the Communist Party, ...

Chinese President Xi Jinping, often seen as a leader for life, is starting to delegate authority to key Communist Party ...

As Modi lands in Brazil for the BRICS Summit, the spotlight turns to a firm stand on terrorism, dollar-free trade discussions ...

Brazil plays host to a summit of the BRICS bloc of developing economies Sunday and Monday during which pressing topics like ...

Leaders of the expanding BRICS group gathered in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, urging reform of Western-dominated global ...

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Brazil today. He will attend the 17th BRICS plus meeting. During this two-day ...

Explore the Seine River, the lifeblood of Paris, in this visual tour along its most iconic bridges and surrounding monuments.

Experience the serene beauty of Norway in stunning 4K Ultra HD. This scenic relaxation film pairs calming, peaceful music ...

Leaders of the BRICS group of major emerging economies are meeting in the Brazilian metropolis of Rio de Janeiro on Sunday ...