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‘It’s done’ – BRICS will have a Bank

‘It’s done’ – BRICS will have a Bank

The BRICS Development bank is a lending institution on the lines of the World Bank and regional development banks.

Brazil, China sign deal to trade in own currency

Brazil, China sign deal to trade in own currency

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff is going to meet with her BRICS counterparts in Durban.

Xi meets Zuma ahead of BRICS Summit

Xi meets Zuma ahead of BRICS Summit

Bilateral agreements on trade, economic cooperation and education between the two nations will be inked following the meet.

Russia to revise $3.2 bn loan to Cyprus

Russia to revise $3.2 bn loan to Cyprus

Moscow has said it is worried over Cypriot authorities’ plans to force losses on the holders of accounts at local banks.

India to hand over mantle of BRICS chair

India to hand over mantle of BRICS chair

The Indian prime minister was given a red carpet welcome at the King Shaka International Airport in Durban.

China, the new growth powerhouse

China, the new growth powerhouse

China's strategy of building relationships strictly on economic co-operation is not enough, and political and security concerns must also be addressed.

BRICS Business Summit opens in Durban

BRICS Business Summit opens in Durban

BRICS finance ministers will be meeting today to work out the modalities of setting up the ‘BRICS Bank’.

Money goes where it grows

Money goes where it grows

As BRICS business leaders meet in Durban today, Anmol Saxena argues that BRICS has a business case.

Australia to pull most troops from Afghanistan

Australia's defence minister says the Nato-led command had made the decision to close the Tarin Kowt base.

Political moonwalking: Obama gives up on the Peace Process

Political moonwalking: Obama gives up on the Peace Process

Obama's speeches in Israel were meant to give the illusion of moving forward when they ensured the peace process moves backwards.