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BRICS leaders meet in Brazil amid 'world disorder' warnings

Al Jazeera · 13 days ago
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
13 days ago

Heads of state and government from the BRICS group of nations are gathering in Brazil for the 2025 Summit. Leaders at the forum will be talking about increasing cooperation, amid what they say are serious concerns over the international order.

Breakdown
  • BRICS has expanded from five to eleven countries, including new members like Iran and Indonesia. 21s
  • Brazilian officials warn of a collapsing multilateral order and seek a more balanced global system. 43s
  • Russian President Putin is attending online due to an international arrest warrant; China's president is absent. 1m 20s
  • The BRICS development bank serves as an alternative to the World Bank for the Global South. 1m 50s
  • The summit agenda includes health, climate change, and artificial intelligence, but the bloc's unity and impact are uncertain. 2m 7s
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