IJR News — today's news from every sideRachel Meyers The stand against non-UN sanctions is welcome but these groups often struggle to enforce their own words. Tom Gallagher BRICS nations have little leverage in the Gulf compared to the US or EU, so this push feels mostly symbolic. Nicole Hardy This kind of multipolar effort could challenge Western dominance but only if the members deliver on follow-up actions. 
India to Host BRICS Summit Amid Global Divisions — Sep 6, 2026BRICS continues to serve as a dialogue platform for Global South members despite divergent domestic priorities and ongoing global conflicts, with India’s 18th summit presidency framed as a path to more inclusive, practical cooperation. Under India’s leadership, the summit emphasis centers on Humanity First, resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability, focusing on AI and digital tech, reliable supply chains, financial integration, climate action and youth empowerment, with New Delhi hosting the 12–13 September 2026 event to mark BRICS’ 20th anniversary.
New Delhi to host 2026 BWF World Championships — Jul 23, 2026The BWF World Championships return to New Delhi, India from August 17-23, 2026, with five reigning champions—Shi Yu Qi, Akane Yamaguchi, Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae, Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning, and Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei—aiming to defend their titles. Shi and Yamaguchi seek to extend historic legacies as the first Chinese man since Chen Long to defend the title and Yamaguchi pursues a fourth world crown, while the Korean doubles duo, the young Chinese doubles pair, and Malaysia’s mixed doubles champions look to maintain their supremacy on badminton’s biggest stage.
Second round of India–Israel FTA talks concludes, aims to boost $3.93 billion trade — Jul 24, 2026India and Israel wrapped up the second round of Free Trade Agreement talks in New Delhi (July 20–23), with technical sessions spanning goods, services, rules of origin, IP rights, sanitary and phytosanitary measures, and trade facilitation as negotiators push for a balanced, mutually beneficial deal. The two sides highlighted progress and complementarities, aiming for an early conclusion as bilateral trade nears $3.93 billion in 2025-26.
