Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed over the gavel to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva who hailed India for giving voice to topics of interests of emerging economies
Xinhua reports that the 25-year-old is stepping in for Athletico Paranaense's Bento Krepski, who was sidelined from the matches due to a right hamstring tear.
The leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa held closed-door discussions Wednesday on the possible expansion of their BRICS economic bloc.
Xinhua reports that the 31-year-old, who departed Paris Saint-Germain this week to join Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal, hasn't played for his nation since the previous year's World Cup in Qatar due to an ankle injury.
AccoIn the most recent operation on Wednesday in Rio de Janeiro, the police reported 10 fatalities resulting from a shootout in the Complexo da Penha, a cluster of favelas located in the city's northern region.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa affirms country's preparedness to host the momentous 15th BRICS Summit in August, uniting Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
The dialogue will be held in Johannesburg on July 18-20 to deliberate on issues of mutual interest, and it will be attended by party leaders and representatives of political parties across the world