Has BRICS given up on challenging Western economic dominance?
Jim O’Neill, the economist who coined the term ‘BRIC’ 25 years ago, argues that the group is losing its relevance.

Jim O’Neill, the economist who coined the term ‘BRIC’ 25 years ago, argues that the group is losing its relevance.









Zimbabwe chase down target of 179 to beat one of the favourites – and tournament co-hosts – Sri Lanka at T20 World Cup.
India’s AI summit was meant to showcase the country’s potential, but controversy and Gates’s exit stole the spotlight.

Heads of companies OpenAI and Anthropic refused to hold hands in a group photo at the opening of an AI summit in India.
UN chief Guterres calls for open AI access and warns against leaving its future to the ‘whims of a few billionaires’.
Global News Insight’s guide to the next phase of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka.

An Indian university is facing backlash for presenting a Chinese-made robotic dog as its own innovation at an AI summit.
Shivan Dube shines as India warm up for South Africa by beating Netherlands in final group game at T20 World Cup.
Pakistan beat Namibia by 102 runs in Colombo as Sahibzada Farhan hits his first T20 international century.
Social media users identify the robot as the Unitree Go2, sold by China’s Unitree Robotics.
South Africa continue their pursuit of a first ICC title as they beat UAE by six wickets at the 2026 T20 World Cup.