September 12, 2026: The 18th BRICS Summit begins today at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, bringing together leaders and senior officials from 11 major emerging and developing economies. Global attention is also focused on escalating West Asia tensions, with Saudi Arabia shutting a major oil pipeline after a drone attack and developments around the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait raising concerns over energy supplies and global shipping.
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- 18th BRICS Summit Begins in New Delhi
September 12, 2026: The two-day 18th BRICS Summit begins today at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The summit brings together Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, India, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the UAE. - Foreign Leaders Arrive in New Delhi for BRICS Summit
September 12, 2026: Several foreign leaders and senior officials have arrived in New Delhi for the BRICS Summit being hosted by India. Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. arrived in his capacity as the current Chair of ASEAN. - India-EU FTA Moves Closer as European Commission Submits Formal Proposal
September 11, 2026: The European Commission formally submitted its proposal to the European Council to sign and conclude the Free Trade Agreement with India. The agreement will proceed towards implementation if authorised by the Council. - Saudi Arabia Shuts Major Oil Pipeline After Drone Attack
September 12, 2026: Saudi Arabia shut its East-West oil pipeline as a precautionary measure a day after it was attacked by drones. The development comes amid heightened tensions in West Asia. - Houthi Advance Raises Concerns Over Bab-el-Mandeb and Global Shipping
September 10–12, 2026: Houthi forces have reportedly advanced along Yemen’s Red Sea coast and captured the strategic island of Mayun near the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait. The developments have raised concerns over commercial shipping and energy supplies through the key maritime route. - US Proposes Scrapping 60-Day Grace Period for Laid-Off H-1B Workers
September 11, 2026: The Trump administration has proposed ending the up-to-60-day grace period available to H-1B workers and certain other employment-based visa holders after losing their jobs. The move could reduce the time available to find a new employer or pursue another immigration option. - India and France Sign Three Space Cooperation Agreements
September 10, 2026: India and France announced three new agreements to strengthen cooperation in the space sector. The agreements cover areas including satellite launches, space surveillance and related space activities. - 20 Killed in Fire on Foreign-Flagged Cargo Ship in China
September 10, 2026: Twenty people were killed after a fire broke out on a foreign-flagged cargo ship undergoing repairs at the Qingdao Beihai shipyard in China. President Xi Jinping ordered an investigation into the incident.
