Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has warned that rising geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions and climate crises are affecting people worldwide. Speaking at the BRICS summit in New Delhi on Sunday, Modi called for strengthened cooperation across the Global South. He warned that the "weaponization of technology and critical minerals" could hinder global development. BRICS, founded in 2006, now has 11 members representing about half the world's population. The group seeks greater representation for developing countries in global institutions. In a declaration Saturday, the leaders expressed concern over escalating tensions in various regions and supported a multipolar world order.

An artisanal gold mining site has collapsed in the western part of Central African Republic, killing at least 30 miners. The collapse occurred Tuesday morning in the Abba region of the Nana-Mambere prefecture. Authorities and residents report that rescuers are searching for additional miners believed to be trapped. Florian Gaguende, one of the surviving miners, said the chances of finding them alive are getting slimmer. The sub-prefecture's deputy mayor, Souleymane Bi, said rescuers and residents managed to pull 30 bodies from under the pit over several hours. Those injured are receiving treatment.