India hosts 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi (12–13 Sept 2026) under the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.” Expanded 11-member grouping (plus partners) focuses on supply-chain resilience, digital/AI infrastructure, South-South cooperation, energy security, and global governance reform; marks 20 years of BRICS.ea2ac6
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UN Day for South-South Cooperation (observed around 11–12 Sept 2026) under the theme “Solidarity Rising: Global Alliance for Inclusive and Innovative Development.” Marks the launch of the new Global Alliance for South-South and Triangular Cooperation to scale solutions, expertise sharing, and partnerships across developing countries.e14aa6
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BRICS & SCO advancing tangible development for the Global South — New Development Bank has funded 139 projects worth ~$42.9 billion (renewables, infrastructure, digital); SCO demo zones drive trade surges; recent focus on food security, climate-resilient agriculture, Grain Exchange, and AI governance frameworks.e42381
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BRICS accelerating AI and technology access for the Global South — Sharing tools (e.g., satellite-AI weather systems), capacity-building, and NDB financing (such as Brazil’s smart hospital project); pushes for inclusive governance to bridge digital divides and prevent new inequalities.092039
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South–South trade agreement (GSTP São Paulo Round Protocol) nears entry into force — One ratification away after nearly two decades; expected to deliver tariff cuts of ≥20% on ~6,000 products, welfare gains up to $14–27 billion, and stronger inter-regional value chains among participating developing economies.5904cc
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These align with COGGS priorities (geoeconomics, South-South cooperation, BRICS, development resilience, tech/innovation equity). Suitable for a rotating ticker.
