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  "id": 6925277,
  "title": "BRICS adopts joint declaration, urges 'maximum restraint' in Mideast",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/brics-adopts-joint-declaration-urges-maximum-restraint-in-mideast",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-12T12:58:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40439162/brics-adopts-joint-declaration-urges-maximum-restraint-in-mideast"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The BRICS coalition of countries unanimously approved a joint statement on Saturday, voicing \"deep concern\" over the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The declaration, unveiled on the inaugural day of the BRICS leaders' annual summit held in New Delhi, calls for \"maximum restraint\" and a \"multilateral approach\" that acknowledges diverse perspectives. This development arrives during a period when the United States and Iran have resumed a cycle of retaliatory strikes, following a lull in hostilities throughout most of August.\n\nComprising Iran and the United Arab Emirates, both allies of Washington, the BRICS grouping was anticipated to pose a significant challenge in reaching a unified declaration. The \"New Delhi Declaration,\" as it is known, underscores the bloc's dedication to resolving global disputes through \"dialogue, consultation, and diplomacy.\" It also highlights apprehensions about the emergence of \"unilateral tariff and non-tariff measures\" that disrupt trade, particularly in response to U.S. sanctions imposed on Tehran due to its war with Iran, and Russia's conflict with Ukraine.",
  "summary": "NEW DELHI: The BRICS group of nations unanimously adopted a joint declaration on Saturday, expressing “deep concern” over the war in the Middle East and urged maximum restraint, advocating for a “multilateral approach” that respects national viewpoints. The declaration, adopted on the first day of the BRICS leaders’ annual summit in New Delhi, comes at a time when U.S. and Iran have resumed…",
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        "title": "BRICS nations urge 'maximum restraint' in Middle East war",
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        "outlet": "The Economic Times",
        "title": "Why the BRICS declaration is hanging in the balance",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/why-the-brics-declaration-is-hanging-in-the-balance",
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        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Brics agrees joint declaration calling for 'maximum restraint' in Middle East",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "BRICS adopts joint declaration, urges ‘maximum restraint’ in Mideast",
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        "published": "2026-09-12T13:29:27.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "In BRICS declaration, a push for greater India role at UN Security Council",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/in-brics-declaration-a-push-for-greater-india-role-at-un-security",
        "published": "2026-09-12T13:30:46.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "Iran President meets UAE Crown Prince on BRICS sidelines after Delhi declaration stresses dialogue to end West Asia war",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/iran-president-meets-uae-crown-prince-on-brics-sidelines-after-delhi",
        "published": "2026-09-12T13:43:06.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "BRICS nations urge 'maximum restraint' in Middle East war",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/brics-nations-urge-maximum-restraint-in-middle-east-war-6943731",
        "published": "2026-09-12T14:42:45.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "BRICS summit: Iran, UAE, others urge restraint over Middle East escalation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/brics-summit-iran-uae-others-urge-restraint-over-middle-east",
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