{
  "id": 6945423,
  "title": "Brics joint statement calls for West Asia de-escalation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/brics-joint-statement-calls-for-west-asia-de-escalation",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-12T15:51:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/brics-urges-restraint-over-west-asia-conflict-produces-joint-statement-on-first-day-of-leadership-summit-11789221921047.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On the opening day of the two-day BRICS Leadership Summit, led by India, the BRICS members issued a joint statement advocating for de-escalation in West Asia, denouncing the 2025 Pahalgam terrorist attack, and expressing concern over unilateral tariffs. The statement emphasized the importance of adhering to World Trade Organization (WTO) rules to maintain an open trading system and urged comprehensive reforms of global governance institutions to better reflect the realities of today's international landscape. The 11 member-nations, which include Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, highlighted the need to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure in accordance with the United Nations Charter, as well as uphold nuclear safeguards, safety, and security.",
  "summary": "Members of Brics issued a joint statement urging restraint in West Asia, condemning terrorism, and highlighting concerns over unilateral trade measures.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "Modi calls for global governance reforms at Brics leaders’ meet",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/modi-calls-for-global-governance-reforms-at-brics-leaders-meet",
        "published": "2026-09-12T13:28:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}