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  "id": 6973273,
  "title": "BRICS nations call for 'maximum restraint' in Middle East war",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/brics-nations-call-for-maximum-restraint-in-middle-east-war-6973273",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T19:00:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2029346/brics-nations-call-for-maximum-restraint-in-middle-east-war"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Members of the 11-nation BRICS group, comprising China, Russia, Iran, and India, called for restraint in the Middle East during a summit in New Delhi on Saturday. The leaders, despite past divisions, issued a joint statement expressing deep concern over the escalating tensions in the region. Chinese President Xi Jinping warned that the war in the Middle East \"does not serve the common interests of the international community\". The foreign ministers had previously failed to agree on a joint statement in May, with Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates divided over the conflict that began with US-Israeli strikes on February 28. However, BRICS leaders issued the statement after intensive diplomatic efforts by host India, aiming to enhance its global influence and address conflict, trade turbulence, and energy security. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need for maximum restraint and avoidance of actions that could worsen the situation. Indian and Chinese leaders have recently strengthened their ties, with Xi's first visit to India in six years symbolizing a cautious thaw between the nuclear-armed rivals.",
  "summary": "Members of the 11-nation BRICS group including China, Russia, Iran and India called for calm in the Middle East at a summit in New Delhi on Saturday, overcoming earlier divisions to issue a joint statement. Chinese President Xi Jinping, who joined Russian, Iranian, Indian and other leaders in India’s capital, told the summit that the Middle East war “does not serve the common interests of the…",
  "key_points": [
    "BRICS nations call for maximum restraint in Middle East war",
    "Leaders express concern over escalating tensions in the region",
    "Joint statement issued after diplomatic efforts by India"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "BRICS nations call for 'maximum restraint' in Middle East war",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/brics-nations-call-for-maximum-restraint-in-middle-east-war",
        "published": "2026-09-12T07:30:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "BRICS nations urge 'maximum restraint' as Middle East tensions rise",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/brics-nations-urge-maximum-restraint-as-middle-east-tensions-rise",
        "published": "2026-09-12T11:43:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "'Maximum Restraint': BRICS New Delhi Declaration Warns Against Middle East Escalation; Backs Two-State Framework In Gaza",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/maximum-restraint-brics-new-delhi-declaration-warns-against-middle",
        "published": "2026-09-12T14:04:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Le Monde English",
        "title": "BRICS nations call for 'maximum restraint' in Middle East war",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/brics-nations-call-for-maximum-restraint-in-middle-east-war-6952068",
        "published": "2026-09-12T16:22:27.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
}