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  "id": 7073196,
  "title": "BRICS leaders voice concern over Middle East, condemn unilateral sanctions at India summit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/brics-leaders-voice-concern-over-middle-east-condemn-unilateral",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T06:57:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
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    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260913/brics-leaders-voice-concern-over-middle-east-condemn-unilateral-sanctions-at-india-summit"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NEW DELHI — BRICS nations voiced apprehension over escalating tensions in the Middle East and denounced the imposition of sanctions without the endorsement of the United Nations, during a summit held in India's capital city. The meeting, which comprised Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian among other leaders, raised concerns about \"deliberate attacks\" on civilian infrastructure and peaceful nuclear facilities under the supervision of the U.N. atomic energy agency, emphasizing the necessity of safeguarding nuclear safety and security during armed conflicts. This stance was interpreted as a subtle rebuke of U.S. and Israeli assaults on Iranian nuclear facilities. The leaders also criticized unilateral sanctions that were not sanctioned by the U.N. Security Council. While they refrained from naming any specific countries, Russia, a founding member of BRICS, has experienced Western sanctions in the aftermath of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The group denounced such unlawful measures, asserting their violation of international law and the principles outlined in the U.N. Charter.",
  "summary": "NEW DELHI — The BRICS group of emerging economies on Saturday expressed concern over rising tensions in the Middle East and condemned the use of sanctions not authorized by the U.N., as the leaders met in New Delhi to strengthen their position in global affairs seen as dominated by the West. The meeting, which included Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, voiced concern over “deliberate attacks”…",
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        "title": "BRICS leaders voice concern over Middle East, condemn unilateral sanctions at India summit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/brics-leaders-voice-concern-over-middle-east-condemn-unilateral-7075213",
        "published": "2026-09-13T07:12:04.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Malaysia’s Brics partnership broadens trade ties while keeping ‘middle path’, says J-KOM",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/malaysias-brics-partnership-broadens-trade-ties-while-keeping-middle",
        "published": "2026-09-13T08:17:53.000Z"
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/anwar-urges-brics-to-act-against-unfair-global-trade-practices",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "BRICS leaders unite on Middle East call for calm despite deep divisions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/brics-leaders-unite-on-middle-east-call-for-calm-despite-deep",
        "published": "2026-09-13T09:32:00.000Z"
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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."
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