{
  "id": 7182423,
  "title": "As spply chains furtherfracture, Modi warns of wider global risks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/as-spply-chains-furtherfracture-modi-warns-of-wider-global-risks",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-13T21:27:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Qatar Tribune Business",
    "slug": "qatar-tribune-business",
    "url": "https://www.qatar-tribune.com/article/253601/business/as-spply-chains-furtherfracture-modi-warns-of-wider-global-risks"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi cautioned on Sunday that escalating geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and climate crises are adversely impacting populations worldwide, urging for enhanced collaboration and support among developing nations. Speaking at the BRICS summit in New Delhi on its second day, Modi expressed concern that the \"weaponization of technology and critical minerals\" could impede global progress and shared prosperity. Formed in 2006 by Brazil, Russia, India, and China, BRICS has since grown to include 11 members, representing approximately half the global population and a substantial portion of world economic output. The group has advocated for greater influence for developing countries in international institutions and promoted alternatives to Western-led financial systems.\n\nModi, alongside leaders from China, Russia, and Iran, highlighted the continuous rise in conflicts and tensions, which increasingly negatively affect people's lives due to the interconnected nature of the modern world. He announced that BRICS would establish an integrated early warning system for infectious diseases to enhance readiness and response to future outbreaks. At the summit's conclusion, Modi emphasized the need to transform the bloc's agreements into actionable, time-bound measures, moving beyond mere discussions.\n\nDuring the summit, leaders addressed various pressing issues, including the Middle East and Sudan conflicts, and called for peaceful resolutions through dialogue and diplomacy. BRICS reiterated its commitment to a multipolar world order and advocated for reforms in global institutions like the United Nations and major financial bodies such as the World Bank and International Monetary Fund. The group opposed unilateral sanctions and economic coercion, criticizing those not approved by the U.N.\n\nBRICS also called for reduced tariffs and non-tariff barriers, advocating for the use of local currencies in trade and the development of stronger cross-border payment systems. The leaders emphasized cooperation on food security, energy, digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and climate action. This declaration marked a significant achievement, as it required consensus among nations with differing geopolitical interests, including Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, amid ongoing regional conflicts and rising tensions.",
  "summary": "AgenciesIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday warned that rising geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions and climate crises are increasingly affecting people worldw...",
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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."
}