{
  "id": 7334340,
  "title": "Anwar's Kishore Kumar rendition goes viral as BRICS visit boosts diplomatic, economic ties",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/anwars-kishore-kumar-rendition-goes-viral-as-brics-visit-boosts",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T14:24:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1532885/anwars-kishore-kumar-rendition-goes-viral-brics-visit-boosts-diplomatic"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's rendition of Kishore Kumar's classic song \"Khwab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat\" gained traction in India during his visit to the 18th BRICS Leaders Summit. The 92-second video, which drew positive reactions online, marked a moment of soft diplomacy, highlighting Malaysia-India ties. Anwar's visit focused on strengthening diplomacy, investment, and economic cooperation, while also addressing regional issues and advocating for a fairer global financial system. He discussed the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, tensions in the Middle East, and haze from forest fires in Indonesia. At the summit, Anwar met with numerous world leaders, emphasizing unity in stopping bloodshed and achieving a lasting solution. He called for a fairer global financing system, urging countries not to choose between honoring debts and meeting their obligations to their citizens. During his stay in India, Anwar was awarded the inaugural Sheikh Abu Bakar Foundation Excellence Award and urged the Muslim world to embrace AI and modern technology while preserving their values.",
  "summary": "NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s rendition of Kishore Kumar’s classic “Khwab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat” went viral in India, adding a soft‑diplomacy touch to his participation in the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit.",
  "key_points": [
    "Anwar Ibrahim's rendition of Kishore Kumar's song went viral during his BRICS visit.",
    "The 92-second video drew positive reactions online, showcasing Malaysia-India ties.",
    "Anwar's visit aimed to strengthen diplomacy, investment, and economic cooperation."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "Business : Anwar’s Kishore Kumar Rendition Makes Waves In India As BRICS Visit Boosts Diplomatic, Investment Ties",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/business-anwara-s-kishore-kumar-rendition-makes-waves-in-india-as",
        "published": "2026-09-14T11:43:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}