'Balanced and inclusive' - FM Jaishankar underscores BRICS cooperation amid global challenges as India unveils 2026 summit logo

'Balanced and inclusive' - FM Jaishankar underscores BRICS cooperation amid global challenges as India unveils 2026 summit logo

"India unveiled the logo and website for its upcoming BRICS chairmanship on Tuesday in New Delhi, with Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar outlining the theme: "Building for resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability" for the 2026 summit. Footage shows Ministers of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh and Pabitra Margherita, along with the foreign minister, posing for photos on stage ahead of the logo reveal. Jaishankar stressed that 20 years since the BRICS' inception, it has 'steadily evolved' into a platform for cooperation among developing economies. He further noted that the bloc has expanded its agenda while remaining focused on 'people-centric development.' Referring to global challenges, the foreign minister said the current environment is marked by "geopolitical uncertainties, complicated economic landscapes, climate-related risks, technological changes, and persistent development gaps" affecting countries across regions. "Our Chairship theme building for resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability reflects our belief that cooperation among BRICS members can help address shared challenges in a balanced and in an inclusive manner," he continued. The unveiled logo blends tradition with modernity, with petals reflecting the colours of member countries. A central 'Namaste' gesture is intended to convey respectful collaboration. The 2026 summit will be the 18th annual gathering of BRICS. The intergovernmental organisation, launched in 2006, now comprises ten members: Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates."

BRICS on brand - India unveils 2026 Summit logo as FM Jaishankar hails evolution of the organisation

BRICS on brand - India unveils 2026 Summit logo as FM Jaishankar hails evolution of the organisation

"India unveiled the logo and website for its upcoming BRICS chairmanship on Tuesday in New Delhi, with Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar outlining the theme: "Building for resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability" for the 2026 summit. Footage shows Ministers of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh and Pabitra Margherita, along with the foreign minister, posing for photos on stage ahead of the logo reveal. Jaishankar stressed that 20 years since the BRICS' inception, it has 'steadily evolved' into a platform for cooperation among developing economies. He further noted that the bloc has expanded its agenda while remaining focused on 'people-centric development.' Referring to global challenges, the foreign minister said the current environment is marked by "geopolitical uncertainties, complicated economic landscapes, climate-related risks, technological changes, and persistent development gaps" affecting countries across regions. "Our Chairship theme building for resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability reflects our belief that cooperation among BRICS members can help address shared challenges in a balanced and in an inclusive manner," he continued. The unveiled logo blends tradition with modernity, with petals reflecting the colours of member countries. A central 'Namaste' gesture is intended to convey respectful collaboration. The 2026 summit will be the 18th annual gathering of BRICS. The intergovernmental organisation, launched in 2006, now comprises ten members: Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates. It now covers over a third of the world's GDP and half the global population."

German church’s televised ‘slime Jesus’ infuriates the faithful

German church’s televised ‘slime Jesus’ infuriates the faithful

Christmas Eve live broadcast showed holy child portrayed by female performance artist writhing in sticky rice paper A Roman Catholic diocese in Germany has expressed regret over a Christmas Eve mass shown on national television featuring a “slime Jesus”. The broadcast on ARD television from St Mary’s in Stuttgart showed a manger in which a female performance actor was huddled up in a foetal position and covered with sticky rice paper. Continue reading...

Keir Starmer Seems To Be Boycotting 'Disgusting' X Until It Gets Its House In Order

Keir Starmer Seems To Be Boycotting 'Disgusting' X Until It Gets Its House In Order

Keir Starmer used to be a regular poster on X. Keir Starmer appears to be boycotting X amid the row over the platform allowing users to generate sexualised images of women and children. The prime minister has condemned the “disgusting and shameful” s ervice provided by the AI bot Grok . Starmer – who used to post on X on an almost daily basis – has now not done so since January 8. He has continued to use other social media platforms, like TikTok and Instagram. His spokesman repeatedly refused to deny on Monday that the PM was staying off X as the controversy continues. In response to a furious backlash last week, X announced that Grok’s “nudification” tool would only be available to those who pay to subscribe to the app. Addressing Labour MPs and peers in parliament on Monday night, Starmer said: “The actions of Grok and X are absolutely disgusting and shameful. “Protecting their abusive users, rather than the women and children who are being abused, shows a total distortion of priorities. “So let me be crystal clear, we won’t stand for it, because no matter how unstable or complex the world becomes, this government will be guided by its values. We’ll stand up for the vulnerable against the powerful. “If X cannot control Grok, we will – and we’ll do it fast because if you profit from harm and abuse, you lose the right to self regulate.” Starmer’s last X post was about the government’s decision to lift the two-child benefit cap. I won’t apologise for lifting almost half a million children out of poverty. I won’t apologise for putting money back in people’s pockets. That's why we are scrapping the two-child limit. — Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) January 8, 2026 Asked if Starmer had made a conscious decision not to use the app, the his official spokesman said: “The prime minister uses a variety of different channels to speak to people across the UK and engage with the public. We will continue to do that, he will continue to do that. “His priority here is to focus on ensuring that this platform follows the law. “That is what we should be concentrating on, talking about criminal imagery of children as young as 11, reports of photos being shared of women in bikinis, tied up in gags with bruises and covered in blood. “That’s not acceptable and that is where the full focus of government is.” Related... Keir Starmer Warns Elon Musk He's Ready To Crack Down On 'Disgusting And Shameful' Grok Here's What You Need To Know About X's 'Insulting' Response To The Grok Scandal 'Politicians Must Try Harder To Stamp Out Abhorrent Deepfake Trend – Before It Gets Too Big'