BRICS Summit Wrap (New Delhi): India’s BRICS presidency ended with adoption of the New Delhi Declaration after leaders bridged sharp divides, including over West Asia. The text stressed “maximum restraint” amid the US-Iran conflict and pushed common positions on trade, terrorism, global governance, payments, technology and conflicts—while leaving room for member disagreements. Ethiopia in BRICS Diplomacy: Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Ahmed attended the summit’s second day, with BRICS backing Ethiopia’s WTO accession and other global bids; Russia also praised Ethiopia’s “constructive contribution” and invited Abiy to a Russia-Africa summit in Moscow. China-India Reset Signals: After Xi’s visit, China’s foreign ministry said Modi and Xi reached the “most important consensus” that the two should be partners, aiming to stabilize long-term relations. Ethiopia Conflict & Rights: The Amhara Association of America says Abiy’s national dialogue has not stopped violence, documenting 614 civilian victims since July 2026 and alleging drone strikes and detentions tied to federal and regional actors. Public Health Pressure (Malaria): WHO-linked reporting highlights Ethiopia’s malaria rebound—7.3 million cases in 2024—with conflict and weak services blamed for continued spread, especially in Amhara. Regional Security & Trade Risk (Red Sea): Commentary warns Bab el-Mandeb instability is raising risk premiums and financing costs for Horn projects, with Ethiopia’s logistics and Djibouti corridor exposed to delays and higher prices. Tech & AI Governance: Xi proposed an open-source AI initiative for BRICS, aiming to reduce dependence on a few firms and expand training and access across the Global South.