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BRICS is a cooperation forum consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. While the summit was held in India, ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and international tensions were on the agenda.
Apart from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is hosting the summit, which will continue today, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Sisi and UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan are also present. Saudi Arabia is represented at the summit by Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan.
Speaking at the summit, Xi asked the BRICS countries to play their part in ending the escalating war in the Middle East and establishing peace. While Xi said, "BRICS countries should be on the right side of history," he said that the war "does not serve the common interests of the international community."
Russian leader Putin stated that "the central role of the UN should be preserved and strengthened" and noted that cooperation within the scope of BRICS has deepened in all aspects. Regarding the sanctions imposed by the USA on his country and the methods of combating them, Iranian President Pezeshkian said, "Actually combating unilateral and inhumane sanctions is a priority issue for BRICS members." On the other hand, it was reported that China will host the 19th BRICS Leaders Summit to be held next year. It has not yet been announced in which city in China the summit will be held.
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China will host the 19th BRICS Leaders Summit next year
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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis went to Meis to attend the 83rd anniversary ceremonies of the liberation of Meis Island and also saw Karaada and Pine Island (Ro and Strongyli) during the visit. He met with Greek soldiers serving in the region. According to Kathimerini newspaper, this visit was made to show Greece's determination to defend its most remote parts of land and also marked the end of a political era that Mitsotakis wanted to highlight. The timing of the visit was linked to Athens' reaction to Türkiye's declaration of a marine park near Meis on 16 August. In its statement regarding the extension of the US decision to lift the arms embargo on the Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus until September 30, 2027, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that steps that would further erode trust between the two parties on the Island should be avoided.

Iran-backed Houthis effectively took control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait, threatening regional maritime trade with the Strait of Hormuz closed. A regional meeting will be held between Gulf countries and Iran in Oman, and safe routes for the Strait of Hormuz will be discussed. Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline was attacked, the pipeline was closed, world oil supply is affected. Conflicts in Yemen continue, Houthis opened fire on a family migrating towards Aden, 3 people died. Türkiye condemned the UAV attacks against Saudi Arabia from Iraqi territory.

Communication with the passenger ship Virgo Transport 8, which was traveling from Surabaya, Indonesia to Banjarmasin, was lost and lost. The country's search and rescue agency announced that it sent personnel and a rescue ship to the ship's final location.

While UKMTO reported that a ship of unknown type was hit in the Strait of Hormuz, it stated that no information could be obtained about the condition of the crew and the damage. In a separate incident, Çağla Öz, wife of Kara Haydar from Van, was detained in Istanbul for allegedly being a member of a criminal organization.
UKMTO reported that a ship of unknown type was hit in the Strait of Hormuz. It was stated that no information could be obtained about possible crew status, damage assessment and environmental impacts. Ships were advised to navigate carefully and report suspicious situations.

According to the statement of the Houthis' Military Spokesperson Yahya Seri, Saudi Arabia carried out 129 air strikes with F-15 and Typhoon aircraft on the cities of Taiz, Marib, Hodeidah, Cevf, Sada, Amran and Hajjah in the last 48 hours. Seri emphasized that the attacks will not go unanswered and unpunished.