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BackFive overlooked weekend stories: China-US spying, India-Pakistan water dispute, BRICS AI and trade talks
Five overlooked weekend stories: China-US spying, India-Pakistan water dispute, BRICS AI and trade talks
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Five overlooked weekend stories: China-US spying, India-Pakistan water dispute, BRICS AI and trade talks

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China urged the US to stop all spying activities, BRICS nations discussed AI cooperation, trade and de-dollarisation, while India and Pakistan faced renewed tensions over water sharing, among other overlooked weekend developments across Asia.

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The summary references ongoing geopolitical tensions including US-China relations, BRICS cooperation efforts, and India-Pakistan water sharing disagreements under the Indus Waters Treaty.

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From China urging US to ‘stop all’ spying to India-Pakistan water row, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend

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Published: 12:15pm, 14 Sep 2026

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1. Brics members find common ground on AI, trade and de-dollarisation push

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • BRICS will announce a joint initiative on AI governance within the next months

    Possible · Within months

  • India and Pakistan will engage in third-party mediation over the Indus Waters Treaty within weeks

    Possible · Within weeks

Open Questions

  • What specific spying activities is China referring to?
  • What concrete outcomes emerged from the BRICS discussions on AI and trade?
  • How will the India-Pakistan water dispute be resolved?
  • What actions might the US take in response to China's demands?

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