epa10813833 The flags of South Africa, Brazil, Russia, India and China are displayed during the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, 22 August 2023. South Africa is hosting the 15th BRICS Summit, (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), as the group’s economies account for a quarter of global gross domestic product. Dozens of leaders of other countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East are also attending the summit. EPA/KIM LUDBROOK