Pakistan, Sept. 20 -- BRICS health claims have sparked scrutiny after South African President Cyril Ramaphosa became unwell following the summit in New Delhi. His office confirmed that doctors advised him to rest and recover after he returned to South Africa. Meanwhile, social media users circulated unverified claims about Chinese President Xi Jinping's health after his early departure from India. Indian authorities have rejected broader claims that several leaders fell ill because of the summit.

Ramaphosa returned home on Monday after attending the BRICS summit and later withdrew from public engagements. His office said he would rest on medical advice while ministers represented him at scheduled events where necessary. The presidency di...