习近平从未缺席过金砖国家峰会，即便在新冠疫情期间也不例外，因此这一安排引来关注。彭博社报道称，卢拉邀请印度总理莫迪出席金砖国家峰会后的国宴，此举可能影响了北京的决定。因为习近平在峰会上将失去“主宾”地位，被视为对北京的冒犯。

A ferry carrying 65 people capsized overnight between the islands of Java and Bali. At least four people have been rescued so far.