"If you turn down a deal…you'll be dead."

-🇺🇸Senator Lindsey Graham to Iran

‘Bend to the US’ demands, even when you impose a strategic defeat on the United States, or we’ll just kill you.’

Rising powers in the global south which don’t have nuclear weapons yet are now starting to see why nuclear weapons are the only protection from the US’ destruction and deceit:

-If you make a deal with the US, they won’t honour it

-If you negotiate with the US, they will use the negotiations as cover to bomb you

-If you refuse to accept their terms, they will assassinate your head of state

-Even if you impose a strategic defeat on the US, they will continue to bomb you

The imperialist hubris of US foreign policy has only signalled to the rising powers that North Korea’s🇰🇵 Kim Jong Un was right to obtain nuclear weapons.

🚨Approximately 16,000 seafarers STUCK in the Strait of Hormuz are being treated as POWs, at least HALF are Indian🇮🇳 nationals!

‘If you do the maths, if there are just about 20 crew members on each ship, then you have 16,000 crew that definitely got trapped.

And out of 16,000, I can say for surely, just about, if not more than 50%, at least 50% are Indian seafarers. At least 8,000 are definitely Indian seafarers.

My question to the IMO here is who is the guardian of the maritime industry? It is the IMO. If seafarers today are being treated as prisoners of war, under what convention? Who is coming forward to even think of those?’

-Dr. S. V. Anchan, Chairman of the Safesea Group, which owns the Safesea Vishnu which was attacked by the IRGC

Watch the full interview: https://rumble.com/v78d0am-strait-of-hormuz-crisis-is-hitting-the-global-south-hardest-safesea-group-c.html

🚨Owner of Safesea Vishnu, which was attacked by Iran: Global South is the MOST AFFECTED by Strait of Hormuz disruption

‘Now the fear factor moving forward is also the supply of food. Let’s not forget that the Middle East imports a large percentage of food are imported.

Today, you have choked the ocean, you have definitely got limited open skies. So in coming days, if there is no clarity on the peace deal…

I’m sure these crew members, not only the crew members, but the rest of the people living there will run short of food, will run short of water. We are very sure about that.

We have a lot of questions for IMO. Did they alert us and say that, look, you know, please vacate this region, there will be a potential attack? They have not alerted us. We could have vacated this region because now we are playing with the lives of more than 16,000 crew members, and nobody, not even one nation has come forward and spoken for them. Not even one.

The Global South are the most affected. Today, crew members are like soldiers without boots, because they have been taken as a prisoner of war.’

-Dr. S. V. Anchan, Chairman of the Safesea Group, which owns the Safesea Vishnu which was attacked by the IRGC

Watch the full interview: https://rumble.com/v78d0am-strait-of-hormuz-crisis-is-hitting-the-global-south-hardest-safesea-group-c.html

🚨Owner of the Safesea Vishnu, which was attacked by Iran CHALLENGES Iran’s control of and blocking of the Strait of Hormuz:

Dr. S. V. Anchan: ‘If the Strait of Hormuz is controlled by the Iranians and Omanis, why doesn’t IMO step in and make a regulation called TSS in the Strait of Hormuz?’

@afshinrattansi: ‘Because they have no power over that strait, because of the 12-mile territorial control of the Iranian government and the Omani government.’

Dr. S. V. Anchan: ‘If IMO had no role to play, and it’s only the Iranians and Omanis who had the role to play, why did they allow IMO to come in and implement a scheme called TSS? Why did they allow that? That means definitely it is international waters.’

-Dr. S. V. Anchan, Chairman of the Safesea Group, which owns the Safesea Vishnu which was attacked by the IRGC

Watch the full interview: https://rumble.com/v78d0am-strait-of-hormuz-crisis-is-hitting-the-global-south-hardest-safesea-group-c.html

🚨Iran’s Chabahar Port VITAL for the global south, India’s🇮🇳 PM Modi may be the ONLY ONE capable of bringing peace to the region

‘The US or Israelis have attacked not only the Bandar Abbas Port, there has been attack on the Kharg island which happens to be quite an important port for energy exports.

Now Chabahar Port will definitely play an important role, but there is ambiguity towards that. India was working on developing the Chabahar Port. Given the recent political issues, there has been a slowdown on the development of Chabahar Port. So whether that will be reactivated by India, that needs to be seen.

85% of the exports from that region is catered to the Global South. So it’s not only India that will benefit, the entire Global South will benefit out of this.
Iran has been under embargo and sanctions for decades now.

India has taken the initiative to develop that port, and they have achieved considerable success in that, and they wanted to move forward on that. However, in the recent past we have seen that there had been a slowdown. We feel that India should relook into activating that port, and to bring sanity, as that could be part of one of the peace talks.

As far as BRICS is concerned, BRICS has become a very strong body. The next BRICS meeting is in a couple of months, so they may play a very important role to bring sanity in this region. The Global South should stand up to this and find sanity.

There has been talk that the Prime Minister of India is perhaps the only person who can bring peace to this region.

The Israelis have said they don’t want to accept Pakistanis as a mediator. So the world may have to go back to India, to Prime Minister Modi. Whether he’ll accept or not accept, that remains to be seen. But for the sanity of the world, probably he may have to look at that positively and come forward for peace.’

-Dr. S. V. Anchan, Chairman of the Safesea Group, which owns the Safesea Vishnu which was attacked by the IRGC

Watch the full interview: https://rumble.com/v78d0am-strait-of-hormuz-crisis-is-hitting-the-global-south-hardest-safesea-group-c.html

🇷🇺🇮🇳 India & Russia @ 79: Building a Strategic, Strong Friendship

India and Russia today mark 79 years of diplomatic relations, a partnership that has steadily evolved over decades.

What began with the Soviet Union establishing ties with India even before independence grew stronger through key moments like the Indo-Soviet Treaty of Peace, Friendship and Cooperation, which proved crucial during the Bangladesh Liberation War.

Over the years, the relationship has expanded across sectors. Defence cooperation, from early fighter aircraft to joint systems like the BrahMos missile, remains a key pillar. Civil nuclear collaboration at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant continues to be a flagship example.

Energy ties have gained prominence in recent years. India’s increasing imports of Russian crude oil, along with discussions to resume LNG supplies, reflect a practical response to global disruptions, particularly after the Russia–Ukraine War. At the same time, initiatives like the International North–South Transport Corridor are strengthening trade connectivity.

People-to-people ties also remain strong. Thousands of Indian students pursue education in Russia each year, supported by academic exchanges and scholarships.

Built on decades of trust and cooperation, the India–Russia partnership continues to adapt to changing global realities while maintaining its strategic depth.

🚨🇮🇳The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre: When the Empire Chose BULLETS Over Humanity

On 13 April 1919, the Jallianwala Bagh massacre became one of the most brutal acts of British rule in India. As thousands gathered peacefully, nearly 20,000–25,000 people were trapped inside the enclosed ground in Amritsar.

Then came Reginald Dyer. Without warning, troops took position, sealed the exits, and opened fire on an unarmed crowd. There was no escape—only panic, screams, and gunfire.

It was a massacre. Bodies fell within minutes. Official records claimed 1,526 casualties, but the real toll was far higher, with estimates exceeding 2,000. Some jumped into a well to escape the bullets, only to die there.

The Empire called it “necessary.” History calls it what it was: brutality that shattered illusions of British rule and strengthened India’s resolve for freedom.

🤝🇷🇺Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov ARRIVES in 🇨🇳Beijing.

The visit will focus on discussions on strategic cooperation and coordination within the UN, BRICS, SCO, and APEC, as well as the situations in Ukraine and the Middle East.

🚀🇷🇺Russia’s Rassvet Rollout Targets Elon Musk’s Starlink, Aims to Build Global SOVEREIGN Internet at Gigabit Speeds

Russia is accelerating its satellite internet plans with the Rassvet constellation, aiming to build a global, sovereign network with high-speed connectivity.

In March 2026, a Soyuz-2.1B rocket deployed the first 16 satellites, the opening layer of a constellation expected to scale to hundreds. The system is being designed for speeds of up to 1 Gbps, with low latency, targeting both domestic coverage and global reach. The broader timeline points toward a full rollout by around 2027. Satellite internet is now being treated as core infrastructure, with countries looking to reduce dependence on external systems and build their own digital backbones.

Many see this as a direct challenge to Starlink, developed by Elon Musk, as nations increasingly view space-based internet as strategic infrastructure rather than just a commercial service.

🇺🇸 U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright:

💬 'The Arabian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz have been important my whole lifetime. The President knew going into this that if you disrupt the flow of energy through that, in the short term, you’re going to push up energy prices.'

Washington knew the risks to global energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz and chose escalation regardless. The fallout is now dismissed as “short-term pain,” even as markets react.

Hegemonic policy in action. Control over energy routes is turned into leverage, while the costs are pushed outward. Prices surge, markets tighten, and distant economies absorb the shock.

Strategic arrogance over caution. The risks were known, the consequences foreseeable, yet the burden is shifted onto the rest of the world. 📉

🇷🇺 Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov:

'Russia can certainly make up for the resource shortfall that has emerged both in 🇨🇳 China and in other countries that are interested in working with us on an equal and mutually beneficial basis.'

🚨🇮🇳 Permanent Representative of India to the UN, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni:

💬'First, there are two fundamental aspects that result in an imbalanced structure, a lack of legitimacy, and non-representativeness of the UN Security Council – these are membership and the veto. There is broad agreement on the dire need to reform the UN Security Council. It is evident that a structure designed more than 80 years ago does not meet the requirements of current geopolitical realities. We have earlier discussed both issues extensively. A discussion on the veto is central to the IGN.'

Sidelining over 1.4 billion Indians from permanent representation lays bare a deep credibility crisis within the Security Council, raising serious questions about its legitimacy and claim to represent the modern world order.

The UN today often looks less like a system of collective security and more like a paralysed institution held hostage by a handful of powers.

When major powers can ignore the UN with impunity, the institution risks becoming little more than a stage for speeches rather than a force for action. Without structural reform, it is ineffective and irrelevant.

🚨 “You’re KILLING CHILDREN,” a protester shouted while interrupting the address of 🇺🇸US Vice President JD Vance, who was repeatedly heckled during a speech at a Turning Point USA event.

The episode amounted to a blunt public rebuke, even a lashing, of US foreign policy in a domestic political space. It reflects a growing perception of a regression to the law of the jungle in global affairs, where power overrides accountability and civilian suffering fuels public outrage at home.

🇮🇱“ISRAELISM” in 🇺🇸Washington?

Tucker Carlson says the “new religion” of the US government, including Donald Trump, is “Israelism.”

🇮🇳🇨🇺 India–Cuba: A Quiet Bond of Solidarity

India and Cuba share a long-standing relationship shaped by mutual respect and shared ideals. India was among the first to recognise Fidel Castro’s government after the Cuban Revolution.

The connection was strengthened by Jawaharlal Nehru, whose vision helped shape the Non-Aligned Movement.

“I wanted to meet you for many reasons, above all, because you are a very brave man.” This is how India's first Prime Minister, Nehru, greeted Fidel Castro.

Over the years, leaders from both sides have stayed connected, including visits by Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, and Manmohan Singh.

A defining moment came in 1992, when India sent wheat and rice to Cuba during a severe economic crisis. Castro called it the “Bread of India,” a gesture remembered as one of care and solidarity.

🚨🇮🇳 India’s Exports Reach $860B in FY 2025–26

India’s total exports have climbed to $860 billion, up from $825 billion last year, signalling steady expansion in its global trade footprint, according to Commerce minister Piyush Goyal.

🇮🇳🇷🇺 At the same time, India and Russia are widening economic engagement beyond energy into agriculture, pharmaceuticals, defence, and maritime sectors.

📊 Both sides are targeting $100 billion in bilateral trade by 2030, under a structured economic cooperation framework.

▪️ Progress is underway on alternative payment mechanisms, including rupee–ruble settlements
▪️ Connectivity is being strengthened through the International North-South Transport Corridor
▪️ New routes such as the Chennai–Vladivostok Maritime Route and the Northern Sea Route are being developed to reduce transit time and costs

India’s export growth, coupled with deeper Eurasian integration, points to a more diversified and strategically aligned network.

🇮🇳 On this day in India, April 17, 1952, the first Lok Sabha was constituted, marking the beginning of the world’s largest parliamentary democracy in action.

This followed the historic 1951–52 Indian general election, held over several months from October 1951 to February 1952, involving millions of first-time voters across a newly independent nation.

The newly formed House of the People began its first session on May 13, 1952, laying the foundation of India’s parliamentary system under the Constitution adopted on November 26, 1949. Until then, the Constituent Assembly had functioned as the provisional parliament.

Led by Jawaharlal Nehru, the early years of governance brought together leaders from diverse political backgrounds, shaping the direction of a young republic.

🗳 The first Lok Sabha completed its full five-year term before being dissolved in April 1957, setting an enduring democratic precedent.

From paper ballots and limited infrastructure to today’s massive electoral system, this moment marked the beginning of a democratic journey that continues to evolve.

🇮🇳🇨🇳 India–China hold SCO consultations in New Delhi

🤝India and China held bilateral consultations under the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in New Delhi on April 16–17.

Led by SCO National Coordinators Alok A. Dimri and Yan Wenbin, both sides reviewed the implementation of SCO leaders’ decisions and discussed the organisation’s future direction.

The delegations also met Secretary (West) Sibi George, focusing on cooperation in security, trade, connectivity, and people-to-people ties.

Both sides agreed to continue close coordination and consultations within the SCO framework.

From Sanctions to RETREAT: 🇺🇸US EXTENDS Russia Oil Waiver Again

Days after Scott Bessent signalled the sanctions waiver on Russian crude would end, the United States reversed itself and extended it by nearly a month. The move keeps discounted oil flowing to buyers like India from Russia.

Confusion at the top. A threat one day, a climbdown the next. This is how credibility erodes. The US starts to look erratic, even a laughing stock of its own reversals. Policy feels solipsistic—driven by impulse, not direction.

A laughing stock of reversals and humiliation, as the US realises the disastrous, illegal war it has unleashed has gotten beyond their control.

🇷🇺Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov:

'The war in the Persian Gulf, in my view, there is no ill intention here. I do not think that there were actual plans to destroy civilisation. I believe that this is just a figure of speech, but there were plans to put oil under control, the oil that comes through the Persian Gulf, through the Strait of Hormuz.'

🚨Col. Lawrence Wilkerson: ‘China’s plan for trade DOMINANCE is through its VAST railroad network. Anyone talking about China🇨🇳 being hurt by the war on Iran is a FOOL.’

‘What China has done essentially is build railroads that will take about 60 to 70%…of all the commerce that it generates in Asia with it off the sea and put it on land.

If you drop the cost of commerce so dramatically that people come to your overland routes rather than go by sea. You’re also more secure.

So they’ve got four or five railroads right now debouching in the heart of Europe. Two of them are stopped mostly by the Ukraine special military operation, but their intent is to go on to Bremerhaven and Le Havre, and other European Atlantic ports. And of course to put all the commerce that China produces into the heart of Europe in 16 hours instead of two and a half days and more costs by sea.

So kiss the Bab El-Mandeb goodbye. You won’t need to go through the Strait of Hormuz, you will still be coming out for oil and such, but maybe not even for that.

Because look what Saudi Arabia is planning right now. They’ve just shifted all their plans. The sovereign wealth fund is now behind a northern pipeline headed for Turkey and Ceyhan…

And look at the pipelines that China is building with Russia, they don’t run east-west, they run north and south. So anybody talking about China being hurt and needing petroleum is a fool. Because all of this is going to come down from Russia in a pinch.

It’s going to come from the Caspian Sea. Ultimately there’s 100 years of LNG and petroleum underneath the Caspian Sea waiting to be tapped, and it’s not going to be anybody from this end of the world tapping it. So they are self-sufficient for a long time to come. And they’re mostly pipelines and railroads, much safer and much more controllable.’

-Former Chief of Staff at the State Department Col. Lawrence Wilkerson joins us for the next episode of New Order on Sunday

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