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๐Ÿ—ฃ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Key statements by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the extraordinary online BRICS summit ๐ŸŸ  Transition is happening from a unipolar world to a multipolar one ๐ŸŸ  Seismic shifts in global trade are creating both challenges and opportunities toโ€ฆ
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Ukraine settlement must include legitimate interests of all parties - Brazilian President at BRICS summit

๐Ÿ’ฌ "With regard to Ukraine, it is necessary to pave the way to a realistic settlement that would take into account the legitimate security interests of all parties," Lula da Silva said during an extraordinary online BRICS summit convened on his initiative.


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๐Ÿšจะกhina shares Brazil's position on Ukrainian crisis - Xi at extraordinary online BRICS summit ๐ŸŸ  BRICS will withstand the test of international turbulence, will continue to develop steadily in the long term ๐ŸŸ  Xi urges BRICS to use its strengths and deepenโ€ฆ
๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌTrust in UN Security Council as ัonflict resolution body lost โ€“ Egyptian President

"There has been a direct negative impact on the UN system, especially on the Security Council. The decline in confidence in it has prompted a number of states to demand comprehensive reforms of the Council," Sisi said at an an extraordinary online BRICS summit.


๐ŸŸ The UN Security Council is unable to fulfill its role in resolving disputes, the Egyptian leader added.

"The importance of BRICS as a prominent international forum is growing. It consistently promotes constructive cooperation between the states based on the principles of mutual respect," Sisi said.


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๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บPutin joins ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒ online summit ๐Ÿ“Œ Subscribe to @SputnikInt
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๐Ÿ“นPutin prepares to take part in extraordinary ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒ online summit

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๐Ÿค BRICS leaders discuss economic cooperation in current global situation - Kremlin

๐Ÿ’ฌ "The issues of cooperation between BRICS member countries in trade, economic, financial, investment and other spheres were discussed, taking into account the current situation in the global economy," the Kremlin said in a statement, following an extraordinary online BRICS summit.


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๐Ÿค BRICS leaders discuss economic cooperation in current global situation - Kremlin ๐Ÿ’ฌ "The issues of cooperation between BRICS member countries in trade, economic, financial, investment and other spheres were discussed, taking into account the current situationโ€ฆ
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท President of Iran proposes to establish mechanism within BRICS to counter sanctions

๐Ÿ’ฌ BRICS could develop a common mechanism to support its members in the face of unlawful unilateral sanctions and to ensure the continued development of their economies without being subjected to unfair political pressure, Massoud Pezehkian said.


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๐Ÿ—ฃ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Russia vows response to Ukrainian terrorist attack on civilians in Donetsk

Ukraine deliberately targeted children and their parents by striking a playground in Donetskโ€™s Gulliver park, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

๐Ÿ’ฌ By attacking the park, Ukraine demonstrated its intent to escalate and disrupt a peaceful settlement, she noted.


The Ukrainian forces carried out a drone attack on the playground on Sunday evening, injuring six people including a child.

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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‡พ๐Ÿ‡ช Yemen's Houthis announce attack on a โ€˜sensitive targetโ€™ in Dimona, where Israelโ€™s nuclear research center is located

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๐ŸšจAs many as 92 US mercenaries killed in Ukraine since 2022 โ€“ NYT

Between 1,000 and "several thousand" US mercenaries are fighting in Ukraine, the New York Times estimated, with at least 92 of them killed in action.

๐Ÿ”The โ€˜volunteersโ€™ include former soldiers and those with no military background.

The newspaper says many soon leave after experiencing the brutal realities of combat or ask to be transferred to "logistics."

๐Ÿช–Mercenaries from various countries, including Colombia, South Korea, Poland and France are fighting in Ukraine, suffering heavy losses under Russian airstrikes.

The Russian Ministry of Defense has said the Ukrainian regime is using foreign mercenaries as cannon fodder, and that the Russian army will continue to eliminate them.

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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท French lawmakers express vote of no confidence in PM Bayrou's government, it will resign after 9 months in power - voting results

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๐Ÿ“น๐Ÿ˜ง Deadly bus shooting in Jerusalem caught on video The footage shows bullets hitting a bus in Jerusalem just inches from a taxi driver who was helping a woman get out of his vehicle. Five people have been killed in the attack, the latest reports show. โ€ฆ
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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Netanyahu calls on Gaza residents to leave, announces a large-scale ground operation in Gaza

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๐Ÿ—ฃ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US weaponizing crypto and stablecoins risks BLOWBACK

The US aims to wield digital assets to fix its debt and cement dollar dominance โ€” at othersโ€™ cost.

Hereโ€™s why that plan is set to fail.

Stablecoins and crypto

๐ŸŸ  Stablecoin issuers buy US debt via Treasury Bonds โ€” pegging their digital currencies to the US dollar

๐ŸŸ  With foreign holders selling Treasuries, stablecoin issuers could become top US debt holders, some in the US Congress claim

๐ŸŸ  US-pegged stablecoins could bypass banks in big emerging markets, undercut local currencies and boost dollar dominance

๐ŸŸ  Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are pitched as inflation hedges and tools for faster, cheaper finance

Why the plan won't fly

Financial analyst Paul Goncharoff tells Sputnik the plan is a non-starter as there are only five ways to cut US debt:

๐Ÿ‘‰ Bonds

๐Ÿ‘‰ Interest Rates

๐Ÿ‘‰ Spending Cuts

๐Ÿ‘‰ Raising Taxes

๐Ÿ‘‰ Bailout or Default

"By enabling US dollar-linked transactions outside traditional financial systems, stablecoins extend the dollar's reach but also challenge US regulatory control," Goncharoff explains. While allowing much faster transaction cycles, it could also trigger greater volatility.


๐ŸŸ  US dollar-pegged stablecoins arenโ€™t just about convenience โ€” they hinge on the dollarโ€™s credibility. For them to thrive, the US must honor commitments, ensure stable trade and avoid leaning on sanctions or extraterritorial pressure.

๐ŸŸ  Dollar-pegged stablecoins are also a tool to chip away at other nationsโ€™ monetary sovereignty, critics say. But those countriesโ€™ governments arenโ€™t naive โ€“ they can ban cryptocurrencies and block the US financial grab.

๐ŸŸ  Bitcoin and other decentralized cryptos could erode US government control, complicate deficit management and aid tax evasion. It could generate huge profits without producing any real goods, causing further inflation.

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๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ” WHO LEADS GLOBAL CONTAINER TRADE?

China dominates container traffic, but the real breakthrough comes from Vietnam, whose ports are now in the worldโ€™s top 50 with record growth.

The Eastern Economic Forum has shaped up as a hotspot for logistics breakthroughs, featuring the Trans-Arctic corridor and other top-tier transport projects from around the world.

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๐Ÿ“น Israel strikes suburbs of Homs in central Syria โ€” reports

The Israeli Air Force carried out strikes on the outskirts of Homs on Monday, according to Syriaโ€™s state news agency SANA.

Footage from social media

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๐Ÿ“น Israel strikes suburbs of Homs in central Syria โ€” reports The Israeli Air Force carried out strikes on the outskirts of Homs on Monday, according to Syriaโ€™s state news agency SANA. Footage from social media ๐Ÿ“ŒSubscribe to @SputnikInt
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๐Ÿ“น Explosions reported in Latakia โ€” reports

Local sources told Sputnik that explosions were heard in the city of Latakia and nearby areas in western Syria.

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๐Ÿ“น Ukrainian forces strike near Donetsk school with British Storm Shadow missile

๐Ÿ’ฌ โ€œUkrainian forces carried out an attack using a British air-launched Storm Shadow cruise missile near School No. 62 in Donetsk,โ€ said the Donetsk People's Republic administrationโ€™s office for documenting Ukrainian war crimes.


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๐Ÿ“น Kim Jong-un oversees high-thrust solid-fuel motor test

On September 8, the Missile Administration of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea conducted a static firing test of a high-thrust solid motor made with carbon fiber composite material, Radio Voice of Korea reported.

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๐Ÿ“น Over 40,000 evacuated in southern China as Typhoon Taba hits

๐Ÿ”ถ The China Meteorological Administration said Taba is the 16th typhoon to strike China this year.

๐Ÿ”ถ According to Xinhua News Agency, โ€œmore than 41,000 people were evacuated from dangerous areas in Jiangmen, and about 120,000 students from 182 educational institutions, including primary, secondary, and preschool levels, stopped attending classes.โ€

๐Ÿ”ถ Train services between several cities were suspended, and ferry links between Guangdong and Hainan provinces were also halted.

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๐Ÿ—ฃ Organizers of so-called 'Steadfastness Fleet' report fire on vessel off Tunisian coast

According to statements carried by the group, their largest boat, Family, caught fire near Tunisian waters. They accused Israel of responsibility but provided no evidence.

No casualties were reported. Organizers said they still plan to set sail for Gaza on Wednesday, calling todayโ€™s incident an attempt to disrupt their mission. A press conference is expected tomorrow.

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๐Ÿ—ฃ Organizers of so-called 'Steadfastness Fleet' report fire on vessel off Tunisian coast According to statements carried by the group, their largest boat, Family, caught fire near Tunisian waters. They accused Israel of responsibility but provided no evidence.โ€ฆ
๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ณ Tunisian officials dismiss claims of drone strike on Gaza flotilla boat

Tunisian authorities rejected reports from flotilla organizers that one of their ships had been hit by a drone off the countryโ€™s coast.

According to the national guard, โ€œno dronesโ€ were detected in the area. Preliminary findings suggest the fire broke out in life jackets on board a vessel anchored 50 miles from Sidi Bou Said, possibly caused by a cigarette.

No casualties were reported.

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