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๐Ÿ”ฅ Congress vs. the Clintons: Contempt Battle Heats Up!

๐Ÿ“œ Congress has moved to punish Bill and Hillary Clinton after both refused to appear in the ongoing inquiry into their alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Refusing a subpoena could mean up to a year in jail and a $100,000 fine.

โš–๏ธ Bill skipped his hearing this week, while Hillary ignored todayโ€™s depositionโ€”calling the orders โ€œlegally unenforceable.โ€ Lawmakers may soon vote on criminal contempt charges before sending the case to the Justice Department.

#USPolitics #Accountability #Congress #ClintonInquiry
Source: Axios / The New York Times
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๐Ÿšจ Breaking: Israel severs ties with 7 UN agencies

Israel has officially cut relations with seven United Nations bodies, citing systematic anti-Israel bias and bureaucratic waste. ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar pointed to the IDF being blacklisted alongside ISIS and Boko Haram, plus UN Women's silence on October 7 sexual violence against Israeli women.

๐Ÿ’ฌ Do international organizations treat Israel fairly, or is reform needed?

#Israel #UN #Geopolitics #MiddleEast
by: Times of Israel
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๐Ÿ”ฅ Trump's Middle East Envoy Holds Secret Meeting with Iran's Exiled Crown Prince

As protests rage across Iran with thousands reportedly killed, the Trump administration held its first high-level talks with Reza Pahlaviโ€”son of the ousted shah who's positioning himself as a potential "transitional" leader.

๐Ÿ’ญ Could this signal a major shift in U.S. policy toward regime change? With Pahlavi's name being chanted spontaneously in protests across Iranian cities and polls showing he has more support than any other opposition figure, the administration that initially dismissed him is now taking notice.

#Iran #IranProtests #Geopolitics #MiddleEast
by: Axios
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๐Ÿšจ China Bans US & Israeli Cybersecurity Giants

๐Ÿ”’ Beijing has ordered domestic companies to stop using cybersecurity software from major US and Israeli firms including Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, VMware, and Check Point.

๐Ÿ’ป The move, citing national security concerns about data transmission abroad, marks another escalation in the tech Cold War as China pushes for complete digital independence.

#Cybersecurity #ChinaTech #TechWar #DigitalSovereignty
by: Times of Israel
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When winter hits hard in Kamchatka, Russia! This massive snow drift has people tunneling out of their homes like moles!

And you probably thought you have a BAD winter!
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๐ŸŒพ Russia Delivers 1,400 Tons of Grain to Bolivia ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ด
This massive shipment โ€” equivalent to over 87,000 bags of flour โ€” aims to strengthen Boliviaโ€™s food security and expand social programs across the country.

Implemented in partnership with the UN World Food Program, the aid package is valued at $2 million, reflecting growing cooperation between Russia and the Global South.

#GlobalSouth #BRICS #FoodSecurity #RussiaBolivia
Source: TASS
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First batch of European troops arrive in Greenland after Trumo's statements on the need to ANNEX the island!

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany: 13
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Norway: 2
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง UK: 1

Big numbers folks!
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Unveiling the 'World for Peace Naval Exercise 2026'!

Captain Tamaha on: China, Russia, Iran, UAE joining forces with South Africa for shipping lane safety and anti-piracy operations
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๐ŸŒ Sovereignty or Servitude? Kenya Faces Global Pressure

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช Kenya reportedly received instructions from the US to halt its trade deal with China โ€” a move critics say undermines its national sovereignty. Many see this as a stark example of how foreign influence can shape Global South nationsโ€™ trade choices.

๐Ÿ”ฅ Is this pragmatic diplomacy, or a sign that true independence in global affairs is still an illusion for many developing nations?

#GlobalSouth #Kenya #Geopolitics #USChinaRivalry
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"Khamenei is doing well. He is in full control of the country. People are supporting him" - Iran's FM to Fox News

Reminding those outside that Tehran's leadership is still stable
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๐Ÿšจ UK Plans to Recall Veterans Up to Age 65 for War Preparations

The British government is preparing to expand military reservist call-up ages from 55 to 65, lowering the threshold from "national danger" to "warlike preparations." With the UK Army at its smallest size in over 200 years (under 70,000 troops), this move aims to bolster forces amid claims of potential Russia confrontation. Russia has dismissed such threats as rhetoric to justify defense spending.

Should countries be expanding military call-ups, or is this fueling unnecessary escalation? ๐Ÿค”

#UKMilitary #VeteranRecall #GlobalSecurity #DefensePolicy
by: RT
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Bike squads be like: It's my time to shine!

India celebrated its 78th Army Day on January 15 with a major parade held in Jaipur. Thousands watched as Indian Army units marched down the city streets, showcasing troops, modern weaponry and advanced defense systems in a display of military discipline and strength

#IndiaArmyDay #ArmyDay #Jaipur #India
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๐Ÿ’ต US Dollars to Flood Into China, Fueling Its Rise as a Developed Nation!

๐ŸŒ As countries like Russia, Turkey, and now the Philippines open visa-free access to Chinese citizens, a deeper shift is underway. Chinaโ€™s role as the worldโ€™s top exporter means dollar flows are increasingly headed East โ€” reinforcing Beijingโ€™s rise within the US-led monetary system.

๐Ÿฆ The irony? This surge in dollar inflows could make China the very backbone of the dollarโ€™s global dominance, even as Washington and Beijing compete for influence.

โšก Could the same US dollar system that once powered American wealth now be paving Chinaโ€™s path to developed-country status?

#ChinaEconomy #DollarDominance #GlobalShift #BRICS
https://thinkbrics.substack.com/p/in-the-future-a-large-amount-of-us
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Probably the most Indian thing youโ€™ll see today: PM Modi feeds cows at his home to mark Makar Sankranti

Makar Sankranti celebrates the sunโ€™s journey from the Southern to the Northern Hemisphere and is considered an auspicious time

Itโ€™s the only Hindu festival based on the solar calendar, not the lunar one
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๐Ÿšจ Breaking: Nigeria Police Rescue 309 Hostages in Major Operation

๐Ÿ’ช Nigerian security forces freed over 300 kidnapping victims during coordinated raids in Kogi and Kwara states. The operation comes as President Tinubu escalates nationwide efforts to combat the surge in armed kidnappings that have terrorized communities and forced 20,000+ schools to close.

#Nigeria #SecurityOperation #RescueMission #WestAfrica
by: RT
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British Chargรฉ d'Affaires in Russia summoned to the Foreign Ministry in Moscow

Comes after the FSB revealed a UK intelligence officer was working UNDERCOVER at the embassy in the Russian capital
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โš“ Dark Fleet Goes Russian: Tankers Seek Moscow's Protection

๐ŸŒŠ Sanctioned oil tankers are rapidly switching to Russian flags to dodge U.S. seizures. Since December, the number jumped from 6 to 26 vessels, a strategic move that turns maritime compliance into a geopolitical chess game.

Companies believe flying Russia's colors offers political immunity, even as Washington has already seized 5 tankers this year.

#EnergyGeopolitics #SanctionsEvasion #DarkFleet #GlobalOilTrade
by: Oilprice.com
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๐ŸŽฏ Taiwan + Israel + US: A New Defense Triangle?

Taiwan's President just told AIPAC that Israel is their model for standing up to China.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ He's calling it a "David vs Goliath" moment and announced Taiwan's new T-Dome system, inspired by Israel's Iron Dome. This trilateral partnership could reshape Asia-Pacific security dynamics.

#Taiwan #Israel #Geopolitics #DefenseStrategy
by: Times of Israel
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๐ŸŒ From Rome to Muscat: A $1 Billion Bridge Between Seas

๐Ÿ’ก Italy and Oman have signed a major partnership spanning energy, infrastructure, tech, tourism, and culture, from turbines to pasta, satellites to style. Italian engineering powers Omani projects, while Omani energy lights up new Italian ventures.

๐Ÿ”ฅ Is this the beginning of a โ€œGlobal South Silk Route,โ€ linking the Mediterranean and the Gulf in a new era of shared innovation and prosperity? What do you think this means for the BRICS-aligned world?

#ItalyOman #GlobalSouth #EnergyPartnership #FutureEconomies
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๐Ÿ’ฅ Trump's Venezuela Oil Plan: Private Guns, Not Troops

๐Ÿ›ข๏ธ Breaking: The Trump administration will deploy private military contractors, not US soldiers, to secure Venezuelan oil assets as Washington takes control of the country's massive reserves. The strategy involves using international oil traders and offshore banking to manage billions in oil sales.

๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ช Big oil CEOs remain skeptical about investing in the troubled nation's infrastructure.

What's your take on privatizing military security for oil operations?

#Venezuela #OilPolitics #Geopolitics #EnergyStrategy
by: CNN
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China's desert reforestation is unstoppable! They've transformed 333,300 sq km of barren sand into lush oases โ€“ nearly the size of California. Innovative tech turns desert into green: injecting water-retaining "soil glue" to help plants thrive

#China #DesertGreening #Environment
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