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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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๐Ÿ”ฅ Crisis Extended: Transnistria's economic emergency has been prolonged for another 30 days until February 15th due to persistent natural gas supply problems.

The breakaway Moldovan region's 400,000 residents continue facing heating and hot water shortages as the energy crisis that began when Russia halted gas supplies on January 1st, 2025, drags on.

๐Ÿ’ก Authorities are prioritizing residential heating while industrial operations remain restricted under emergency measures.
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#Transnistria #EnergyCrisis #Moldova #GasShortage
by: Oil Capital
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"It is necessary for us to diversify our trading partners and to grow non-US trade by at least 50% over the next 10 years" - Canadian FM

Leaving the US behind for China relationship
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๐Ÿšจ Estonia Ready to Deploy Troops to Greenland

โš”๏ธ As Trump threatens to take control of Greenland, Estonia joins European allies in pledging military support to Denmark. ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Prime Minister Michal confirms Estonia will send troops for Arctic exercises if requested, emphasizing NATO unity.

๐Ÿ˜‚ Estonia's 20 troops to "scare" Trump in Greenland?
We tried not to laugh, now he's shaking! NATO unity or Arctic comedy?

#Greenland #NATO #Estonia #Geopolitics
by: ERR News
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Remains of 32 Cubans killed during US military operation in Venezuela returned to Havana

They were reportedly protecting Maduro and his wife
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