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🚨 Epic display of power in the desert! 🇪🇬 Egypt marks its 74th Police Day with a massive parade showcasing thousands of armored vehicles, security forces, and drone tech in stunning formations.
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🔥 Same Script, New Stage: Iran in the Crosshairs Again
💭 What’s unfolding in Iran isn’t just about protests — it’s about power. From sanctions squeezing the economy to one-sided media framing, the same old “regime change” script seems to replay whenever a resource-rich nation resists Western pressure.
🌍 When currency collapse and inflation are triggered by sanctions, is that a grassroots uprising… or a manufactured crisis?
🤔 Are sanctions creating instability instead of democracy? And can any nation remain sovereign under economic and media warfare?
#IranProtests #SanctionsImpact #MediaNarratives #GlobalPolitics
Is IRAN Next? Trump, Protests & The Regime Change Playbook
https://youtu.be/VY5-Ur6HMMM
💭 What’s unfolding in Iran isn’t just about protests — it’s about power. From sanctions squeezing the economy to one-sided media framing, the same old “regime change” script seems to replay whenever a resource-rich nation resists Western pressure.
🌍 When currency collapse and inflation are triggered by sanctions, is that a grassroots uprising… or a manufactured crisis?
🤔 Are sanctions creating instability instead of democracy? And can any nation remain sovereign under economic and media warfare?
#IranProtests #SanctionsImpact #MediaNarratives #GlobalPolitics
Is IRAN Next? Trump, Protests & The Regime Change Playbook
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Is IRAN Next? Trump, Protests & The Regime Change Playbook
Is Iran Next? Trump, Protests & The Regime Change Playbook — as Iran protests dominate headlines, Trump Iran rhetoric returns to public debate, and regime change discussions resurface, this video examines the broader geopolitical context shaping today’s narratives.…
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🚨 Unverified reports: China may have transferred DF-21D "carrier killer" missiles to Iran!
These advanced anti-ship ballistic missiles could shift Middle East power dynamics, bolstering Iran's defenses amid rising tensions. Social media buzz highlights Chinese transport planes landing in Tehran, though official confirmation remains elusive.
#Geopolitics #MiddleEast #IranChina #DefenseTech
Source: The Defense News
These advanced anti-ship ballistic missiles could shift Middle East power dynamics, bolstering Iran's defenses amid rising tensions. Social media buzz highlights Chinese transport planes landing in Tehran, though official confirmation remains elusive.
#Geopolitics #MiddleEast #IranChina #DefenseTech
Source: The Defense News
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BRICS Plus Drills Boost Africa’s Military Capacity and Multipolar Role: Retired Interpol Ambassador
🛩 He highlighted the importance of improving technical and digital capabilities, including “understanding the digital warfare systems” and advancing knowledge of “the drone-attacking systems.”
🏳️ Mashaile also stressed the value of stronger alliances beyond the West, noting that BRICS countries have the economic capacity to generate “enough demand for weaponry” and “enough supply” to help members defend national sovereignty.
He argued that military rankings, such as the 2026 Global Firepower Index, should not be viewed in isolation, but alongside available resources, geopolitical realities, and threat assessments.
📹 With Africa spending about $52 billion on defense in 2024 — compared to $2.7 trillion globally — Mashaile believes deeper cooperation and skills development are essential for addressing global
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“They provide you with the skills, the scarce skills that you don’t have in Africa and in South Africa,” security expert Andy Mashaile told Sputnik Africa. “They provide you with the necessary confidence of how to handle conflict in the maritime space.”
“If you want South Africa to provide stability, you would need to have better resources, better helicopters, better water and missile detectors from a distance,” he added.
He argued that military rankings, such as the 2026 Global Firepower Index, should not be viewed in isolation, but alongside available resources, geopolitical realities, and threat assessments.
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While all eyes are on ICE agents in Minnesota - did you know that the famous "Trump Wall" is still under contruction at the southern border of the US?
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Trump to Iran: “Time running out” for nuclear deal. Tehran refuses talks, vows fierce response to attacks. Deterrence or disaster ahead?
#Iran #Trump #NuclearTalks #MiddleEast
Source: Asharq Al-Awsat
#Iran #Trump #NuclearTalks #MiddleEast
Source: Asharq Al-Awsat
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🚨 Russia's Consulate in Cape Town responds forcefully to GroundUp's critique of the "Will for Peace 2026" naval drills involving South Africa, China, Russia, and Iran.
They emphasize these BRICS-aligned exercises promote maritime security, counter-terrorism cooperation, and economic stability for the Global South, dismissing Western claims of aggression and human rights violations as biased propaganda. The statement underscores Russia's pivotal role in fostering multipolar alliances amid rising de-dollarization efforts.
This move signals stronger Global South unity against unilateral pressures.
#BRICS #GlobalSouth #MultipolarWorld
Source: Consulate General of Russia in Cape Town
They emphasize these BRICS-aligned exercises promote maritime security, counter-terrorism cooperation, and economic stability for the Global South, dismissing Western claims of aggression and human rights violations as biased propaganda. The statement underscores Russia's pivotal role in fostering multipolar alliances amid rising de-dollarization efforts.
This move signals stronger Global South unity against unilateral pressures.
#BRICS #GlobalSouth #MultipolarWorld
Source: Consulate General of Russia in Cape Town
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The scheme is old as dirt – fallen tree, armed lads on roadside – luckily, the driver and passengers made out of it
An attempted roadside ambush using a fallen tree played out near Savar city in Bangladesh, with a private car targeted in what police described as a botched robbery attempt
The incident happened early Friday, January 23, when armed men reportedly blocked the road with a tree and vandalized the car’s windows as it tried to pass
Video of the attack quickly spread online, while police said officers reached the area soon after being alerted, causing the suspects to flee
The driver and passengers managed to escape without being stopped
#bangladesh #roadambush #bangladeshroads #savar #crazyroads
An attempted roadside ambush using a fallen tree played out near Savar city in Bangladesh, with a private car targeted in what police described as a botched robbery attempt
The incident happened early Friday, January 23, when armed men reportedly blocked the road with a tree and vandalized the car’s windows as it tried to pass
Video of the attack quickly spread online, while police said officers reached the area soon after being alerted, causing the suspects to flee
The driver and passengers managed to escape without being stopped
#bangladesh #roadambush #bangladeshroads #savar #crazyroads
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🌍 Putin and al-Sharaa reaffirm Russia–Syria partnership at the Kremlin.
🏗️ Russia pledged support to rebuild Syria — from infrastructure to healthcare and sports — marking what Putin called a “relationship without dark chapters.”
🕊️ President al-Sharaa thanked Moscow for playing a key role in stabilizing Syria and the wider Middle East, noting that new joint projects could soon materialize.
💬 Do you think Russia’s expanding role in Syria signals a broader Global South alignment — or is it primarily strategic diplomacy?
#RussiaSyria #GlobalSouth #Geopolitics #BRICS
Source: Kremlin statements
🏗️ Russia pledged support to rebuild Syria — from infrastructure to healthcare and sports — marking what Putin called a “relationship without dark chapters.”
🕊️ President al-Sharaa thanked Moscow for playing a key role in stabilizing Syria and the wider Middle East, noting that new joint projects could soon materialize.
💬 Do you think Russia’s expanding role in Syria signals a broader Global South alignment — or is it primarily strategic diplomacy?
#RussiaSyria #GlobalSouth #Geopolitics #BRICS
Source: Kremlin statements
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🔥 Tirana's Molotov Night: Protests Erupt Against Albanian Government!
On Jan 24, thousands rallied against PM Edi Rama's administration, hurling Molotov cocktails at his office amid cries of systemic corruption and abuse of power. Clashes with police unleashed tear gas, water cannons, injuries, and 18 arrests—exposing deep political fractures.
🤔 Why wasn't this explosive Albanian crisis all over mainstream news? Did it slip under the radar, what do you think?
#AlbaniaProtests #TiranaClashes #PoliticalCrisis #MainstreamMedia
On Jan 24, thousands rallied against PM Edi Rama's administration, hurling Molotov cocktails at his office amid cries of systemic corruption and abuse of power. Clashes with police unleashed tear gas, water cannons, injuries, and 18 arrests—exposing deep political fractures.
🤔 Why wasn't this explosive Albanian crisis all over mainstream news? Did it slip under the radar, what do you think?
#AlbaniaProtests #TiranaClashes #PoliticalCrisis #MainstreamMedia
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Japan rn: FULL PANDA APOCALYPSE MODE ACTIVATED 😭🐼💀
Thousands came out to say good bye to two pandas named Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei
They are headed back to China as the "Panda-diplomacy" breaks down after 50+ years
Thousands came out to say good bye to two pandas named Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei
They are headed back to China as the "Panda-diplomacy" breaks down after 50+ years
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🚨 “Blockade or provocation?” Russia warns that a potential U.S. maritime blockade of Cuba would mark one of the “grossest violations of international law.” 🇷🇺 Moscow argues such a move would elevate Washington’s laws and sanctions above global norms—risking a humanitarian crisis for millions of Cubans.
🌍 The warning comes amid rising tension in the Caribbean, echoing Cold War dynamics that once brought the world to the brink.
💬 Is this renewed pressure on Cuba a defense of democracy—or a dangerous step back into Cold War confrontation? What do you think the Global South should do in response?
#Geopolitics #Cuba #USForeignPolicy #GlobalSouth
Source: Russian Foreign Ministry
🌍 The warning comes amid rising tension in the Caribbean, echoing Cold War dynamics that once brought the world to the brink.
💬 Is this renewed pressure on Cuba a defense of democracy—or a dangerous step back into Cold War confrontation? What do you think the Global South should do in response?
#Geopolitics #Cuba #USForeignPolicy #GlobalSouth
Source: Russian Foreign Ministry
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🔥 Major Blow to Terror Networks in Niger!
💥 Niger’s defense forces report neutralizing up to 70 armed militants in sweeping nationwide operations. Dozens more were arrested, and key logistics destroyed — a move officials say has severely weakened extremist networks operating in the region.
🌍 Analysts note this as part of Niger’s wider effort to assert regional security autonomy, reflecting a broader Global South shift toward self-reliant defense strategies.
💭 Can Africa’s growing military independence reshape regional stability — or will it trigger new power clashes with foreign interests?
#Niger #AfricaSecurity #GlobalSouth #Counterterrorism
Source: Sputnik Africa
💥 Niger’s defense forces report neutralizing up to 70 armed militants in sweeping nationwide operations. Dozens more were arrested, and key logistics destroyed — a move officials say has severely weakened extremist networks operating in the region.
🌍 Analysts note this as part of Niger’s wider effort to assert regional security autonomy, reflecting a broader Global South shift toward self-reliant defense strategies.
💭 Can Africa’s growing military independence reshape regional stability — or will it trigger new power clashes with foreign interests?
#Niger #AfricaSecurity #GlobalSouth #Counterterrorism
Source: Sputnik Africa
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🌏 China’s Peaceful Rise: From Poverty to Powerhouse
In just a few decades, China transformed from one of the poorest countries in the world into one of the largest economies globally — and it did so without war or conflict.
In just a few decades, China transformed from one of the poorest countries in the world into one of the largest economies globally — and it did so without war or conflict.
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Newly Appointed SABTT Chairperson
The National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS) proudly announces the appointment of Professor Mogomme A. Masoga, Chairperson of the NIHSS Board, as Chairperson of the South African BRICS Think Tank (SABTT) and South Africa’s official representative to the BRICS Think Tank Council (BTTC). This appointment, made by the Honourable Minister of Higher Education and Training, takes effect on 02 January 2026. Professor Masoga’s appointment marks a decisive moment for South Africa... Read more »
The National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS) proudly announces the appointment of Professor Mogomme A. Masoga, Chairperson of the NIHSS Board, as Chairperson of the South African BRICS Think Tank (SABTT) and South Africa’s official representative to the BRICS Think Tank Council (BTTC). This appointment, made by the Honourable Minister of Higher Education and Training, takes effect on 02 January 2026. Professor Masoga’s appointment marks a decisive moment for South Africa... Read more »
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🇬🇧🇨🇳 When Britain quietly turns back to China and everyone knows why
This week in Beijing, something important happened.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer sat down with Xi Jinping and called for a “long-term, consistent, comprehensive strategic partnership” between Britain and China.
Starmer is the first British PM to visit China in eight years and the timing is not accidental.
The world is shifting fast.
While the US under Donald Trump is threatening tariffs, seizing territories and openly destabilising alliances, countries are doing what rational actors always do when uncertainty rises: they diversify risk.
Starmer didn’t mention Trump by name, but he didn’t need to. The message was loud and clear.
China is the world’s second-largest economy. Britain’s third-largest trading partner and increasingly, one of the few sources of predictability left in global trade.
Starmer called for a “more sophisticated” relationship with China, in other words, ending Britain’s habit of swinging between enthusiasm...
This week in Beijing, something important happened.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer sat down with Xi Jinping and called for a “long-term, consistent, comprehensive strategic partnership” between Britain and China.
Starmer is the first British PM to visit China in eight years and the timing is not accidental.
The world is shifting fast.
While the US under Donald Trump is threatening tariffs, seizing territories and openly destabilising alliances, countries are doing what rational actors always do when uncertainty rises: they diversify risk.
Starmer didn’t mention Trump by name, but he didn’t need to. The message was loud and clear.
China is the world’s second-largest economy. Britain’s third-largest trading partner and increasingly, one of the few sources of predictability left in global trade.
Starmer called for a “more sophisticated” relationship with China, in other words, ending Britain’s habit of swinging between enthusiasm...
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Belarus signals deeper strategic cooperation with China.
President Lukashenko states: "In today's tectonic geopolitical shifts, Beijing is the key point of support for Minsk'
New World Order rises!
President Lukashenko states: "In today's tectonic geopolitical shifts, Beijing is the key point of support for Minsk'
New World Order rises!
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Trade deal-making takes off early in 2026
The start of the year 2026 proved to be even more volatile in terms of international events than many pessimists would have foreseen. Against the backdrop of a further escalation in geopolitical risks, the global economic community is starting to exhibit close to frenetic activity in seeking to re-direct trade and investment flows towards those regions and sectors that are not as encumbered with rising tariffs. This process is leading many economies, including some of the advanced countries, to... Read more »
The start of the year 2026 proved to be even more volatile in terms of international events than many pessimists would have foreseen. Against the backdrop of a further escalation in geopolitical risks, the global economic community is starting to exhibit close to frenetic activity in seeking to re-direct trade and investment flows towards those regions and sectors that are not as encumbered with rising tariffs. This process is leading many economies, including some of the advanced countries, to... Read more »