BRICS and G7: Competing Visions for Global Leadership

BRICS expands to 19 nations, G7 remains at 7 with selective guest invites.

BRICS GDP share: 40% nominal, 41% PPP; G7 leads nominal GDP at ~44%.

BRICS pushes de-dollarization, trade in local currencies, and strategic expansion.

Trump to the Liberian President:

You speak very good English. Where did you learn it?

(English is the official language of Liberia)

Trump got bored of African leaders!

🗣 Trump:

Maybe we're gonna have to go a bit quicker than this, because we have a whole schedule. If I could just have your name and country it would be great.

Trump:

At some point, I would like to go to Africa.

President of Gabon: Trump deserves the Nobel peace prize.

Trump: We could do this all day.

Reporter: Do you want to see Comey and Brennan behind bars?

Trump: I think they're very dishonest people. I think they're crooked as hell. And maybe they have to pay a price for that.

Trump:

Ukraine requested a Patriot. I will take a look. But it is very expensive.

Trump:

I am not happy with what's happening in Ukraine.

US Secretary of State Rubio imposes sanctions on UN Human Rights Council Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese.

President of Senegal to Trump:

I know you are a tremendous golf player. Golf requires concentration and precision, qualities that also make for a great leader.

So, perhaps an investment could be made in a golf course in Senegal.. that would be an opportunity for you to show off your skills on the golf course.

The US Embassy in Yemen:

The Houthis kidnapped members of the crew of the ship Eternity Sea and we demand their immediate release.

Trump:

There's a very good chance of a settlement this week or next week on Gaza.

Reporter: Yesterday you said you were not sure who ordered the munitions halted to Ukraine. Have you figured it out?

Trump: I haven't though about it.

Reporter: What does it say that such a decision could be made without you knowing?

Trump: I would know. If a decision was made I will know. Most likely I would give the order but I haven't done that yet.

Trump:

Harvard is totally antisemitic. They will reach a deal.

Trump on Gaza:

We’re getting very close to a deal.

OpenAI will release an AI-powered web browser that will challenge Google Chrome.

The browser is slated to launch in the coming weeks.

Source: Reuters

Czechia will train eight Ukrainian F-16 pilots by end of 2026.

BREAKING: Hamas:

We showed the necessary flexibility and agreed to release 10 prisoners as part of our keenness to make the ongoing efforts a success.

Hamas:

We seek a comprehensive agreement to end the aggression, ensure the entry of aid, and alleviate the escalating suffering in the Gaza Strip.

Hamas:

Israel's withdrawal and providing genuine guarantees for a permanent ceasefire are still under negotiation.

Footage of the Houthis targeting and sinking the ship Eternity C.