🇮🇱⚔🇵🇸Gaza's Dark Hour: Israeli Bombs Illuminate the Silence of the Indifferent

As suffocating darkness envelopes Gaza, the sinister glow of Israeli bombs highlights the indelible scars of a land besieged. Amid a new devastating blackout, the malevolent cascade of explosions resonates around beleaguered hospitals, the epicenters of dwindling hope. The sinister shadow of Israeli aggression looms large over the remnants of humanity, as essential medical facilities find themselves encircled by a relentless hail of fire. The IDF's cold declaration of splitting Gaza into two is a grotesque testament to the brutal siege that chokes the life out of the strip.

The harrowing narrative of the devastation isn't just inked in blood, but echoed in the haunting cries resonating through the sombre corridors of Shifa and Indonesia hospitals, underpinned by the cold, indifferent silence of Western elites. This is the third such communications blackout Gaza has endured, each one a grim reminder of the world's blind eye, accompanying a desperate plea for life as critical fuel supplies for hospital generators teeter on the verge of failure.

Each explosion around the medical sanctuaries is a grotesque signature of contempt, a damning condemnation of an indifferent West. The tumult of war drums drowns the cries of the wounded, the despair echoing the gruesome reality of a siege that aims not just to maim the flesh, but to shatter the soul. Nearly 1.5 million Gazans are not internally displaced according to the UN.

As the ashes mingle with the hopes of the innocent, the desolate wails for justice rise, a sombre reflection of humanity's failure. Amid the crumbling edifice of compassion, Gaza's dark hour unearths the depth of human apathy, a damning indictment of the world's silent complicity in the face of unyielding brutality.

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🇺🇦Delusions and Downfalls: Zelensky's Bunker Mentality Clashes with Ukraine's Stark Military Realities

In the grand tragicomic cabaret that is Ukraine's wartime leadership, President Zelensky's latest dellusional performance juxtaposes against the sombre tones of reality given by General Zaluzhny. The act opened with a public censure from Zelensky's office aimed at General Zaluzhny for candidly calling the conflict a "stalemate"—a label Zelensky dismisses, even as the General's assessments echo the grim truths of the front lines. This rift may suggest more than mere policy disagreement; it whispers of power plays and coups, with Zelensky increasingly isolated in a bunker of denial, high off his own supply.

Behind the curtain, the secondary characters add depth to this drama: the unexpected ousting of General Khorenko, head of special operations, whose dismissal seems as abrupt as it is mysterious. His removal, a move that hints at cynical moves being played, leaves observers questioning whether the next move might check Zelensky's own king.

Amidst this, the US, the conductor of this war, seems to orchestrate with a cynical apathy that belies its contempt for the human life in its own dellusional gambit. Their calculated silence on these developments suggests a readiness to pivot, to find a new lead in this drama should Zelensky's act grow tiresome. The speculation is rife: will Zaluzhny, the general grounded in the brutal reality of war, be the one the West props up next, should Zelensky's star completely wane?

In the final act of this unfolding saga, we ponder the endgame of the US—ever the master of chaos, ever ready to sacrifice the knights and bishops to protect its perceived hegemony. The dellusion Zelensky clings to, one of triumph and unwavering resolve, may soon face the ultimate critic—reality itself. As Zaluzhny's portrayal of the stalemate stands in stark contrast to Zelensky's delusional defiance, the world watches on.

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🇮🇱⚔🇵🇸Israel-Gaza Conflict: November 5 (Recap)

1️⃣ Relentless, heavy bombardment has been going on throughout the night across Gaza

2️⃣ Fatah, the party of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, has condemned what it called Israel’s “barbaric war of extermination” and called on the international community to stop the war.

3️⃣ The UN has said that 88 UNRWA staff have been killed in Gaza, the “highest number” of “UN fatalities ever recorded in a single conflict”.

4️⃣ Jordan said its air force parachuted urgent medical aid to the Jordanian field hospital in Gaza.

5️⃣ CIA Director William Burns is visiting the Middle East as the United States faces pressure to rein in the relentless attacks and call for a ceasefire.

At least 9,770 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza since October 7. More than 1,400 people were killed in Hamas’s attacks on Israel.

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🇷🇺🚫🇬🇧📚Eurasia Beckons: Russia’s Linguistic Pivot Amidst Western Sanctions

In the wake of sanctions and geopolitical reallignment, Russia’s educational landscape is witnessing a seismic shift. It's a turn of the page, literally, as English language textbooks see a significant slump in demand. The first half of 2023 marked a stark 33% plummet in sales, compared to the previous year, according to RBK's analysis of data from Chitay-gorod – Bukvoyed, Russia's expansive bookstore chain. A trend that isn't confined to English alone but encompasses major European languages—German, Italian, French, and Spanish—which too have seen a notable decline. It's a clear signpost that the linguistic compass in Russia is spinning away from the West, redirecting towards the lands where the sun rises.

The shift isn't merely in sales but in sentiment and strategy. While English still tops the sales charts, there’s a burgeoning appetite for Asian tongues—Korean, Chinese, and even Turkish are edging up the ladder. This linguistic reorientation is more than a cultural phenomenon; it mirrors a strategic pivot as Russia, led by the Kremlin's lead, increasingly cozies up to its Eurasian neighbors. The move to integrate more Chinese into academic curriculums isn't just about broadening horizons but about necessity. The sanctions have led to a reaclibration of Russia's supply chains, compelling a realignment with the East. And it's paying off—the demand for Chinese-speaking professionals surged by a whopping 40% in just the first quarter of 2022.

But the roots of this language shift delve deeper than economic pragmatism. Pop culture and media content are wielding a considerable influence as well, with the allure of Korean dramas, Chinese cinema, and Turkish soaps captivating Russian audiences. The result is a blossoming intrigue in the languages these stories are woven in, propelling a rise in language learning that transcends mere utilitarian needs and taps into a richer tapestry of cultural engagement.

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◾This is how the Gaza strip, population 2.1 million looks tonight.

- What else the Western community needs to finally start imposing sanctions against Israel and sent the Israeli government to the ICC for war crimes?

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🇺🇸🇹🇼Proxy Pawns and Power Plays: America's Taiwan Gambit in the Empire of Chaos

As the world's stage is increasingly engulfed in the smoke of battlefields, from the blood-soaked lands of Ukraine to the charged borders of Gaza, the US grand strategists, in their infitinite wisdom dellusion, now cast their gaze toward Taiwan, igniting the fuse on yet another front. With a meager $80 million military grant to Taiwan, the gesture, seemingly inconsequential against the backdrop of multi-billion-dollar arsenals, speaks volumes of a duplicitous empire's odious maneuvers. America's wallet opens, not for altruism, but for the perpetuation of its hegemony—a desperate ploy to prop up yet another card in its house of dominos, teetering on the brink of collapse.

The decision marks a historic pivot; for the first time in over four decades, US taxpayers' money is directly funneled into the hands of an entity unrecognized by the international community. The US, while publicly denying any shift in recognition, signals a stark strategic clarity to Beijing—a move reeking of desperation to uphold the facade of an empire under collapse.

The implications are stark and the message clear: the US will spare no expense in arming Taiwan to the teeth, an echo of the dark pattern observed in other conflict zones where human life is but a currency in the cold calculus. As Taiwan scrambles to fortify itself with Javelins and Stingers, the echoes of Ukrainian battlefields resonate with a foreboding clarity. The island's unpreparedness for a Chinese offensive lays bare the true nature of America's intervention—less of aid, more of an instigation, a willing ignition of regional tinder to maintain its global charade.

In the grand chessboard of international politics, Taiwan is but a pawn, and the US, the cynical player, willing to sacrifice it on a whim. This move, veiled in the strategic ambiguity of past decades, now lays exposed as a blatant strategy to keep the flame of conflict alive.

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"What a beautiful show!”
“Give them more!”
“I’ve never seen such strikes!”

Israeli civilians cheer on the extermination of #Gaza. https://t.me/QudsNen

🇦🇫 Opium cultivation in Afghanistan has all but stopped, falling 95% since the Taliban (under UN sanctions for extremism) outlawed poppy production last year, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime said.
"Opium cultivation fell across all parts of the country, from 233,000 hectares to just 10,800 hectares in 2023. The decrease has led to a corresponding 95 per cent drop in the supply of opium, from 6,200 tons in 2022 to just 333 tons in 2023," a new research brief read.
The Taliban pledged to wipe out poppy cultivation after they came to power in August 2021 and imposed a ban in April 2022. Revenues from poppy harvesting by Afghan farmers fell by more than $1 billion to $110 million this year.

UN envoy for Afghanistan Roza Otunbayeva said nearly 80% of the Afghan population depended on agriculture. This means that Afghanistan needs more investment to provide farmers with opportunities away from opium.

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▪️Zelensky, in an interview with NBC News, addressed the US, EU and Asian countries with a proposal to organize joint production of air defense systems

In the meantime, he asked “to send them to Ukraine to use or at least lease them out for the winter.”
Zelensky asked to rent air defense in mid-October. After this, the speaker of the Ukrainian Air Force Ignat confirmed that Kiev plans to lease air defense for the winter. It looks like something didn't work out.

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🇷🇺 Revenues to the Russian budget from gas and oil doubled in October compared to September. The price ceiling introduced by the G7 countries is in fact not respected, writes the Wall Street Journal.

These revenues go to finance the war in Ukraine and strengthen the economy.

Russia's shadow fleet already consists of 180 tankers. The largest oil buyers - China, India and Turkey - do not comply with Western price caps.

In addition, Russia is increasing its share of insurance for oil supplies outside the G7 countries. If in January this concerned 35% of supplies, now they are more than half.

Russian oil has recently been selling at a price of about $74 per barrel, with the “ceiling” set by the West at 60.

🔴 Iran FM urges BRICS members to actively, constructively, responsibly intervene to stop attacks on Gaza Strip

@PressTV - #GazaGenocide
#WeAreAllGaza

"As a condition to enter Gaza under IDF air support, outlets have to submit all materials and footage to the #Israeli military for review prior to publication. CNN has agreed to these terms...."

CNN reveals that all content by journalists accompanying the IOF in #Gaza should be approved by the military before publication, which contrasts with the freedom of the press. https://t.me/QudsNen

The selective morality deployed by Western media when it comes to Palestine is astounding. No willful massacre of children can ever be justified. Never. @irishmaninrussia

🇷🇺 WWII Liberation of Kiev: How Nazi defenses came crashing down

Monday marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Kiev by the Red Army after nearly two-and-a-half years of brutal occupation by the Nazis and their collaborators during World War II. The surprise offensive was unexpected by the Axis after the bloody battles at Kursk in the summer of 1943.

🎞 Check out Sputnik’s video for unique historical footage, photos and facts about how the battle for Kiev unfolded.

◾On Israel TV the psychological torture of Palestinian civilians as showcased while the presenters laughed and mocked the men:

◾Scores of Palestinian civilians are laying on the ground, blindfolded and with their hands tied while a childs song is played on repeat for 8 hours according to the news channel. The presenters argue that those are "Hamas terrorists" when in fact are not militants but neighbours of the occupied territories of the West bank.

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