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Severe Fuel Crisis in Bangladesh, Massive Traffic Jams and Crowds at Petrol Pumps
Staff Reporter | Sylhet
A severe fuel shortage across Bangladesh has caused chaos and heavy congestion at petrol stations nationwide. From the capital Dhaka to district and sub-district levels, long queues have been visible at most fuel pumps since early morning. In many areas, vehicle lines have extended onto main roads, disrupting normal traffic flow.
Consumers have complained that due to insufficient fuel supply, many are unable to refuel even after waiting for hours. In some places, fuel is being sold in limited quantities, further worsening the situation and increasing public frustration.
Staff Reporter | Sylhet
A severe fuel shortage across Bangladesh has caused chaos and heavy congestion at petrol stations nationwide. From the capital Dhaka to district and sub-district levels, long queues have been visible at most fuel pumps since early morning. In many areas, vehicle lines have extended onto main roads, disrupting normal traffic flow.
Consumers have complained that due to insufficient fuel supply, many are unable to refuel even after waiting for hours. In some places, fuel is being sold in limited quantities, further worsening the situation and increasing public frustration.
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GLOBAL UPDATE 🇲🇿🇨🇳 Mozambique President Begins China Visit to Deepen Strategic Ties
Mozambique’s President Daniel Francisco Chapo has begun a week-long state visit to China from April 16–22, marking the first visit by a Mozambican head of state in 10 years and his first since taking office. Arriving in Changsha, Hunan Province, he was welcomed with a red-carpet reception as China and Mozambique seek to upgrade their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. During the visit, President Xi Jinping will hold a welcome ceremony, banquet, and formal talks, while Chapo will also visit Hunan and Qinghai. The trip focuses on strengthening political, economic, and development cooperation, including infrastructure, mining, energy, agriculture, and China-Africa trade. Officials say the visit reflects broader China-Africa engagement and Global South coordination on issues such as UN reform and climate change.
Source: Global Times
Mozambique’s President Daniel Francisco Chapo has begun a week-long state visit to China from April 16–22, marking the first visit by a Mozambican head of state in 10 years and his first since taking office. Arriving in Changsha, Hunan Province, he was welcomed with a red-carpet reception as China and Mozambique seek to upgrade their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. During the visit, President Xi Jinping will hold a welcome ceremony, banquet, and formal talks, while Chapo will also visit Hunan and Qinghai. The trip focuses on strengthening political, economic, and development cooperation, including infrastructure, mining, energy, agriculture, and China-Africa trade. Officials say the visit reflects broader China-Africa engagement and Global South coordination on issues such as UN reform and climate change.
Source: Global Times
JUST IN 🇨🇳🇯🇵 Japan “Compounds Mistakes” as Chinese FM Responds to Vessel Entering Taiwan Straits
China has strongly criticized Japan after a Japanese Self-Defense Force vessel entered the Taiwan Straits on Friday, with Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stating that the Chinese military handled the situation in accordance with law and regulations. Guo said Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi had already made “erroneous remarks” on the Taiwan issue, damaging China-Japan relations, and described the vessel’s passage as a deliberate provocation and show of force.
He warned that such actions expose dangerous intentions within Japan to interfere militarily and undermine regional peace and stability. China views the move as a serious threat to its sovereignty and security and has lodged strong protests. Guo reiterated that Taiwan remains an “insurmountable red line” and urged Japan to reflect, correct its actions, and avoid further escalation.
Source: Global Times
China has strongly criticized Japan after a Japanese Self-Defense Force vessel entered the Taiwan Straits on Friday, with Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stating that the Chinese military handled the situation in accordance with law and regulations. Guo said Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi had already made “erroneous remarks” on the Taiwan issue, damaging China-Japan relations, and described the vessel’s passage as a deliberate provocation and show of force.
He warned that such actions expose dangerous intentions within Japan to interfere militarily and undermine regional peace and stability. China views the move as a serious threat to its sovereignty and security and has lodged strong protests. Guo reiterated that Taiwan remains an “insurmountable red line” and urged Japan to reflect, correct its actions, and avoid further escalation.
Source: Global Times
GLOBAL UPDATE 🇨🇳 China Becomes World Leader in Nuclear Power Capacity with 125 Million kW
China’s installed nuclear power capacity has reached 125 million kilowatts, ranking first globally, according to a blue book released by the China Nuclear Energy Association and cited by CCTV News. The country currently operates 60 commercial nuclear reactors and has 36 more under construction, accounting for over half of global nuclear projects under development. An additional 16 units have been approved. China also plans to bring seven new units online this year while continuing construction expansion. The report highlights the rapid growth of the domestically developed Hualong One reactor, with over 40 units operating or under construction worldwide. China aims to further expand capacity to 200 million kilowatts by 2040 as part of its long-term energy strategy.
Source: Global Times, CCTV News, Xinhua News Agency
China’s installed nuclear power capacity has reached 125 million kilowatts, ranking first globally, according to a blue book released by the China Nuclear Energy Association and cited by CCTV News. The country currently operates 60 commercial nuclear reactors and has 36 more under construction, accounting for over half of global nuclear projects under development. An additional 16 units have been approved. China also plans to bring seven new units online this year while continuing construction expansion. The report highlights the rapid growth of the domestically developed Hualong One reactor, with over 40 units operating or under construction worldwide. China aims to further expand capacity to 200 million kilowatts by 2040 as part of its long-term energy strategy.
Source: Global Times, CCTV News, Xinhua News Agency
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Israel destroyed all of the town of Al-Khiam in southern Lebanon within a month.
Israel destroyed all of the town of Al-Khiam in southern Lebanon within a month.
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ECONOMIC UPDATE 🇮🇳🇮🇷🇨🇳 Indian refiners paying for Iranian oil in yuan amid sanctions challenges
Four sources familiar with the matter revealed that Indian oil refiners are paying for shipments of Iranian oil using the Chinese yuan through ICIC Bank in Mumbai, following a temporary waiver from US sanctions. Washington granted a 30-day waiver last month allowing purchases of Russian and Iranian oil already at sea, aiming to ease rising prices linked to the US-Israeli trade war with Iran. Payment difficulties due to longstanding sanctions have discouraged some buyers. Earlier this month, Indian Oil Corp. purchased two million barrels of Iranian crude for about $200 million, its first such deal in seven years. India has also allowed four tankers for Reliance Industries, with payments routed via ICIC Bank’s Shanghai branch.
Source: Maaal News, Reuters
Four sources familiar with the matter revealed that Indian oil refiners are paying for shipments of Iranian oil using the Chinese yuan through ICIC Bank in Mumbai, following a temporary waiver from US sanctions. Washington granted a 30-day waiver last month allowing purchases of Russian and Iranian oil already at sea, aiming to ease rising prices linked to the US-Israeli trade war with Iran. Payment difficulties due to longstanding sanctions have discouraged some buyers. Earlier this month, Indian Oil Corp. purchased two million barrels of Iranian crude for about $200 million, its first such deal in seven years. India has also allowed four tankers for Reliance Industries, with payments routed via ICIC Bank’s Shanghai branch.
Source: Maaal News, Reuters
Minister Blade Nzimande: Launch of 2025 Science, Technology, and Innovation Indicators report
Minister Blade Nzimande: Launch of 2025 Science, Technology, and Innovation Indicators report
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Fri, 04/17/2026 - 14:38
17 Apr 2026
Keynote address by the Minister of Science, Technology, And Innovation on the occasion of the launch of the 2025 Science, Technology, and Innovation Indicators report at the CSIR Convention Centre
Programme Director, Prof. Bavesh Kana;
Acting Director-General, Ms. Gugulethu Zwane;
Chairperson of the NACI Council, Mr. Tilson... Read more »
Minister Blade Nzimande: Launch of 2025 Science, Technology, and Innovation Indicators report
Vuyelwa
Fri, 04/17/2026 - 14:38
17 Apr 2026
Keynote address by the Minister of Science, Technology, And Innovation on the occasion of the launch of the 2025 Science, Technology, and Innovation Indicators report at the CSIR Convention Centre
Programme Director, Prof. Bavesh Kana;
Acting Director-General, Ms. Gugulethu Zwane;
Chairperson of the NACI Council, Mr. Tilson... Read more »
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Minister Blade Nzimande: Launch of 2025 Science, Technology, and Innovation Indicators report | South African Government
Keynote address by the Minister of Science, Technology, And Innovation on the occasion of the launch of the 2025 Science, Technology, and Innovation Indicators report at the CSIR Convention Centre Programme Director, Prof. Bavesh Kana; Acting Director-General…
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Alaska agreements being blocked and torpedoed by the very European ruling elite settled in Brussels, Paris, Berlin, and London — Russian FM Lavrov.
"Russia continues to express readiness to continue these negotiations with the US".
"Russia continues to express readiness to continue these negotiations with the US".
JUST IN 🇺🇸🇮🇷 Trump thanks Iran for fully reopening Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday thanked Iran after it announced the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping route. Trump made the remarks on Truth Social following a statement by Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, who said on X that the passage for all commercial vessels is now completely open for the remaining period of the ceasefire in Lebanon. In a follow-up post, Trump added that the U.S. naval blockade on Iran will remain in full force until Washington’s transaction with Tehran is “100 percent complete.” He also noted that the process should move quickly, as most negotiation points have already been agreed upon.
Source: Global Times / Xinhua
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday thanked Iran after it announced the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping route. Trump made the remarks on Truth Social following a statement by Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, who said on X that the passage for all commercial vessels is now completely open for the remaining period of the ceasefire in Lebanon. In a follow-up post, Trump added that the U.S. naval blockade on Iran will remain in full force until Washington’s transaction with Tehran is “100 percent complete.” He also noted that the process should move quickly, as most negotiation points have already been agreed upon.
Source: Global Times / Xinhua
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🇮🇷🇺🇲 Strait of Hormuz open ‘for remaining period of ceasefire’
Iran’s Foreign Minister says “in line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire”.
United States President Donald Trump says naval blockade on Iran to stay in place until peace deal signed. He added that Israel will no longer be bombing Lebanon.
Source: Al Jazeera
Iran’s Foreign Minister says “in line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire”.
United States President Donald Trump says naval blockade on Iran to stay in place until peace deal signed. He added that Israel will no longer be bombing Lebanon.
Source: Al Jazeera
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"Weapons destined for Ukraine are ending up in Iran — that's a big problem" - The begging KING Zelensky complains
"We already have such a deficit of Patriots right now that it can't get any worse"
"We already have such a deficit of Patriots right now that it can't get any worse"
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GLOBAL UPDATE 🇺🇸United States becomes a net oil exporter
Last week, net oil imports into the United States dropped to a record low of 66,000 barrels per day, while exports surged to 5.2 million barrels per day, marking a seven-month high. Rising demand from Europe and Asia—seeking alternatives to Middle Eastern supplies amid disruptions—has driven this shift. After a 40-year ban imposed following the 1975 oil crisis, the US lifted restrictions on crude exports in 2015, enabling growth fueled by the shale revolution. This has positioned the country as a major global energy supplier. However, domestic impacts remain significant, as fuel prices are tied to global markets—higher oil prices contribute to rising inflation and can slow economic growth within the United States.
Source: OilCapital.ru
Last week, net oil imports into the United States dropped to a record low of 66,000 barrels per day, while exports surged to 5.2 million barrels per day, marking a seven-month high. Rising demand from Europe and Asia—seeking alternatives to Middle Eastern supplies amid disruptions—has driven this shift. After a 40-year ban imposed following the 1975 oil crisis, the US lifted restrictions on crude exports in 2015, enabling growth fueled by the shale revolution. This has positioned the country as a major global energy supplier. However, domestic impacts remain significant, as fuel prices are tied to global markets—higher oil prices contribute to rising inflation and can slow economic growth within the United States.
Source: OilCapital.ru
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🇺🇸🇮🇷 TRUMP CLAIMS IRAN DEAL “IN A DAY OR TWO” – IDF Ordered to Prepare for War Until November
Trump boasts of breakthrough. Israel plans to fight.
📜 Iran agrees to unlimited suspension of nuclear programme. No money for uranium.
🌊 Naval blockade stays until final deal. Iran warns: blockade = strait closes again.
🇱🇧 Israel prohibited from bombing Lebanon – “Enough is enough!!!”
🔴 IDF orders (Kan):
⚔️ Prepare for Iran campaign June–November 2026. Iran divided into sectors (IDF alone, joint, US alone).
💥 $100B damage to Iranian industry (40% steel, 75% petrochemicals, 23% gas).
🔴 Iran’s conditions for Hormuz:
🚢 Commercial vessels only, Iranian‑designated route, coordination with IRGC.
📌 Bottom line: Trump wants a deal. IDF wants war. Iran holds the strait. Contradictions multiply.
#Iran #US #Israel #Nuclear #Hormuz #BRICS #GlobalSouth
Trump boasts of breakthrough. Israel plans to fight.
📜 Iran agrees to unlimited suspension of nuclear programme. No money for uranium.
🌊 Naval blockade stays until final deal. Iran warns: blockade = strait closes again.
🇱🇧 Israel prohibited from bombing Lebanon – “Enough is enough!!!”
🔴 IDF orders (Kan):
⚔️ Prepare for Iran campaign June–November 2026. Iran divided into sectors (IDF alone, joint, US alone).
💥 $100B damage to Iranian industry (40% steel, 75% petrochemicals, 23% gas).
🔴 Iran’s conditions for Hormuz:
🚢 Commercial vessels only, Iranian‑designated route, coordination with IRGC.
📌 Bottom line: Trump wants a deal. IDF wants war. Iran holds the strait. Contradictions multiply.
#Iran #US #Israel #Nuclear #Hormuz #BRICS #GlobalSouth
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🇷🇺🚨 RUSSIA WARNS FOUR NATO STATES: Stop Letting Ukrainian Drones Through – Or Face Consequences
Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu: Finland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia are either incompetent or complicit – and Russia has the right to retaliate.
🛸 Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian civilian infrastructure are increasingly passing through the airspace of Finland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia.
⚠️ Either their air defence is useless – or they are deliberately providing their airspace, making them “open accomplices in aggression against Russia.”
⚖️ Under Article 51 of the UN Charter, Russia has the right to self‑defence against an armed attack.
🇷🇺 Moscow has already warned the Baltic states. If they are “smart enough, they will listen. If not, they will deal with the consequences.”
#Russia 🇷🇺 #NATO 🇪🇺 #Finland 🇫🇮 #BalticStates #DroneWar #Article51 #BRICS #GlobalSouth #Warning
Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu: Finland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia are either incompetent or complicit – and Russia has the right to retaliate.
🛸 Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian civilian infrastructure are increasingly passing through the airspace of Finland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia.
⚠️ Either their air defence is useless – or they are deliberately providing their airspace, making them “open accomplices in aggression against Russia.”
⚖️ Under Article 51 of the UN Charter, Russia has the right to self‑defence against an armed attack.
🇷🇺 Moscow has already warned the Baltic states. If they are “smart enough, they will listen. If not, they will deal with the consequences.”
#Russia 🇷🇺 #NATO 🇪🇺 #Finland 🇫🇮 #BalticStates #DroneWar #Article51 #BRICS #GlobalSouth #Warning
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Man took a bullet and still stopped it. Real bravery, no hesitation.
On April 7, 2026, a former student entered Pauls Valley High School armed with two pistols and attempted to carry out an attack
The suspect fired once after a jam before being confronted by Principal Moore, a 35-year educator, who tackled him despite being shot in the leg
Moore, with help from an assistant principal, pinned the gunman until police arrived
No students were injured during the incident
Authorities say the suspect admitted he was planning a larger attack targeting staff, including the principal
Moore is now recovering at home and has thanked supporters as he prepares to return to school
On April 7, 2026, a former student entered Pauls Valley High School armed with two pistols and attempted to carry out an attack
The suspect fired once after a jam before being confronted by Principal Moore, a 35-year educator, who tackled him despite being shot in the leg
Moore, with help from an assistant principal, pinned the gunman until police arrived
No students were injured during the incident
Authorities say the suspect admitted he was planning a larger attack targeting staff, including the principal
Moore is now recovering at home and has thanked supporters as he prepares to return to school
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Lebanese man rips down an Israeli flag after troops planted it on Beaufort Castle (aka Shaqif Castle), alongside a solar-powered surveillance camera
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🇪🇺⚡ EUROPE’S NEW WAR PLAN: Tanks That Run on Windmills?
After the Iran war exposed a fatal vulnerability – Europe’s military runs on fossil fuels it can’t secure – EU officials have a solution: green tanks.
🛢️ Europe has ~6 weeks of jet fuel left – most comes from the Middle East, now a war zone.
🚀 Leopard tanks don’t run on electricity – but EU/NATO wants carbon‑neutral fuels (biofuels, hydrogen) to power future wars.
🤡 The irony: Von der Leyen admitted killing nuclear was a “strategic blunder.” Now they want to fight Russia with solar‑powered jets.
💸 The real cost: Billions for unproven tech – while the Global South builds cheap drones that actually work.
#EU #NATO #EnergyCrisis #GreenWar #Hypocrisy #BRICS #GlobalSouth #IranWar #MilitaryFailure
After the Iran war exposed a fatal vulnerability – Europe’s military runs on fossil fuels it can’t secure – EU officials have a solution: green tanks.
🛢️ Europe has ~6 weeks of jet fuel left – most comes from the Middle East, now a war zone.
🚀 Leopard tanks don’t run on electricity – but EU/NATO wants carbon‑neutral fuels (biofuels, hydrogen) to power future wars.
🤡 The irony: Von der Leyen admitted killing nuclear was a “strategic blunder.” Now they want to fight Russia with solar‑powered jets.
💸 The real cost: Billions for unproven tech – while the Global South builds cheap drones that actually work.
#EU #NATO #EnergyCrisis #GreenWar #Hypocrisy #BRICS #GlobalSouth #IranWar #MilitaryFailure
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🇮🇷🌊 IRAN: No New Deal – Hormuz Opens Because Lebanon Ceasefire Finally Happened
Tehran confirms: the original 8 April ceasefire framework is now being implemented – because Israel stopped bombing Lebanon.
🚢 Safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz will resume – but under Iranian coordination, on designated routes.
🇱🇧 Why the delay? Iran refused to implement Hormuz passage because the other side (Israel) failed its ceasefire commitment in Lebanon. Now that Lebanon is quiet, Iran reciprocates.
💣 Iran was ready to attack Israel at 8pm last night if the Lebanon ceasefire had not been announced. Missile launchers were set.
⚓ “Naval blockade is piracy” – Iranian Navy commander mocks Trump’s blockade, saying ships from China, India, Korea, Japan continue passing daily under Iranian guidance.
☢️ Enriched uranium will never be transferred – “as sacred as the country’s soil,” says foreign ministry spokesman.
#Iran 🇮🇷 #Lebanon 🇱🇧 #Hormuz 🌊 #US #Israel #Resistance #BRICS #GlobalSouth #NoNewDeal
Tehran confirms: the original 8 April ceasefire framework is now being implemented – because Israel stopped bombing Lebanon.
🚢 Safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz will resume – but under Iranian coordination, on designated routes.
🇱🇧 Why the delay? Iran refused to implement Hormuz passage because the other side (Israel) failed its ceasefire commitment in Lebanon. Now that Lebanon is quiet, Iran reciprocates.
💣 Iran was ready to attack Israel at 8pm last night if the Lebanon ceasefire had not been announced. Missile launchers were set.
⚓ “Naval blockade is piracy” – Iranian Navy commander mocks Trump’s blockade, saying ships from China, India, Korea, Japan continue passing daily under Iranian guidance.
☢️ Enriched uranium will never be transferred – “as sacred as the country’s soil,” says foreign ministry spokesman.
#Iran 🇮🇷 #Lebanon 🇱🇧 #Hormuz 🌊 #US #Israel #Resistance #BRICS #GlobalSouth #NoNewDeal
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🚨 EXPOSED: While Islamabad Talks Collapsed, BRICS Quietly Built a New World Order
The world watched JD Vance walk away. But behind the scenes, a seismic shift was already underway.
In this episode of Think BRICS, we reveal what Western media completely missed:
🇮🇳 India’s nuclear breakthrough – Kalpakkam fast breeder reactor reaches criticality. Thorium-powered energy sovereignty = immune to blockades.
🥇 6,000+ tons of gold – BRICS central banks are hoarding the ultimate shield against dollar weaponization.
🇧🇷 Brazil defies US tariffs – record exports by pivoting to China & India, not Washington.
🇨🇳 China’s zero‑tariff policy for 53 African nations – rewriting Africa trade in real time.
The real story isn’t failed diplomacy. It’s how BRICS is building the multipolar order right now.
🎥 Watch the full breakdown here: https://youtu.be/n9JIONV_J38
#BRICS #DeDollarization #Thorium #Gold #GlobalSouth #EnergySovereignty #Multipolarity #ThinkBRICS
The world watched JD Vance walk away. But behind the scenes, a seismic shift was already underway.
In this episode of Think BRICS, we reveal what Western media completely missed:
🇮🇳 India’s nuclear breakthrough – Kalpakkam fast breeder reactor reaches criticality. Thorium-powered energy sovereignty = immune to blockades.
🥇 6,000+ tons of gold – BRICS central banks are hoarding the ultimate shield against dollar weaponization.
🇧🇷 Brazil defies US tariffs – record exports by pivoting to China & India, not Washington.
🇨🇳 China’s zero‑tariff policy for 53 African nations – rewriting Africa trade in real time.
The real story isn’t failed diplomacy. It’s how BRICS is building the multipolar order right now.
🎥 Watch the full breakdown here: https://youtu.be/n9JIONV_J38
#BRICS #DeDollarization #Thorium #Gold #GlobalSouth #EnergySovereignty #Multipolarity #ThinkBRICS