🇮🇷🌊 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
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🇸🇰⚖️ SLOVAKIA SUES EU OVER RUSSIAN GAS BAN – “Brussels Circumvented Our Veto”
Bratislava takes the bloc to court – after the EU forced through a pipeline gas ban by overriding Slovak and Hungarian vetoes.
🚫 EU approved a plan to phase out Russian pipeline gas by 2027 – overriding vetoes from Slovakia and Hungary.
🇸🇰 PM Robert Fico: “A clear violation of all the principles on which the EU treaties are based.”
⚖️ Slovakia will file a lawsuit with the EU Court of Justice next week, seeking an injunction.
🇭🇺 Hungary filed a similar lawsuit in February. Orban called the sanctions “shooting ourselves in the lungs.”
#Slovakia 🇸🇰 #EU 🇪🇺 #Russia 🇷🇺 #EnergySovereignty #GasBan #BRICS #GlobalSouth #Sovereignty
Bratislava takes the bloc to court – after the EU forced through a pipeline gas ban by overriding Slovak and Hungarian vetoes.
🚫 EU approved a plan to phase out Russian pipeline gas by 2027 – overriding vetoes from Slovakia and Hungary.
🇸🇰 PM Robert Fico: “A clear violation of all the principles on which the EU treaties are based.”
⚖️ Slovakia will file a lawsuit with the EU Court of Justice next week, seeking an injunction.
🇭🇺 Hungary filed a similar lawsuit in February. Orban called the sanctions “shooting ourselves in the lungs.”
#Slovakia 🇸🇰 #EU 🇪🇺 #Russia 🇷🇺 #EnergySovereignty #GasBan #BRICS #GlobalSouth #Sovereignty
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This giant inflatable construction dome in China can reduce noise and contain dust (up to 90%)...making sure surrounding areas are quiet and clean while construction is ongoing.
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🇺🇸👑 “THE US IS A DICTATORSHIP” – Lukashenko
“You’re willing to bomb, break and destroy without regard to human rights. That’s the essence of a dictatorship.”
The Belarusian president calls out Washington’s hypocrisy: democracy and human rights are just slogans while the US bombs schools in Minab and steals resources.
#US #Hypocrisy #Lukashenko #RT #GlobalSouth #BRICS #Dictatorship #HumanRights #Minab
“You’re willing to bomb, break and destroy without regard to human rights. That’s the essence of a dictatorship.”
The Belarusian president calls out Washington’s hypocrisy: democracy and human rights are just slogans while the US bombs schools in Minab and steals resources.
#US #Hypocrisy #Lukashenko #RT #GlobalSouth #BRICS #Dictatorship #HumanRights #Minab
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🇺🇸🕵️ MYSTERIOUS DEATHS OF US NUCLEAR SCIENTISTS – Trump Orders Probe
At least ten experts linked to classified nuclear & aerospace programs have died or vanished since 2023. Accidents? Or something darker?
Among them:
🧪 Steven Garcia (Kansas City National Security Campus) – vanished, leaving phone & wallet.
🎖️ Maj. Gen. William McCasland – former commander of Air Force Research Lab – disappeared.
🔬 Nuno Loureiro (MIT Plasma Science) – shot dead at home.
🔭 Carl Grillmair (Caltech astrophysicist) – gunned down on his porch.
The US demands answers. But where is this same urgency when American bombs kill 175 children in an Iranian school?
#US #NuclearScientists #Mystery #Hypocrisy #BRICS #GlobalSouth #Iran
At least ten experts linked to classified nuclear & aerospace programs have died or vanished since 2023. Accidents? Or something darker?
Among them:
🧪 Steven Garcia (Kansas City National Security Campus) – vanished, leaving phone & wallet.
🎖️ Maj. Gen. William McCasland – former commander of Air Force Research Lab – disappeared.
🔬 Nuno Loureiro (MIT Plasma Science) – shot dead at home.
🔭 Carl Grillmair (Caltech astrophysicist) – gunned down on his porch.
The US demands answers. But where is this same urgency when American bombs kill 175 children in an Iranian school?
#US #NuclearScientists #Mystery #Hypocrisy #BRICS #GlobalSouth #Iran
BRICS: Can India Lead a Bloc Without a Cause?
BRICS appears to be more riddled with internal conflicts than most multilateral groups. Read more »
BRICS appears to be more riddled with internal conflicts than most multilateral groups. Read more »
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BRICS: Can India Lead a Bloc Without a Cause?
BRICS appears to be more riddled with internal conflicts than most multilateral groups.
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BYD Auto showcases various advanced driver-assistance features that blows minds!
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GLOBAL UPDATE 🇹🇷🇪🇬🇵🇰🇸🇦🇺🇸🇮🇷 Türkiye Hosts Key Talks as Push for US-Iran Deal Intensifies
Foreign ministers from Egypt, Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia met in Antalya during the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, hosted by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, diplomatic sources confirmed. The meeting comes amid renewed efforts to secure a US-Iran agreement. Addressing the forum, Fidan stressed the need to “put out the fire” in the region and expressed hope that the recent 14-day ceasefire between the United States and Iran would lead to lasting peace. Pakistan continues positioning itself as a mediator after hosting earlier talks in Islamabad. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran is “very close,” claiming no major sticking points remain in negotiations.
Source: TRT World, AFP, Reuters
Foreign ministers from Egypt, Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia met in Antalya during the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, hosted by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, diplomatic sources confirmed. The meeting comes amid renewed efforts to secure a US-Iran agreement. Addressing the forum, Fidan stressed the need to “put out the fire” in the region and expressed hope that the recent 14-day ceasefire between the United States and Iran would lead to lasting peace. Pakistan continues positioning itself as a mediator after hosting earlier talks in Islamabad. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran is “very close,” claiming no major sticking points remain in negotiations.
Source: TRT World, AFP, Reuters
GLOBAL UPDATE 🇨🇳🇺🇸🇮🇳🇷🇺🇯🇵🇩🇪🇮🇩🇧🇷🇫🇷🇬🇧🇹🇷 China Leads Global GDP (PPP) Rankings as Debate Grows Over Its Ability to Rival the US Economically and Militarily
China has emerged as the world’s largest economy by purchasing power parity (PPP) in 2026, with an estimated GDP of around $43.5 trillion, significantly ahead of the United States at roughly $31.8 trillion, according to widely cited international financial data. India ranks third with about $19.1 trillion, followed by Russia, Japan, Germany, Indonesia, Brazil, France, the United Kingdom, and Turkey. The data has intensified global debate over China’s rising influence and whether it could match or surpass the US not only economically but also militarily. Analysts note that while PPP highlights domestic economic strength, nominal GDP, technological leadership, global alliances, and military reach remain key factors where the US still holds significant advantages.
Source: IMF estimates, World Bank data, global economic reports
China has emerged as the world’s largest economy by purchasing power parity (PPP) in 2026, with an estimated GDP of around $43.5 trillion, significantly ahead of the United States at roughly $31.8 trillion, according to widely cited international financial data. India ranks third with about $19.1 trillion, followed by Russia, Japan, Germany, Indonesia, Brazil, France, the United Kingdom, and Turkey. The data has intensified global debate over China’s rising influence and whether it could match or surpass the US not only economically but also militarily. Analysts note that while PPP highlights domestic economic strength, nominal GDP, technological leadership, global alliances, and military reach remain key factors where the US still holds significant advantages.
Source: IMF estimates, World Bank data, global economic reports
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JUST IN 🇨🇳🇺🇸 Chinese Finance Minister, Central Bank Chief Urge Multilateralism at World Bank, IMF Meetings in Washington
China's finance minister Lan Fo'an and People's Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng attended World Bank and IMF meetings in Washington, DC, calling for safeguarding multilateralism, opposing protectionism, and strengthening global economic cooperation.
Pan warned that protectionism cannot resolve global imbalances and urged stable, predictable cooperation, while reaffirming support for an inclusive global financial system and deeper IMF collaboration.
Lan highlighted China’s partnership with the World Bank and pledged expanded cooperation, noting China contributes around 30% of global economic growth and will continue boosting domestic demand and global development.
Source: Global Times
China's finance minister Lan Fo'an and People's Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng attended World Bank and IMF meetings in Washington, DC, calling for safeguarding multilateralism, opposing protectionism, and strengthening global economic cooperation.
Pan warned that protectionism cannot resolve global imbalances and urged stable, predictable cooperation, while reaffirming support for an inclusive global financial system and deeper IMF collaboration.
Lan highlighted China’s partnership with the World Bank and pledged expanded cooperation, noting China contributes around 30% of global economic growth and will continue boosting domestic demand and global development.
Source: Global Times
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We have BLAST OFF! Falcon 9 launches 25 Starlink satellites
Elon Musk is trying hard to make sure the world is always connected
Elon Musk is trying hard to make sure the world is always connected
UPDATE 🇺🇦🇷🇺 Overnight Russian drone strikes hit Ukraine’s Odesa port, energy facilities, causing blackouts for 380,000
Russian attacks overnight damaged port infrastructure in Ukraine’s southern Odesa region and caused blackouts for 380,000 consumers in northern Ukraine, officials said. Odesa regional governor Oleh Kiper stated drones struck agricultural warehouses, depots, and administrative buildings, with no casualties reported. In the north, an energy facility in Chernihiv region was also targeted, according to local power operators. Ukraine’s air force reported Russia launched 219 long-range drones in the overnight assault. Meanwhile, criticism has emerged online, with some voices claiming President Volodymyr Zelensky prioritizes cooperation with the United States over addressing domestic concerns-remarks widely debated and not officially substantiated.
Source: Al Arabiya English
Russian attacks overnight damaged port infrastructure in Ukraine’s southern Odesa region and caused blackouts for 380,000 consumers in northern Ukraine, officials said. Odesa regional governor Oleh Kiper stated drones struck agricultural warehouses, depots, and administrative buildings, with no casualties reported. In the north, an energy facility in Chernihiv region was also targeted, according to local power operators. Ukraine’s air force reported Russia launched 219 long-range drones in the overnight assault. Meanwhile, criticism has emerged online, with some voices claiming President Volodymyr Zelensky prioritizes cooperation with the United States over addressing domestic concerns-remarks widely debated and not officially substantiated.
Source: Al Arabiya English
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BREAKING NEWS 🇪🇺🇮🇱 EU nations push tougher measures against Israel, including settlement import bans
Belgium, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Slovenia and the Netherlands are leading efforts within the European Union to impose stronger measures against Israel, including possible bans on imports from Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The move comes as over 60 humanitarian organizations and trade unions called on the EU to suspend its association agreement with Israel, halt trade with settlements, and stop all arms transfers. A petition demanding suspension of the agreement has reached one million signatures across all 27 EU member states, triggering formal review procedures. The letter, backed by Amnesty International, cites alleged human rights violations and worsening conditions in Gaza and the West Bank, urging immediate action under EU and international law.
Source: Saudi Gazette / Agencies
Belgium, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Slovenia and the Netherlands are leading efforts within the European Union to impose stronger measures against Israel, including possible bans on imports from Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The move comes as over 60 humanitarian organizations and trade unions called on the EU to suspend its association agreement with Israel, halt trade with settlements, and stop all arms transfers. A petition demanding suspension of the agreement has reached one million signatures across all 27 EU member states, triggering formal review procedures. The letter, backed by Amnesty International, cites alleged human rights violations and worsening conditions in Gaza and the West Bank, urging immediate action under EU and international law.
Source: Saudi Gazette / Agencies
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JUST IN 🇫🇷🇨🇳 France’s Jean-Luc Mélenchon calls for closer pact with China
Jean‑Luc Mélenchon has said France should move quickly to build stronger ties with China, warning that delays are costing the country economic opportunities. He argued that “every day of delay” in forming a relationship with China risks losing key sectors and missing agreements that may never be secured later. The remarks reflect his broader political stance, which often challenges current Western economic strategies and favors alternative global partnerships. His position also comes as France and China continue to explore deeper cooperation in economic and financial areas, highlighting an ongoing debate in Europe over how closely to engage with Beijing.
Source: Social media statement / Global Times
Jean‑Luc Mélenchon has said France should move quickly to build stronger ties with China, warning that delays are costing the country economic opportunities. He argued that “every day of delay” in forming a relationship with China risks losing key sectors and missing agreements that may never be secured later. The remarks reflect his broader political stance, which often challenges current Western economic strategies and favors alternative global partnerships. His position also comes as France and China continue to explore deeper cooperation in economic and financial areas, highlighting an ongoing debate in Europe over how closely to engage with Beijing.
Source: Social media statement / Global Times
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ECONOMIC UPDATE: BRICS hits record global GDP share, widening gap with G7
BRICS nations accounted for 39.2% of global GDP last year, marking the highest level in the bloc’s history, according to Sputnik’s analysis of International Monetary Fund data. This places BRICS nearly 11 percentage points ahead of the G7, whose share declined to 28.3% for the first time. The gap between the two groups widened to a record 10.9 percentage points, up from 9.8 a year earlier. China remained the largest contributor within BRICS at 19.6% of global GDP, followed by India at 8.2% and Russia at 3.4%, while Indonesia and Brazil each held 2.4%. Within the G7, the United States led with 14.6%, followed by Japan at 3.3% and Germany at 2.9%, with France and Britain around 2.2%, Italy at 1.9%, and Canada at 1.1%.
Source: Sputnik (IMF data analysis)
BRICS nations accounted for 39.2% of global GDP last year, marking the highest level in the bloc’s history, according to Sputnik’s analysis of International Monetary Fund data. This places BRICS nearly 11 percentage points ahead of the G7, whose share declined to 28.3% for the first time. The gap between the two groups widened to a record 10.9 percentage points, up from 9.8 a year earlier. China remained the largest contributor within BRICS at 19.6% of global GDP, followed by India at 8.2% and Russia at 3.4%, while Indonesia and Brazil each held 2.4%. Within the G7, the United States led with 14.6%, followed by Japan at 3.3% and Germany at 2.9%, with France and Britain around 2.2%, Italy at 1.9%, and Canada at 1.1%.
Source: Sputnik (IMF data analysis)
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SECURITY UPDATE 🇷🇺🇮🇳 Russia, India finalize military deployment agreement now in force
Russia and India have officially published an intergovernmental agreement outlining procedures for deploying military personnel, ships, and aircraft in each other’s territories, according to TASS. The document, signed in February 2025 and ratified by Russia in December, entered into force on January 12, 2026. Under the agreement, limits are set on simultaneous deployments: up to five military ships, 10 aircraft, and 3,000 personnel from the sending state. The deal also covers logistics, simplifies airspace use, and allows easier port access for both nations’ military vessels. These procedures will apply during joint exercises, training missions, humanitarian assistance, disaster response, and other mutually agreed activities, strengthening defense coordination between Moscow and New Delhi.
Source: TASS
Russia and India have officially published an intergovernmental agreement outlining procedures for deploying military personnel, ships, and aircraft in each other’s territories, according to TASS. The document, signed in February 2025 and ratified by Russia in December, entered into force on January 12, 2026. Under the agreement, limits are set on simultaneous deployments: up to five military ships, 10 aircraft, and 3,000 personnel from the sending state. The deal also covers logistics, simplifies airspace use, and allows easier port access for both nations’ military vessels. These procedures will apply during joint exercises, training missions, humanitarian assistance, disaster response, and other mutually agreed activities, strengthening defense coordination between Moscow and New Delhi.
Source: TASS
GLOBAL UPDATE 🌍🕊️ Peace Still the Exception in a Shifting World Order
Analysts say the global system is moving away from cooperation toward power-based politics, where influence matters more than rules. Historically, peace has been rare, with conflict dominating most of human history.
The post-World War II order is weakening as rising powers, nationalism, and geopolitical tensions reshape the balance. Experts stress that reforming institutions like the United Nations and adapting to a multipolar world are key to achieving lasting peace.
Source: Asharq Al-Awsat (18 April 2026)
Analysts say the global system is moving away from cooperation toward power-based politics, where influence matters more than rules. Historically, peace has been rare, with conflict dominating most of human history.
The post-World War II order is weakening as rising powers, nationalism, and geopolitical tensions reshape the balance. Experts stress that reforming institutions like the United Nations and adapting to a multipolar world are key to achieving lasting peace.
Source: Asharq Al-Awsat (18 April 2026)