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PUTIN SAYS NEW HYPERSONIC MISSILES READY IN 2 WEEKS โšก๏ธ

Russia says its new Oreshnik hypersonic missiles will enter combat duty in two weeks ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ
You see strike times from Belarus cut to seconds, not hours.

From Belarus you reach:
Kiev in 1 minute 51 seconds โฑ๏ธ
Vilnius in 1 minute 4 seconds
Rivne in 1 minute 40 seconds
Lutsk in 1 minute 44 seconds
Lviv in 2 minutes 24 seconds

Do you see this as deterrence or as escalation
Share your view in the comments ๐Ÿ‘‡

#RussiaUkraineWar #HypersonicMissiles #Geopolitics #BRICSNews
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Iran's Medical Tech Revolution: From Sanctions to Global Exporter ๐Ÿ’‰

Despite facing severe international sanctions, Iran has transformed its medical equipment industry into a global powerhouse. The country now produces 85% of its hospital equipment domestically and exports advanced medical devices to over 60 countries across five continents.

From MRI machines and CT scanners to ventilators and dialysis equipment, Iranian manufacturers compete with international brands at 30-40% lower prices. During COVID-19, one company alone scaled production from 100 to 3,000 ICU ventilators annually when the world faced critical shortages.

What do you think drives innovation more effectivelyโ€”open global collaboration or necessity under pressure? ๐Ÿ’ญโœจ

#MedicalInnovation #HealthcareTechnology #GlobalHealth #BRICS
Source: Press TV
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๐ŸŒŠ India & Brazil Just Strengthened Naval Ties โ€“ Here's What It Means for BRICS ๐Ÿค

India and Brazil have signed a groundbreaking naval cooperation agreement focused on maintaining Scorpene-class submarines and expanding defense technology collaboration. The deal, involving the Indian Navy, Brazilian Navy, and India's Mazagon Dockyard Limited, emphasizes life-cycle support, knowledge sharing, and joint training programs that could reshape maritime security cooperation within BRICS nations. This partnership reflects a growing trend of Global South countries building strategic autonomy through defense partnerships that don't rely on traditional Western suppliers.

What do you think this naval partnership signals for the future of BRICS defense cooperation? ๐Ÿ’ญ Could this be a blueprint for more South-South military collaboration? ๐ŸŒ

#BRICS #NavalCooperation #GlobalSouth #DefensePartnerships
Source: The Sylhet Times
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๐Ÿšจ China Just Made a Chip Breakthrough That Could Change Everything

In a secret Shenzhen lab, Chinese scientists have built a prototype machine capable of producing cutting-edge AI chipsโ€”the exact technology Washington has spent years trying to block. Former engineers from Dutch semiconductor giant ASML reverse-engineered extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV) machines, aiming to produce working chips by 2028. This marks the culmination of a six-year government initiative under President Xi Jinping to achieve semiconductor self-sufficiency, fundamentally challenging Western dominance in AI, smartphones, and military tech.โ€‹

๐Ÿ’ญ What does this mean for the future of tech innovation? Will competition accelerate AI development globally, or heighten tensions between superpowers? Share your thoughts below! ๐Ÿ‘‡

#AIChips #TechInnovation #Semiconductors #GlobalTech
Source: Reuters
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WAR HITS BRUSSELS STREETS ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Farmers block Brussels with burning tires outside EU HQ. Smoke fills the air, police rush in, tensions rise.

They fear a new EU trade pact will flood Europe with cheaper South American goods.

#Brussels #EU #FarmersProtest #TradeDeal
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RUSSIA AND INDIA: MORE THAN HUGS ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ

India takes over BRICS next year, and your timeline will fill with big headlines, but the real story sits in people like you.

From payment systems and visa-free travel to student exchanges and youth projects
Russia and India move from defense to energy, media, education, and tourism ๐ŸŒ

We talk about RT India, digital payments, labor, and youth diplomacy
with expert Rishab Sethi, who lives this partnership every day.

You get a front row seat on Think BRICS.
Watch and comment: https://youtu.be/RkYxtLzjezE

#ThinkBRICS #IndiaRussia #BRICS2025 #Geopolitics
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๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ China Steps In as Peacemaker: Can Diplomacy End Thailand-Cambodia Border Clashes?

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held separate calls with Thai and Cambodian foreign ministers this week, and both nations expressed willingness to de-escalate tensions and cease fire. The recent border clashes have caused civilian casualties and threatened ASEAN unity, prompting China to dispatch a special envoy for peace mediation. Both countries have also agreed to deploy an ASEAN observer team to monitor the situation and rebuild mutual trust.โ€‹

What role should regional powers play in resolving border disputes? ๐Ÿค” Do you think diplomatic mediation can bring lasting peace, or are stronger measures needed?

#ASEAN #ChinaDiplomacy #ThailandCambodia #PeaceTalks
Source: Global Times
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Canadaโ€™s Top Soldier Says the Military Is โ€œReady As-Isโ€โ€ฆ Really? ๐Ÿคฏ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

General Jennie Carignan, Canadaโ€™s first female Chief of the Defence Staff, insists the Canadian Armed Forces are โ€œready as-isโ€ if conflict breaks out โ€” even as the military faces recruitment shortages, aging equipment, and pressure to modernize for a more dangerous world. This bold claim comes while Canada is debating investments in air defense, longโ€‘range strike, and Arctic security to catch up with rising global threats.

Do you think her โ€œready as-isโ€ statement is reassuring leadership or political spin in a risky moment for global security? ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ”ฅ Share your take in the comments.

#CanadianMilitary #JennieCarignan #DefenseDebate #NationalSecurity
Source: National Post
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US VISA FOR BRAZIL TRAVELERS โœˆ๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท

US citizens now need an online eVisa for their Brazil trip.
They must show recent bank statements with around 2000 USD to prove their funds ๐Ÿ’ณ

Their eVisa lasts up to 10 years for tourism and costs about 81 USD.
They have to apply through the official Brazil eVisa website before they fly ๐ŸŒ

Do you think Brazil should also request your social media, email, phone, and family info like the US asksโ“๐Ÿคฃ

#BrazilTravel #USCitizensAbroad #VisaUpdate #TravelNews
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Tianfu Twin Tower Light Show ๐ŸŒƒ

You watch your skyline transform into pure color in Chengdu.
You feel your night come alive as the Tianfu Twin Tower lights sync around you ๐ŸŽ‡

#Chengdu #TianfuTwinTower #CityLights #GoodNight
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๐Ÿค Pakistan & Russia Forge Strategic Partnership in New Eurasian Era

A groundbreaking Pakistan-Russia Eurasian Forum just launched in Moscow, signaling a major shift in regional alliances. Senator Mushahid Hussain announced the creation of the Eurasian Connectivity Forum, positioning Pakistan and Russia as strategic partners in what he calls the "rising Global South".

The initiative focuses on counter-terrorism cooperation, energy collaboration, education, and people-to-people connectivity across Eurasia.

As global power dynamics shift from West to East, this partnership could reshape regional cooperation in Central and South Asia.

๐Ÿ’ญWhat do you think this means for the future of international relations? Could Eurasian partnerships challenge traditional Western alliances?

#Eurasia #PakistanRussiaRelations #GlobalSouth #GeopoliticalShift
Source: Geo TV
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NIGERIA'S APOLOGY EXPOSES DEEP PROBLEMS ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Nigeria's apology to Burkina Faso highlights serious breaches of its constitution and international law and reveals two critical strategic errors.

First, President Tinubu sent armed forces to Benin without Senate approval, despite strong opposition from many northern senators and MPs to involvement in Benin or AES affairs.

Second, Nigeria violated Burkina Faso's airspace during an already tense diplomatic period, while AES leaders viewed neighboring states as Trojan horses for France and NATO.

According to Nigerien analyst Issoufou Boubacar Kado Magagi, Tinubu faced misleading advice from Emmanuel Macron. When Burkina Faso and the AES stood firm with their allies, the pressure became too strong.

Under intense public and parliamentary backlash, Tinubu stepped back and apologized. ECOWAS now appears to serve neocolonial powers rather than sovereign African peoples.

#NigeriaPolitics #ECOWAS #WestAfrica #Geopolitics
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ISRAEL USED OVER 100 IRANIAN AGENTS TO KILL NUCLEAR SCIENTISTS ๐Ÿ”

A new investigation from The Washington Post and PBS reports that Mossad recruited more than 100 Iranian agents inside Iran, trained them abroad, and armed them with secret weapons ๐Ÿคฏ

You see how far intelligence services go when they target your scientists. Over decades, Mossad tracked top Iranian nuclear experts, watched their homes and movements, then selected 12 key figures

Operations started after 3:00 AM, when apartments near Tehran came under attack. An Israeli official said this type of operation has no precedent in history.

#geopolitics #Iran #Israel #intelligence
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US Approves Record Arms Deal To Taiwan ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ

The United States approves an 11.1 billion dollar arms sale to Taiwan, the largest package so far.

#USChina #Taiwan #Geopolitics #ForeignPolicy
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โšฝ UEFA Takes Action: Major Sanctions Hit Israeli Club

UEFA has fined Maccabi Tel Aviv โ‚ฌ20,000 and imposed a suspended one-match away fan ban following "racist and/or discriminatory behavior" by supporters during their Europa League match against Stuttgart on December 11.

The sanctions relate to anti-Arab chanting by fans, with investigations also opened by German police into Nazi salutes and offensive slogans targeting Palestinians. The ban on selling away tickets is suspended for a two-year probationary period.
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#Football #UEFA #AntiRacism #SportsEthics
Source: ESPN
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Healthcare Under Fire: Sudan's Devastating Crisis ๐Ÿšจ

The World Health Organization has reported a shocking tollโ€”over 1,600 people killed in attacks on health centers across Sudan in 2024 alone. These 65 documented attacks on medical facilities have not only claimed lives but have also left countless communities without access to critical healthcare services during one of the region's most severe humanitarian crises.

With more than 14 million people displaced and ongoing violence threatening what remains of Sudan's health infrastructure, the situation demands global attention.

#Sudan #HumanitarianCrisis #GlobalHealth #PeaceAndJustice
Source: World Health Organization
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Free the Mind, Free the Land
Transforming nominal political independence of the post-colonial world into intellectual and economic sovereignty requires further deepening and widening of the emerging relationships between and within the BRICS+ members and partners, writes Rasigan Maharajh specially for the Valdai Clubโ€™s expert discussion titled โ€œDecolonisation: 65 Years On.โ€    Read more ยป
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โš–๏ธ China Strikes Back: $50 Billion Counter-Lawsuit Filed Against Missouri

In a dramatic legal twist, China's Wuhan city has launched a counter-lawsuit demanding over $50 billion and public apologies from major U.S. media outlets, following Missouri's victory in a pandemic-related case earlier this year. The lawsuit claims Missouri fabricated disinformation about COVID-19 origins and damaged China's reputation. This comes after a federal judge ruled in Missouri's favor for $24 billion when China declined to participate in the original trial.

What do you think about these escalating legal battles between nations? ๐Ÿค” Should states have the right to sue foreign governments, or does this set a concerning precedent for international relations? ๐Ÿ’ฌ

#COVID19 #InternationalLaw #ChinaUSRelations #GlobalPolitics
Source: The Independent
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