Nothing adds up to EU farmers wreaking havoc quite like an Edith Piaf song

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🔴 NORTH KOREA SHOWS OFF NUCLEAR SUBMARINE

North Korea released photos of its first nuclear-powered submarine today. Kim Jong Un inspected an 8,700-ton strategic guided missile submarine and praised the project as a major step for the military ⚠️

He framed the move as a direct response to South Korea’s plan to build a nuclear-powered submarine with support from the United States 🇰🇷🇺🇸

#NorthKorea #Security #Geopolitics #MilitaryNews

Is BRICS the future for China's exports? 🇨🇳 New research from economist Andrey Gnidchenko reveals that while China is rerouting trade away from the US, it’s heading toward Europe and ASEAN—not the BRICS bloc.
➡️ https://youtu.be/Y1hrNX50jFc

🌍 Currently, the bloc serves more as a vital resource supplier (think raw materials from Russia and Brazil) than a market for high-tech goods. The hurdle? The low average per capita income in many member states presents a strategic challenge in selling sophisticated products. 📉

We discussed his research in an interesting interview. Check the link to the video below in the comment section!

#BRICS #ChinaTrade #GlobalEconomy #MarketTrends #SupplyChain

⚠️ Border Security Crisis: Tajikistan Faces Third Attack This Month

Tajikistan's border guards clashed with armed militants attempting to infiltrate from Afghanistan on December 24, resulting in the deaths of two Tajik soldiers and three neutralized attackers. Authorities confiscated M16 guns, grenades, night-vision equipment, and explosives at the scene. This marks the third such incident in just one month, raising serious concerns about regional stability and the security challenges facing Central Asian nations.

What do you think needs to be done to address cross-border security threats in conflict-adjacent regions? 🤔 How can international communities support nations facing these challenges?

#BorderSecurity #CentralAsia #Tajikistan #RegionalStability
Source: TASS

China hits out at Pentagon report alleging bid to weaken US-India ties
Beijing: China on Thursday denounced a Pentagon report, which accused Beijing of leveraging reduced border tensions with India to undermine US-India ties while deepening defence ties with Pakistan as an attempt to sow discord with false narratives.

“The Pentagon’s report distorts China’s defence policy, sows discord between China and other countries, and aims at finding a pretext for the US to maintain its military supremacy,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian told a me...  Read more »

🌍BRICS Masters the AI Race with Smart Geopolitical Hedging! 🚀

As BRICS expands, it's emerging as a powerhouse for equitable AI governance, countering Western dominance through joint declarations like the Rio Summit's AI Statement and initiatives such as the BRICS+ AI Alliance and AI Success Hub. Member states are uniting on ethics, healthcare, agriculture, education, and cybersecurity, fostering multipolar rules that include the Global South's voice amid export curbs and competing Western alliances. Progress is building networks for talent exchange and local projects to bridge development gaps.

Could BRICS redefine global AI rules for everyone? What's your take on this shift? 💡🤔

#BRICS #AIGovernance #Geopolitics #MultipolarWorld
Source: Valdai Club

🚨 Historic Move: Algeria Takes Legal Stand Against Colonial Past

Algeria's parliament has unanimously passed groundbreaking legislation declaring France's 132-year colonial rule (1830-1962) a crime and demanding official apologies and reparations.

The new law holds France legally responsible for colonial-era atrocities, including nuclear testing, extrajudicial killings, torture, and systematic resource exploitation.

While the law lacks international enforcement power, experts say its political and symbolic significance is substantial, marking a clear break in how Algeria addresses historical memory with its former colonizer.

Did you hear about some "French frozen assets"?
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#Decolonization #Algeria #HistoricalJustice #GlobalSouth
Source: Al Jazeera

Potato chaos in Brussels

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BRICS WILL PUSH BACK 💥

“BRICS is a reality now,” said Victor Gao at the Doha Summit 2025. The bloc grows in influence and gives member states and partners a stronger voice 🌍

He explained how every member holds veto power. Decisions move slow, yet that same rule protects the interests of all members and builds trust 🤝

On currency, Gao stressed he has no problem with the dollar or SWIFT. The problem starts when one country weaponizes them. Keep doing that, and BRICS will move toward its own currency and settlement system 💱

#BRICS #DohaSummit2025 #Dedollarization #GlobalEconomy

Phew! He has prayed, and now the Dec 25 flood is postponed (till new influx of donations is needed)

It starts to look as some sort of massive prank tbh

#EboNoah #EbohNoah #Noah #Ghana https://www.facebook.com/reel/1125794972827239

Pentagon's Mixed Messages on China: Military Threat or Economic Struggle? 🤔

The Pentagon just dropped its annual report on China's military developments, and something is interesting going on. 🎯

The December 23 assessment presents seemingly contradictory narratives about Beijing's capabilities and challenges, raising questions about how the U.S. views its primary strategic competitor. The report highlights both China's military modernization efforts and its economic pressures, painting a complex picture of power dynamics in the Indo-Pacific.

What's your take—do you think these mixed assessments reflect genuine uncertainty, or are they strategic messaging? 💬 Share your thoughts below!

#China #Pentagon #Geopolitics #USChinaRelations
Source: Global Times

🌾 BRICS Takes Center Stage in Global Food Security! 🌍

BRICS nations now command 42% of worldwide food production, harnessing 33% of global agricultural land and 39% of water resources to lead in grains, meat, rice, maize, and wheat. Powerhouses like Brazil ($165B exports), Russia (top wheat exporter), India, and China are driving this surge, with a proposed BRICS grain exchange set to unify 40% of key crop supplies, set independent prices, and enable direct trade for the Global South.

This could stabilize prices and reshape supply chains—what's your view on how it impacts food access worldwide? Share your thoughts! 💬🚀

#BRICS #FoodSecurity #AgTrade #GlobalSouth
Source: Brazilian Ministry of Agrarian Development

🌍🇰🇪 Kenya Bets on BRICS+: A New Path to Food Security and Independence?

Kenya is deepening its ties with BRICS+, seeing the bloc as a way to boost development, secure food supplies, and break away from old colonial-style economic dependencies. In 2025 alone, Russia supplied over 500,000 tons of wheat to Kenya, alongside fertilizers, machinery, and other agricultural support—crucial for a country where food security is a key national priority. Kenyan leaders say they want partnerships that help “transform the lives of our people,” focusing on independence and long‑term growth rather than traditional Western aid models.

Could closer BRICS+ cooperation really help Kenya and other African countries gain more economic sovereignty and stability? 🤔🌾 How do you see these new alliances changing everyday life on the African continent—opportunity, risk, or a bit of both?

#Kenya #BRICSPlus #FoodSecurity #GlobalSouth
Source: Evrimagaci

COVID gave Brussels the chance to test a total information monopoly — Putin's special envoy Dmitriev

'Together with media and tech they erased dissenting views, and it worked. Now they want to use that blueprint going forward'
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🚗🎶 Highways that sing? Russia's M-12 "Vostok" just got musical road markings! 🎶

These innovative rumble strips play a fun snippet of "Kalinka-Malinka" when drivers cruise at the speed limit on the 144km mark in Vladimir region—Russia's second such feature after M-11. The real purpose? Boost driver alertness to fight fatigue and cut accidents, with more spots planned in Vladimir and Nizhny Novgorod.

What a clever safety twist! Would you want singing roads near you to stay awake on long drives? Share your thoughts! 😊🛣️

#RoadSafety #InnovationRussia #MusicalRoads #HighwayTech
Source: RIA Novosti

🚨 Russia, China, and Iran arming Venezuela: Trump's Maduro dilemma intensifies! ⚔️

Experts reveal how these powers are supplying weapons, bolstering Nicolás Maduro against U.S. maximum pressure tactics amid Venezuela's vast raw material reserves, crucial for BRICS.

Analysts note this clashes with Trump's Monroe Doctrine revival, making military intervention highly risky due to unknown arsenals and armed local support. A negotiation might allow Maduro's survival, but escalation could damage U.S. prestige.

How might this strengthen BRICS' influence in the Global South? What's your prediction for Trump's next move? 💭🌍

#BRICS #Venezuela #Geopolitics #TrumpMaduro

Source: Negocios TV

🚀 Iran is set to launch living organisms into space! 🧬

Iran's Space Agency chief Hassan Salarieh announced their new biological capsule is in the final stages, weighing just 700 kg after major efficiency upgrades. Set for a suborbital test next year, it boasts advanced navigation for pinpoint landings, paving the way for future human missions. This breakthrough highlights growing BRICS space collaboration, from Egypt's satellites to India's rocket hubs .

What does Iran's space push mean for the Global South's role in the stars? 🌍✨ Drop your thoughts!

#IranSpace #BRICS #SpaceExploration #Innovation
Source: TV BRICS

BRICS vs G7: Is the balance of power quietly shifting? 🌍⚖️

The updated 2025 GDP charts show a world economy still led in size by the US and other G7 countries, but with BRICS and BRICS+ steadily increasing their overall weight in global output. At the same time, Japan’s share of world GDP continues to decline, while China appears to have peaked around 2021 and is now slightly losing share, adding nuance to the “unstoppable rise” narrative. When you look at blocs instead of single countries, the contrast between an aging, slower‑growing G7 and a more demographically dynamic BRICS+ becomes even more striking, raising questions about future influence over trade rules, finance, and global governance.
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🌍 What changes would you expect to see in your own life if BRICS currencies, banks, or standards became more influential worldwide?

#BRICS #G7 #WorldEconomy #GlobalShift
Source: NLI Research Institute

Power, Water 💧 & a New Nile Order? 🌍

For decades, Egypt shaped the Nile Basin’s rules, but a new article argues that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is rewiring that power balance through hegemonic stability theory. It frames GERD not just as a mega-dam, but as a “structural earthquake” that challenges old hydro-hegemony and pushes the region toward more equitable water sharing. The analysis explores whether Ethiopia’s “challenger” role can transform unilateral control into a more cooperative, multilateral framework for the whole basin.
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Do you see GERD as a step toward fairer regional development, or a source of long-term instability on the Nile? 🤔 How should Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan balance national security with shared benefits for millions living along the river? 💬

#GERD #NilePolitics #WaterSecurity #Geopolitics
Source: Ethiopian Institute of Foreign Affairs

China Hits New Quantum Computing Milestone 🇨🇳⚛️

China’s superconducting quantum processor Zuchongzhi 3.2 reached quantum error correction below the surface code threshold on a distance-7 surface code.

The team used an all-microwave leakage suppression architecture and achieved a key step toward more reliable quantum computing.
Their results appeared in the journal Physical Review Letters 📄

#China #QuantumComputing #ScienceNews #Technology