🌐 The United States does not fear Cuba, but its example
When I come to Cuba, I don’t like to stay in hotels because they’re too distant from the daily life of the people. I know it’s important to welcome and accommodate the now few tourists who come to the... Read more →
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The United States does not fear Cuba, but its example
When I come to Cuba, I don't like to stay in hotels because they're too distant from the daily life of the people. I know it's important to welcome and
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A tourist on Russia’s Lake Baikal managed to film the exact moment the ice beneath their feet suddenly split open
The camera captured a loud crack ripping through the frozen surface as a long fissure formed across the lake
These cracks are a seasonal feature on Lake Baikal. They appear almost every winter, often forming in roughly the same areas and stretching along the shoreline
Some of the rifts can grow up to 30 kilometers long before eventually breaking apart in early spring as the ice weakens
What makes this clip unusual is the timing. Catching the exact second one of these massive cracks forms on camera is extremely rare
#Baikal #ice #Glaciology
The camera captured a loud crack ripping through the frozen surface as a long fissure formed across the lake
These cracks are a seasonal feature on Lake Baikal. They appear almost every winter, often forming in roughly the same areas and stretching along the shoreline
Some of the rifts can grow up to 30 kilometers long before eventually breaking apart in early spring as the ice weakens
What makes this clip unusual is the timing. Catching the exact second one of these massive cracks forms on camera is extremely rare
#Baikal #ice #Glaciology
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🇧🇷🤝🇿🇦 LULA TO SOUTH AFRICA: Build Defense Together or Risk "Invasion" 🇿🇦🤝🇧🇷
The Global South is getting the message.
Lula to Ramaphosa: "If we don't prepare in terms of defense, one day someone will invade us."
The context:
🇮🇷 Iran (BRICS member) under US-Israeli attack—1,300+ civilians killed
🌎 US in Latin America: Venezuela's president kidnapped, Cuba blockaded
Lula's proposal: "Combine our potential. Stop buying from foreign arms suppliers. Build together."
Ramaphosa: Brazil is "much more advanced"—we have much to learn.
The question: How many more "invasions" before the Global South builds its own defenses?
#Brazil #SouthAfrica #BRICS #Defense #Sovereignty #GlobalSouth
The Global South is getting the message.
Lula to Ramaphosa: "If we don't prepare in terms of defense, one day someone will invade us."
The context:
🇮🇷 Iran (BRICS member) under US-Israeli attack—1,300+ civilians killed
🌎 US in Latin America: Venezuela's president kidnapped, Cuba blockaded
Lula's proposal: "Combine our potential. Stop buying from foreign arms suppliers. Build together."
Ramaphosa: Brazil is "much more advanced"—we have much to learn.
The question: How many more "invasions" before the Global South builds its own defenses?
#Brazil #SouthAfrica #BRICS #Defense #Sovereignty #GlobalSouth
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☢️ BRICS BUILDS AFRICA'S NUCLEAR WORKFORCE: Skills Initiative Launches at Africa Energy Indaba ☢️
While the West debates who gets nuclear technology, BRICS is training the people who will run it.
In Cape Town, the BRICS Nuclear Energy Platform brought together experts from Russia, South Africa, Rwanda and beyond to address Africa's nuclear needs.
The focus: Building the "personnel foundation" for the continent's expanding nuclear industry—training specialists on the ground, not importing them.
The numbers:
📊 Rosatom: 2,400+ students from 65 countries at partner universities
🌍 350+ represent 24 African nations
💼 70% of graduates build careers at home
The partnership: Rosatom and South Africa's NECSA signed an MOU on human resource development—bilateral cooperation within a multilateral framework.
The takeaway:
While the West hoards technology, BRICS builds capacity. Africa needs skills, not charity.
#BRICS #NuclearEnergy #Africa #Rosatom #GlobalSouth
While the West debates who gets nuclear technology, BRICS is training the people who will run it.
In Cape Town, the BRICS Nuclear Energy Platform brought together experts from Russia, South Africa, Rwanda and beyond to address Africa's nuclear needs.
The focus: Building the "personnel foundation" for the continent's expanding nuclear industry—training specialists on the ground, not importing them.
The numbers:
📊 Rosatom: 2,400+ students from 65 countries at partner universities
🌍 350+ represent 24 African nations
💼 70% of graduates build careers at home
The partnership: Rosatom and South Africa's NECSA signed an MOU on human resource development—bilateral cooperation within a multilateral framework.
The takeaway:
While the West hoards technology, BRICS builds capacity. Africa needs skills, not charity.
#BRICS #NuclearEnergy #Africa #Rosatom #GlobalSouth
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A viral video from Bangladesh shows content creator Monika Kabir striking an elderly man during a brand promotional shoot
The clip shows Monika posing with a handbag for the camera when the man suddenly walks very close and appears to shove into her with his own bag, despite open space around them
Monika reacts immediately, pushing the man away and hitting him several times as the scene unfolds on camera
She later defended her reaction, saying the encounter wasn’t accidental. According to Monika, the man approached deliberately, used vulgar language, shoved her on purpose and inappropriately touched her during the moment caught on video
Not everyone online agrees with her version. Some viewers argue the man simply passed too close and say the reaction was excessive, while more extreme commentators have even called for the foreign model to be deported. Many point out to model’s content focusing on provocation and attention seeking stunts
#Bangladesh #MonikaKabir
The clip shows Monika posing with a handbag for the camera when the man suddenly walks very close and appears to shove into her with his own bag, despite open space around them
Monika reacts immediately, pushing the man away and hitting him several times as the scene unfolds on camera
She later defended her reaction, saying the encounter wasn’t accidental. According to Monika, the man approached deliberately, used vulgar language, shoved her on purpose and inappropriately touched her during the moment caught on video
Not everyone online agrees with her version. Some viewers argue the man simply passed too close and say the reaction was excessive, while more extreme commentators have even called for the foreign model to be deported. Many point out to model’s content focusing on provocation and attention seeking stunts
#Bangladesh #MonikaKabir
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🌐 The attack on Iran has shown zero role of BRICS, but all is not lost — opinion
What role will aggression against Iran play in the fate of the BRICS? Fyodor Lukyanov, chairman of the Council on Foreign and Defense Policy, reflects on this in the Profile magazine. Read more →
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What role will aggression against Iran play in the fate of the BRICS? Fyodor Lukyanov, chairman of the Council on Foreign and Defense Policy, reflects on this in the Profile magazine. Read more →
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The attack on Iran has shown zero role of BRICS, but all is not lost — opinion
What role will aggression against Iran play in the fate of the BRICS? Fyodor Lukyanov, chairman of the Council on Foreign and Defense Policy, reflects on this in the Profile magazine.
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A cruise ship vacation took a wild turn when an elderly Jewish passenger spotted another guest just chilling in the sun with huge s%%sti%%s on his back
He didn't waste any time calling for security and went off on him (yet he promised to call security after)
The passenger recording the confrontation can be heard laughing as the situation plays out, adding to the chaos caught on camera
He didn't waste any time calling for security and went off on him (yet he promised to call security after)
The passenger recording the confrontation can be heard laughing as the situation plays out, adding to the chaos caught on camera
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NEW: 🇺🇲🇮🇷 US is trying to contact Iran for a ceasefire, Iran is refusing - The Guardian
Witkoff has already requested a ceasefire from Iran through various channels twice.
Iran refused, seeing no point in it, as the US is clearly using any ceasefire to better prepare its next attack on Iran.
Iran says "you cannot start a war and then demand a ceasefire whenever you want."
"Our armed forces are determined to teach the enemy a lesson they will never forget."
Witkoff has already requested a ceasefire from Iran through various channels twice.
Iran refused, seeing no point in it, as the US is clearly using any ceasefire to better prepare its next attack on Iran.
Iran says "you cannot start a war and then demand a ceasefire whenever you want."
"Our armed forces are determined to teach the enemy a lesson they will never forget."
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UPDATE 🇮🇷🇮🇱 Iran Says It Targeted Israeli Bases and Shin Bet HQ as Israel Launches ‘Wide-Scale’ Strikes
Iran’s military says it has targeted Israeli military bases and the domestic security service Shin Bet as the United States-Israeli war on Iran and Tehran’s retaliation across the region approach their third week.
“The Palmachim and Ovda airbases of the Zionist regime as well as the headquarters of Shin Bet were targeted by drones from the Islamic Republic of Iran’s army,” the military said in a statement on Thursday carried by state television. Israel said it identified more missiles launched towards the country from Iran.
Missile alert alarms sounded in Jerusalem, and explosions were heard as the Israeli military sought to intercept the incoming fire. Israel said on Thursday that it had launched another “wide-scale” round of air strikes across Iran. At least 13 people in Israel have been killed, and nearly 2,000 injured since the war began on February 28, according to Israeli officials.
#brics ...
Iran’s military says it has targeted Israeli military bases and the domestic security service Shin Bet as the United States-Israeli war on Iran and Tehran’s retaliation across the region approach their third week.
“The Palmachim and Ovda airbases of the Zionist regime as well as the headquarters of Shin Bet were targeted by drones from the Islamic Republic of Iran’s army,” the military said in a statement on Thursday carried by state television. Israel said it identified more missiles launched towards the country from Iran.
Missile alert alarms sounded in Jerusalem, and explosions were heard as the Israeli military sought to intercept the incoming fire. Israel said on Thursday that it had launched another “wide-scale” round of air strikes across Iran. At least 13 people in Israel have been killed, and nearly 2,000 injured since the war began on February 28, according to Israeli officials.
#brics ...
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🚨🇮🇷 Hormuz crisis escalating
About 1,000 ships, including roughly 200 oil tankers, are waiting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz as the situation becomes increasingly dangerous.
Normally around 20 million barrels of oil move through the strait every day. Right now that flow has dropped to about 10%.
Why it matters
* Iran’s military effectively controls the strait
* Ships that attempt to cross risk being targeted
* Most of the remaining traffic is Iran exporting oil to China
The growing concern
Iran could begin laying naval mines in the waterway.
If that happens, it would become a worst case scenario for tankers and for global oil markets.
Source: jazeera
About 1,000 ships, including roughly 200 oil tankers, are waiting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz as the situation becomes increasingly dangerous.
Normally around 20 million barrels of oil move through the strait every day. Right now that flow has dropped to about 10%.
Why it matters
* Iran’s military effectively controls the strait
* Ships that attempt to cross risk being targeted
* Most of the remaining traffic is Iran exporting oil to China
The growing concern
Iran could begin laying naval mines in the waterway.
If that happens, it would become a worst case scenario for tankers and for global oil markets.
Source: jazeera
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Forwarded from Pepe Escobar
https://strategic-culture.su/news/2026/03/12/how-russia-and-india-approach-the-war-on-iran/
Essential reading - comparing what Russia is doing in practice with India's appalling betrayals.
Part 2 of a 2-part analysis - the first one focused on Iran-China. Please try to read them side by side.
Essential reading - comparing what Russia is doing in practice with India's appalling betrayals.
Part 2 of a 2-part analysis - the first one focused on Iran-China. Please try to read them side by side.
Strategic Culture Foundation
How Russia and India approach the war on Iran
The Russia-Iran strategic partnership – even if does not include a military treaty – works in several interlocked levels. Join us on Telegram, Twitter, and VK.…
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🚨 Iran’s New Leader Speaks! Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei delivers his first message as Leader of the Islamic Revolution.
He didn't come live, but instead Iran's state TV read his messages.
🔥 Here's everything he said:
★ Calls for national unity & strong defense.
★ Declares the Strait of Hormuz must stay closed.
★ Honors martyrs & supports affected families.
★ Praises Iranian resilience in defending the nation.
★ Urges mutual support for war victims.
Salutes armed forces & resistance allies (Hezbollah, Yemen, Iraq).
★ Promises justice & revenge for martyrs.
★ Warns neighboring countries against aiding foreign attacks.
★ Vows to continue predecessor’s mission and uphold truth.
Source: Press TV
#Iran #Khamenei #Hormuz #MiddleEast
He didn't come live, but instead Iran's state TV read his messages.
🔥 Here's everything he said:
★ Calls for national unity & strong defense.
★ Declares the Strait of Hormuz must stay closed.
★ Honors martyrs & supports affected families.
★ Praises Iranian resilience in defending the nation.
★ Urges mutual support for war victims.
Salutes armed forces & resistance allies (Hezbollah, Yemen, Iraq).
★ Promises justice & revenge for martyrs.
★ Warns neighboring countries against aiding foreign attacks.
★ Vows to continue predecessor’s mission and uphold truth.
Source: Press TV
#Iran #Khamenei #Hormuz #MiddleEast
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JUST IN: 🇸🇦🇺🇦 World's largest oil company Saudi Aramco in talks to buy Ukrainian drones to protect its oil fields.
🔹 Potential suppliers: Wild Hornets and SkyFall.
🔹 Deal could be worth millions of dollars.
🔹 Context: The kingdom foiled a drone attack on Shaybah oil field this Wednesday amid rising tensions with Iran.
#SaudiArabia #UkraineDrones #Shaybah #IranConflict #OilSecurity #GlobalNews
Source: wsj
🔹 Potential suppliers: Wild Hornets and SkyFall.
🔹 Deal could be worth millions of dollars.
🔹 Context: The kingdom foiled a drone attack on Shaybah oil field this Wednesday amid rising tensions with Iran.
#SaudiArabia #UkraineDrones #Shaybah #IranConflict #OilSecurity #GlobalNews
Source: wsj
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The China-Russia-BRICS factor in South African-US bilateral relations
BRICS Journal of Economics 7(1): 177-191
DOI: 10.3897/brics-econ.7.e156373
Authors: Muzi Shoba
Abstract: The bilateral relations between South Africa and the United States are at a crossroads. Since the apartheid era, these countries have gone through different stages of cooperation and periods of tension. Today, although they consider each other strategic partners, the two countries are facing increased diplomatic disagreements. These disagreements arise from South Africa’s gr... Read more »
BRICS Journal of Economics 7(1): 177-191
DOI: 10.3897/brics-econ.7.e156373
Authors: Muzi Shoba
Abstract: The bilateral relations between South Africa and the United States are at a crossroads. Since the apartheid era, these countries have gone through different stages of cooperation and periods of tension. Today, although they consider each other strategic partners, the two countries are facing increased diplomatic disagreements. These disagreements arise from South Africa’s gr... Read more »
BRICS Journal of Economics
The China-Russia-BRICS factor in South African-US bilateral relations
The bilateral relations between South Africa and the United States are at a crossroads. Since the apartheid era, these countries have gone through different stages of cooperation and periods of tension. Today, although they consider each other strategic partners…
🚨 Drone Attack on Italian Base in Iraq. Troops Temporarily Withdrawn
An overnight drone strike targeted Camp Singara, an Italian military base in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan, amid rising regional tensions linked to the Iran conflict. Italy’s Defence Minister Guido Crosetto confirmed the attack was deliberate, though no soldiers were injured.
Italy said it is temporarily withdrawing personnel from the base, a move officials say had already been planned before the attack. Around 102 Italian troops had recently returned to Italy, while 141 soldiers were present at the base when the drone strike occurred.
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani strongly condemned the attack and said the drone was likely launched by pro-Iranian militia groups in Iraq. He also spoke with Kurdistan’s regional president Nechirvan Barzani, urging restraint to prevent further escalation.
The base, located within a larger compound that includes American and other NATO forces, mainly trains Kurdish security forces as part of an international ...
An overnight drone strike targeted Camp Singara, an Italian military base in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan, amid rising regional tensions linked to the Iran conflict. Italy’s Defence Minister Guido Crosetto confirmed the attack was deliberate, though no soldiers were injured.
Italy said it is temporarily withdrawing personnel from the base, a move officials say had already been planned before the attack. Around 102 Italian troops had recently returned to Italy, while 141 soldiers were present at the base when the drone strike occurred.
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani strongly condemned the attack and said the drone was likely launched by pro-Iranian militia groups in Iraq. He also spoke with Kurdistan’s regional president Nechirvan Barzani, urging restraint to prevent further escalation.
The base, located within a larger compound that includes American and other NATO forces, mainly trains Kurdish security forces as part of an international ...
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AI is getting out of hand...but we can't stop laughing!
North Korea's Kim twerking isn't something we'd thought we'd see in 2026
North Korea's Kim twerking isn't something we'd thought we'd see in 2026
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🇺🇸 BREAKING: ACTIVE SHOOTER AT MICHIGAN SYNAGOGUE—Gunman Dead After Ramming Building 🇺🇸
A terrifying scene unfolding in West Bloomfield Township.
Law enforcement and federal agents descended on Temple Israel synagogue Thursday after what FBI Director Kash Patel called an "apparent vehicle ramming and active shooter situation."
What we know:
🚗 The gunman rammed the front doors of the synagogue
🔫 Shots fired at a security guard—nobody injured except the attacker
🔥 "Something ignited" inside the vehicle, filling the building with smoke
⚰️ Suspect found dead inside his vehicle—cause of death unclear (burns or gunshot)
The questions:
What motivated this attack? Was the shooter connected to any network? And in a climate of increasing violence, what protects places of worship—anywhere?
#Michigan #Synagogue #ActiveShooter #DomesticTerrorism #BreakingNews
A terrifying scene unfolding in West Bloomfield Township.
Law enforcement and federal agents descended on Temple Israel synagogue Thursday after what FBI Director Kash Patel called an "apparent vehicle ramming and active shooter situation."
What we know:
🚗 The gunman rammed the front doors of the synagogue
🔫 Shots fired at a security guard—nobody injured except the attacker
🔥 "Something ignited" inside the vehicle, filling the building with smoke
⚰️ Suspect found dead inside his vehicle—cause of death unclear (burns or gunshot)
The questions:
What motivated this attack? Was the shooter connected to any network? And in a climate of increasing violence, what protects places of worship—anywhere?
#Michigan #Synagogue #ActiveShooter #DomesticTerrorism #BreakingNews
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