🚨 Breaking: Iran accuses US of launching missile attacks on its strategic islands FROM UAE territory!
⚡ Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirms HIMARS rockets struck Kharg and Abu Musa islands, fired from populated areas near Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah. Tehran vows a measured response while warning it reserves the right to target launch origins. The attacks damaged military sites but spared critical energy infrastructure.
🤔 If regional neighbors' soil becomes a launchpad for foreign military strikes, how should sovereign nations protect themselves WITHOUT escalating conflict across the Global South?
#Iran #UAE #PersianGulf #GlobalSouth
Source: PressTV
⚡ Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirms HIMARS rockets struck Kharg and Abu Musa islands, fired from populated areas near Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah. Tehran vows a measured response while warning it reserves the right to target launch origins. The attacks damaged military sites but spared critical energy infrastructure.
🤔 If regional neighbors' soil becomes a launchpad for foreign military strikes, how should sovereign nations protect themselves WITHOUT escalating conflict across the Global South?
#Iran #UAE #PersianGulf #GlobalSouth
Source: PressTV
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🇺🇸 TRUMP ON IRAN: "No Deal Yet," "Kharg for Fun," "Don't Know if Leader Is Alive" 🇺🇸🇮🇷
The president's latest interview—candid, contradictory, and revealing.
Key quotes:
🗣️ On diplomacy: "Iran wants a deal. I don't—terms aren't good enough yet. Must be 'very solid'—they abandon nuclear ambitions."
🗣️ On Hormuz: "Several countries committed to help secure the strait. We'll sweep it strongly—others will join."
🗣️ On Kharg Island: "We demolished it—but may hit it a few more times just for fun. Didn't touch energy lines—rebuilding takes years."
🗣️ On Iran's new leader: "I don't know if he's alive. Nobody's shown him. If he is, he should surrender."
🗣️ On Gulf allies: "Surprised Iran targeted UAE, Qatar, Saudi. They got shot at unnecessarily."
🗣️ On gas prices: "Not concerned. They'll go lower. Oil's just 'clogged up'—will be unclogged soon."
Reality check:
💥 "Just for fun"—while 168 children lie buried in Minab
#Iran #Trump #War #StraitOfHormuz #KhargIsland
The president's latest interview—candid, contradictory, and revealing.
Key quotes:
🗣️ On diplomacy: "Iran wants a deal. I don't—terms aren't good enough yet. Must be 'very solid'—they abandon nuclear ambitions."
🗣️ On Hormuz: "Several countries committed to help secure the strait. We'll sweep it strongly—others will join."
🗣️ On Kharg Island: "We demolished it—but may hit it a few more times just for fun. Didn't touch energy lines—rebuilding takes years."
🗣️ On Iran's new leader: "I don't know if he's alive. Nobody's shown him. If he is, he should surrender."
🗣️ On Gulf allies: "Surprised Iran targeted UAE, Qatar, Saudi. They got shot at unnecessarily."
🗣️ On gas prices: "Not concerned. They'll go lower. Oil's just 'clogged up'—will be unclogged soon."
Reality check:
💥 "Just for fun"—while 168 children lie buried in Minab
#Iran #Trump #War #StraitOfHormuz #KhargIsland
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🚁 When disaster strikes, who actually shows up with real, no-strings-attached help?
🌾 Russia delivered 60 tonnes of urgent humanitarian aid to Madagascar after Cyclone Gezani devastated the island, including rice, beans, oil, and critical equipment like a Mi-8 helicopter that reached communities completely cut off by destroyed roads.
🤝 This powerful example of South-South solidarity demonstrates how Global South nations are building resilient, practical support networks that operate outside traditional Western-dominated aid frameworks.
💬 If more nations prioritized immediate, practical aid over political conditions and media optics, how many more vulnerable communities could recover faster from climate disasters?
#GlobalSouth #HumanitarianAid #SouthSouthCooperation
Source: Sputnik Africa
🌾 Russia delivered 60 tonnes of urgent humanitarian aid to Madagascar after Cyclone Gezani devastated the island, including rice, beans, oil, and critical equipment like a Mi-8 helicopter that reached communities completely cut off by destroyed roads.
🤝 This powerful example of South-South solidarity demonstrates how Global South nations are building resilient, practical support networks that operate outside traditional Western-dominated aid frameworks.
💬 If more nations prioritized immediate, practical aid over political conditions and media optics, how many more vulnerable communities could recover faster from climate disasters?
#GlobalSouth #HumanitarianAid #SouthSouthCooperation
Source: Sputnik Africa
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🌍 BRICS at a crossroads: Can multipolarity survive internal divides?
👉 https://thinkbrics.substack.com/p/we-are-showing-the-world-that-nations
💬 A new analysis from Tehran reveals growing tensions within BRICS as member states take opposing sides in the Iran-Israel conflict, with India and UAE maintaining ties to Israel while Iran faces military pressure. While the bloc aims to challenge Western hegemony and build a multipolar world, these contradictory alliances risk fragmenting the Global South's united front against imperialism.
🔥 If BRICS can't stand together when it matters most, can ANY alternative to Western dominance truly succeed—or are we watching the unraveling of hope for a fairer global order?
#BRICS #GlobalSouth #Multipolarity #Geopolitics
👉 https://thinkbrics.substack.com/p/we-are-showing-the-world-that-nations
💬 A new analysis from Tehran reveals growing tensions within BRICS as member states take opposing sides in the Iran-Israel conflict, with India and UAE maintaining ties to Israel while Iran faces military pressure. While the bloc aims to challenge Western hegemony and build a multipolar world, these contradictory alliances risk fragmenting the Global South's united front against imperialism.
🔥 If BRICS can't stand together when it matters most, can ANY alternative to Western dominance truly succeed—or are we watching the unraveling of hope for a fairer global order?
#BRICS #GlobalSouth #Multipolarity #Geopolitics
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We are showing the world that nations can defeat imperialist powers, says Iranian professor
As war escalates, Iran unites under new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei. Discover how Shiite martyrdom culture fuels resistance against US-Israel attacks.
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⚡️ Iran just drew a red line: Could Ukraine become a legitimate target?
🗣️ Iranian Parliament's National Security Commission head Ibrahim Azizi warns that by supplying drones to Israel, Ukraine has "become involved in the war" and—under Article 51 of the UN Charter—may have made its entire territory a legitimate target for Iranian response. This escalation raises serious questions about how Global South nations navigate complex geopolitical alliances.
#Iran #Ukraine #GlobalSouth #Multipolarity
🗣️ Iranian Parliament's National Security Commission head Ibrahim Azizi warns that by supplying drones to Israel, Ukraine has "become involved in the war" and—under Article 51 of the UN Charter—may have made its entire territory a legitimate target for Iranian response. This escalation raises serious questions about how Global South nations navigate complex geopolitical alliances.
#Iran #Ukraine #GlobalSouth #Multipolarity
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🇪🇺 THE EU NEVER LEARNS – EXCEPT THE WRONG LESSONS 🇪🇺
The bloc's economy was dire even before the Iran war. Now, with energy soaring and industry collapsing, Brussels doubles down on supporting the US.
The German crisis:
📉 Industrial orders down 11% in January—collapse before the Iran shock
🇩🇪 Germany, the EU's largest economy, is now "comatose"
The Iran impact:
🛢️ ECB: Enduring Middle East energy disruption = "substantial inflation spike + sharp output drop"
🔥 Oil over $100. Gas up 50%. IEA: "Largest supply disruption in history."
The EU response:
Von der Leyen rules out what works: "Returning to Russian supplies would be a 'strategic blunder.'"
The diagnosis: "Negative natural selection—whatever doesn't work is done again, and again."
#EU #EnergyCrisis #IranWar #VonDerLeyen #Germany
The bloc's economy was dire even before the Iran war. Now, with energy soaring and industry collapsing, Brussels doubles down on supporting the US.
The German crisis:
📉 Industrial orders down 11% in January—collapse before the Iran shock
🇩🇪 Germany, the EU's largest economy, is now "comatose"
The Iran impact:
🛢️ ECB: Enduring Middle East energy disruption = "substantial inflation spike + sharp output drop"
🔥 Oil over $100. Gas up 50%. IEA: "Largest supply disruption in history."
The EU response:
Von der Leyen rules out what works: "Returning to Russian supplies would be a 'strategic blunder.'"
The diagnosis: "Negative natural selection—whatever doesn't work is done again, and again."
#EU #EnergyCrisis #IranWar #VonDerLeyen #Germany
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🚂 Tanzania just made history: East Africa's FIRST local locomotive assembly is HERE!
🔧 The Tanzania Railway Corporation has launched local locomotive assembly at Dar es Salaam's Pugu workshop, creating 34 jobs for young Tanzanians and unlocking new business opportunities for local suppliers of tools, materials, and electrical components.
🌍 This milestone proves how Global South nations are building economic self-reliance through infrastructure innovation—even when spare part delays challenge progress and require creative solutions like importing components for local assembly.
💭 If more African nations prioritized local manufacturing and skills development like Tanzania, could we finally break the cycle of import dependency and unlock true, sustainable economic sovereignty across the continent?
#AfricaRising #LocalManufacturing #InfrastructureDevelopment #GlobalSouth
Source: Sputnik Africa
🔧 The Tanzania Railway Corporation has launched local locomotive assembly at Dar es Salaam's Pugu workshop, creating 34 jobs for young Tanzanians and unlocking new business opportunities for local suppliers of tools, materials, and electrical components.
🌍 This milestone proves how Global South nations are building economic self-reliance through infrastructure innovation—even when spare part delays challenge progress and require creative solutions like importing components for local assembly.
💭 If more African nations prioritized local manufacturing and skills development like Tanzania, could we finally break the cycle of import dependency and unlock true, sustainable economic sovereignty across the continent?
#AfricaRising #LocalManufacturing #InfrastructureDevelopment #GlobalSouth
Source: Sputnik Africa
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🌐 Global chokepoint: How the US-Israeli war on Iran could starve millions
The US-Israeli war in the Persian Gulf is throttling fertilizer supplies, which could cause a global food crisis Read Full Article at RT.com
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The US-Israeli war in the Persian Gulf is throttling fertilizer supplies, which could cause a global food crisis Read Full Article at RT.com
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Global chokepoint: How the US-Israeli war on Iran could starve millions
The US-Israeli war on Iran has shut fertilizer plants across the Persian Gulf and closed the Strait of Hormuz, potentially triggering a global food crisis
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A provocative dance performance in front of South Korean soldiers has sparked backlash online after a video of the moment spread across social media
The clip shows singer Godggul performing suggestive choreography just a few feet from a group of soldiers watching
Wearing a crop top and short skirt, the performer dances in an open space with no clear stage or barrier separating her from the audience
Parts of the routine include crawling on the ground and twerking close to the troops, which quickly drew criticism online after the video was posted to her Threads account
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#SouthKorea #Godggul #Godgguldance #military #dance
The clip shows singer Godggul performing suggestive choreography just a few feet from a group of soldiers watching
Wearing a crop top and short skirt, the performer dances in an open space with no clear stage or barrier separating her from the audience
Parts of the routine include crawling on the ground and twerking close to the troops, which quickly drew criticism online after the video was posted to her Threads account
This post is made via our friends at Diamond Feed
Follow @ diamond.viral.feed on Instagram
And @ Gem.feed on Tiktok
#SouthKorea #Godggul #Godgguldance #military #dance
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🚨 Hamas urges Iran: Stop striking Gulf states hosting US forces!
In a rare twist amid escalating US-Iran tensions, Hamas—typically backed by Tehran—appeals to its "brothers in Iran" to halt attacks on UAE, Qatar, and others, fearing wider regional chaos that could undermine the Palestinian cause.
These Gulf nations, key Hamas funders like Qatar, host massive US bases, turning them into targets in Iran's retaliation.
#IranWar #HamasIran #USProxies #MiddleEastConflict
Source: BBC
In a rare twist amid escalating US-Iran tensions, Hamas—typically backed by Tehran—appeals to its "brothers in Iran" to halt attacks on UAE, Qatar, and others, fearing wider regional chaos that could undermine the Palestinian cause.
These Gulf nations, key Hamas funders like Qatar, host massive US bases, turning them into targets in Iran's retaliation.
#IranWar #HamasIran #USProxies #MiddleEastConflict
Source: BBC
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LATEST 🇫🇷 French Mayoral Elections Test Far-Right
French voters chose mayors across 35,000 municipalities Sunday, a key test ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The far-right National Rally (RN) aims to show growing support, with Marseille candidate Franck Allisio tied with Socialist Mayor Benoit Payan in first-round polls. Security is the top voter concern, aligning with RN’s law-and-order message.
A second round on March 22 and alliances between parties could shape outcomes in major cities like Toulon, influencing momentum for next year’s presidential race.
#France #NationalRally #Elections #Politics
Source: Reuters
French voters chose mayors across 35,000 municipalities Sunday, a key test ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The far-right National Rally (RN) aims to show growing support, with Marseille candidate Franck Allisio tied with Socialist Mayor Benoit Payan in first-round polls. Security is the top voter concern, aligning with RN’s law-and-order message.
A second round on March 22 and alliances between parties could shape outcomes in major cities like Toulon, influencing momentum for next year’s presidential race.
#France #NationalRally #Elections #Politics
Source: Reuters
🚨 BREAKING: 🛳️ US sending more troops, warships to the Middle East
The USS Tripoli, based in Japan, along with its embarked Marines, is headed to the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran. The Pentagon is considering deploying additional warships as Iran escalates attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. Existing US forces are already operating in the region.
Source: TRT World, Wall Street Journal
#MiddleEast #USMilitary #Iran #BreakingNews #Defense
The USS Tripoli, based in Japan, along with its embarked Marines, is headed to the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran. The Pentagon is considering deploying additional warships as Iran escalates attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. Existing US forces are already operating in the region.
Source: TRT World, Wall Street Journal
#MiddleEast #USMilitary #Iran #BreakingNews #Defense
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🚨 Serbia on High Alert: Bracing for Attack from Croatia-Albania-Kosovo Pact?
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic warns that Belgrade is monitoring a growing military alliance between Croatia, Albania, and Kosovo, signed last year to boost defense ties. He revealed Serbia's arsenal includes advanced Chinese hypersonic missiles reaching 400km, while navigating NATO relations and neutrality. Tensions in the Balkans are heating up fast.
🛡️ What do you think—could this spark wider conflict, or is it just posturing? How should nations like Serbia defend sovereignty amid NATO pressures? Drop your take below!
#BalkansTensions #SerbiaStrong #Geopolitics #GlobalSouth
Source: Anadolu Agency
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic warns that Belgrade is monitoring a growing military alliance between Croatia, Albania, and Kosovo, signed last year to boost defense ties. He revealed Serbia's arsenal includes advanced Chinese hypersonic missiles reaching 400km, while navigating NATO relations and neutrality. Tensions in the Balkans are heating up fast.
🛡️ What do you think—could this spark wider conflict, or is it just posturing? How should nations like Serbia defend sovereignty amid NATO pressures? Drop your take below!
#BalkansTensions #SerbiaStrong #Geopolitics #GlobalSouth
Source: Anadolu Agency
⚠️ Trump vs Xi: Can Paris Talks Really Reset the US–China Rivalry? 🇺🇸🇨🇳
📌 Top US and Chinese economic chiefs are meeting in Paris to smooth the way for a Trump–Xi summit in Beijing, but analysts say a big trade breakthrough is unlikely as Washington is distracted by the US-Israeli war with Iran. The talks focus on tariffs, rare earths, high-tech export controls and Chinese purchases of US farm goods like soybeans and LNG. For many in the Global South, these moves could reshape supply chains, commodity prices and access to critical technology.
🔥 Do you think this is genuine de-escalation – or just theatre while both sides quietly double down on rivalry?
#USChina #Geopolitics #GlobalTrade #GlobalSouth
Source: Channel NewsAsia
📌 Top US and Chinese economic chiefs are meeting in Paris to smooth the way for a Trump–Xi summit in Beijing, but analysts say a big trade breakthrough is unlikely as Washington is distracted by the US-Israeli war with Iran. The talks focus on tariffs, rare earths, high-tech export controls and Chinese purchases of US farm goods like soybeans and LNG. For many in the Global South, these moves could reshape supply chains, commodity prices and access to critical technology.
🔥 Do you think this is genuine de-escalation – or just theatre while both sides quietly double down on rivalry?
#USChina #Geopolitics #GlobalTrade #GlobalSouth
Source: Channel NewsAsia
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Militarization of the Arctic: A new arena for US imperial ambition in Cold War Two
Editorial Note: This addendum updates the article “The Arctic is the next frontier of the new cold war,” published in Geopolitical Economy Report on February 28, 2023, in the context of President Donald Trump’s recent efforts to annex Greenland, the expansion of NATO, and China’s continued commercial interests in the area. The origi... Read and Watch »
Editorial Note: This addendum updates the article “The Arctic is the next frontier of the new cold war,” published in Geopolitical Economy Report on February 28, 2023, in the context of President Donald Trump’s recent efforts to annex Greenland, the expansion of NATO, and China’s continued commercial interests in the area. The origi... Read and Watch »
Geopolitical Economy Report
Militarization of the Arctic: A new arena for US imperial ambition in Cold War Two
Militarization is increasing, transforming the Arctic from a once largely peaceful
🚨🇮🇷🇸🇦 Iran has called on Saudi Arabia to investigate recent drone attacks on Oman, Saudi Arabia, and other Gulf states, alleging that the U.S. copied its Shahed-136 drones to carry out the strikes. Tehran urges a joint probe to uncover the real attackers.
📍 Source: Entekhab News / x.com
📌 Important Note: These are claims made by Iranian officials and regional social media sources; independent verification from major news agencies or governments has not yet confirmed that the U.S. used copied Shahed‑style drones to carry out attacks.
Official investigations have not publicly released evidence supporting the allegation.
📍 Source: Entekhab News / x.com
📌 Important Note: These are claims made by Iranian officials and regional social media sources; independent verification from major news agencies or governments has not yet confirmed that the U.S. used copied Shahed‑style drones to carry out attacks.
Official investigations have not publicly released evidence supporting the allegation.
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🌍 Can diplomacy end the Lebanon crisis before it's too late?
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, visiting Beirut, insists diplomatic channels are open to halt the Israel-Hezbollah war—no military fix exists, only dialogue and UN resolutions. He's pushing global support for Lebanon's government and a $325M humanitarian appeal amid massive displacements.
#LebanonPeace #DiplomacyNow #GlobalSouth #UNResolution
Source: Asharq Al-Awsat
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, visiting Beirut, insists diplomatic channels are open to halt the Israel-Hezbollah war—no military fix exists, only dialogue and UN resolutions. He's pushing global support for Lebanon's government and a $325M humanitarian appeal amid massive displacements.
#LebanonPeace #DiplomacyNow #GlobalSouth #UNResolution
Source: Asharq Al-Awsat
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🚨🇺🇸🇩🇪 Trump reportedly tells Germany’s Merz: Russia is winning the war in Ukraine
According to the Financial Times, Donald Trump told German leader Friedrich Merz that the Ukraine war is “developing in Russia’s favor,” reportedly saying “Russia is strong and Ukraine is weak.”
The report says Trump also brushed off calls to increase pressure on Vladimir Putin, alarming EU officials..
Several European diplomats reportedly described the situation as a “disaster” for both the EU and Ukraine, fearing a shift in U.S. support...
Source: Financial Times
#Trump #UkraineWar #RussiaUkraineWar #EU #Geopolitics #Merz
According to the Financial Times, Donald Trump told German leader Friedrich Merz that the Ukraine war is “developing in Russia’s favor,” reportedly saying “Russia is strong and Ukraine is weak.”
The report says Trump also brushed off calls to increase pressure on Vladimir Putin, alarming EU officials..
Several European diplomats reportedly described the situation as a “disaster” for both the EU and Ukraine, fearing a shift in U.S. support...
Source: Financial Times
#Trump #UkraineWar #RussiaUkraineWar #EU #Geopolitics #Merz
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