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🚢💥 CARGO SHIP ATTACKED NEAR STRAIT OF HORMUZ

First reported attack since April 22.

🎯 An unidentified cargo ship was attacked by multiple small craft off Sirik, east of the strait. No claim of responsibility – but the threat level remains critical.

#Iran #US #Hormuz #Ceasefire #BRICS
🇨🇳🇮🇷 CHINA TELLS REFINERIES: IGNORE US SANCTIONS – “Illegal Extraterritorial Bullying”

Beijing has officially ordered domestic companies to disregard US sanctions targeting Chinese “teapot” refiners that buy Iranian oil. Washington’s unilateral rules have no legal basis – and China is not bowing.

📜 China’s Ministry of Commerce banned compliance with US sanctions, citing “national sovereignty, security and development interests.”

🛢️ The US Treasury recently warned banks against dealing with Chinese private refiners (teapots) that buy Iranian crude – accusing them of funding Iran’s “weapons programs.”

⚖️ Beijing’s stance: Unilateral sanctions without a UN mandate are illegal under international law. China will not enforce them.

🌊 Oil prices have surged past $120/barrel as the Hormuz closure and US blockade disrupt global supply – yet Washington blames everyone but itself.

#China #Iran #Sanctions #BRICS
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A warm diplomatic handshake between two leaders on the world stage.

Russian President Vladimir Putin warmly greeting Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso, highlighting the enduring ties between Russia and the Republic of the Congo.

Moments like these remind us of the importance of strong bilateral relations, cooperation, and dialogue between nations across continents.

What are your thoughts on strengthening partnerships between Africa and Russia?

#Diplomacy #Russia #Congo #InternationalRelations
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🚨 WEST BENGAL ELECTION ALERT: BJP CROSSES HALFWAY MARK

​Early leads in the West Bengal Assembly elections show a major shift as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has crossed the halfway mark, currently leading in 167 seats. The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) trails with 82 seats, leading party leaders to urge caution against early trends they’ve termed "fishy." In the high-stakes Bhabanipur seat, Mamata Banerjee has regained a lead of 8,000 votes over Suvendu Adhikari, while several TMC ministers are reportedly trailing.

To ensure peace, the State’s Chief Electoral Officer has banned all victory rallies today, with security tightened across 77 counting centres following a record-breaking voter turnout.

#WestBengalElections2026 #BengalResults #BJP #TMC #BreakingNews

​Source: The Hindu Bureau / PTI
🚨 IRAN WARNS US TO STAY OUT OF HORMUZ AS TRUMP ANNOUNCES PROJECT FREEDOM

Tensions have escalated in the Middle East as Iran’s military issued a direct warning to the United States Navy to stay out of the Strait of Hormuz. This warning follows President Trump’s announcement of "Project Freedom," a mission scheduled to begin Monday aimed at guiding stranded commercial ships and oil tankers out of the strategic waterway.

The Iranian military establishment stated that any foreign armed forces entering the strait would be attacked, asserting that a "new regime" is in place to maintain Iranian control over the passage.

The US move comes as Iran has blocked nearly all shipping for over two months, causing global energy prices to soar and US petrol prices to hit an average of $4.44 per gallon. US Central Command has committed 15,000 personnel, over 100 aircraft, and various warships to support the mission, which President Trump described as a necessary humanitarian effort for crews running low on supplies.
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Iranian state media, Fars News Agency, reports that the Iranian Navy struck a U.S. frigate with two missiles today after the vessel allegedly ignored warnings in the Strait of Hormuz.

This claim coincides with the launch of "Project Freedom," a U.S.-led operation to guide stranded commercial ships out of the blocked waterway. However, senior U.S. officials have explicitly denied that any American vessel was hit or damaged during the transit.

While the report itself is real and being monitored globally, the physical strike remains unverified and is currently viewed by international observers as a major escalation in the ongoing information war.
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🚨 FINLAND ESTABLISHES PERMANENT FORTIFICATIONS NEAR RUSSIAN BORDER

Finland is significantly ramping up its defensive posture along the Russian border, establishing permanent combat positions and fortifications in the Kymenlaakso region.

The exercises, which involve the coastal defense brigade, are set to take place in two phases between May 4 and May 29, specifically targeting the coastal zones of Virolahti, Hamina, and Kotka.

Unlike standard temporary drills, the Finnish Defense Ministry plans to leave the established combat positions and fortifications in place after the exercises conclude. This move marks a strategic reinforcement of the border area in the Gulf of Finland and follows a series of high-stakes military preparations in the region.

The scheduled maneuvers will also include live-fire exercises between May 20 and May 22, signaling a heightened state of readiness as regional security dynamics continue to shift.

#Finland #Russia #BorderSecurity #NATO #MilitaryDrills #GulfOfFinland #Breakin...
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Millions of dead shrimp washed up along the coast in Oman, turning the water and sand a striking pink

Experts say a mix of rising sea temperatures, low oxygen levels, and possible algal blooms likely caused the mass die-off

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🏛 BRICS Common Currency: Let's clear this up.

The Fact Check Unit of the Ministry of External Affairs has refuted claims that India blocked BRICS de-dollarization. There was no unified BRICS currency "proposal" for India to reject; instead, the focus is on local-currency trade (rupees, rubles, yuan), which India already utilizes. 💱

🔑 Key Facts:
India conducts 90-95% of trade with Russia in local currencies; the RBI has proposed BRICS CBDC links by 2026.
No shared currency plan exists; Brazil and China also hold divergent views.

🇮🇳 India protects sovereignty amid China tensions and US ties, leading practical de-dollarization efforts rather than blocking a hypothetical 2026 BRICS currency.

🔍 Verdict: Misleading claim.

#𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐒𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 #𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 #𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐒 #𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤
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🚨 MODI'S BJP SET FOR HISTORIC WINS IN STATE POLLS 🚨
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised for a major breakthrough, leading in 176 of 294 seats in West Bengal—a state it has never governed. This potential victory would unseat long-time Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, whose TMC party has held power since 2011. Additionally, the BJP is on track to retain power in Assam for a third straight term, significantly strengthening Modi's influence halfway through his third national term.
In the south, movie star Joseph Vijay’s new TVK party is causing a "political earthquake" in Tamil Nadu, leading against the ruling DMK. Meanwhile, a Congress-led alliance is ahead in Kerala. Despite the BJP's momentum, the elections faced criticism after nine million voters were removed from rolls, leading to allegations of a non-level playing field. Final results are expected this evening, potentially weakening the national opposition ahead of the 2029 general election.
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🚨 TÜRKIYE AND ARMENIA SIGN HISTORIC DEAL TO RESTORE ANCIENT ANI BRIDGE


The deal was finalized on Monday during a meeting between Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan at the 8th European Political Community Summit in Yerevan. Long a symbol of division, the bridge is now being hailed as a concrete step toward the normalization of ties between the two neighbors.

Beyond the bridge restoration, the high-level talks covered a wide range of bilateral issues, including customs cooperation, energy, digital connectivity, and transport. Vice President Yilmaz emphasized that these "mutually constructive steps" are beginning to yield real-world progress for regional integration.

On the sidelines of the summit, Yilmaz also held key meetings with leaders from Norway and the OSCE, reinforcing Türkiye’s commitment to expanding economic and defense cooperation across the Euro-Atlantic and Eurasian regions.

#Türkiye #Armenia #AniBridge #Diplomacy #Normalization #Yerevan #Brea...
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Two hours of pure chaos

A captive elephant went on a rampage near a temple in Angamaly, Kerala, after breaking free from its chains during a ceremony

The animal kd a 40-year-old truck driver and injured its mahout while also damaging vehicles and parts of the temple grounds

Officials say the elephant ran uncontrolled for around two hours before forest teams managed to sedate it with a tranquilizer dart

It was reportedly brought to the temple for a blessing ceremony when the situation escalated

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🇮🇷🇺🇸 ESCALATION ALERT: IRAN STRIKES UAE, US BREAKS “BLOCKADE” – Regional War Threatens to Explode

A dramatic escalation across the Gulf. Iranian drones and missiles hit targets in the UAE. US warships escort merchant vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. He

US‑Iran direct confrontation:

CENTCOM announced two US‑flagged merchant vessels successfully passed through the strait – calling it “breaking the Iranian blockade.”

Trump threatened that Iran will be “blown off the face of the earth” if it attacks US ships.

A senior Israeli official said Israel is ready to resume fighting in Iran once Washington gives the green light.

Iran strikes UAE:

Multiple waves of Iranian drones and ballistic missiles targeted the UAE:

Major fire at Fujairah Oil Industry Zone – three Indian nationals wounded.

Explosions in Jebel Ali, Dubai, Ajman, Sharjah – air defences engaged.

Iran’s military denied targeting the UAE – but the attacks were universally attributed to Tehran.

#Iran #US #UAE #Israel #Hormuz #BRICS
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🇧🇷 THE DICTATOR’S FATAL MISTAKE: How Brazil’s WW2 Victory Led to a Coup

In 1944, Getúlio Vargas sent 25,000 Brazilian soldiers to fight fascism in Italy. They returned as heroes – and destroyed his dictatorship.

This is the untold story of the “Smoking Snakes” (FEB), the Battle of Monte Castello, and the 1945 coup that Vargas himself made inevitable.

🔴 What this video reveals:

🐍 The hypocrisy of 1944: A Brazilian dictator sent troops to fight for a democracy he refused to allow at home.

💥 From joke to legend: The “Smoking Snakes” became one of the most feared forces in the Italian campaign.

🏛️ The fatal irony: War heroes returning from Europe made Vargas’s fall unavoidable.

🌍 Geopolitical leverage: Brazil used its “trampoline to victory” to force industrial concessions from the US.

Victory against fascism abroad triggered the collapse of dictatorship at home.

🎥 Watch the full Think BRICS Chronicles documentary here: https://youtu.be/-wYmm3AD8pI

#Brazil #Geopolitics #HiddenHistory
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US C-17 planes land in Beijing ahead of Trump-Xi Summit, planned for May 14-15

What do you expect from this meeting?
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🇷🇺🕊️ RUSSIA DECLARES VICTORY DAY CEASEFIRE – May 8‑9

In honour of the 81st anniversary of the Soviet people’s victory in the Great Patriotic War, President Putin has ordered a ceasefire for May 8‑9. Moscow expects Ukraine to follow suit.

🔴 What the Russian Defence Ministry announced:

🕯️ Ceasefire from 8 to 9 May – a humanitarian gesture marking the defeat of Nazism.

⚠️ Direct warning to Kyiv: If Ukrainian forces attempt to disrupt Victory Day celebrations, the Russian Armed Forces will launch a massive retaliatory missile strike on the centre of Ukraines capital.

📢 Civilians and foreign diplomatic staff are urged to leave the city in a timely manner – as they have been warned before each major retaliation.

#Russia #VictoryDay #Ceasefire #WWII #BRICS
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🧪🔬 BRICS IS BUILDING A MULTIPOLAR SCIENTIFIC FUTURE

From China’s AI surge to “digital twins” of Earth, BRICS nations are claiming absolute research sovereignty – and reshaping the global knowledge landscape.

This Think BRICS analysis explores how the bloc is breaking free from Western‑dominated science.

🌍 Multipolar science: BRICS is building independent research networks – own data, tools, journals, and recognition systems.

🤖 AI dominance: China’s 2024 AI research output matched the combined output of the US, UK, and entire EU – and commands >40% of global citation attention.

📚 Publishing landscape: BRICS economic journals grew from 846 (2009) to 1,311 (2024).

🛰️ Collaborative projects: Digital Earth (climate twins), psycho‑molecular tools (mental health), and an intelligent telescope network across member nations.

👉 Read the full article here: https://thinkbrics.substack.com/p/the-brics-approach-to-science-and

#BRICS #Science #AI #ResearchSovereignty #Multipolarity
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