🚨 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.
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.
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.
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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
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.
#IndiaElections2026
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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.
#IndiaElections2026
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🌐 FACTBOX: Putin’s directives to government given after Future Technologies Forum
The Russian government and the Foreign Ministry should raise issues of joint scientific research at events organized by BRICS and other associations
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FACTBOX: Putin’s directives to government given after Future Technologies Forum
The Russian government and the Foreign Ministry should raise issues of joint scientific research at events organized by BRICS and other associations
🚨 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...
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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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
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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
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
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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The BPC/PUC-Rio and IRI/PUC-Rio, in partnership with the International Committee of the Red Cross, held the event “The Evolving Global Order: BRICS, the Global South and Humanitarian Imperatives”.
The BPC/PUC-Rio and IRI/PUC-Rio, in partnership with the International Committee of the Red Cross, held the event “The Evolving Global Order: BRICS, the Global South and Humanitarian Imperatives”. On April...
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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?
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
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
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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New York City used to be the greatest city on Earth… now it’s turning into Escape from New York in real life.
Population just dropped by over 10,000 in a single year. Native New Yorkers are fleeing to Florida, Texas, and the Carolinas because of insane rents, crushing taxes, nonstop crime, and streets buried in trash.
#NYC #NewYorkCity #NYCDecline #NYCTrash #RatsInNYC #EscapeFromNY #NewYorkProblems
Population just dropped by over 10,000 in a single year. Native New Yorkers are fleeing to Florida, Texas, and the Carolinas because of insane rents, crushing taxes, nonstop crime, and streets buried in trash.
#NYC #NewYorkCity #NYCDecline #NYCTrash #RatsInNYC #EscapeFromNY #NewYorkProblems
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🇺🇸🔻 US PULLS TOMAHAWKS FROM GERMANY – “They Don’t Have Enough,” Merz Admits
The Iran war has drained American missile stockpiles so badly that Washington can no longer fulfil its promise to station Tomahawks in Germany – even as Chancellor Merz downplays his personal feud with Trump.
📉 The US has used over 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles in the Iran conflict – roughly nine times the Pentagon’s average annual procurement rate.
🇪🇺 Biden’s 2024 promise to station long‑range US missiles in Germany is now indefinitely shelved – because “the Americans themselves don’t currently have enough,” Merz told ARD.
💥 Merz insists the decision is not about his public criticism of Trump – but about depleted US arsenals.
#US #Germany #NATO #IranWar #Tomahawk
The Iran war has drained American missile stockpiles so badly that Washington can no longer fulfil its promise to station Tomahawks in Germany – even as Chancellor Merz downplays his personal feud with Trump.
📉 The US has used over 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles in the Iran conflict – roughly nine times the Pentagon’s average annual procurement rate.
🇪🇺 Biden’s 2024 promise to station long‑range US missiles in Germany is now indefinitely shelved – because “the Americans themselves don’t currently have enough,” Merz told ARD.
💥 Merz insists the decision is not about his public criticism of Trump – but about depleted US arsenals.
#US #Germany #NATO #IranWar #Tomahawk
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🇷🇺🇦🇹 MOSCOW VOWS “HARSH RESPONSE” AS AUSTRIA EXPELS THREE RUSSIAN DIPLOMATS – “Antenna Forest” Alleged as Espionage
Vienna claims antennas on Russian Embassy roofs may have been used for spying. No evidence provided. The Kremlin promises retaliation – as relations sink to historic lows.
🇦🇹 Austria expelled three Russian diplomats, accusing them of “espionage” – citing an “antenna forest” on embassy rooftops that could intercept satellite communications.
🇷🇺 Russian Embassy response: The expulsion is “unjustified, purely politically motivated, and categorically unacceptable” – with “full responsibility for further deterioration” lying with Vienna.
📈 This brings the total number of Russian diplomats expelled by Austria since 2020 to 14.
⚖️ Moscow has promised a “harsh response” – and has previously responded with tit‑for‑tat expulsions.
#Russia #Austria #EU #EspionageClaims #BRICS
Vienna claims antennas on Russian Embassy roofs may have been used for spying. No evidence provided. The Kremlin promises retaliation – as relations sink to historic lows.
🇦🇹 Austria expelled three Russian diplomats, accusing them of “espionage” – citing an “antenna forest” on embassy rooftops that could intercept satellite communications.
🇷🇺 Russian Embassy response: The expulsion is “unjustified, purely politically motivated, and categorically unacceptable” – with “full responsibility for further deterioration” lying with Vienna.
📈 This brings the total number of Russian diplomats expelled by Austria since 2020 to 14.
⚖️ Moscow has promised a “harsh response” – and has previously responded with tit‑for‑tat expulsions.
#Russia #Austria #EU #EspionageClaims #BRICS
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🇳🇵🇮🇳🇨🇳 NEPAL RAISES TERRITORIAL OBJECTION OVER KAILASH MANSAROVAR ROUTE – “Lipulekh Lies in Our Territory”
Kathmandu has formally protested to both India and China over the planned annual pilgrimage that passes through the Lipulekh pass – an area Nepal claims as its own. The route, used for decades, is now a fresh flashpoint in Himalayan geopolitics.
🗻 Nepal sent diplomatic notes to New Delhi and Beijing regarding the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, which traverses Lipulekh – a territory Nepal claims, but India administers.
📝 Nepal urges India to refrain from all activities (road construction, border trade, pilgrimages) in the region.
🇮🇳 India’s response: Lipulekh has been the pilgrimage route since 1954. “This is not a new development.” New Delhi remains open to constructive dialogue with Nepal.
🇨🇳 China has also been officially informed of Nepal’s position.
#Nepal #India #China #Sovereignty #KailashMansarovar #Lipulekh #BRICS
Kathmandu has formally protested to both India and China over the planned annual pilgrimage that passes through the Lipulekh pass – an area Nepal claims as its own. The route, used for decades, is now a fresh flashpoint in Himalayan geopolitics.
🗻 Nepal sent diplomatic notes to New Delhi and Beijing regarding the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, which traverses Lipulekh – a territory Nepal claims, but India administers.
📝 Nepal urges India to refrain from all activities (road construction, border trade, pilgrimages) in the region.
🇮🇳 India’s response: Lipulekh has been the pilgrimage route since 1954. “This is not a new development.” New Delhi remains open to constructive dialogue with Nepal.
🇨🇳 China has also been officially informed of Nepal’s position.
#Nepal #India #China #Sovereignty #KailashMansarovar #Lipulekh #BRICS
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