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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.
#IndiaElections2026
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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🇨🇳🤖 CHINA’S AI PUSH: What Africa Can Learn About the Future of Labor

The West tells Africa that automation will steal the manufacturing ladder before it can climb it. China’s 2026 Two Sessions suggest a far more complex – and hopeful – picture.

📉 China’s paradox: Factories struggle to find skilled workers, yet graduate anxiety (16% youth unemployment) is rising. AI is not a simple “job killer” – it’s a mismatch.

🧠 AI targets cognitive & creative work – graphic design, livestream sales, even acting. The fear is no longer only about factory floors.

🛠️ Africa’s challenge is different: 740 million net new working‑age people by 2050, but only 3 million formal jobs created annually. Importing Western “AI panic” is a mistake.

💡 Three lessons for African policymakers:

Sector‑specific AI strategies (agriculture, logistics, services differ).

Invest in power, connectivity, vocational training.

Keep job creation at the centre – AI should augment, not displace.

#China #Africa #AI #Labor #BRICS
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Breaking: 🇨🇳China fireworks factory explosion kills 21, injures more than 60 people

A fireworks factory explosion in Liuyang, Hunan province on Monday has killed 21 people and injured 61 others, state media said.
The explosion occurred at around 4.40pm in a workshop at the Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Company in the county-level city famous for its firework production, under the provincial capital Changsha.
President Xi Jinping has urged all-out efforts to search for people who are still unaccounted for and save the injured.

Source: CGTN
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🚨 BREAKING: Strait of Hormuz Escalation 🇺🇸🇮🇷

Iran’s Tasnim news agency reports five people were killed after US forces attacked two cargo ships today. The vessels were reportedly carrying civilian goods from the Omani port of Khasab to Iran when the strike occurred.

This follows a statement from US Central Command confirming military helicopters sank several Iranian boats to protect commercial shipping during "Project Freedom." Iranian officials have condemned the move, warning that US actions now pose a direct threat to all maritime navigation in the region.

Source: TASS / Tasnim News Agency
#StraitOfHormuz #BreakingNews #US #Iran
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Wife of Ukraine’s top audit official caught throwing $150K in cash at luxury fashion show.

Dasha Kochurina, whose husband serves as deputy head of the State Audit Service with an official monthly salary of just $900, organized the extravagant event where she was filmed flinging large sums of cash.
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🚨 BREAKING: FIFA World Cup 2026 Broadcast Deadlock ⚽️🇮🇳🇨🇳

Millions of football fans in India and China face a potential blackout as FIFA confirms broadcast rights for the 2026 World Cup remain unsigned in both nations. With the tournament set to kick off on June 11, discussions are still ongoing but remain confidential, leaving barely five weeks to finalize deals.

This unusual delay threatens coverage in two of the world's most populous markets, even as FIFA has already secured agreements in over 175 other territories globally.

Source: Al Jazeera / Reuters
#FIFAWorld Cup #Football #India #China #SportsNews #WorldCup2026
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Trump jokes he will leave office in "let's say...8 or 9 years from now"

Not sure the world is ready for that.