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🇮🇩✈️ INDONESIA TO BECOME WORLD’S FOURTH‑LARGEST AVIATION MARKET BY 2030

A booming aerospace sector. Projected domestic air traffic: 7.4 million flights and nearly 690 million passengers annually by 2045.

A new strategic initiative to strengthen the aerospace ecosystem – technology transfer, industrial development, workforce training, and MRO capabilities.

📈 Fourth‑largest globally by 2030 – Indonesia is rapidly becoming a major player in global air transport.

🛫 IATA data confirms long‑term growth driven by passenger demand and domestic connectivity.

🌏 As the world’s largest archipelagic nation, air connectivity is essential for economic integration and public mobility.

#Indonesia #Aviation #BRICS #GlobalSouth
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This Russian soldier says he holds WWII veterans in high regard following his own experience in the SMO

“Fighting in Ukraine, I now truly understand what they felt.”

Source: Promo for May 9th Victory Day Special Coverage
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🇮🇷 Tensions are rising in the Persian Gulf as Iran calls on the UN to reject a new US-Bahrain resolution regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian officials argue the proposal is a politically motivated attempt to justify maritime blockades rather than ensuring free navigation. This matters because any disruption in the Strait of Hormuz impacts global energy supplies and international security. Iran insists that peace can only return once the alleged war and blockades are fully ended.

As the world watches the UN Security Council, the stakes for regional stability have never been higher.

What do you think is the best way to ensure maritime safety in the region?

#Iran #PersianGulf #GlobalSecurity

Source: Tasnim
BIG: 🇨🇳 China-Europe Rail Freight via Russia Jumps 45% in March 2026

Transport volumes between China and Europe via Russia rose by 45% in March 2026, according to Andrei Nikitin.

The rail corridor - a joint project involving Russia, Kazakhstan, and Belarus - is currently described as the fastest rail container route linking China and Europe.

Rising security risks in the Red Sea and continued disruption along the Suez Canal have increased shipper interest in this overland route.

Source: Russian Transport Minister Andrei Nikitin
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Iranian FM Araghchi holds talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing.

The visit comes ahead of Donald Trump's expected trip to China.
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Indonesia Volcano Eruption Kills 3, Search Continues for 20 Missing Hikers

At least three people have been killed after Mount Dukono erupted on Indonesia’s Halmahera Island on May 8, 2026. Authorities are searching for 20 missing hikers who were trapped when the volcano sent ash nearly 10km into the sky.

Rescue teams, police, and local officials have been deployed to the area. According to local authorities, nine of the missing hikers are from Singapore.

The area had already been closed to visitors since April 17 due to rising volcanic activity. Officials have warned residents and tourists to stay at least 4km away from the crater because of volcanic ash, falling rocks, and possible lava flows.

Source: Al Jazeera, Reuters, AFP
Hashtags: #Indonesia #MountDukono #Volcano #BreakingNews
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Performer Florentina Holzinger replaces the clapper of a church bell with her own body for a performance at the Venice Biennale

Organizers say the piece is meant to ‘alert the viewer to the flood to come’

Shot at 'Seaworld Venice', this year’s Austrian Pavilion installation — but the interpretation is doing most of the heavy lifting

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🌏 JUST IN | 🇵🇭 ASEAN Summit Voices Concern Over Middle East Crisis

Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations gathered in Cebu on Friday for the 48th ASEAN Summit, expressing serious concern over the rapidly evolving crisis in the Middle East and its growing impact on regional trade, investment, energy supplies, and food security.

In a leaders’ statement, ASEAN welcomed the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, noting it was mediated by Pakistan with support from other parties. The bloc urged all sides to exercise maximum restraint, fully implement the ceasefire, cease hostilities, and avoid actions that could further escalate tensions.

ASEAN leaders also stressed the importance of preserving regional peace, stability, and prosperity through international law, diplomacy, and genuine dialogue, while calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities across all fronts in the Middle East.

Source: ASEAN official statement

#ASEAN #MiddleEast #Ceasefire #Geopolitics
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At least 20 hikers were stranded after Mount Dukono erupted on Indonesia’s Halmahera island, sending huge clouds of ash across the volcano’s slopes

Rescue teams managed to evacuate 17 people, while authorities continue searching for three missing hikers

Officials say three people were killed and two others injured during the eruption

Footage from the scene shows thick ash clouds blasting from the crater as volcanic activity intensified again after months of increased eruptions

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Calm Down. This Is What Trump Is Really Doing.
While Mark Carney was in Yerevan, Armenia trying to talk a "European bloc" into existence — a coalition that would supposedly operate outside the U.S., China, and Russia — Trump was on Truth Social asking whether Hakeem Jeffries should be charged with inciting violence after the latest assassination attempt at the Hilton.
That was the open of yesterday's show. And...  Read more »
🌍 JUST IN | 🇷🇺 Russia Warns against ‘Confrontational Draft Resolutions’ over Middle East

Russia on Thursday urged members of the UN Security Council to avoid what it called “artificially stirring up tensions,” warning that one-sided and confrontational draft resolutions on the Middle East could trigger a new wave of escalation with unpredictable consequences. Moscow said it continues to support an unconditional halt to violence and a political-diplomatic settlement of the Iran conflict.

In a statement, Russia’s permanent mission to the UN said the fragile negotiation process must be protected from provocations, “hawkish rhetoric,” and any acts of force that could derail diplomacy. Moscow also voiced support for Pakistan’s mediation efforts, expressing hope they would help deliver a lasting result.

Source: Tasnim News | Reuters

#Russia #MiddleEast #UNSC #Iran
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JUST IN | 🇨🇳🇺🇦 China Rejected Ukraine’s Debt Repayment Extension Request

According to the report, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, through Ukraine’s ambassador to China, appealed to Beijing for more time to repay the debt, citing Kyiv’s difficult financial situation.

Sohu further claims that Ukraine currently has €12.7 billion in available treasury funds, an amount the report says could cover roughly 60 days of government spending at the current pace.

The article also states that Ukraine still owes Chinese companies 30.8 billion yuan (about $4.2 billion) in outstanding debt. According to the Chinese report, the old debt remains unpaid despite Ukraine’s growing fiscal pressure.

Some reports further allege that Ukrainian officials hinted at possible complications involving the Taiwan Strait and North Korea if the request was refused. Chinese-linked commentary described those remarks as a sign of panic.

Source: Sohu
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People are turning to AI for all sorts of things - trolling Trump and MAGA is just one of them.
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🇺🇸🇮🇷 DAY AFTER THE STRIKES: US Claims Self‑Defense, Iran Demands End to Blockade

Washington says it struck Iranian targets because “only stupid countries don’t shoot back.”

Tehran says the US violated the ceasefire by attacking an oil tanker and Iranian forces inflicted “heavy losses.” The strait remains a war zone – and Iran is now preparing a permanent legal regime to control it.

🛡️ Rubio: Iran’s attempt to create an agency to control the strait and charge tolls is “unacceptable” and “illegal.” The US expects an offer from Iran today.

🎯 Clashes have subsided but could resume; any US attempt to re‑enter the Gulf will be met decisively.

🚢 Civilian casualties: A cargo boat near Minab was hit and caught fire – 10 injured, 5 missing, 1 confirmed dead.

🗣️ Negotiations: Iran’s response to the US proposal is still under review; a final result will be announced once reached.

#Iran #US #Hormuz #Rubio #IRGC #BRICS
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🇺🇸🇷🇺🇺🇦🕊️ TRUMP ANNOUNCES 3‑DAY UKRAINE CEASEFIRE: Prisoner Swap of 1,000 Each

In a surprise move, U.S. President Trump declares a three‑day truce to mark Victory Day – and honour Ukraine’s role in WWII. “Hopefully, it is the beginning of the end.”

🕯️ Ceasefire dates: May 9, 10, 11 – suspension of all kinetic activity.

🔄 Prisoner swap: 1,000 prisoners from each country.

🗣️ Trump thanks Putin and Zelensky for agreeing.

🕊️ “Talks are continuing… we are getting closer and closer every day.”

#Russia #Ukraine #Ceasefire #VictoryDay #Trump
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🇦🇪🛢️ THE UAE JUST BROKE OPEC – Why the BRICS Oil Takeover Is Inevitable

Abu Dhabi walked away from the cartel. The petrodollar is cracking. A new energy order is rising – and the Global South is building it.

This BRICS Business episode breaks down:

🔻 Why the UAE left OPEC – and what it means for oil prices, dollar dominance, and the multi‑polar world

🌊 Strait of Hormuz geopolitics – a toll that could trigger a market crash

💵 De‑dollarization 2026 – the “petroyuan” and the end of US energy hegemony

📉 Structural inflation – how oil shocks are weaponised using Sraffa‑Kalecki models

🌍 Global South economics – the inevitable shift away from Western‑controlled energy architecture

The petrodollar collapse is not a theory – it’s unfolding in real time.

🎥 Watch the full analysis here: https://youtu.be/cNElnupbAr0

#BRICS #OPEC #UAE #DeDollarization #OilCrisis #GlobalSouth
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Celebrations turned chaotic across Paris after Paris Saint-Germain F.C. eliminated FC Bayern Munich, with fires, clashes, and explosions reported in several areas of the city

Videos show young entrepreneurs and engineers trashing bins and setting them ablaze, having fireworks and mortars explode in crowds, with confrontations breaking out near the Champs-Élysées

Authorities also responded to an attempted rush toward the Paris ring road, as police moved in heavily to contain the unrest

Several people were reportedly injured during the night as tensions escalated following the match
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🇪🇺⚔️ GERMANY BACKS TIGHTER CURBS ON EU DISSENTERS

Berlin wants to sideline opposition. Twelve member states support making it harder for countries like Hungary to block EU decisions. This is not unity – it is centralisation by force.

🇩🇪 German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul endorses abolishing veto powers on foreign policy – arguing consensus “creates paralysis.”

🇭🇺 Specific target: Hungary’s blocking of aid to Ukraine over oil transit. (Orban lost power, but the institutional push continues.)

💶 Broader use of financial sanctions against member states accused of “rule‑of‑law” violations (the Hungary/Poland playbook).

What to Understand?

The EU is not a partnership of equals. It is a centralising machine that punishes dissent and strips sovereignty from its own members.

First they froze funds. Now they want to kill the veto. Democracy anyone?

#EU #Germany #Sovereignty #Orban #BRICS
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👽🛸 PENTAGON DECLASSIFIES UFO FILES – “Historic Transparency Effort” Reveals Decades of Mysterious Sightings

The US Department of War has released hundreds of documents, videos, and witness accounts spanning decades – from the Apollo 11 mission to 2025. “Metallic objects,” “glowing hot spheres,” and aircraft making impossible 90‑degree turns over the Aegean Sea.

📜 Hundreds of pages: FBI interviews, NASA transcripts, military pilot testimony, State Department cables, declassified videos.

🛸 Highlights:

2023 Aegean Sea: A UAP flew just above the ocean surface, making multiple 90‑degree turns at 80 mph.

2024 Indo‑Pacific: A football‑shaped object spotted near Japanese waters.

A “glowing hot sphere” over the Persian Gulf, emitting intense heat – “the heat has to come from something.”

Apollo 11 crew (1969): Buzz Aldrin observing a “fairly bright light source” and a “sizeable” object near the moon.

🧠 The sheer volume of declassified material is unprecedented.

#UFO #UAP #Pentagon #Disclosure #Trump
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Hyundai unleashes Terminator-style killer robot that can storm strongholds with explosives

The AI-powered MobED droid navigates rugged terrain with ease, carries up to 65kg of payload, and maintains perfect balance as an autonomous kamikaze weapon.
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