🌍 JUST IN | 🇮🇷 Massive Oil Slick Spotted Near Iran’s Kharg Island
Satellite imagery has revealed what appears to be a massive oil slick near Iran’s Kharg Island, the country’s main oil export terminal, raising fresh concerns over energy security in the Gulf.
According to a report citing European Copernicus Sentinel-1, Sentinel-2 and Sentinel-3 satellites, images captured between May 6 and May 8 showed suspected oil leaks spreading west and southwest of the island. Comparisons with imagery from April 18 indicated suspicious material stretching across the sea surface for several kilometres, with light-coloured patches consistent with offshore oil spills.
The development comes amid heightened tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, following recent exchanges involving Iranian and US forces, as global markets closely monitor risks to maritime traffic and oil supplies.
Source: Middle East Monitor | Yedioth Ahronoth
#Iran #KhargIsland #OilSpill #Hormuz
Satellite imagery has revealed what appears to be a massive oil slick near Iran’s Kharg Island, the country’s main oil export terminal, raising fresh concerns over energy security in the Gulf.
According to a report citing European Copernicus Sentinel-1, Sentinel-2 and Sentinel-3 satellites, images captured between May 6 and May 8 showed suspected oil leaks spreading west and southwest of the island. Comparisons with imagery from April 18 indicated suspicious material stretching across the sea surface for several kilometres, with light-coloured patches consistent with offshore oil spills.
The development comes amid heightened tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, following recent exchanges involving Iranian and US forces, as global markets closely monitor risks to maritime traffic and oil supplies.
Source: Middle East Monitor | Yedioth Ahronoth
#Iran #KhargIsland #OilSpill #Hormuz
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A private Eid celebration planned at Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark in Grand Prairie, Texas was canceled after backlash over promotional material describing the event as ‘Muslims only’
The June 1, 2026 event was set to take place at the city-owned waterpark before Texas Governor Greg Abbott reportedly threatened to pull more than $530,000 in state grants tied to the venue
The controversy also drew attention online after users noticed the organizer runs a childcare facility called ‘Excellence Early Learing Center’ — with the same typo in its branding that people compared to another widely mocked daycare case online
The center promotes multicultural education and was founded by Aminah Knight, who says she holds degrees from University of Southern California and Vanderbilt University
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The June 1, 2026 event was set to take place at the city-owned waterpark before Texas Governor Greg Abbott reportedly threatened to pull more than $530,000 in state grants tied to the venue
The controversy also drew attention online after users noticed the organizer runs a childcare facility called ‘Excellence Early Learing Center’ — with the same typo in its branding that people compared to another widely mocked daycare case online
The center promotes multicultural education and was founded by Aminah Knight, who says she holds degrees from University of Southern California and Vanderbilt University
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🇷🇺 JUST IN | Victory Day Speech, Putin Says Russia Will Always Honor WWII Legacy
Russian President Vladimir Putin used his Victory Day parade speech on Red Square to declare that Russia “sacredly honors” the legacy of those who secured victory in the Great Patriotic War, calling Victory Day the country’s most important and sacred holiday.
Putin said Russia remembers the resilience of Soviet soldiers, the sacrifice of civilians, and the unity of the front line and home front during World War II. He stressed that the Soviet people made the decisive contribution to defeating Nazism, adding that their feat would always remain part of Russia’s national memory.
He also linked that wartime legacy to the present, saying participants in Russia’s special military operation are continuing the mission of defending the country. He added Russian forces are confronting an aggressive force “armed and supported by the entire NATO bloc” and said victory is being forged both on the battlefield and at home.
Source: TASS
Russian President Vladimir Putin used his Victory Day parade speech on Red Square to declare that Russia “sacredly honors” the legacy of those who secured victory in the Great Patriotic War, calling Victory Day the country’s most important and sacred holiday.
Putin said Russia remembers the resilience of Soviet soldiers, the sacrifice of civilians, and the unity of the front line and home front during World War II. He stressed that the Soviet people made the decisive contribution to defeating Nazism, adding that their feat would always remain part of Russia’s national memory.
He also linked that wartime legacy to the present, saying participants in Russia’s special military operation are continuing the mission of defending the country. He added Russian forces are confronting an aggressive force “armed and supported by the entire NATO bloc” and said victory is being forged both on the battlefield and at home.
Source: TASS
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🌐 On Russia’s Victory Day, India salutes a joint fight – and a shared future
Wartime legacy underpins a strategic partnership rooted in civilizational respect, not just realpolitik Read Full Article at RT.com
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JUST IN | 🇳🇪 Niger Suspends Nine French Media Outlets
Niger’s military government has suspended nine French media organisations, a move that media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has condemned as an “abusive” attack on press freedom.
Authorities said the suspension was due to the “repeated dissemination of content” allegedly capable of undermining public order, national unity, and state stability. The ban takes immediate effect and covers satellite packages, cable networks, digital platforms, websites, and mobile applications.
The affected outlets include France 24, RFI, AFP, TV5 Monde, TF1 Info, Jeune Afrique and Mediapart. RSF accused Niger and its regional allies of pursuing a coordinated crackdown on independent journalism.
Since the military seized power in 2023, Niger has increasingly targeted both local and foreign media. The country has also sharply fallen in global press freedom rankings, reflecting growing international concern over censorship and restrictions on journalists.
Niger’s military government has suspended nine French media organisations, a move that media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has condemned as an “abusive” attack on press freedom.
Authorities said the suspension was due to the “repeated dissemination of content” allegedly capable of undermining public order, national unity, and state stability. The ban takes immediate effect and covers satellite packages, cable networks, digital platforms, websites, and mobile applications.
The affected outlets include France 24, RFI, AFP, TV5 Monde, TF1 Info, Jeune Afrique and Mediapart. RSF accused Niger and its regional allies of pursuing a coordinated crackdown on independent journalism.
Since the military seized power in 2023, Niger has increasingly targeted both local and foreign media. The country has also sharply fallen in global press freedom rankings, reflecting growing international concern over censorship and restrictions on journalists.
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A LATAM Airbus A320neo rocks side to side while trying to land at Jorge Newbery Airpark in Buenos Aires
The aircraft touched down briefly before swaying hard across the runway as pilots battled strong crosswinds and gusts reaching around 25 mph
Moments later, the crew aborted the landing and took off again to avoid a possible crash
The plane later landed safely on a second attempt, with no injuries reported
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The aircraft touched down briefly before swaying hard across the runway as pilots battled strong crosswinds and gusts reaching around 25 mph
Moments later, the crew aborted the landing and took off again to avoid a possible crash
The plane later landed safely on a second attempt, with no injuries reported
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🇷🇺🇺🇦 NEW: UKRAINE VIOLATED VICTORY DAY CEASEFIRE NEARLY 9,000 TIMES
The ceasefire was meant to honour the 81st anniversary of victory over Nazism.
Instead, Russian MOD reports 8,970 Ukrainian violations since midnight Friday – including 1,173 artillery/mortar attacks and 7,151 drone strikes.
💥 Ukraine launched drone and artillery strikes on Russian positions across multiple regions, including Crimea, Bryansk, Belgorod, Kursk, and even Moscow Region.
#Russia #Ukraine #VictoryDay #CeasefireViolation #BRICS
The ceasefire was meant to honour the 81st anniversary of victory over Nazism.
Instead, Russian MOD reports 8,970 Ukrainian violations since midnight Friday – including 1,173 artillery/mortar attacks and 7,151 drone strikes.
💥 Ukraine launched drone and artillery strikes on Russian positions across multiple regions, including Crimea, Bryansk, Belgorod, Kursk, and even Moscow Region.
#Russia #Ukraine #VictoryDay #CeasefireViolation #BRICS
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🇮🇷💣 HORMUZ IS IRAN’S “ATOMIC BOMB” – Supreme Leader’s Adviser Declares as US Strikes More Tankers
“The Strait of Hormuz is a capability equivalent to an atomic bomb.” – Mohammad Mokhber, top adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader.
While the US brags about its blockade and sinks more Iranian tankers, Tehran makes its position crystal clear: Hormuz is not negotiable.
Control of this waterway is Iran’s ultimate strategic leverage – and Washington will never be allowed to normalise its own illegal occupation of the strait.
🎯 Mokhber vows: Iran will change the legal regime of Hormuz – by international law if possible, unilaterally if necessary.
#Iran #Hormuz #AtomicBomb #Resistance #BRICS
“The Strait of Hormuz is a capability equivalent to an atomic bomb.” – Mohammad Mokhber, top adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader.
While the US brags about its blockade and sinks more Iranian tankers, Tehran makes its position crystal clear: Hormuz is not negotiable.
Control of this waterway is Iran’s ultimate strategic leverage – and Washington will never be allowed to normalise its own illegal occupation of the strait.
🎯 Mokhber vows: Iran will change the legal regime of Hormuz – by international law if possible, unilaterally if necessary.
#Iran #Hormuz #AtomicBomb #Resistance #BRICS
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Ultra-Orthodox man spins three stacked Pepsi Cola bottles with his tongue – and the internet is guessing what caused him perform this trick – what do you think?
One of the versions is it’s a part of the mitzvah tantz wedding dancing tradition
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🌊💻 IRAN’S NEXT POWER MOVE: Taxing the Internet Cables Under the Strait of Hormuz
While the US obsesses over oil tankers, Tehran has found an even smarter lever: the undersea fibre‑optic cables that carry $10+ trillion in daily financial transactions – including SWIFT messages, stock trades, and currency exchanges.
🔴 Iran’s three‑step plan (Tasnim):
💰 Charge foreign companies for initial permits and annual renewals.
⚖️ Force tech giants (Meta, Amazon, Microsoft) to operate under Iranian laws when passing through Hormuz.
🔧 Monopolise cable repair and maintenance – giving Iranian companies control over the infrastructure that runs the global economy.
Legal basis? Article 34 of UNCLOS – Iran’s sovereignty over the strait’s seabed and water column.
⚡ The IRGC’s warning:
“Any attack targeting Iranian oil tankers or commercial vessels will trigger heavy strikes on US bases in the region and enemy vessels.”
#Iran #Hormuz #DigitalSovereignty #BRICS
While the US obsesses over oil tankers, Tehran has found an even smarter lever: the undersea fibre‑optic cables that carry $10+ trillion in daily financial transactions – including SWIFT messages, stock trades, and currency exchanges.
🔴 Iran’s three‑step plan (Tasnim):
💰 Charge foreign companies for initial permits and annual renewals.
⚖️ Force tech giants (Meta, Amazon, Microsoft) to operate under Iranian laws when passing through Hormuz.
🔧 Monopolise cable repair and maintenance – giving Iranian companies control over the infrastructure that runs the global economy.
Legal basis? Article 34 of UNCLOS – Iran’s sovereignty over the strait’s seabed and water column.
⚡ The IRGC’s warning:
“Any attack targeting Iranian oil tankers or commercial vessels will trigger heavy strikes on US bases in the region and enemy vessels.”
#Iran #Hormuz #DigitalSovereignty #BRICS
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🇮🇱🇮🇶🇺🇸 ISRAEL BUILT SECRET IRAN WAR BASE IN IRAQ – Killed Iraqi Soldier to Protect It
The Wall Street Journal has exposed a clandestine Israeli military outpost in the Iraqi desert, established before the Iran war to support air strikes and special forces operations.
The base was set up with US knowledge and housed Israeli commandos.
🔴 What the WSJ report reveals:
🏕️ Secret base in Iraq – built by Israel before the war to shorten operational distance to Iran, allowing faster strikes, easier search‑and‑rescue, and greater tactical flexibility.
🇺🇸 US knowledge – Washington was aware of the facility.
💥 Israeli airstrikes to protect the base – when Iraqi troops were sent to investigate, Israel attacked, killing one Iraqi soldier and wounding two others.
🇮🇶 Iraq complained to the UN – attributing the attack to the US, which was not involved.
#Iraq #Israel #US #Sovereignty #WarCrimes #BRICS
The Wall Street Journal has exposed a clandestine Israeli military outpost in the Iraqi desert, established before the Iran war to support air strikes and special forces operations.
The base was set up with US knowledge and housed Israeli commandos.
🔴 What the WSJ report reveals:
🏕️ Secret base in Iraq – built by Israel before the war to shorten operational distance to Iran, allowing faster strikes, easier search‑and‑rescue, and greater tactical flexibility.
🇺🇸 US knowledge – Washington was aware of the facility.
💥 Israeli airstrikes to protect the base – when Iraqi troops were sent to investigate, Israel attacked, killing one Iraqi soldier and wounding two others.
🇮🇶 Iraq complained to the UN – attributing the attack to the US, which was not involved.
#Iraq #Israel #US #Sovereignty #WarCrimes #BRICS
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🛢️📉 OPEC AT A CROSSROADS – Why Its Crisis Is Bad News for Everyone
The UAE just left OPEC. Iran holds Hormuz. Shale is expensive. The cartel that once gave the Global South a collective voice may be unravelling.
📜 OPEC was the first Global South organisation – created to counter the Seven Sisters.
🌊 Hormuz is the new Suez – 30% of global fertiliser passes through it.
🇦🇪 UAE exit: wants to pump 5M bpd without quotas, aligning closer with US/Israel.
⚠️ If OPEC collapses – only speculation and multinational extractivism remain.
Even Washington loses: if exporters compete, US shale gets crushed.
📖 Read the full article here: https://thinkbrics.substack.com/p/a-history-of-opec-why-its-crisis
#OPEC #OilCrisis #Hormuz #BRICS #GlobalSouth #EnergyPolitics #ThinkBRICS
The UAE just left OPEC. Iran holds Hormuz. Shale is expensive. The cartel that once gave the Global South a collective voice may be unravelling.
📜 OPEC was the first Global South organisation – created to counter the Seven Sisters.
🌊 Hormuz is the new Suez – 30% of global fertiliser passes through it.
🇦🇪 UAE exit: wants to pump 5M bpd without quotas, aligning closer with US/Israel.
⚠️ If OPEC collapses – only speculation and multinational extractivism remain.
Even Washington loses: if exporters compete, US shale gets crushed.
📖 Read the full article here: https://thinkbrics.substack.com/p/a-history-of-opec-why-its-crisis
#OPEC #OilCrisis #Hormuz #BRICS #GlobalSouth #EnergyPolitics #ThinkBRICS
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🇷🇺🕊️ PUTIN: “UKRAINE CONFLICT HEADING TOWARDS COMPLETION”
Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking after Victory Day celebrations in Moscow, expressed confidence that the Ukraine conflict is moving toward an end – and did not rule out a future meeting with Zelensky once final agreements are reached.
🧭 Conflict nearing its end – Putin believes the situation is “heading towards completion.”
🤝 Prisoner swap stalled – Russia supported Trump’s 500‑for‑500 exchange, but Ukraine said it was “not prepared” and has taken no action.
🏛️ No military equipment at parade – Putin explained that all forces are focused on the “final defeat of the enemy,” not a security decision.
🌍 Western elites fighting by proxy – Putin said globalist Western factions are waging war on Russia “with Ukrainian hands.”
🔮 Future relations – Russia will restore ties with many Western countries in time, despite current deception over NATO expansion.
#Russia #Ukraine #Putin #VictryDay #BRICS
Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking after Victory Day celebrations in Moscow, expressed confidence that the Ukraine conflict is moving toward an end – and did not rule out a future meeting with Zelensky once final agreements are reached.
🧭 Conflict nearing its end – Putin believes the situation is “heading towards completion.”
🤝 Prisoner swap stalled – Russia supported Trump’s 500‑for‑500 exchange, but Ukraine said it was “not prepared” and has taken no action.
🏛️ No military equipment at parade – Putin explained that all forces are focused on the “final defeat of the enemy,” not a security decision.
🌍 Western elites fighting by proxy – Putin said globalist Western factions are waging war on Russia “with Ukrainian hands.”
🔮 Future relations – Russia will restore ties with many Western countries in time, despite current deception over NATO expansion.
#Russia #Ukraine #Putin #VictryDay #BRICS
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🇮🇷🇮🇳 IRAN’S FM LIKELY TO VISIT INDIA FOR BRICS MEET – As Tehran Studies US Peace Proposal
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi may attend the May 14‑15 BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi – a crucial moment for West Asia diplomacy.
Iran has communicated to New Delhi that Araghchi’s participation is on the agenda, though his attendance could depend on whether the fragile US‑Iran ceasefire holds.
🇷🇺 Russia’s Lavrov has confirmed his presence.
🇨🇳 China’s Wang Yi may skip due to scheduling overlap with the Trump‑Xi summit.
Iran attaches great importance to BRICS (which it joined in 2024) and has urged India to help forge a consensus joint statement against US‑Israeli actions in West Asia.
Beyond geopolitics, Araghchi’s visit gives India a chance to engage Iran on practical concerns like LPG supply disruptions.
#Iran #India #BRICS #Diplomacy #WestAsia
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi may attend the May 14‑15 BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi – a crucial moment for West Asia diplomacy.
Iran has communicated to New Delhi that Araghchi’s participation is on the agenda, though his attendance could depend on whether the fragile US‑Iran ceasefire holds.
🇷🇺 Russia’s Lavrov has confirmed his presence.
🇨🇳 China’s Wang Yi may skip due to scheduling overlap with the Trump‑Xi summit.
Iran attaches great importance to BRICS (which it joined in 2024) and has urged India to help forge a consensus joint statement against US‑Israeli actions in West Asia.
Beyond geopolitics, Araghchi’s visit gives India a chance to engage Iran on practical concerns like LPG supply disruptions.
#Iran #India #BRICS #Diplomacy #WestAsia
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🇷🇺⚛️🇮🇷 BUSHEHR NUCLEAR PLANT OPERATING NORMALLY
Rosatom CEO Aleksey Likhachev: “Russian personnel have not observed any attacks near the plant. Unit 1 continues at full capacity. The situation is generally calm.”
☢️ Bushehr Unit 1 – the only operating reactor – runs at full capacity despite recent US strikes near the Strait of Hormuz.
🏗️ Construction resuming – work on Unit 2 is gradually restarting, with ~2,200 Iranian contractors focusing on reinforcement and concrete work.
🚨 Risk remains – Likhachev previously warned that any strike on the site could trigger a catastrophe of at least “regional” proportions.
🇷🇺 Russia’s role – Rosatom reduced its on‑site presence from ~700 to 20 specialists after earlier strikes near the plant, but is ready to redeploy when safe.
#Iran #Russia #Bushehr #NuclearSafety #BRICS
Rosatom CEO Aleksey Likhachev: “Russian personnel have not observed any attacks near the plant. Unit 1 continues at full capacity. The situation is generally calm.”
☢️ Bushehr Unit 1 – the only operating reactor – runs at full capacity despite recent US strikes near the Strait of Hormuz.
🏗️ Construction resuming – work on Unit 2 is gradually restarting, with ~2,200 Iranian contractors focusing on reinforcement and concrete work.
🚨 Risk remains – Likhachev previously warned that any strike on the site could trigger a catastrophe of at least “regional” proportions.
🇷🇺 Russia’s role – Rosatom reduced its on‑site presence from ~700 to 20 specialists after earlier strikes near the plant, but is ready to redeploy when safe.
#Iran #Russia #Bushehr #NuclearSafety #BRICS
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CCTV footage from Belo Horizonte, Brazil shows a light aircraft struggling shortly after takeoff before impacting a building and crashing into a parking area
Preliminary reports say the pilot declared difficulties during the initial climb moments after departure
The aircraft was carrying five people in total — both pilots perished in the crash, while three passengers survived but sustained serious injuries
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Preliminary reports say the pilot declared difficulties during the initial climb moments after departure
The aircraft was carrying five people in total — both pilots perished in the crash, while three passengers survived but sustained serious injuries
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⚠️ JUST IN | 🇵🇰 Car Bombing and Gun Attack Kill 12 Police Officers in Pakistan
At least 12 police officers were killed after a car bombing struck a police post in Bannu, northwestern Pakistan, followed by a gun attack on responding security personnel.
According to police, an explosives-filled vehicle rammed into the police post before militants stormed the compound and opened fire. Additional law enforcement personnel rushing to the scene were later ambushed. Images from the site showed the outpost reduced to rubble, with bricks, charred wreckage, and mangled vehicles scattered across the area.
Police official Sajjad Khan said the bodies of 12 officers were recovered from the collapsed post, while three other personnel were found alive and taken to hospital.
Source: TRT World, Reuters
#Pakistan #Bannu #CarBombing #SecurityForces
At least 12 police officers were killed after a car bombing struck a police post in Bannu, northwestern Pakistan, followed by a gun attack on responding security personnel.
According to police, an explosives-filled vehicle rammed into the police post before militants stormed the compound and opened fire. Additional law enforcement personnel rushing to the scene were later ambushed. Images from the site showed the outpost reduced to rubble, with bricks, charred wreckage, and mangled vehicles scattered across the area.
Police official Sajjad Khan said the bodies of 12 officers were recovered from the collapsed post, while three other personnel were found alive and taken to hospital.
Source: TRT World, Reuters
#Pakistan #Bannu #CarBombing #SecurityForces
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