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🚨🌍 “The Spirit of Anchorage” may be collapsing.

A new RT analysis claims the last real diplomatic exit from the Ukraine war is rapidly closing.

According to the report, the proposed framework would have frozen the conflict along current frontlines:
▪️ Russia keeps Crimea and land access
▪️ Ukraine retains statehood and Black Sea access
▪️ Neutral, non-nuclear Ukraine
▪️ Gradual sanctions relief for Moscow

But politics, distrust, and the expanding Iran crisis are now pushing diplomacy to the edge.

The article argues Washington’s focus is shifting away from Ukraine —
while Europe fears being sidelined from negotiations entirely.

“If the spirit of cooperation fades now, the window for compromise may disappear with it.”

Source: RT

#Russia #Ukraine #Geopolitics #Breaking
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🚨🇸🇳 BREAKING: Major Rift Emerges in Senegal’s Ruling Camp

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has unveiled a new government, but former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko says his party, Pastef, will not take part.

Sonko stated that discussions with President Faye revealed significant disagreements over the party’s future role. As a result, Pastef — which holds a parliamentary majority — will not be represented in the new cabinet.

Faye has appointed economist Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lo as the country’s new prime minister, tasking him with addressing Senegal’s mounting debt and economic challenges.

The split between Faye and Sonko, once close political allies, signals growing tensions at the top of Senegal’s leadership and raises fresh questions about the country’s political stability.

Source: Al Jazeera

#Senegal #Africa #Politics #BreakingNews
Russia bans Armenian fruit exports; Pashinyan promises farmer compensation.

Russia’s Rosselkhoznadzor has expanded import bans on Armenian agricultural products to now include stone fruits (apricots, peaches, plums, cherries) and grapes - hitting right at harvest season.

Earlier bans this month already blocked tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and strawberries.

Russia officially cites phytosanitary violations, but the timing is widely seen as political pressure.

Armenia has been drifting toward the West and away from Russian-led alliances like the CSTO. Parliamentary elections are June 7, with Pashinyan seeking a third term.

Since ~90% of Armenian fresh produce exports go to Russia, the impact is severe with few quick alternatives.

Pashinyan has promised government compensation to affected farmers.

Source: Tass, Reuters
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🚨🇮🇳 BREAKING: India Becomes the World’s Largest Rice Producer

India has officially strengthened its position as the world’s top rice producer, surpassing China with a record harvest of 154.02 million tonnes in the 2025-26 agricultural year.

🌾 Rice production increased from 150.18 million tonnes last year to a historic high, driven by farmer efforts, government support programs, and improved seed varieties.

📈 India's broader agricultural output also hit new records:

▪️ Total food grain production: 376.6 million tonnes ▪️ Wheat production: 120.7 million tonnes ▪️ Maize production: 55.1 million tonnes ▪️ Oilseed production: 43.1 million tonnes

The achievement further strengthens India's role in global food security and reinforces its importance within the BRICS agricultural landscape.

Meanwhile, China is expanding AI-powered agricultural innovation, while Indonesia, Cuba, and Vietnam are increasing cooperation to boost rice production and exports.

Source: TV BRICS / News9 India

#India #Rice
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🚨🇨🇳 China becoming top destination for world's wealthiest investors

Global family offices managing billions of dollars are rebalancing their portfolios to look beyond traditional Western markets, says the UBS Global Family Office Report 2026

🔸 39% of Asia-Pacific family offices plan to increase investments in mainland China

🔸 This is backed by 65% expecting confidence in the US dollar to weaken, while a stable yuan, supported by strong exports and favorable market conditions, is boosting Chinese assets

🔸 China has expanded incentives for foreign capital and simplified investment procedures

🔸 Investors are targeting China's fast-growing AI, semiconductor, robotics, and high-tech industries

As global capital searches for growth, innovation, and long-term stability, China is positioning itself as one of the world's most attractive investment destinations

Source: Sputnik
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President Cyril Ramaphosa: Presidency Dept Budget Vote 2026/27
President Cyril Ramaphosa: Presidency Dept Budget Vote 2026/27
Mulalo
Tue, 06/02/2026 - 15:02


02 Jun 2026


Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Thoko Didiza,    
Ministers and Deputy Ministers,
Honourable Members,
Fellow South Africans,

Thirty years ago, the people of South Africa adopted a Constitution that transformed our country from a divided past into a democratic future.

That Constitution remains our national covenant. It is the foundation upon which we a...  Read more »
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Spotted at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel: Around 60 US Airforce KC-135 and KC-46 planes.

They apparently will be stationed there until 2027.
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🚨🇨🇳 China is becoming the world’s diplomatic center of gravity.

26 foreign leaders from 23 countries have already visited Beijing in 2026.

Including:
🇺🇸 Trump
🇷🇺 Putin
🇬🇧 Starmer
🇩🇪 Merz
🇪🇸 Sanchez

Even America’s allies are now racing to deepen ties with China.

Xi Jinping barely traveled abroad this year.

Instead…
the world came to Beijing.

Europe alone accounted for nearly one-third of all visits.

Trade.
Technology.
Infrastructure.
Energy.
Supply chains.

The global balance is shifting in real time.

Source: Al Jazeera
#China #BRICS #Geopolitics #WorldNews
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🚨🇨🇳 China is becoming the world’s diplomatic center of gravity.

26 foreign leaders from 23 countries have already visited Beijing in 2026.

Including:
🇺🇸 Trump
🇷🇺 Putin
🇬🇧 Starmer
🇩🇪 Merz
🇪🇸 Sanchez

Even America’s allies are now racing to deepen ties with China.

Xi Jinping barely traveled abroad this year.

Instead…
the world came to Beijing.

Europe alone accounted for nearly one-third of all visits.

Trade.
Technology.
Infrastructure.
Energy.
Supply chains.

The global balance is shifting in real time.

Source: Al Jazeera
#China #BRICS #Geopolitics #WorldNews
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🚨🇦🇱 Albania has launched an anti-corruption investigation into a massive luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner.

The project would transform a protected Adriatic coastal zone into a mega-resort with 10,000 hotel rooms.

The site includes:
🦩 flamingo habitats
🐢 sea turtle nesting areas
🌊 protected wetlands

Violent protests have now erupted.

Footage showed private security guards dragging demonstrators near the fenced-off construction area.

Several protesters were charged.
A security guard was arrested.

Kushner’s firm, Affinity Partners, is deeply tied to the project while he simultaneously serves as Trump’s envoy involved in:

▪️ Gaza
▪️ Iran
▪️ Ukraine negotiations

Critics say the line between geopolitical influence and global business interests is disappearing.

The Balkans are becoming another battlefield for elite power, money, tourism and strategic influence.

Source: POLITICO
#Albania #Trump #Geopolitics #Balkans
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Sumário Executivo Estendido – Soberania digital no brasil: diagnóstico, desafios e caminhos sob a perspectiva da ciência, tecnologia e inovação
A nota técnica introduz os fundamentos conceituais, institucionais e tecnológicos da soberania digital brasileira e propõe diretrizes para o desenvolvimento de um ecossistema digital nacional capaz de fortalecer a autonomia tecnológica. Com base nas definições elaboradas pela literatura especializada, o documento defende que a soberania digital deve ser compreendida como a capacidade de entender o ...
🚨🇮🇳🇺🇸 India and the US have resumed high-stakes trade negotiations.

New Delhi is now seeking protection from possible future US tariff actions under Washington’s Section 301 trade investigations.

Indian officials fear the US could still impose punitive tariffs even after a trade deal is signed.

Just like it did with:
🇧🇷 Brazil

The Trump administration recently slapped Brazil with a 25% tariff over what it called “unfair trade practices.”

India’s biggest concerns include:
▪️ opening its agriculture sector
▪️ data localization rules
▪️ digital regulation
▪️ pressure over Russian oil purchases

At one point, Trump imposed tariffs of up to 50% on Indian goods.

Now both sides are pushing toward a $500 billion trade target by 2030
but strategic distrust still remains.

Global trade is increasingly becoming a weapon of geopolitical leverage and economic pressure.

Source: RT
#India #USA #TradeWar #Geopolitics
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Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni: Presidency Dept Budget Vote 2026/27
Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni: Presidency Dept Budget Vote 2026/27
Londekile
Tue, 06/02/2026 - 17:35


02 Jun 2026


Speech by the Hon Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, MP, and Minister In The Presidency on the occasion of The Presidency Budget Vote 2026/2027, National Assembly
Madame Speaker
Your Excellency, President Cyril Ramaphosa,
Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on The Presidency
Ministers and Deputy Ministers,
Honourable Chief Whip
Honourable Members of the House,...  Read more »
Deputy President Paul Mashatile: Conclusion of first leg of Working Visit to India
Deputy President Paul Mashatile: Conclusion of first leg of Working Visit to India
Londekile
Tue, 06/02/2026 - 17:25
02 Jun 2026

Members of the media,

Today marks the fourth day of our visit to India.

We had a highly productive first leg of our Working Visit to the Republic of India here in New Delhi, together with the delegation of Ministers and Deputy Ministers.

We have come to the capital of India to build on the long-standing friendship and partners...  Read more »
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The famous albino buffalo nicknamed Donald Trump in Bangladesh is now getting VIP treatment as temperatures soar


A cooling fan has been installed in the animal’s enclosure to help keep the local celebrity comfortable during the intense summer heat


Not every buffalo gets climate control, but not every buffalo becomes famous either

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🇨🇳🛡️ STEALTH FOR SALE: Chinese Firm Sells Radar‑Absorbing Coating by the Kilogram – A Game Changer for Global South

Radar stealth used to require classified engineering, billions of dollars, and years of development. Now a Shenzhen‑based company, Star‑Navi, is selling the core technology in 1kg, 5kg, and 10kg containers – applied with a spray gun.

🔴 What the XRAM‑C Series offers:

🎯 Radar reflection loss: ≥3.0 dB (8‑12 GHz) and ≥3.5 dB (2‑6 GHz) – enough to halve the radar return.

🔫 Application: Spray coating, no specialised manufacturing required.

🌊 Durability: 2,000 hours salt spray resistance, heat resistant to 250°C.

📡 Counter‑drone radars that rely on detectable signatures may become significantly less effective.

🌍 Technology is democratising – the West no longer has a monopoly on low‑observable platforms.

“A drone coated with material that halves its radar return is detectably harder to track.”

#China #Stealth #DroneWarfare #RadarAbsorbingMaterial #BRICS #GlobalSouth
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🇩🇪🤝🇷🇺 GERHARD SCHRÖDER IN MOSCOW – What Is He Doing There?

Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder has arrived in Moscow, spotted at the Hotel Kempinski. The timing is conspicuous: the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) begins Wednesday – and German business leaders and AfD politicians will attend for the first time in years.

🏛️ Schröder’s mission unclear – He could be attending SPIEF, meeting Putin, or acting as a backchannel mediator (though the EU and Ukraine have already rejected him).

🗣️ EU’s Kaja Kallas: “He would sit on both sides of the table.” Ukraine also says “we do not support that.”

Long‑time Putin ally – Schröder has faced years of criticism for his close ties to Russia and his continued travel to Moscow even after the 2022 SMO.

#Germany #Russia #Schröder #SPIEF #BRICS #GlobalSouth
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UNIDO report explores BRICS+ digital readiness for manufacturing
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) recently released a report on BRICS+ economies’ digital readiness for manufacturing. The report’s methodology is based on the use of the Digital Readiness Dashboard (DRD) developed by UNIDO and GIZ to assess countries’ readiness for manufacturing digitalization. The analysis covers the 2015–2022 period and is structured around four interrelated capability dimensions: i. enabling infrastructure, ii. production capabilities, iii. innov...  Read more »
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