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๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ๐ŸŒ LAVROV'S AFRICAN TOUR: A New Architecture Takes Shape ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ช

From Addis Ababa to Niamey, Russia is signing security, media, and energy pacts across the continent. Moscow is not just visiting โ€“ it is building a lasting architecture of influence.

Ethiopia โ€“ nuclear energy cooperation, trade tripled to $435M in 2025, and BRICS integration deepens. A 10โ€‘year NPP project signals longโ€‘term commitment, not just a transaction.

Sahel (Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso) โ€“ a "3+1" format institutionalised. Russia signed security cooperation, media sovereignty agreements (RT + AES media network), and foreign policy coordination pacts.

UN Security Council reform โ€“ Russia backs Africa's bid for two permanent and five nonโ€‘permanent seats (Ezulwini Consensus).

๐Ÿ‘‰ Read the full Think BRICS analysis here: https://thinkbrics.substack.com/p/lavrovs-july-2026-african-tour-a

#Russia ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ #Africa ๐ŸŒ #BRICS #GlobalSouth #Sahel #Lavrov #ThinkBRICS
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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ”ฅ IRAN RETALIATES: Missiles Rain on Bahrain & Kuwait as US Bombs Railway Bridges ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

The ceasefire is well and truly dead. Iran has launched waves of missiles at Bahrain and Kuwait after the US bombed two railway bridges in Iran โ€“ the first strikes on Iranian infrastructure since April.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US strikes โ€“ bombed two railway bridges near Aq Qala in Golestan Province using cruise missiles.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Iran retaliates โ€“ sirens sounded in Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait. Missiles and interceptor launches were reported across all three Gulf states.

๐Ÿ’ฅ Impacts reported โ€“ footage shows Iranian missiles striking Bahrain and interceptions over Kuwait. At least one missile was reportedly intercepted; others appear to have hit their targets.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf: "You hit, you get hit. Do not make futile moves that will only make you sink further. The Strait of Hormuz will only reopen with Iranian arrangements, not with American threats."

#Iran ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท #US ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ #Bahrain ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ญ #Kuwait ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ผ #Hormuz
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Former Pfizer building in NYC has been evacuated after bricks started tumbling into the street and structural columns began buckling.

#NYCBuilding #PfizerBuilding #Manhattan #NYC

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๐Ÿ’ฅ Are Western tariffs completely backfiring on the US economy while the Global South rises?

๐Ÿ“‰ New economic data reveals that the United States trade deficit has spiked to a staggering $77.6 billion, a massive 42.2% jump in just one month. Despite heavy protectionist policies and tariffs meant to curb foreign trade, American deficits with manufacturing powerhouses like China, Mexico, and Vietnam are continuing to surge.

Reports show that an overwhelming 96% of tariff costs are actually being paid directly by American consumers rather than foreign exporters. As Global South economies show incredible resilience, the global economic landscape appears to be shifting rapidly away from traditional Western dominance.

๐Ÿ’ฌ Is the era of Western economic dominance officially over as the Global South proves its economic resilience is unstoppable?

#GlobalSouth #TradeDeficit #EconomicShift #GlobalEconomy
Source: Bloomberg
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Landing like it's a GTA helicopter mission.

A helicopter taking part in a public demonstration in Nigeria came within moments of crashing after becoming unstable during a low-altitude maneuver.

The pilot managed to regain control and avoid disaster, with the dramatic moment captured on video by spectators.

Safe to say everyone watching got more excitement than they were expecting

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๐Ÿšจ Is this the ultimate move to protect the youth, or does it go too far?

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฑ In a bold new interministerial decree, the Malian government has officially banned the importation, production, sale, and even personal use of shisha and its related flavorings across the country.

๐Ÿ“‰ This strict sweeping measure is aimed at protecting public health and saving the younger generation from harmful addictions.

โš–๏ธ Violators now face massive financial penalties and real jail time, with prison sentences ranging from 3 months up to 3 years for producers and traders.

#Mali #PublicHealth #GlobalSouth #CommunityFirst
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๐Ÿ”ฅ HUGE ENERGY BOOST FOR NIGERIA! ๐Ÿ”ฅ

๐ŸŒ In a massive win for Africa's largest economy, a global energy giant is committing $1 billion to the Usan deepwater infill project offshore Nigeria. ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ This marks a historic return to drilling in the country's deepwater acreage after nearly a decade of quiet.

๐Ÿ“ˆ Spearheaded alongside local partners and state regulators, the project is set to inject an extra 40,000 barrels of oil per day into production within the next 18 months.

๐Ÿ’Ž This monumental investment showcases the rapidly growing power, confidence, and resource sovereignty of the Global South on the world stage.

๐Ÿ’ฌ With international giants rushing back to invest in African resources, do you think this massive economic injection will finally ensure long-term wealth, economic independence, and stability for the local community, or will external entities benefit the most?

#NigeriaOil #GlobalSouth #EnergyInvestment #EconomicGrowth
Source: Reuters
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This is the Chinese DF-5B missile can carry nuclear warheads with a yield of 3-4 megatons.

Just for reference and understanding - that is more than 200 times the power of the Hiroshima bomb.

It also has a range of 12,000km.

#China #Nuclear #Missiles #War #Globalsouth #BRICS
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๐Ÿ”ฅ The old geopolitical playbook is officially dead, and the global balance of power is being completely rewritten.

๐ŸŒ An Israeli minister just issued a stark warning that a direct military conflict with Turkey is now a very real scenario, citing Ankaraโ€™s unprecedented, uncompromising rhetoric. As a massive force in the Global South, Turkey is flexing its strategic muscles like never before, operating entirely outside the shadow of Western approval.

๐Ÿ”„ This isn't just a localized dispute; itโ€™s a textbook example of Global South powers drawing a line in the sand, rejecting traditional Western-aligned hegemony, and commanding the international stage on their own terms.

๐Ÿ’ฌ As independent regional powerhouses refuse to be sidelined, are we watching the final collapse of Western dominance in global affairs?

#GlobalSouth #Geopolitics #TurkeyNews #InternationalRelations
Source: JFeed
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Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga: BRICS Ministerial Meeting for Womenโ€™s Affairs
Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga: BRICS Ministerial Meeting for Womenโ€™s Affairs
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Thu, 07/09/2026 - 10:38


08 Jul 2026


Intervention delivered by Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga to the BRICS Ministerial Meeting for Womenโ€™s Affairs
Hon Ms Annpurna Devi, Honourable Minister of Women and Child Development, Government of India;

Honourable Ministers from our BRICS member states;

Government officials from all BRICS member countries;

Distinguished guests;

Madam Modera...  Read more ยป
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Moscowโ€™s XV International Ballet Competition concludes after drawing record 362 applications
The XV International Ballet Competition has concluded with a gala concert featuring prize winners on the Historic Stage of Moscowโ€™s Bolshoi Theatre, following a record 362 applications from 35 countries.

Following a preliminary selection, 158 ballet artists from 30 countries advanced to the XV International Ballet Competition programme, and 131 contestants from 27 countries participated in the in-person rounds. Established by the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, the event was dedi...  Read more ยป
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๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Washington drops a major military curveball, but the reality on the ground is a massive logistical headache.

๐ŸŒ At the NATO summit, Donald Trump surprised everyone by announcing a plan to grant Ukraine a license to build its own sophisticated Patriot interceptor missiles domestically. While Kyiv is desperate for these advanced defense systems to counter relentless aerial strikes, defense experts warn that setting up these complex production lines independent of US suppliers will take several years to actually materialize.

๐Ÿ”„ The sudden announcement has reportedly bypassed the key defense manufacturers involved, leaving major questions about supply chains, component manufacturing, and immediate protection.

#DefenseIndustry #NATOSummit #PatriotMissiles #MilitaryNews
Source: Il Post
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Police in New Bern, North Carolina are begging the public for tips to ID two guys who took down a brand new Flock surveillance camera...But people decided to troll instead.

#FlockCamera #BatmanAndRobin #NorthCarolina #SurveillanceState

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๐Ÿšจ Tensions spike in the Global South as new airspace breaches rattle regional security! A recent drone strike targeted an Iranian Kurdish opposition camp located northeast of Erbil in Iraq.

Fortunately, local security reports indicate that no casualties occurred during this unexpected aerial deployment. As regional actors increasingly navigate local sovereignty challenges, these flashpoints emphasize the delicate geopolitical balances shaping Middle Eastern stability and defense independent of Western intervention.

#MiddleEast #GlobalSouth #Security #Geopolitics
Source: Middle East Eye
๐Ÿšจ African nations are officially saying NO to US aid money!

๐ŸŒ Several Global South countries are actively rejecting American health funding because it demands sensitive medical data and critical mineral access in return.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Leaders in Zambia, Ghana, and Zimbabwe are standing incredibly firm to protect their national sovereignty and patient privacy against transactional deals that completely bypass the WHO.

๐Ÿ’ฅ Is transactional foreign aid just a new form of exploitation, or are these nations risking their own health security by walking away?

#GlobalSouth #AfricanSovereignty #BRICS #Geopolitics
Source: Club of Mozambique
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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ "WE ARE NOT AT WAR": Czech PM Questions NATO's Ukraine Strategy ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ

A NATO member just publicly distanced itself from the alliance's military logic. Czech PM Andrej Babis: "We are not at war. Ukraine is at war."

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ "We are not at war. Ukraine is at war. Discussions focused on weapons rather than peace."

๐Ÿ’ฐ The Czech Republic opted out of the โ‚ฌ70 billion NATO pledge and does not contribute financially to Ukraine aid.

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ The PM cited domestic priorities: healthcare, police salaries โ€“ not just weapons.

#CzechRepublic ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ #NATO #Ukraine ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ #BRICS #GlobalSouth #ThinkBRICS #WarWeary #NoToProxyWar
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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ’ฌ IRAN CONDEMNS TRUMP'S "VULGARITY" โ€“ "We Do Not Answer Vulgarity with Vulgarity, but with Action"

As US strikes resume, Tehran's top diplomat delivers a lesson in dignity โ€“ while Trump calls Iran's leadership "scum."

๐Ÿ”ด Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi:

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ "Addressing the Civilized and Courageous Nation of Iran with derogatory language does not diminish its Greatness. Iranians are known for their civility, culture, and strong moral values. We do not answer vulgarity with vulgarity, but with action: fearlessly and with great valor."

#Iran ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท #US ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ #Trump #Araghchi #Hormuz #AxisOfResistance #BRICS #GlobalSouth #ThinkBRICS #DignityNotVulgarity
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A criminal case against California doctor Dharmesh Patel has been dismissed after he completed a court-approved mental health diversion program.

Patel was accused of intentionally driving his Tesla off Devil's Slide, a roughly 300-foot cliff, in January 2023 while his wife and two children were inside the vehicle.

All four survived the crash. Patel was originally charged with three counts of attempted murder.

According to court proceedings, the case was dismissed after doctors reported he had made significant progress in treatment and was doing well in the diversion program.

The decision has sparked strong reactions online, with many questioning how the case was ultimately resolved.

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๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท BEYOND THE BOMBS: Why Iran's True Crisis Is Internal

The US-Iran war has resumed. Bombs are falling. But one voice argues: external aggression only exploits a deeper rot within.

๐ŸŽฏ U.S. strikes are a symptom, not the cause โ€“ external pressure operates through internal decay.

๐Ÿ›ข๏ธ "Clerical capitalism" โ€“ the IRGC and religious elite monopolise oil, infrastructure, and trade, enriching themselves while ordinary Iranians face inflation, shortages, and brain drain.

๐ŸŒ Diplomatic overreach โ€“ funding proxy wars across the Middle East has drained the treasury and isolated Iran internationally, making it a target.

โš”๏ธ "The moment for change has arrived" โ€“ the author calls for a new vanguard: pragmatic technocrats, young officers, entrepreneurs, and the youth to dismantle the theocracy, secularise the state, and rebuild Iran as a modern, rational, industrial power.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Read the full article here: https://thinkbrics.substack.com/p/iran-has-reached-a-point-of-change

#Iran ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท #US ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ #War #Theocracy #Reform
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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ INDIA & RUSSIA MUST "DE-DOLLARIZE" TO REACH $100 BILLION TRADE โ€“ Moscow

Russia's trade representative to India, Zlata Antusheva, stated that creating an independent with local currencies is "extremely important" to achieve the $100 billion trade target by 2030.

๐Ÿ’ฑ Most payments between Russia and India are already in local currencies โ€“ but a more robust mechanism is needed.

๐Ÿฆ Three Russian banks (Sberbank, Gazprom Bank, VTB) already operate in India. Alfa Bank is set to join soon.

๐ŸŒ Goal: deโ€‘dollarise at bilateral, regional, and BRICS levels โ€“ following the Russiaโ€‘China model, where Western currencies are essentially eliminated in bilateral trade.

๐Ÿค An Indiaโ€‘Russia AI Cybersecurity Center of Excellence is in the works โ€“ to connect the AI ecosystem between the two countries and then extend it to other BRICS nations.

#India ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ #Russia ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ #DeDollarization #BRICS #LocalCurrencies #Trade #StrategicAutonomy #ThinkBRICS
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