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๐ŸŽ™๏ธ THE NARRATED WAR AND THE NEGOTIATED WAR โ€“ Two Ways the Global South Speaks ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ณ

A small webinar in Italy and BRICS's actual record reveal two different approaches to speaking for the Global South โ€“ one passionate and interpretive, the other cautious and institutional.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Framed the conflict as a "Fluid War" โ€“ permanent finance-driven instability.

๐ŸŒ Argued maritime chokepoints are giving way to land corridors โ€“ but many of those corridors are pushed by the US/Gulf states to cut Iran's leverage.

๐Ÿง  Claimed "direct access" to USโ€‘Iran talks โ€“ unverifiable.

โšก Rhetoric openly partisan โ€“ advocacy, not diplomacy.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Read the full analysis here: https://thinkbrics.substack.com/p/the-narrated-war-and-the-negotiated

#BRICS #IranWar #GlobalSouth #Multipolarity #Diplomacy #ThinkBRICS
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ’€ EU INSTITUTIONALISES PIRACY โ€“ Russia's Oil Will Be Seized and Sold Under New Sanctions

The European Union has just approved a legal mechanism to confiscate and sell Russian oil from detained tankers โ€“ stateโ€‘sanctioned theft dressed up as "sanctions enforcement."

๐Ÿ“œ New legal basis โ€“ EU countries can now seize Russian oil cargoes from blacklisted tankers and sell them.

๐Ÿ’ฐ No payment to Russia โ€“ the regulation explicitly forbids any funds from the sale reaching Russian natural or legal persons.

๐Ÿ›ข๏ธ Over 670 tankers blacklisted โ€“ the EU has already sanctioned tankers it claims transport Russian oil in violation of the price cap.

#EU #Russia #Sanctions #Oil #Piracy #BRICS #GlobalSouth #InternationalLaw
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Saudi Arabia strikes Houthi-held Hodeidah, Yemeni group says

Houthi-controlled Foreign Ministry warns that the attack will trigger further escalation in the Yemeni conflict.

Source: Al Jazeera
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๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ BREAKING:International relations scholar John Mearsheimer says Russia is guaranteed to win the Ukraine conflict, arguing that no amount of Western military aid including Patriot air defense systems can reverse the battlefield balance.

Speaking on the Daniel Davis Deep Dive podcast, Mearsheimer claimed Russia's overwhelming air power allows it to strike targets across Ukraine with little resistance. He also argued that continued attacks on key infrastructure, including Black Sea ports such as Odesa, could leave Ukraine economically weakened and functioning as a "dysfunctional rump state."

Mearsheimer further suggested that growing tensions involving Iran may reduce Western military and financial support for Kiev, making Ukraine's long-term outlook increasingly difficult.

Source: RT (citing the Daniel Davis Deep Dive podcast)

#Russia #Ukraine #JohnMearsheimer #Geopolitics
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Protester grabs the mic from the Madison police chief during a press conference on the fatal shooting of 38-year-old Corey Ruiz.

The activist, representing "APTAP", calls out โ€œcolonialism,โ€ Zionism, and capitalism while demanding police accountability.

#MadisonPolice #CoreyRuiz #Police

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡พ BREAKING: UN Secretary-General Antรณnio Guterres has arrived in Syria, marking the first official visit by a sitting UN chief to the country in 17 years.

During his visit, Guterres is set to meet Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani, government officials, and civil society representatives. He will also visit the UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) in the occupied Golan Heights.

The visit is seen as a significant diplomatic milestone as Syria seeks to rebuild international ties following the 2024 change in government. Guterres is expected to emphasize the need for a stable, inclusive, and prosperous future for all Syrians.

Source: Al Jazeera / Reuters

#Syria #UnitedNations #Guterres #MiddleEast
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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡พ BREAKING: Syria is positioning itself as a key regional trade and energy hub as post-war reconstruction gains momentum, with rebuilding costs estimated at US$216 billion.

Following Washington's decision to lift long-standing sanctions, Damascus has accelerated efforts to restore trade links. Iraq and Syria have agreed to revive the Kirkukโ€“Baniyas oil pipeline, while new rail and logistics projects linking the Gulf, Turkey, and the Mediterranean are also under development. Supporters say these corridors could reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz if completed.

Analysts caution that despite improving diplomatic ties and growing investor interest, major challenges remain, including political stability, security risks, and the need to rebuild investor confidence after years of conflict.

Source: South China Morning Post (SCMP)

#Syria #MiddleEast #Trade #Infrastructure
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A handcuffed man was speaking to UK police when one officer told him to โ€˜shut the F upโ€™ before forcing him to the ground.

The man was already restrained at the time.

No details about his arrest or alleged offence have surfaced, and police have not commented.

The clip is now fueling fresh debate online over two-tier policing

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ณ BREAKING: The UN General Assembly has reappointed Volker Tรผrk as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights for a second four-year term, with an overwhelming 144-10 vote despite opposition from the United States, Israel, and Russia.

Tรผrk, who has led the UN human rights office since 2022, becomes the first person to serve two full terms in the role since the position was created in 1993. His tenure has been marked by criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza, Russia's war in Ukraine, and US immigration and foreign policies.

The US called the vote "rushed" and accused Tรผrk of pursuing a political agenda, while Israel and Russia also criticized his record. UN Secretary-General Antรณnio Guterres defended the reappointment process, saying it followed established UN procedures.

Source: Al Jazeera, Reuters, AP

#UN #HumanRights #VolkerTurk #UnitedNations
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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ BREAKING: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has officially ended its 36-day protest after the Indian government accepted several key demands, including the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak controversy.

At a joint press conference, CJP leaders said the government also agreed to withdraw FIRs filed against protesters, ensure no future action against students, and provide compensation to families of students who died by suicide in connection with the exam scandal. The government has also committed to further discussions on broader education and examination reforms in the coming weeks.

Pradhan submitted his resignation, saying he respects the aspirations of India's youth and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the opportunity to serve.

Source: NDTV

#India #NEET #DharmendraPradhan #Education
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Trump had the time of his life at the White House Correspondentsโ€™ Dinner.

What was your fav part?

#Trump #WhiteHouseCorrespondentsDinner #NickiMinaj #TrumpRoast

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๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ JUST IN: Tokayev lands in Omsk.

Kazakhstan's President Kassym Jomart Tokayev has arrived in Russia for the 22nd Kazakhstan - Russia Interregional Cooperation Forum.

But the real focus isn't the forum itself.

A face-to-face meeting with Vladimir Putin is on the agendaโ€”at a time when Eurasian trade, logistics, and regional integration are becoming increasingly strategic.

Omsk is once again becoming a stage where Moscow and Astana coordinate the next phase of their partnership.

Source: Akorda, Qazinform

#Kazakhstan #Russia #Putin #BRICS
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Ukraine's Attacks on Caspian Oil Pipeline are Acts of Energy Terrorism - Peskov

He Added, This is obviously energy terrorism. What they are doing in the Black Sea and the Sea of โ€‹โ€‹Azov is terrorist attacks - international terrorist attacks - that could be extremely dangerous," Peskov told reporters when asked about whether Kiev's strikes on the CPT could be described as energy terrorism.

Source: Sputnik
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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท TRUMP HELD BACK โ€“ Israel Braced for "Major Strike," But US Pulls Punch at the Last Minute

Israel expected a massive US attack on Iran over the weekend. It didn't happen. Behind the scenes, Qatar and Oman pressed Tehran to show flexibility, buying Iran a temporary lifeline. But Jerusalem sees the writing on the wall: the USโ€‘Iran memorandum is dead, and "the chance of a final deal where Iran surrenders is zero."

๐Ÿ”ด Israel assessed Trump would carry out a major strike on Iran over the weekend โ€“ dramatic readiness was activated.

๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ Qatar and Oman pushed Iran to show flexibility, preventing an almost certain US attack.

๐Ÿ“‰ Israeli assessment: the USโ€‘Iran memorandum is dead. No deal. Only escalation.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Dozens of additional aerial refuelling aircraft, fighter jets, air defence interceptors, and munitions arriving in Israel.

โœˆ๏ธ ~90 US aerial refuelling aircraft now at Ben Gurion, Ramon, and Ovda airbases.

#Iran ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท #US ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ #Israel ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ #Trump #WarWatch #AxisOfResistance #BRICS #GlobalSouth
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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ›ฉ๏ธ TRUMP SWAPPED PLANES OVER ASSASSINATION FEARS โ€“ "Iranian Proxy" Threat Cited, But Some Suspect Israel Manipulation ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท

The US president abruptly switched from a modern Qatari-donated aircraft to an older Air Force One after receiving warnings of a supposed Iranian plot to kill him. The intelligence reportedly came from Israel, but some US officials suspected Tel Aviv was trying to provoke Trump into escalating strikes on Iran. Fear or manipulation? Either way, Trump is on edge.

โœˆ๏ธ Trump swapped planes after leaving the NATO summit in Tรผrkiye โ€“ left behind the newer 747-8 (lacking defensive capabilities) for the older, better-protected Air Force One.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Officials cited a "credible threat" from "Iranian proxy forces" โ€“ but some believed Israel was trying to goad Trump into more strikes.

๐Ÿ’ฅ The US and Israel have assassinated dozens of Iranian officials, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

#Trump #Iran #AssassinationPlot #NYT #AxisOfResistance #BRICS
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The clash broke out on July 21 at Praia da Arubinha in Arraial do Cabo, Brazil, after an accidental collision while kitesurfing.

The shirtless man pulled a gun and appeared to aim at the other personโ€™s legs before walking away as beachgoers scattered.

He reportedly fled by car before police arrived on jet skis. No arrest has been confirmed, and no one was injured.

It remains unclear whether the weapon was a real firearm or some kind of non-lethal or airsoft gun.

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๐Ÿ“‰๐Ÿ’ต DE-DOLLARISATION: A Historical Inevitability in a Protracted Game ๐ŸŒ

The US dollar is no longer a global public good โ€“ it has become a unilateral weapon. From frozen Russian reserves to sanctions on Iran and Venezuela, Washington has overdrafted the dollar's credibility.

๐Ÿฆ Dollar hegemony is selfโ€‘alienating โ€“ sanctions, frozen reserves, and SWIFT weaponisation have shattered the myth of "neutrality." Over 110 countries have joined deโ€‘dollarisation efforts.

๐Ÿ›ข๏ธ BRICS Pay & gold โ€“ BRICS Pay launched in 2026 (Pix, SPFS, CIPS), plus a digital reserve asset called "Unit" (40% gold + 60% member currencies).

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ The petrodollar is cracking โ€“ Saudi Arabia's RMB settlement for oil with China reached 41%, surpassing the dollar for the first time. Iran now settles 100% of its oil exports to China in RMB.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Read the full analysis here: https://open.substack.com/pub/thinkbrics/p/de-dollarisation-a-historical-inevitability

#DeDollarization #BRICS #Gold #Petrodollar #GlobalSouth #BRICSPay
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๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ "HOSTILITIES MAY END WITHIN HOURS" โ€“ But the Ball Is in Kyiv's Court ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov just made a stark offer: the conflict in Ukraine could stop before midnight tonight โ€“ if Kyiv makes the corresponding decisions.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ "It all can stop before midnight today if the Kiev regime makes corresponding decisions."

๐Ÿ“œ Russia's preconditions for stopping military actions were outlined by the Foreign Ministry two years ago โ€“ they are "clear and consistent."

๐Ÿง  Kazakh President Tokayev suggested freezing the conflict and returning to the Istanbul formula โ€“ but Peskov reiterated: Russia's terms are not a secret.

#Russia ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ #Ukraine ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ #PeaceTalks #Kremlin #BRICS #GlobalSouth #Diplomacy #IstanbulFormula
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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท UKRAINE STRIKES IRANIAN SHIP IN CASPIAN SEA โ€“ KILLS SAILOR, TEHRAN WARNS OF RETALIATION ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท

Kyiv has opened a new front โ€“ not against Russia, but against Iran. Zelensky bragged on X about "very strong results with long-range strikes in the Caspian Sea."

Tehran confirmed one sailor killed, another wounded.

๐Ÿšข Ukrainian drone strike hit an Iranian cargo vessel in the Caspian Sea โ€“ one sailor killed, one wounded.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Zelensky claimed the strikes targeted "vessels used in military cargo shipments involving Iran, as well as a warship."

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Tehran condemned the attack as an "act of aggression" and warned that Ukraine is "dangerously seeking to spread war and instability."

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Iran reiterated: "Iran has never intervened in the Russia-Ukraine conflict."

#Ukraine ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ #Iran ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท #CaspianSea #Escalation #BRICS
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