Wang Yi calls on China, Brazil to strengthen strategic coordination
China's top diplomat Wang Yi on Wednesday called on China and Brazil to strengthen strategic coordination on major international and regional issues, continue to stand on the side of international fairness and justice, and jointly uphold multilateralism.
Wang, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, made the remarks during his meeting with Special Advisor to the President of Brazi... Read more »
China's top diplomat Wang Yi on Wednesday called on China and Brazil to strengthen strategic coordination on major international and regional issues, continue to stand on the side of international fairness and justice, and jointly uphold multilateralism.
Wang, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, made the remarks during his meeting with Special Advisor to the President of Brazi... Read more »
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Wang Yi calls on China, Brazil to strengthen strategic coordination, uphold multilateralism
China's top diplomat Wang Yi on Wednesday called on China and Brazil to strengthen strategic coordination on major international and regional issues, continue to stand on the side of international fairness and justice, and jointly uphold multilateralism.
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🌐 BRICS cooperation to expand India’s access to minerals, energy, technologies — expert
"India has considerable opportunities in engineering goods, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, textiles and apparel, automobiles and auto components, electronics, food and agricultural products, renewable en...
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"India has considerable opportunities in engineering goods, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, textiles and apparel, automobiles and auto components, electronics, food and agricultural products, renewable en...
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BRICS cooperation to expand India’s access to minerals, energy, technologies — expert
"India has considerable opportunities in engineering goods, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, textiles and apparel, automobiles and auto components, electronics, food and agricultural products, renewable energy, healthcare and digital services," Subhash Chander…
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A recent CGTN poll on BRICS
Ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit in India the CGTN news agency unveiled its poll regarding the perception of BRICS across developed and developing countries. The survey was conducted by CGTN among 12,250 respondents across 41 countries and covered major developed economies and Global South countries [1]. The methodology of the survey envisaged that “all respondents were members of the general public aged 18 and above... Read more »
Ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit in India the CGTN news agency unveiled its poll regarding the perception of BRICS across developed and developing countries. The survey was conducted by CGTN among 12,250 respondents across 41 countries and covered major developed economies and Global South countries [1]. The methodology of the survey envisaged that “all respondents were members of the general public aged 18 and above... Read more »
🇷🇺🗳️ PUTIN: Voting Is "Our Collective Contribution to Russia's Victory"
Ahead of three days of parliamentary elections, the Russian president framed the vote as an act of sovereignty — and a direct answer to those seeking to weaken Russia.
🗣️ "Participating in the election is our collective contribution to Russia's victory."
🛡️ "Our heroes secure victory on the battlefield. It is brought closer by all those who work honestly for the motherland."
🇷🇺 "Your choice will once again demonstrate that 1,000,000 people stand behind our soldiers — that we are a united people, bound by shared values, historical memory, and love for our homeland."
⚠️ "No one will succeed in dividing or intimidating us, or in undermining our statehood and our socio-political system."
🔴 The call to voters:
📅 Voting runs September 18, 19, and 20.
🗳️ Putin urged Russians to "exercise your constitutional right and make a well-considered, responsible decision."
#Russia #Elections #Putin #Sovereignty #BRICS #GlobalSouth
Ahead of three days of parliamentary elections, the Russian president framed the vote as an act of sovereignty — and a direct answer to those seeking to weaken Russia.
🗣️ "Participating in the election is our collective contribution to Russia's victory."
🛡️ "Our heroes secure victory on the battlefield. It is brought closer by all those who work honestly for the motherland."
🇷🇺 "Your choice will once again demonstrate that 1,000,000 people stand behind our soldiers — that we are a united people, bound by shared values, historical memory, and love for our homeland."
⚠️ "No one will succeed in dividing or intimidating us, or in undermining our statehood and our socio-political system."
🔴 The call to voters:
📅 Voting runs September 18, 19, and 20.
🗳️ Putin urged Russians to "exercise your constitutional right and make a well-considered, responsible decision."
#Russia #Elections #Putin #Sovereignty #BRICS #GlobalSouth
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🇮🇷🇺🇸 IRAN FIRED 20 MISSILES. THE US FIRED 70+ INTERCEPTORS. AND IRAN STILL HIT ITS TARGET.
The air-defense math is turning against the empire — and the Pentagon's own inspector general just confirmed it.
🔹 The exchange: Iran launched ~20 ballistic missiles at Jordan. The US fired 60–70 Patriots + 12+ THAADs to counter them — roughly a full week's worth of interceptors in one attack
🔹 Iran still won the exchange: Despite the barrage, Iranian missiles hit jet fighters and aircraft at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base
🔹 The weapon: Iran used warheads that separate into multiple projectiles on approach — forcing the US to expend multiple interceptors per incoming missile
🔹 The inspector general's verdict: The war has caused "strategic inventory shortfalls and revealed industrial base bottlenecks for munitions resupply"
#Iran #US #AirDefense #AsymmetricWarfare #BRICS #GlobalSouth #Multipolar #IranWar #ThinkBRICS
The air-defense math is turning against the empire — and the Pentagon's own inspector general just confirmed it.
🔹 The exchange: Iran launched ~20 ballistic missiles at Jordan. The US fired 60–70 Patriots + 12+ THAADs to counter them — roughly a full week's worth of interceptors in one attack
🔹 Iran still won the exchange: Despite the barrage, Iranian missiles hit jet fighters and aircraft at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base
🔹 The weapon: Iran used warheads that separate into multiple projectiles on approach — forcing the US to expend multiple interceptors per incoming missile
🔹 The inspector general's verdict: The war has caused "strategic inventory shortfalls and revealed industrial base bottlenecks for munitions resupply"
#Iran #US #AirDefense #AsymmetricWarfare #BRICS #GlobalSouth #Multipolar #IranWar #ThinkBRICS
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🇸🇦🇨🇳🇾🇪 SAUDI ARABIA APPEARS TO FIRE CHINESE BALLISTIC MISSILE AT YEMEN
Debris found in Yemen suggests Riyadh has deployed a Chinese-made DF-15A in combat for the first time — opening a new chapter in the Gulf's missile war.
🔹 🚀 Chinese missile: The Wall Street Journal reports that debris identified by weapons experts appears to come from a DF-15A, a Chinese short-range ballistic missile.
🔹 🇸🇦 First combat use: If confirmed, this would mark the first known Saudi use of a ballistic missile during its long-running conflict with the Houthis.
🔹 🔍 Evidence: Video circulating online shows missile debris bearing “DF-15A” markings. The WSJ says it could not independently verify the videos, although regional analysts assessed the footage as appearing legitimate.
🔹 🇨🇳 Beijing's role: The discovery provides another glimpse into China's longstanding missile relationship with Saudi Arabia. China and Saudi Arabia have not publicly confirmed the reported launch.
#SaudiArabia #China #Yemen #DF15 #Houthis
Debris found in Yemen suggests Riyadh has deployed a Chinese-made DF-15A in combat for the first time — opening a new chapter in the Gulf's missile war.
🔹 🚀 Chinese missile: The Wall Street Journal reports that debris identified by weapons experts appears to come from a DF-15A, a Chinese short-range ballistic missile.
🔹 🇸🇦 First combat use: If confirmed, this would mark the first known Saudi use of a ballistic missile during its long-running conflict with the Houthis.
🔹 🔍 Evidence: Video circulating online shows missile debris bearing “DF-15A” markings. The WSJ says it could not independently verify the videos, although regional analysts assessed the footage as appearing legitimate.
🔹 🇨🇳 Beijing's role: The discovery provides another glimpse into China's longstanding missile relationship with Saudi Arabia. China and Saudi Arabia have not publicly confirmed the reported launch.
#SaudiArabia #China #Yemen #DF15 #Houthis
🇮🇱🇲🇦 ISRAEL & MOROCCO UPGRADE TIES – Another Nail in the Palestinian Cause
In a tripartite meeting in New York, Israel, Morocco, and the US agreed to elevate diplomatic missions to embassies and appoint ambassadors — the latest expansion of the US-engineered Abraham Accords.
🏛️ Embassies and ambassadors — upgrading from liaison offices.
✈️ Expanded flights between Israel and Morocco.
💰 Investment and trade agreements to be finalized.
The meeting included Israeli FM Gideon Saar, Moroccan FM Nasser Bourita, and US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz.
📜 Morocco was one of four Arab states — along with the UAE, Bahrain, and Sudan — to normalize with Israel in 2020 under US pressure.
🇵🇸 These deals shattered the pan-Arab consensus: no normalization without Israeli withdrawal from occupied territory and acceptance of Palestinian statehood.
#Morocco #Israel #AbrahamAccords #Palestine #BRICS #GlobalSouth #Normalization
In a tripartite meeting in New York, Israel, Morocco, and the US agreed to elevate diplomatic missions to embassies and appoint ambassadors — the latest expansion of the US-engineered Abraham Accords.
🏛️ Embassies and ambassadors — upgrading from liaison offices.
✈️ Expanded flights between Israel and Morocco.
💰 Investment and trade agreements to be finalized.
The meeting included Israeli FM Gideon Saar, Moroccan FM Nasser Bourita, and US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz.
📜 Morocco was one of four Arab states — along with the UAE, Bahrain, and Sudan — to normalize with Israel in 2020 under US pressure.
🇵🇸 These deals shattered the pan-Arab consensus: no normalization without Israeli withdrawal from occupied territory and acceptance of Palestinian statehood.
#Morocco #Israel #AbrahamAccords #Palestine #BRICS #GlobalSouth #Normalization
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🌐 The Currently Ensuing Global Transformation and Those Who Are Opposing It (Part 1)
Introduction The first half of the article you’ve just begun reading was penned largely by a co-writer whose name will be cited in part two. This first section of the article will provide a very gener... Read more →
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Introduction The first half of the article you’ve just begun reading was penned largely by a co-writer whose name will be cited in part two. This first section of the article will provide a very gener... Read more →
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The Currently Ensuing Global Transformation and Those Who Are Opposing It (Part 1)
Introduction The first half of the article you’ve just begun reading was penned largely by a co-writer whose name will be cited in part two. This first
🇷🇺⚡ LAVROV: A WAR WITH EUROPE WOULD BE "VERY SHORT"
Russia has no intention of attacking Europe — but if Europe attacks Russia, the response will be swift and devastating.
🗣️ "We've said repeatedly that we have no intention of attacking Europe."
⚠️ "If Europe, which talks daily about preparing for war against Russia, attacks Russia, it will be a completely different war, and it will be very short."
🇩🇪🇵🇱🇪🇪 Germany, Poland, and the Baltic states claim Russia could target NATO territory — and are using that claim to justify massive military spending.
🇵🇱 Polish FM Sikorski boasted NATO could defeat Russia "quite quickly." Patrushev's response: "Polish statehood would cease to exist within two or three days."
#Russia #Lavrov #NATO #Europe #BRICS #GlobalSouth
Russia has no intention of attacking Europe — but if Europe attacks Russia, the response will be swift and devastating.
🗣️ "We've said repeatedly that we have no intention of attacking Europe."
⚠️ "If Europe, which talks daily about preparing for war against Russia, attacks Russia, it will be a completely different war, and it will be very short."
🇩🇪🇵🇱🇪🇪 Germany, Poland, and the Baltic states claim Russia could target NATO territory — and are using that claim to justify massive military spending.
🇵🇱 Polish FM Sikorski boasted NATO could defeat Russia "quite quickly." Patrushev's response: "Polish statehood would cease to exist within two or three days."
#Russia #Lavrov #NATO #Europe #BRICS #GlobalSouth
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BRICS 2026: A Forum, Not a Front
Xi and Putin in Delhi made the headlines. The declaration tells the real story of India's multi-alignment and why Europe should welcome it. Read more »
Xi and Putin in Delhi made the headlines. The declaration tells the real story of India's multi-alignment and why Europe should welcome it. Read more »
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BRICS 2026: A Forum, Not a Front
Xi and Putin in Delhi made the headlines. The declaration tells the real story of India’s multi-alignment and why Europe should welcome it.
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🇮🇷🛩️ IRAN VS. THE SPY DRONE: Pentagon Cries Foul After Tehran Seizes US Tech
The US military claims it "thwarted" an IRGC attempt to seize a Saildrone — but Iran has been capturing American hardware for years, and turning it into its own.
🗣️ CENTCOM spokesperson Capt. Tim Hawkins: The targeted unmanned surface vessel "remains under US operational control."
🚤 The US attacked two boats it says the IRGC used in the seizure attempt.
📡 The platform identified as an 8-meter Saildrone — used by the US Navy for intelligence gathering in the Middle East since 2021.
🇮🇷 Iranian media reported several fishermen missing after the US attack near Kargan and Larak Island.
🔬 Iran reverse-engineers American tech. The Shahed 171 Simorgh and Saeqeh drones resemble the US RQ-170 — which Iran captured intact in 2011.
#Iran #US #Saildrone #IRGC #BRICS #GlobalSouth #ReverseEngineering #Geopolitics
The US military claims it "thwarted" an IRGC attempt to seize a Saildrone — but Iran has been capturing American hardware for years, and turning it into its own.
🗣️ CENTCOM spokesperson Capt. Tim Hawkins: The targeted unmanned surface vessel "remains under US operational control."
🚤 The US attacked two boats it says the IRGC used in the seizure attempt.
📡 The platform identified as an 8-meter Saildrone — used by the US Navy for intelligence gathering in the Middle East since 2021.
🇮🇷 Iranian media reported several fishermen missing after the US attack near Kargan and Larak Island.
🔬 Iran reverse-engineers American tech. The Shahed 171 Simorgh and Saeqeh drones resemble the US RQ-170 — which Iran captured intact in 2011.
#Iran #US #Saildrone #IRGC #BRICS #GlobalSouth #ReverseEngineering #Geopolitics
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🇪🇺🤡 VON DER LEYEN'S STATE OF THE UNION: Militarization, Censorship & Zero Solutions
The EU chief delivered her sixth State of the Union — and it was a masterclass in distraction. No plan for the energy crisis. No plan for the cost crisis. Just more militarization, more censorship, and more centralization in Brussels.
🛡️ A NATO-style Article 4 security pact — extending beyond the EU to include the UK, Canada, and Ukraine. More war architecture, fewer answers.
💰 Diversion of unused loan funds to Kiev — without asking member states.
⛏️ A bloc-wide critical minerals stockpile — playing catch-up on resources BRICS already controls.
👥 Expansion of EU staff in Brussels — more bureaucrats, not more solutions.
☢️ Rebooting nuclear power — after overseeing its shutdown.
🤖 Radical AI investment — plus the energy grid to power it.
🔒 An EU "Kids Act" — restricting social media access and expanding online censorship.
#EU #VonDerLeyen #EnergyCrisis #BRICS #GlobalSouth #EmpireInDecline #Geopolitics
The EU chief delivered her sixth State of the Union — and it was a masterclass in distraction. No plan for the energy crisis. No plan for the cost crisis. Just more militarization, more censorship, and more centralization in Brussels.
🛡️ A NATO-style Article 4 security pact — extending beyond the EU to include the UK, Canada, and Ukraine. More war architecture, fewer answers.
💰 Diversion of unused loan funds to Kiev — without asking member states.
⛏️ A bloc-wide critical minerals stockpile — playing catch-up on resources BRICS already controls.
👥 Expansion of EU staff in Brussels — more bureaucrats, not more solutions.
☢️ Rebooting nuclear power — after overseeing its shutdown.
🤖 Radical AI investment — plus the energy grid to power it.
🔒 An EU "Kids Act" — restricting social media access and expanding online censorship.
#EU #VonDerLeyen #EnergyCrisis #BRICS #GlobalSouth #EmpireInDecline #Geopolitics
Intl. media outlets highlight China's role in BRICS cooperation
International media outlets have highlighted the growing influence of BRICS cooperation, saying the mechanism has become an important platform for Global South countries to voice their concerns and promote common development, while noting China's role in advancing cooperation among member states.
The 18th BRICS Summit was held in New Delhi, India, from September 12 to 13, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the start of BRICS cooperation and drawing fresh international attention as the mecha... Read more »
International media outlets have highlighted the growing influence of BRICS cooperation, saying the mechanism has become an important platform for Global South countries to voice their concerns and promote common development, while noting China's role in advancing cooperation among member states.
The 18th BRICS Summit was held in New Delhi, India, from September 12 to 13, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the start of BRICS cooperation and drawing fresh international attention as the mecha... Read more »
CGTN
International media outlets highlight China's role in BRICS cooperation
International media outlets have highlighted the growing influence of BRICS cooperation, saying the mechanism has become an important platform for Global South countries to voice their concerns and promote common development, while noting China's role
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🇺🇸🇸🇦🇨🇳 F-35 DEAL UNDER THREAT: US INTELLIGENCE FEARS CHINA COULD STEAL THE TECHNOLOGY
Washington wants Saudi Arabia to fly America's most advanced fighter — while its own intelligence agencies fear Riyadh's deepening military ties with China could expose the technology.
🔹 ✈️ $24 BILLION DEAL: The pending package covers 48 F-35 fighter jets and a spare engine, according to The New York Times.
🔹 🕵️ Chinese espionage fears: Internal US intelligence assessments reportedly warn that China could obtain F-35 technology through espionage in Saudi Arabia or through its military and security cooperation with Riyadh.
🔹 🇨🇳 The China problem: A Pentagon Defense Intelligence Agency report reportedly highlighted Chinese military access to Saudi bases and the kingdom's use of Chinese telecommunications technology.
#USA #SaudiArabia #China #F35 #Military #Weapons #Geopolitics #BRICS #GlobalSouth #ThinkBRICS
Washington wants Saudi Arabia to fly America's most advanced fighter — while its own intelligence agencies fear Riyadh's deepening military ties with China could expose the technology.
🔹 ✈️ $24 BILLION DEAL: The pending package covers 48 F-35 fighter jets and a spare engine, according to The New York Times.
🔹 🕵️ Chinese espionage fears: Internal US intelligence assessments reportedly warn that China could obtain F-35 technology through espionage in Saudi Arabia or through its military and security cooperation with Riyadh.
🔹 🇨🇳 The China problem: A Pentagon Defense Intelligence Agency report reportedly highlighted Chinese military access to Saudi bases and the kingdom's use of Chinese telecommunications technology.
#USA #SaudiArabia #China #F35 #Military #Weapons #Geopolitics #BRICS #GlobalSouth #ThinkBRICS
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US House PASSES 'Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026'
Would expand sanctions on Russia, Iran, and Russian energy buyers
Bill now heading to Trump’s desk
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Would expand sanctions on Russia, Iran, and Russian energy buyers
Bill now heading to Trump’s desk
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President Cyril Ramaphosa booked off from public engagements
President Cyril Ramaphosa booked off from public engagements
Vuyelwa
Thu, 09/17/2026 - 09:55
17 Sep 2026
The Presidency wishes to advise that, due to ill health, President Cyril Ramaphosa is currently booked off from public engagements.
President Ramaphosa, who returned from the BRICS Summit in India on Monday, has been advised by his medical team to rest and recover.
Where possible, the President has asked the respective Ministers to represent him at sc... Read more »
President Cyril Ramaphosa booked off from public engagements
Vuyelwa
Thu, 09/17/2026 - 09:55
17 Sep 2026
The Presidency wishes to advise that, due to ill health, President Cyril Ramaphosa is currently booked off from public engagements.
President Ramaphosa, who returned from the BRICS Summit in India on Monday, has been advised by his medical team to rest and recover.
Where possible, the President has asked the respective Ministers to represent him at sc... Read more »
www.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa booked off from public engagements | South African Government
The Presidency wishes to advise that, due to ill health, President Cyril Ramaphosa is currently booked off from public engagements. President Ramaphosa, who returned from the BRICS Summit in India on Monday, has been advised by his medical team to rest and…
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