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🇫🇮🤫 FINLAND'S PRESIDENT TELLS EUROPE: "CALM DOWN – There Is No Russian Threat"

In a stunning rebuke to NATO's war narrative, Finnish President Alexander Stubb has said Helsinki's intelligence sees no evidence that Russia is preparing to attack NATO – contradicting the alarmist warnings from other European leaders.

🗣️ "We don't see the evidence of that. In our intelligence we see that there is activity but no imminent military threat right now."

🧠 "It is not in the interest of Russia nor in the capacity of Russia to go full-scale."

❄️ He urged his European counterparts to remain "cool, calm, and collected" – calling the predictions an "overreaction."

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🇮🇷🌊 IRAN OFFERS TO REOPEN STRAIT OF HORMUZ – But Only If US Ends Blockade and War

Tehran has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz within seven days – provided Washington lifts its naval blockade, ends hostilities, and releases frozen assets. The ball is in Trump's court.

🚢 Strait could reopen within a week if the US eases military pressure and lifts its blockade of Iranian ports.

💰 Conditions: End the war on all fronts, unblock frozen Iranian assets, and lift the naval blockade.

🗣️ Iran's message to Washington: This is a "golden opportunity for the US to return to diplomacy." The Iranian delegation has "full authority" to negotiate.

🗣️ Trump: He described a recent three-hour meeting as "very well" – and framed the choice starkly: "potential greatness, or obliteration."

#Iran 🇮🇷 #StraitOfHormuz #US 🇺🇸 #Diplomacy #BRICS
🇨🇳🇺🇸 THE TRUMP-XI SUMMIT: China Built Progress, the US Built War

While the world fixates on handshakes and photo-ops, a deeper truth defines the Trump-Xi Summit: one nation invested in infrastructure, the other in destruction.

🏗️ China built: High‑speed rail spanning tens of thousands of kilometres. Complete manufacturing ecosystems. Energy grids. Physical assets.

💥 The US spent: Trillions on foreign wars. Military expansion. Debt now surging past $40 trillion.

🧠 The structural divide: While the US debates tariffs and semiconductor bans, China's domestic industrial capacity has become the bedrock of real geopolitical leverage.

🌍 The Global South is watching. De‑dollarization is accelerating. Containment strategies are backfiring. And China's 15th Five‑Year Plan is driving self‑reliance in critical technologies.

🎥 Watch the full analysis: https://youtu.be/_s957deWDXU

#TrumpXiSummit #China 🇨🇳 #US 🇺🇸 #BRICS #GlobalSouth #MultipolarWorld #DeDollarization #ThinkBRICS
🇫🇷🎭 MACRON'S UN SPEECH: A Masterclass in Hypocrisy

The French President just lectured the world about international law, war crimes, and sovereignty. But his words ring hollow when measured against France's own record.

🗣️ "Do we want to live under this state of law of the jungle, or in a civilized international society?"

🛡️ "We cannot simply accept this new order of impunity, which some are trying to erect."

🌊 "The reopening of the Hormuz Strait is a priority. This should not be used for blackmail."

🇺🇦 "We must give Ukraine more interceptors. We must protect the civilian population."

🇱🇧 "Only a fully sovereign Lebanon will be able to disarm Hezbollah."

🇵🇸 "What is our credibility worth if we remain inactive on Gaza? It is shameful."

🇮🇱 "All those who claim that Israel's security requires the violation of the sovereignty of all of its neighboring states are making an error."

#France 🇫🇷 #Macron #UNGA #Hypocrisy #Palestine 🇵🇸 #Lebanon 🇱🇧 #Ukraine 🇺🇦
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🇺🇸🔥 WASHINGTON'S NICARAGUA STRATEGY: Hybrid War Without Invasion

The US is squeezing Nicaragua – not with bombs, but with a 90-day report, $15 million in "democracy funds," regional isolation, and a Venezuela-style playbook. The goal: lock the Western Hemisphere into a unipolar fortress.

📜 The 90-day report: The House Appropriations Committee has ordered Secretary Rubio to submit a plan for "democratic transition" in Nicaragua.

💰 $15 million for "democracy and religious freedom programs" – Washington's euphemism for regime change funding.

🏛️ SICA isolation: Nicaragua is excluded from the new "Escudo de las Américas" security architecture. T

🇻🇪 The Venezuela precedent: After months of suffocating pressure, Caracas capitulated – and Maduro was delivered to American custody. Washington learned that regime change doesn't require invasion.

👉 Read the full analysis: https://thinkbrics.substack.com/p/more-hybrid-war-pressure-without

#Nicaragua 🇳🇮 #US 🇺🇸 #HybridWar #BRICS #GlobalSouth
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🇺🇸✈️ US Airports Begin Using AI to Assist Air Traffic Controllers

Artificial intelligence has begun assisting air traffic controllers at three major Washington-area airports, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced.

The new Strategic Management of Airspace Routing Trajectories (SMART) system is now operating at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Dulles International Airport and Baltimore/Washington International Airport.

The system uses real-time data and predictive analysis to help controllers manage congestion, weather disruptions and aircraft arrival times. Officials say AI will suggest adjustments to flight paths, while human controllers will remain responsible for managing US airspace.

The system will undergo an initial 90-day trial before a possible wider rollout.

Source: RT

#AI #UnitedStates #Aviation #Technology
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Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian has landed in New York for the UN General Assembly.

This is a rare visit by a leader of a country that is at WAR with the United States.

#Iran #US #UN
New York Times Fact-Checks Trump’s Claims in U.N. Speech

President Donald Trump made a series of claims about U.S. foreign and domestic policy in his speech to the U.N. General Assembly, some of which The New York Times found to be exaggerated or unsupported by sufficient evidence.

Trump claimed that the United States and Venezuela control more than 60% of the world’s oil. In fact, the two countries together hold about 22% of the world’s proven oil reserves. He also credited his administration with ending the war in Gaza, a claim The New York Times described as exaggerated as Israeli attacks and casualties have continued to rise.

Trump’s claim that maritime drug trafficking has fallen by 97% also lacks sufficient evidence. U.S. government reports indicate that strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats may have disrupted some trafficking routes, but there is no evidence of a comparable decline in the supply or price of cocaine in the United States.

The New York Times also found Trump’s claims about securing $21 trillion in foreign investment, delivering the largest tax cut in U.S. history, achieving record employment, producing record amounts of ammunition and helping end eight wars to be false, misleading or exaggerated.

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🇺🇸⚔️🇮🇷 Al Arabiya: Washington Rejects Tehran’s Demand to Lift Blockade as Window for Deal Narrows

Al Arabiya, citing a U.S. source attending meetings in New York, reported that the window for reaching an agreement between Iran and the United States is limited, with major differences and obstacles still remaining.

The source said Washington has rejected Tehran’s request to lift the blockade against Iran. The talks have also included a proposal involving the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for easing sanctions and the blockade against Iran.

No final understanding has been reached so far, the source said, adding that discussions are continuing in an effort to reach an agreement.

The Iranian delegation, which met with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, emphasized that it has full authority to negotiate, according to the source.

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🇺🇸🇨🇳 Elon Musk Praises Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory as a “Gem”

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has praised the company’s Shanghai Gigafactory and credited its Chinese workforce for the plant’s success, highlighting their talent, efficiency and dedication.

In an interview released by CCTV Finance, Musk said China has a strong inherent manufacturing capability and described Tesla’s Shanghai factory as “a gem” with excellent quality and efficiency.

The Shanghai Gigafactory began producing Model 3 vehicles in 2019 and has since become Tesla’s largest vehicle export hub. According to data cited by Global Times, the plant has produced more than 4.5 million vehicles, accounting for over 45% of Tesla’s cumulative global output.

Musk also praised China’s high-speed rail, manufacturing sector and cultural attractions, including Shanghai, Beijing and Xi’an.

Source: Global Times

#Tesla #ElonMusk #China #Manufacturing
🇷🇺🇺🇸 Putin Ready to Meet Trump, Kremlin Says

Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to hold another meeting with US President Donald Trump, although no details or timing have been announced, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Wednesday.

Peskov said there is currently no specific information about any upcoming high-level meetings between Russia and the United States. However, he noted that Putin and Trump have repeatedly expressed their readiness during phone conversations to meet again when necessary.

The comments come amid ongoing diplomatic discussions surrounding the Russia-Ukraine conflict and broader US-Russia relations.

Source: TASS

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There is a time and a place to DOOMSCROLL Instagram. At the UN General Assembly when Erdogan is speaking isn't it.

The Syrian president, Ahmed al-Sharaa was checking out Instagram and we can only imagine what he was looking at.

#UN #Syria #Turkey
Belum ada keputusan, Anwar ulas kerjasama politik PRN Melaka
Pengerusi PH Anwar Ibrahim kata belum ada keputusan berhubung kerjasama politik susulan perbincangan dengan Bersatu.HANGZHOU: Belum ada sebarang keputusan dibuat berhubung kerjasama politik bagi menghadapi PRN Melaka setakat ini, kata Pengerusi Pakatan Harapan (PH) Anwar Ibrahim.
Anwar berkata tanggungjawab untuk berbincang mengenai perkara berkenaan telah diserahkan kepada Pengarah Pilihan Raya PH Amirudin Shari.
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🇷🇺🇺🇦 Russia Says Nearly 200 Ukrainian Drones Downed Over Kursk

Russian forces intercepted 193 Ukrainian drones over the Kursk Region within 24 hours, according to Kursk Governor Aleksandr Khinshtein.

The governor said one civilian was killed and three others were injured during the latest wave of cross-border attacks. Homes, shops and vehicles were also reportedly damaged.

According to Khinshtein, Russian forces also recorded 45 artillery attacks and 24 separate drone strikes using explosive devices in the region.

Kursk, which borders Ukraine, has experienced an increase in reported drone attacks in recent days. Russian authorities have also reported large-scale drone attacks targeting Moscow and other regions.

The claims were reported by RT and have not been independently verified in the material provided.

Source: RT

#Russia #Ukraine #Kursk #RussiaUkraine
🇿🇦🔴 At Least 11 Killed in South Africa Township Shooting

At least 11 people, including a pregnant woman, were killed after armed men opened fire at a house party in KwaMakhutha township near Durban, South Africa, officials said.

The attackers reportedly entered the house shortly before 11pm on Tuesday while people were gathered for a party. Two people survived the attack.

The motive remains unclear. Police said preliminary investigations indicated that some of those killed were known to Crime Intelligence over suspected illegal activities, while a feud between rival groups has not been ruled out.

South Africa continues to face high levels of violent crime, with authorities deploying additional security forces in some crime hotspots.

Source: Al Jazeera / AFP

#SouthAfrica #Durban #Crime #BreakingNews
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AI Trump and Putin dropping bars is the most insane thing you will see today.

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🇺🇸🇮🇷 US-Iran Diplomatic Push Intensifies, But Deal Remains Uncertain

Diplomatic activity between the United States and Iran has intensified on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, with analysts saying multiple parties are exploring ways to restart negotiations.

US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held three hours of indirect talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. President Donald Trump described the meeting as “very good” and “very productive.”

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has also arrived in New York, while Gulf states including Qatar and Oman continue efforts to facilitate dialogue. China could also play a role through its economic and political ties with Tehran.

However, analysts cited by Al Jazeera say a major breakthrough this week remains unlikely, with key disagreements over the war, regional security and the Strait of Hormuz still unresolved.

Source: Al Jazeera

#Iran #USA #Diplomacy #Geopolitics