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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง UK REFUSES TO ENGAGE RUSSIA โ€“ While Trump Invites Putin to G20

Britain's foreign secretary says London won't talk to Moscow. But Washington is already planning the Miami summit โ€” with Putin invited.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ "We've had a long-standing policy not to have direct engagement at my level with the Russians since the invasion of Ukraine. We're not changing that policy."

๐Ÿคท "Different countries make different decisions on these things."

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ The US is free to invite Putin to the G20 in Miami โ€” the UK will attend, but won't engage.

#UK ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง #Russia ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ #G20 #BRICS #GlobalSouth #Multipolarity #Geopolitics
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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ’ธ UKRAINE ADMITS IT CAN'T PAY FOR ITS OWN WAR โ€“ $27 Billion Hole, No Plan

Kiev has found just $7 billion of a $27 billion defense funding gap. The EU is asking questions. And Ukraine's prime minister is telling citizens to "gain optimism" โ€“ while raising VAT.

๐Ÿ’ฐ $27 billion gap in this year's defense budget โ€“ total military-related spending is $155 billion.

๐Ÿ“‰ Only $7 billion found through austerity and reallocations.

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU officials caught off guard โ€“ privately questioning whether Ukraine is spending efficiently or overstating its needs.

#Ukraine ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ #EU #FundingCrisis #BRICS #GlobalSouth #ProxyWar #EmpireInDecline #Geopolitics
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UK police arrested an elderly man for a cardboard sign.

It wasnโ€™t just โ€œFree Palestine.โ€ It said โ€œI support Palestine Actionโ€ โ€” a group Britain banned.

#uk #police #palestine #freespeech

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ TRUMP'S BRAVADO: "We Wiped Out Iran's Military" โ€“ But Reality Tells a Different Story

The US president took to the White House podium to boast about his achievements โ€“ and the contradictions were staggering.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ "We have Iran. They'll never have a nuclear weapon. We're gonna win that war very soon."

๐Ÿ’ฅ "We wiped out Iran's military. We wiped out just about everything they have."

๐ŸŒ "I went to war to stop one of the worst things that could ever happen to the world. Israel would be wiped out right now. There would be no Israel. There'd be no Middle East. And then the rockets and the bombs would start coming our way and Europe's way. And I stopped it."

#Trump #Iran ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท #US ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ #BRICS #GlobalSouth #EmpireInDecline #Geopolitics
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๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ’ฅ GERMAN ESTABLISHMENT PANICS: Plots to Change Voting Rules to Block AfD

The far-right Alternative for Germany won 44% in Saxony-Anhalt. Now the political establishment is trying to change the rules to stop them from having a voice. Democracy only counts when the "right" people win.

๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ AfD won 44% in Saxony-Anhalt on September 6 โ€“ just three seats short of an outright majority.

๐Ÿ›๏ธ State premiers are considering changing voting rules in the Conference of Minister-Presidents to prevent the AfD from blocking decisions if it takes power.

โš–๏ธ The change: Switch from unanimity to majority voting for budget matters and joint institutions โ€“ so the AfD can't single-handedly block anything.

#Germany ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช #AfD #EU #Democracy #Hypocrisy #BRICS
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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ’ฅ US FORCED TO BACK DOWN: Grants Sanctions Waiver for Iran-Iraq Flights After Protests and Pressure

The Trump administration tried to strangle Iran's air links. Iraq pushed back. Now Washington is retreating.

๐Ÿ“œ The US Treasury will grant a limited waiver to its Iran sanctions program to allow flights carrying Shi'ite pilgrims between Iran and Iraq.

โœˆ๏ธ The waiver allows Iraqi Airways to fly between Iran and Najaf for one month โ€“ with a more permanent waiver potentially following.

โณ Iraq halted flights on Friday in line with US sanctions. An Iraqi official expects them to resume within 48 hours.

๐Ÿšจ The move came after protesters gathered outside Najaf International Airport against US restrictions.

๐Ÿง  The blockade is cracking. The US tried to force regional governments to cut ties with Iran. Iraq โ€“ Washington's own partner โ€“ refused to comply.

#Iran #Iraq #BRICS #GlobalSouth
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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท IRANIAN MISSILE STRIKE INJURED EIGHT US MARINES โ€“ Pentagon Tried to Hide It

An Iranian anti-ship cruise missile struck a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this month โ€“ injuring eight US Marines. The Pentagon took nearly ten days to quietly add them to its casualty database. Once again, Washington is downplaying the human cost of its war.

๐Ÿšข Eight Marines injured โ€“ seven enlisted personnel and one officer โ€“ when a missile hit their vessel.

๐Ÿ’จ Smoke inhalation and possible traumatic brain injuries โ€“ none seriously wounded, according to unnamed officials.

โณ The Pentagon took nearly ten days to quietly add the Marines into the Defense Casualty Analysis System.

๐Ÿ“Š Last week, the tally abruptly rose by 37 โ€“ bringing acknowledged wounded to 861, with more than half categorized as "Overseas Operations" rather than specifying the unpopular Iran war.

#Iran ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท #US ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ #Marines #Pentagon #BRICS #GlobalSouth #EmpireInDecline #Geopolitics
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Ukrainian fitness influencer and his wife abuse nesting turtles on Oman's coastline

Vadim Oleynik sat on a turtle's back while holding a hatchling in his hand, even though these turtles shouldn't be touched at all

Animal activists say the couple practically killed the hatchling
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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท/๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Qalibaf: Iran sees ties with China as more than political or economic cooperation

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said Iran views its relations with China as extending beyond political and economic cooperation, describing the relationship as an interaction between two major Asian civilizations.

โ€œIn the current international environment, where the world is facing complex challenges and rapid changes, cooperation between major civilizations and the Global South has taken on particular importance,โ€ Qalibaf wrote.

Qalibaf said the Iranian people had demonstrated the depth of their power and resilience following what he described as the โ€œthird imposed warโ€ against Iran, adding that the countryโ€™s resistance would usher in a new phase in Iranโ€™s relations with friendly countries.

The Islamic Republic of Iran hopes to reach bilateral mechanisms with China within the framework of the 25-year cooperation agreement, Qalibaf said. Such mechanisms, he added, could deepen and accelerate bilateral engagement while also providing an opportunity to help shape a new regional order.

Iran believes its relations with China are not limited to political or economic cooperation, Qalibaf said. Rather, he described them as an example of interaction between two major Asian civilizations that could serve as a model for dialogue among civilizations, respect for differences and cooperation based on shared interests.

โ€œIn the current international system, where the world is facing complex challenges and rapid changes, cooperation between major civilizations and the Global South has taken on particular importance,โ€ Qalibaf wrote.

He said Iran and the Peopleโ€™s Republic of China could use the capacities of their legislative institutions to support multilateralism, greater fairness in international relations, respect for cultural diversity and stronger cooperation among independent countries.

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๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ๐ŸŒŠ Bangkok declares a citywide flood disaster as thousands flee their homes.

Days of torrential rain have submerged neighbourhoods, roads and vehicles across Thailandโ€™s capital, forcing residents to evacuate as floodwaters overwhelm parts of the city.

Nearly 4,900 people have been moved to shelters, while around 52,000 households have been affected. Some areas recorded more than 330mm of rain between Thursday and Sunday.

Floodwaters are beginning to recede, but several neighbourhoods remain inundated. Authorities are continuing drainage and relief operations as residents face damaged homes, disrupted transport and lost livelihoods.

Source: SCMP #Bangkok #Thailand #Floods #Asia
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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Iran-US talks continue through Qatari mediators as the Hormuz dispute remains unresolved.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Qatari mediators in New York to discuss Tehranโ€™s proposal for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. He said Qatar would take the latest ideas to Washington, with Tehran awaiting a US response.

Iranโ€™s seven-day proposal calls for the release of frozen Iranian funds, sanctions relief and an end to the US naval blockade, followed by the reopening of Hormuz and renewed negotiations on the nuclear issue.

Washington, however, says any agreement must address Iranโ€™s nuclear programme, with the two sides still divided over the timing and sequence of commitments.

Source: Al Jazeera
#Iran #USA #Qatar #Hormuz
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IRGC Spokesperson:

When we say "Death to America," we mean death to the policies of killing, plundering and bloodshed โ€” death to those who hold such ideas.

The reason they consider the IRGC a terrorist organization is that the IRGC stands in the way of plundering in Iran and the region.

Source: Clash Report
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Deputy Minister Nzuza to hand over birth certificates in Mamelodi, 1 Oct
Deputy Minister Nzuza to hand over birth certificates in Mamelodi, 1 Oct
Mulalo
Tue, 09/29/2026 - 13:58


29 Sep 2026


The Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Mr Njabulo Nzuza, will on Thursday, 01 October 2026, embark on a Late Registration of Birth Outreach Programme in Mamelodi, Tshwane.

The programme forms part of the Departmentโ€™s efforts to accelerate service delivery and bring essential services closer to communities. A key highlight of the visit will be the of...  Read more ยป
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฒ JUST IN: Malaysia begins sending Rohingya refugees back to Myanmar

Malaysia has begun repatriating nearly 1,500 Rohingya refugees to Myanmar, despite warnings from the UN and rights groups that conditions remain unsafe. Malaysian authorities say the returns are voluntary, while critics question whether refugees in detention can freely make that choice.

Source: Al Jazeera
#Rohingya #Myanmar #Malaysia #Refugees
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Scotland just published another draft independence referendum bill.

Nationalist governments in Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast talk about the end of Westminsterโ€™s old order.

However, UK breakup and crown breakup are two different stories.

#scotland #uk #independence #kingcharles

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Is the United States deliberately trying to BREAK BRICS by strangling its members economically?

We just published this interview with Professor Muhammad Marandi (University of Tehran, former Iranian nuclear negotiator), and he makes some BOLD claims that I can't stop thinking about:

๐Ÿ”ด "An attack on Iran is an attack on the entire multipolar world."
๐Ÿ”ด He says BRICS and the SCO are stepping in where the UN has FAILED โ€” and that Western media is "irredeemable" and controlled by oligarchs.
๐Ÿ”ด He reveals his personal Facebook and Instagram accounts were DELETED for posting about chemical weapons used against Iran โ€” weapons he says the West helped Saddam Hussein obtain.
๐Ÿ”ด And here's the kicker: He says the US is choking Brazil and India through fertilizer and sulfur trade routes โ€” a third of global fertilizer passes through the Strait of Hormuz.

Three fronts. One target. Is the US trying to collapse BRICS from within?
Professor Marandi also drops this truth bomb:
"They see themselves as exceptional, above the law. They're the adult. We're the child. If they punish us, it's because we're a threat. Something is wrong with US โ€” never with them."

Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/rvEI_IWt6TQ

๐Ÿ’ฌ Now I need YOUR honest take:
1๏ธโƒฃ Do you think the US is deliberately targeting BRICS economies?
2๏ธโƒฃ Is alternative media really being controlled too โ€” or is it our only hope?
3๏ธโƒฃ If BRICS built its own social media platform, would YOU join it?

Drop your thoughts below. Let's get this conversation started.

#BRICS #Geopolitics #Iran #Brazil #India #Dollar #MultipolarWorld #ThinkBRICS #USForeignPolicy #DeDollarization
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Statement on the Cabinet meeting of Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Statement on the Cabinet meeting of Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Londekile
Tue, 09/29/2026 - 17:35

A.             Issues in the environment
1. Cabinet condemns rise in incidents of gender-based violence and femicide 
1.1. Cabinet joins the nation in condemning gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) and mourns the lives of nine women brutally murdered in various parts of Ekurhuleni Metro Municipality, Gauteng. The number has since...  Read more ยป
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ UPDATE: US ban on $1B of Canadian imports takes effect

The US has imposed a ban on nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including selected alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motor vehicles. The move comes amid escalating trade tensions, with Canada also imposing tariffs of up to 50% on certain US products.

Source: Anadolu Agency
#US #Canada #Trade #Tariffs
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Actress says all she ever really wanted was a gay son...The "joke" fell flat for many online who said she is part of the problem when straight kids don't feel comfortable anymore.

What do you think?

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