🇪🇸 Spain calls snap election for November 29

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called an early general election for November 29, 2026, Reuters reports.

The move comes as Sánchez’s government faces parliamentary difficulties, with lawmakers recently rejecting several government measures amid ongoing political and social pressure.

The snap vote could determine whether Sánchez can break the current parliamentary deadlock.

Source: Reuters

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French people drinking wine, unbothered by raging protests.

This video from 2023 is making the rounds on social media as France faces yet more protests.

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🇾🇪 Yemeni Government Forces Claim Control of Bab el-Mandeb

Yemeni government forces claim they have taken control of the strategic Bab el-Mandeb area from the Houthis during “Operation Dawn of Yemen,” Anadolu Agency reports.

The army says the Southern Giants Brigades and Nation’s Shield forces also seized Dhubab airport and cut the road between Dhubab and Mokha. Hundreds of Houthi fighters were reportedly surrounded in the area.

Bab el-Mandeb is a critical maritime route linking the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden, making the reported development significant for international shipping.

Source: Anadolu Agency

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India, UAE discuss expanding bilateral trade, investment

Dubai: India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, October 5,discussed ways to further expand trade, investment and business cooperation.

The discussions were held during a meeting between India’s Consul General Vishnu Vardhan Reddy and UAE’s Minister of Economy and Tourism, Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri.

“Consul General Dr E Vishnu Vardhan Reddy called on H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism of the UAE. The meeting highlighted the strong m...  Read more »

🇨🇳 China’s Crackdown on Northern Myanmar Telecom Fraud

A new documentary details China’s years-long crackdown on telecom fraud networks operating in northern Myanmar, with one major arrest operation reportedly lasting just 10 minutes, Global Times reports.

Chinese authorities say cooperation with Myanmar led to the arrest of more than 57,000 Chinese nationals suspected of involvement in telecom fraud and dealt a major blow to criminal networks linked to the so-called “four major families.”

The documentary also describes alleged scam compounds involving online gambling, illegal payments and serious violent crimes.

Source: Global Times

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Russian soldier shoots down a Ukrainian drone as it targets oil infrastructure in Moscow Region.

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🇮🇩 Indonesia is rapidly transforming its military, acquiring Rafale jets, KAAN fighters, warships, submarines, drones and BrahMos missiles.

But the bigger challenge is turning these advanced weapons into one integrated, combat-ready force.

Source: Asia Times

The US isn’t losing Latin America to ideology. It’s losing it to reality.

For years, the narrative has been simple: right-wing governments in Latin America will naturally align with Washington. But as award-winning journalist @Miguel Santos García reveals in our latest 40-minute deep dive, even the most staunchly anti-left leaders are waking up to a harsh truth:

"You cannot put your ideological whateverness about America in front of capitalism, because capitalism is not the same as the United States."

While Washington pushes its "Fortress America" doctrine, demanding total alignment, countries like Argentina are realizing that cutting off Chinese economic lifelines is economic suicide. China isn’t offering a military shield; it’s offering a lifeline. And right now, survival trumps ideology.

But there is a catch. Miguel warns that Beijing will not fight Latin America's battles. The sovereignty of the Global South must be defended locally, through regional organizations like Mercosur and ALBA, not by waiting for foreign troops. Meanwhile, Nicaragua stands as the next test case for hybrid warfare, where regime change is attempted through political pressure rather than sanctions alone.

This isn't about picking sides. It's about recognizing that the US "backyard" is closing, and pragmatic multipolarity is replacing forced vassalage.

Watch the full, unfiltered interview with Miguel Santos Garcia. Then ask yourself: who is really dictating the future of Latin America?

Watch here:https://youtu.be/3o3jXIzRj4A

#LatinAmerica #Geopolitics #Multipolarity #ThinkBRICS #GlobalSouth #China #USForeignPolicy #HybridWar #Sovereignty #MiguelSantosGarcia #FortressAmerica #Neofeudalism #BRICS #SouthSouthCooperation

🇺🇸 The US Army is testing counter-drone systems along the Mexico border as cartel use of drones increases.

The military detected 378 drone incursions in 30 days, while officials are looking to Ukraine’s battlefield experience to accelerate US counter-drone technology.

Source: Reuters

🌐 Brazil votes: CIA cultivated evangelical churches ‘for decades’ – Pepe Escobar
The CIA has meddled in Brazil for decades while US funding has played a role in its presidential election, Pepe Escobar has told RT Read Full Article at RT.com
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Dodik's SNSD declares victory in Republika Srpska after wining the majority of votes.

Savo Minić won the entity’s presidency and Željka Cvijanović secured the Serb seat on Bosnia's tripartite presidency.

Dodik also thanked president Putin & Trump for their support.

🇺🇸🎭 RUBIO'S SPIN CYCLE: "Nothing Unusual" – Bombers Flee, Kyiv Burns, Yemen Bleeds

The US Secretary of State just addressed three crises in one breath. His message: don't worry, everything is fine.

🔴 On B-1B bombers fleeing RAF Fairford:

· 🗣️ "Nothing unusual. Regular rotations happen."

· 🧠 Translation: Eight strategic bombers left after a bomb plot at the base. That's not a "rotation" – that's a retreat.

🔴 On Russia warning diplomats to leave Kyiv:

· 🗣️ "They've been saying that for months. Kyiv is under attack. That's well understood."

· 🧠 Translation: The US knew Kyiv was dangerous. Its embassy stays anyway – because admitting retreat is not an option.

🔴 On Saudi/PLC counter-offensive against the Houthis:

· 🗣️ "The Saudis have a right to defend themselves."

· 🧠 Translation: The Houthis are winning. The US-backed coalition is scrambling. And Rubio calls it "defence."

#US 🇺🇸 #Rubio #Yemen 🇾🇪 #Ukraine 🇺🇦 #BRICS #GlobalSouth #EmpireInDecline #ProxyWar #Geopolitics

🇸🇦🇵🇰🇹🇷 THE MAKKAH ALLIANCE ACTIVATES DEFENCE CLAUSE – Sends troops to Saudi Arabia

In an emergency meeting in Riyadh on October 5, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye have moved from agreement to action – deciding to immediately deploy military forces and capabilities for collective defence.

⚔️ Immediate implementation of collective defence commitments – providing agreed military forces and ensuring rapid deployment in the Kingdom.

🧑‍✈️ Lt. Gen. Nauman Mahmood (Ret.) of Pakistan appointed first Secretary-General for a three-year term.

🕌 Condemnation of the attempted targeting of Makkah and Madinah – and continuing attacks on Saudi cities and economic facilities.

🛡️ Pakistan and Türkiye praised Saudi Armed Forces for their vigilance and professionalism in countering threats.

🤝 "Security of each Party is an integral part of the collective security of the three countries."

#SaudiArabia 🇸🇦 #Pakistan 🇵🇰 #Turkey 🇹🇷 #MeccaAlliance

African countries get the ROAST treatment.

Blogger, Crazy Kennar hits a cord with different STEREOTYPES about African nations.

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🇮🇷⚡ IRAN WARNS ENEMIES: "The Next Miscalculation Will Bring Greater Surprises"

Mohsen Rezaee, the Supreme Leader's representative on Iran's Supreme National Security Council, has issued a stark warning to Iran's adversaries.

🗣️ "Every computational error by the enemy against Iran has resulted in a heavy defeat for it; the next error will bring about fresh fronts and greater surprises."

🛡️ "With the wise leadership of the Supreme Leader, the companionship of the history-making nation, and the coordination of all branches of the system, Iran will powerfully navigate through these complex conditions."

#Iran 🇮🇷 #Rezaee #BRICS #GlobalSouth

🇺🇸🤖 NATO DRAFTS "THEORY OF VICTORY" AGAINST RUSSIA – Drones, AI, and the Illusion of Defence

NATO's top military commander is drafting a strategy for "quick victory" against a Russian attack on its eastern flank – integrating drones and AI into traditional power. The document, called "Theory of Victory," will be presented in Poland on October 12.

🛡️ Blocking an incursion using land forces and the Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative.

🤖 Low-cost drones, minimally crewed systems, AI-enabled targeting – before destroying enemy command and control.

🗣️ NATO insists the strategy is "purely defensive" – to "maintain advantage, deter aggression and win if attacked."

#NATO #Russia 🇷🇺 #Drones #AI #BRICS #GlobalSouth #EmpireInDecline #NoToWar #Geopolitics

A federal judge just said the quiet part out loud. Flock is indiscriminate mass surveillance. And unconstitutional.
Flock says they expect the ruling to be overturned.

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🇧🇷 BRAZIL'S ELECTION RUNOFF: Could Abandoning BRICS Become Reality?

Brazil's October 25 runoff could decide whether Lula or Flávio Bolsonaro steers Latin America's largest economy away from BRICS and toward closer Western ties.

🗳️ Flávio Bolsonaro: 47.03% – Lula: 45.16%. Runoff set for October 25.

🏛️ Congress: Bolsonaro's Liberal Party won 121 deputies and 28 senators – the largest benches in decades.

🧠 The stakes: Brazil's role as a leading advocate for multipolarity and Global South solidarity hangs in the balance.

🔴 The structural realities that constrain any shift:

🇨🇳 China trade now exceeds Brazil's commerce with the US. Chinese investment hit $6.1 billion in 2025.

🇷🇺 Russian fertilizers: Brazil imported 11.1 million tons in 2025 – 24.7% of Russia's total exports in that category.

👉 Read the full analysis: https://thinkbrics.substack.com/p/brazils-election-runoff-makes-abandoning

#Brazil 🇧🇷 #BRICS #Lula #Bolsonaro #GlobalSouth

🇺🇸🗣️ TRUMP: "Open" to Direct Talks with Iran – But Threatens Consequences

The US president says he's willing to talk. He also says Iran will "suffer greatly" if it has brought combat drones into the UK. Mixed signals from Washington, as usual.

🤝 On talks: Trump says he is "open" for direct talks with Iran.

✈️ On the B‑1 withdrawal from RAF Fairford: "They didn't fly out by accident… there were some threats. Rather than tempting the enemy, why should we leave them there? So we moved them around a little bit, not very far."

🇦🇪 On the FlyDubai attack: Asked if Iran was responsible — "I do. I personally do."

🇬🇧 On drones in the UK: "I can't tell you that. But if they did, they'll suffer greatly."

#US 🇺🇸 #Iran 🇮🇷 #Trump #Diplomacy #BRICS #GlobalSouth #AxisOfResistance #EmpireInDecline #Geopolitics