🇬🇧🚢 BRITISH NUCLEAR SUBS DEFENDED BY... FIRE HOSES? – The Empire's Military Is a Shell

Britain's £4 billion Vanguard-class nuclear submarines – the backbone of the UK's nuclear deterrent – have no dedicated drone defence. Sailors are drilling with fire hoses as their only onboard "air defence weapon."

🚿 "Center fed reels" – fire hoses with pistol-grip nozzles – are placed on submarine decks as the sole precaution against drone attacks when the vessels are moored at Clyde naval base, the UK's most sensitive military site.

🗣️ A source: "You have to use what you've got."

#UK 🇬🇧 #RoyalNavy #NuclearSubmarines #MilitaryFailure

Queen of Thailand, Sutida Vajiralongkorn, has made her first solo flight piloting a Swedish JAS 39C Gripen fighter jet at Wing 7 airbase in Surat Thani province. The flight lasted 41 minutes.

#Thailand #Queen #Flight

🇷🇺📞 PUTIN & TRUMP HOLD "VERY SUCCESSFUL" CALL – Russia to Supply Diesel to US and World Markets

In their sixth phone call this year, Presidents Putin and Trump discussed energy supplies, the Ukraine crisis, and the situation around Iran – with Russia confirming its readiness to supply oil and petroleum products to the US and global markets.

🛢️ Russia will immediately supply over 300,000 tons of diesel to the US and world markets – followed by another 500,000 tons in November and 1 million tons shortly after.

🇺🇦 Ukraine settlement: Significant attention was given to prospects for resolving the Ukraine crisis.

🇮🇷 Iran situation: The call also touched on the situation around Iran and various aspects of bilateral relations.

🤝 Continued dialogue: Putin and Trump agreed to maintain personal contacts and cooperation.

📅 This was the 6th Putin-Trump call this year – and the 16th since Trump returned to the White House.

#Russia 🇷🇺 #US 🇺🇸 #Putin #Trump #Diesel #Energy #BRICS #GlobalSouth

🇮🇳🕊️ CAN INDIA BRIDGE THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE DIVIDE? New Delhi's Three-Point Truce Plan

India is testing what has eluded nearly every diplomatic effort: if the war can't be settled, can its most dangerous consequences be contained?

🔴 India's proposal:

⚡ Halt attacks on energy and critical infrastructure

🚢 Guarantees for grain and energy through the Black Sea

🛡️ Protection for commercial shipping and crews

Modest objectives – but precisely the point.

⚡ Why India cares:

🛢️ 66% drop in Russian Black Sea crude shipments to India

🌾 Russian yellow pea exports halted – pulse prices up 10%+

⚓ Indian seafarers are 10%+ of global maritime workforce – five killed in Black Sea attacks

👉 Read the full analysis: https://thinkbrics.substack.com/p/can-india-bridge-the-russia-ukraine

#India 🇮🇳 #Russia 🇷🇺 #Ukraine 🇺🇦 #StrategicAutonomy #BRICS #GlobalSouth #ThinkBRICS

A Chinese-style tower instantly turns into a waterfall of fireworks. But don't worry, it's cold fireworks. it won't set the tower on fire.

And no, this isn't AI.

#China #Fireworks #Viral

🇮🇷💥 IRAN'S MISSILE FACTORIES SURVIVED – The "Total Destruction" Was a Lie

Western officials now admit what Tehran has said all along: Iran's missile and drone production is intact despite months of US-Israeli bombing.

🏭 Iran preserved missile and drone factories – can replenish its arsenal

🚀 Well-stocked with ballistic and anti-ship missiles – Russia also supplying

💥 Over 4,000 Shahed drones and 2,000+ ballistic missiles launched since February

📊 Iran retains ~75% of its pre-war munitions

🚢 At least 10 vessels hit near Hormuz in the past week alone

#Iran 🇮🇷 #US 🇺🇸 #BRICS #GlobalSouth #AxisOfResistance #EmpireInDecline

🇺🇦💢 ZELENSKY BLASTS TRUMP AS "WEAK" – "We're Being Used as a Smokescreen"

In a furious voice memo to reporters, Ukraine's president accused Washington of betraying Kiev while pretending to negotiate peace – as Trump approved Russian diesel exports and spoke directly with Putin.

🗣️ "Any easing of sanctions against Russia without a clear and lasting de-escalation agreement is an obvious sign of weakness."

🎭 "Our team is simply being used as a smokescreen… just as we are discussing peace: America is allowing Russia to export diesel."

💰 "This means additional funds for the war, additional funds to fuel the suffering inflicted upon us."

😤 "It is a weak decision—sadly, a weak decision made by strong partners."

🛡️ Ukraine is a bargaining chip, not a partner. The empire uses and discards.

#Ukraine 🇺🇦 #US 🇺🇸 #Russia 🇷🇺 #Zelensky #Trump #BRICS #GlobalSouth #ProxyWar #EmpireInDecline #Geopolitics

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Ten years later the White House and DHS post memes in the same feed as everyone else.

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🇺🇸🇷🇺 US Eases Sanctions on Russian Fuel Trade Amid Global Price Surge

The US Treasury Department has announced a temporary waiver easing sanctions on Russian fuel trade, allowing the sale, delivery and import of Russian diesel—including into the United States—until at least April 7, 2027, according to RT.

President Donald Trump said Russia would immediately supply more than 300,000 tonnes of diesel, followed by another 500,000 tonnes in November and further shipments thereafter.

The Kremlin welcomed Washington’s move, saying increased Russian fuel supplies could help stabilize global energy markets. The decision comes amid major supply disruptions linked to the US-Israeli war with Iran and rising fuel prices.

The development highlights how energy security and global market pressures are reshaping US-Russia economic relations despite ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Source: RT

#Russia #UnitedStates #DonaldTrump #VladimirPutin

🌐 Relax! Trump Says Oil Will ‘Drop Like a Rock’
Numerous oil tankers at sea are being hit, and not just in the PG.  The Black Sea cauldron is burning oil and coming under attack.  Saudi Arabia can’t get its oil out via land or sea, thanks to two wa... Read more→
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🇷🇺🇺🇸 Putin–Trump Phone Call Lasts 90 Minutes, Described as “Substantive and Friendly”

Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov says Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump held a 90-minute phone conversation on October 9, discussing the Ukraine conflict, economic cooperation, and diplomatic efforts involving Iran.

According to Ushakov, Putin reaffirmed Moscow’s readiness for a political and diplomatic settlement aimed at achieving lasting peace, while outlining Russia’s response to Ukrainian attacks. He also said the two leaders discussed potential supplies of Russian petroleum products to the US and global markets.

The presidents did not set a date for their next in-person meeting, but both are expected to attend the upcoming APEC summit in China, potentially creating an opportunity for further talks.

On Iran, Putin reportedly stressed that diplomatic options remain open and reiterated Moscow’s offer to take custody of Iran’s enriched uranium.

#ThinkBRICS

🇮🇳 New Delhi on High Alert as Gen-Z Protests Challenge Modi Government

India’s capital has been placed under heavy security as authorities move to prevent planned protests by the Gen-Z-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), whose supporters are demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and reforms to the voter registration process.

According to Al Jazeera, nearly 30,000 security personnel have been deployed, protest leaders have been detained, and restrictions have affected transport and internet access. The movement says its demonstrations oppose a voter-list revision that critics claim has removed around 130 million names and threatens voting rights.

Critics accuse the government of suppressing dissent, while protesters say they will continue mobilizing despite the crackdown. The dispute has intensified concerns over electoral transparency, civil liberties, and the right to peaceful protest in the world’s largest democracy.

Source: Al Jazeera

#India #NarendraModi #GenZ

🇧🇩🇹🇷 Dr. Shafiqur Rahman Speaks on “Bangladesh 2.0” at Istanbul University

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and Opposition Leader Dr. Shafiqur Rahman delivered the keynote address at the Second International Conference on Bangladesh Studies at Istanbul University, Türkiye, on October 9.

He highlighted Bangladesh’s reform agenda, public expectations following the July Revolution, and the vision of building “Bangladesh 2.0” under the leadership of the younger generation. He also expressed hope for stronger historical ties and cooperation between Bangladesh and Türkiye.

#DrShafiqurRahman #Bangladesh #Turkey #Bangladesh2Point0

🇹🇼🇨🇳 Taiwan’s Lai welcomes US–China talks to reduce the risk of war, while accusing Beijing of pressuring the island to change the status quo.

China condemned Lai’s speech, accusing him of promoting separatism and stirring up tensions across the Taiwan Strait. Beijing reiterated its opposition to Taiwan independence and commitment to reunification.

Source: SCMP

🇫🇷 Jean-Luc Mélenchon: “We will withdraw from NATO.”

The French presidential candidate accused NATO of placing France under US control and blamed Netanyahu’s government for escalating regional conflicts, calling Israel “the most dangerous country in the region today.”

Source: Statement by Jean-Luc Mélenchon