🌍🔇 WHY AFRICA IS SILENT INSIDE BRICS – The Untold Geopolitics
Africa has three members in BRICS – South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia – plus partners like Nigeria and Uganda. So why isn't the continent speaking with one voice? Think BRICS unpacks the real dynamics with Gustavo de Carvalho from SAIIA.
💱 Not about de-dollarization – about risk management. The real strategy isn't a hasty BRICS currency; it's local currency settlements, cross-border payment integration, and domestic institutional resilience.
🧠 Africa lacks a unified continental strategy inside the expanded bloc. Three members, three separate agendas – no consolidated African position.
📰 Information sovereignty matters. Western media narratives still dominate – the Global South must build its own credible platforms.
⚖️ Institutionalizing BRICS: Bureaucracy vs. flexibility – how developing nations balance structure with agility.
🎥 Watch the full interview: https://youtu.be/9ul29vIReGE
#BRICS #Africa #GlobalSouth #Dedollarization #PAPSS
Africa has three members in BRICS – South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia – plus partners like Nigeria and Uganda. So why isn't the continent speaking with one voice? Think BRICS unpacks the real dynamics with Gustavo de Carvalho from SAIIA.
💱 Not about de-dollarization – about risk management. The real strategy isn't a hasty BRICS currency; it's local currency settlements, cross-border payment integration, and domestic institutional resilience.
🧠 Africa lacks a unified continental strategy inside the expanded bloc. Three members, three separate agendas – no consolidated African position.
📰 Information sovereignty matters. Western media narratives still dominate – the Global South must build its own credible platforms.
⚖️ Institutionalizing BRICS: Bureaucracy vs. flexibility – how developing nations balance structure with agility.
🎥 Watch the full interview: https://youtu.be/9ul29vIReGE
#BRICS #Africa #GlobalSouth #Dedollarization #PAPSS
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🇮🇷🇬🇧 IRAN REJECTS UK ACCUSATIONS OVER FAIRFORD INCIDENT – "Show Us the Evidence"
Iran's Ambassador to the UK, Seyyed Ali Mousavi, has categorically rejected allegations of Tehran's involvement in the RAF Fairford incident and demanded that London present any evidence it claims to possess.
🤝 Ambassador Mousavi met with UK Minister of State Stephen Doughty at the Foreign Office.
🗣️ Mousavi reiterated that Iran had no involvement whatsoever and called on London to present evidence.
⚠️ He stressed the need to avoid unsubstantiated accusations – recalling that Iran had previously urged the UK to refrain from hasty positions.
📜 Mousavi underscored Iran's commitment to international law – including respect for sovereignty, non-interference, and the prohibition of military aggression.
#Iran 🇮🇷 #UK 🇬🇧 #Fairford #FalseAccusations #BRICS
Iran's Ambassador to the UK, Seyyed Ali Mousavi, has categorically rejected allegations of Tehran's involvement in the RAF Fairford incident and demanded that London present any evidence it claims to possess.
🤝 Ambassador Mousavi met with UK Minister of State Stephen Doughty at the Foreign Office.
🗣️ Mousavi reiterated that Iran had no involvement whatsoever and called on London to present evidence.
⚠️ He stressed the need to avoid unsubstantiated accusations – recalling that Iran had previously urged the UK to refrain from hasty positions.
📜 Mousavi underscored Iran's commitment to international law – including respect for sovereignty, non-interference, and the prohibition of military aggression.
#Iran 🇮🇷 #UK 🇬🇧 #Fairford #FalseAccusations #BRICS
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🌏 TRUMP–KIM MEETING? A NEW CHAPTER IN US–NORTH KOREA RELATIONS? 🇺🇸🇰🇵
Donald Trump has hinted that he could meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his upcoming Asia tour.
🗣️ “That’ll be exciting, won’t it? But I get along with him,” Trump told reporters at the White House.
🤝 The two leaders previously held historic meetings in Singapore, Hanoi, and at the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). However, their talks did not produce a binding nuclear disarmament agreement.
🚨 The latest statement comes amid renewed regional tensions following North Korea’s reported ballistic missile launches.
❓ Could another Trump–Kim meeting revive stalled nuclear negotiations and ease tensions on the Korean Peninsula?
💬 What do you think? Share your views in the comments!
#DonaldTrump #KimJongUn #NorthKorea #USPolitics #WorldNews #Geopolitics #BreakingNews
Donald Trump has hinted that he could meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his upcoming Asia tour.
🗣️ “That’ll be exciting, won’t it? But I get along with him,” Trump told reporters at the White House.
🤝 The two leaders previously held historic meetings in Singapore, Hanoi, and at the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). However, their talks did not produce a binding nuclear disarmament agreement.
🚨 The latest statement comes amid renewed regional tensions following North Korea’s reported ballistic missile launches.
❓ Could another Trump–Kim meeting revive stalled nuclear negotiations and ease tensions on the Korean Peninsula?
💬 What do you think? Share your views in the comments!
#DonaldTrump #KimJongUn #NorthKorea #USPolitics #WorldNews #Geopolitics #BreakingNews
🌍 Russia Says EU Bought $320.7 Billion in Energy Since 2022
Russia says the European Union has purchased $320.7 billion worth of Russian energy since 2022, despite sanctions over the war in Ukraine. Russian officials say purchases reached $21.3 billion in the first nine months of 2026.
The figures have renewed debate over Europe’s energy dependence on Russia and its financial support for Ukraine. Sweden has called for using frozen Russian assets to increase aid to Kyiv.
📰 Source: "France 24"
#Russia #EU #UkraineWar #EnergySecurity #WorldNews #Geopolitics
Russia says the European Union has purchased $320.7 billion worth of Russian energy since 2022, despite sanctions over the war in Ukraine. Russian officials say purchases reached $21.3 billion in the first nine months of 2026.
The figures have renewed debate over Europe’s energy dependence on Russia and its financial support for Ukraine. Sweden has called for using frozen Russian assets to increase aid to Kyiv.
📰 Source: "France 24"
#Russia #EU #UkraineWar #EnergySecurity #WorldNews #Geopolitics
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Back in 2023, Miu Miu Fall/Winter 2023 fashion show and well....We still don't know what in the world they were trying to prove back then.
Fashion really is coming along "nicely"
#Fashion #GenZ #Gender
Back in 2023, Miu Miu Fall/Winter 2023 fashion show and well....We still don't know what in the world they were trying to prove back then.
Fashion really is coming along "nicely"
#Fashion #GenZ #Gender
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🌐 Ethiopia opens first gold refinery (VIDEO)
Ethiopia has launched its first gold refinery as African nations push for local mineral processing and more control over natural resources Read Full Article at RT.com
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Ethiopia opens first gold refinery (VIDEO) — RT Africa
Ethiopia has opened its first gold refinery in Addis Ababa in a $50 million investment as African governments push to process minerals locally and retain more of their resource wealth
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🇬🇧 Somali-Born Sagal Abdi-Wali Sworn In as London’s Newest MP
Sagal Abdi-Wali, 42, has been sworn in as a member of the UK House of Commons, representing Holborn and St Pancras after winning last week’s by-election.
Abdi-Wali arrived in Britain as a child refugee and later worked with charities and schools before becoming leader of Camden Council. She won 45% of the vote, ahead of Green Party leader Zack Polanski, who received 33%.
In her victory speech, Abdi-Wali said she would focus on tackling homelessness and improving opportunities for young people.
📰 Source: Africanews / AFP
#SagalAbdiWali #UKPolitics #London #SomaliCommunity #UnitedKingdom #WorldNews
Sagal Abdi-Wali, 42, has been sworn in as a member of the UK House of Commons, representing Holborn and St Pancras after winning last week’s by-election.
Abdi-Wali arrived in Britain as a child refugee and later worked with charities and schools before becoming leader of Camden Council. She won 45% of the vote, ahead of Green Party leader Zack Polanski, who received 33%.
In her victory speech, Abdi-Wali said she would focus on tackling homelessness and improving opportunities for young people.
📰 Source: Africanews / AFP
#SagalAbdiWali #UKPolitics #London #SomaliCommunity #UnitedKingdom #WorldNews
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🇧🇷 Lula Supporters Rally in Rio Ahead of Brazil’s Presidential Runoff
Supporters of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva gathered at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro ahead of the October 25 presidential runoff against Flávio Bolsonaro.
Lula highlighted workers’ rights during the rally, while Bolsonaro held a campaign event near Rio over the weekend. Both candidates are seeking to strengthen their support ahead of the decisive vote.
In the October 4 first round, Bolsonaro received 47.03% of valid votes, while Lula secured 45.16%. The runoff will determine Brazil’s next president.
📰 Source: Anadolu Agency
#Brazil #Lula #FlavioBolsonaro #BrazilElection #Politics #WorldNews
Supporters of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva gathered at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro ahead of the October 25 presidential runoff against Flávio Bolsonaro.
Lula highlighted workers’ rights during the rally, while Bolsonaro held a campaign event near Rio over the weekend. Both candidates are seeking to strengthen their support ahead of the decisive vote.
In the October 4 first round, Bolsonaro received 47.03% of valid votes, while Lula secured 45.16%. The runoff will determine Brazil’s next president.
📰 Source: Anadolu Agency
#Brazil #Lula #FlavioBolsonaro #BrazilElection #Politics #WorldNews
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Western tourists CAUGHT stealing at a 7-Eleven in Thailand.
"I don't care, you have to pay Fking DOUBLE"
#Stealing #Tourists #Thailand
"I don't care, you have to pay Fking DOUBLE"
#Stealing #Tourists #Thailand
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🇦🇿 Azerbaijan’s School Hijab Restrictions Spark Protests
A government-backed school dress code in Azerbaijan has sparked protests after new rules restricted clothing considered inconsistent with the country’s principle of secularism, affecting students and teachers who wear the Muslim headscarf.
According to Al Jazeera, students at some schools have reportedly been denied entry, while demonstrations and class boycotts have been reported. Critics argue that the restrictions limit religious freedom, while authorities say the rules aim to maintain a unified school dress code.
The issue has also prompted protests in Türkiye, highlighting wider debate over religious expression, secularism and education in the region.
📰 Source: Al Jazeera
#Azerbaijan #Hijab #ReligiousFreedom #Education #Secularism #HumanRights #WorldNews
A government-backed school dress code in Azerbaijan has sparked protests after new rules restricted clothing considered inconsistent with the country’s principle of secularism, affecting students and teachers who wear the Muslim headscarf.
According to Al Jazeera, students at some schools have reportedly been denied entry, while demonstrations and class boycotts have been reported. Critics argue that the restrictions limit religious freedom, while authorities say the rules aim to maintain a unified school dress code.
The issue has also prompted protests in Türkiye, highlighting wider debate over religious expression, secularism and education in the region.
📰 Source: Al Jazeera
#Azerbaijan #Hijab #ReligiousFreedom #Education #Secularism #HumanRights #WorldNews
🇫🇷🇮🇱 Air France to Follow Israeli Restrictions on Flight Crew from 31 Countries
Air France has confirmed it will comply with Israeli restrictions barring flight crew holding certain nationalities from flying into Israeli airspace. The reported rules affect nationals of 31 countries, including Pakistan, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Algeria and Tunisia.
According to Al Jazeera, the policy has raised concerns over possible discrimination under French employment law. A lawyer cited by the broadcaster argued that nationality-based restrictions could expose the airline to legal challenges.
The debate highlights tensions between Israel’s authority to regulate access to its airspace and airlines’ obligations under the employment and anti-discrimination laws of their home countries.
📰 Source: Al Jazeera
#AirFrance #Israel #Aviation #Discrimination #InternationalLaw #Pakistan #WorldNews
Air France has confirmed it will comply with Israeli restrictions barring flight crew holding certain nationalities from flying into Israeli airspace. The reported rules affect nationals of 31 countries, including Pakistan, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Algeria and Tunisia.
According to Al Jazeera, the policy has raised concerns over possible discrimination under French employment law. A lawyer cited by the broadcaster argued that nationality-based restrictions could expose the airline to legal challenges.
The debate highlights tensions between Israel’s authority to regulate access to its airspace and airlines’ obligations under the employment and anti-discrimination laws of their home countries.
📰 Source: Al Jazeera
#AirFrance #Israel #Aviation #Discrimination #InternationalLaw #Pakistan #WorldNews
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Marco Rubio declares West must dominate world, praises colonialism, erases history
The second-most powerful official in the US government, foreign-policy chief Marco Rubio, delivered a speech that openly praised colonialism, engaged in egregious erasures of history, and demanded a return to Western domination of the world.
Rubio asserted that the West must use military force to “maintain its place at the head of the world”.
The West is “the greatest civilization in the world”, he declared, emphasizing that it is a “civilization that we must... Read and Watch »
The second-most powerful official in the US government, foreign-policy chief Marco Rubio, delivered a speech that openly praised colonialism, engaged in egregious erasures of history, and demanded a return to Western domination of the world.
Rubio asserted that the West must use military force to “maintain its place at the head of the world”.
The West is “the greatest civilization in the world”, he declared, emphasizing that it is a “civilization that we must... Read and Watch »
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Marco Rubio declares West must dominate world, praises colonialism, erases history
In a speech in Greece on “Western civilization”, Marco Rubio praised European colonialism, erased Native Americans, and declared the West must use force to “maintain its place at the head of the world”
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Holy Water for money.
This guy in Africa charges people as he blesses them by spraying Holy Water from a bottle onto their feet.
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This guy in Africa charges people as he blesses them by spraying Holy Water from a bottle onto their feet.
#Africa #Religion #Holy
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🚨🇱🇾 Libya Seizes Nearly $1 Million Worth of Hashish Near Tobruk
Libyan authorities have seized around 400 kg of hashish valued at approximately $934,000 in a raid on a house in an agricultural area southeast of Tobruk. Several suspects, including Libyan and Egyptian nationals, were arrested.
According to officials, preliminary investigations indicate that the drugs were smuggled across the Egyptian border and were intended for distribution in the Libyan market. Authorities have not disclosed the exact number of people detained.
The seizure follows several major drug interceptions in Libya this year, highlighting ongoing concerns over narcotics trafficking and the activities of smuggling networks in the country.
📰 Source: RT
#Libya #Tobruk #DrugSeizure #Hashish #Egypt #NorthAfrica #CrimeNews #WorldNews
Libyan authorities have seized around 400 kg of hashish valued at approximately $934,000 in a raid on a house in an agricultural area southeast of Tobruk. Several suspects, including Libyan and Egyptian nationals, were arrested.
According to officials, preliminary investigations indicate that the drugs were smuggled across the Egyptian border and were intended for distribution in the Libyan market. Authorities have not disclosed the exact number of people detained.
The seizure follows several major drug interceptions in Libya this year, highlighting ongoing concerns over narcotics trafficking and the activities of smuggling networks in the country.
📰 Source: RT
#Libya #Tobruk #DrugSeizure #Hashish #Egypt #NorthAfrica #CrimeNews #WorldNews
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🇵🇰 — A Pakistani military helicopter crashed yesterday in Quetta, in the Balochistan province of Pakistan, resulting in the death of the two pilots.
#Pakistan #Helicopter #Military
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🌐 World Bank successfully interacts with BRICS Bank, AIIB — Executive Director
The bank's priority is to eradicate poverty on a livable planet, Executive Director of the World Bank Neelkanth Mishra stressed
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The bank's priority is to eradicate poverty on a livable planet, Executive Director of the World Bank Neelkanth Mishra stressed
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World Bank successfully interacts with BRICS Bank, AIIB — Executive Director
The bank's priority is to eradicate poverty on a livable planet, Executive Director of the World Bank Neelkanth Mishra stressed
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🇷🇺🇦🇪 Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the United Arab Emirates Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
🔹In light of this year marking the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Russia and the UAE, the leaders discussed the further development of bilateral cooperation, which is strategic and mutually beneficial.
🔹When discussing current international matters, the topics addressed included the agreements reached as a result of the telephone conversation between Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump regarding supplies of Russian diesel fuel as well as prospects for settling the crisis in the Persian Gulf.
🔹The leaders agreed to maintain personal contacts.
🔹In light of this year marking the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Russia and the UAE, the leaders discussed the further development of bilateral cooperation, which is strategic and mutually beneficial.
🔹When discussing current international matters, the topics addressed included the agreements reached as a result of the telephone conversation between Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump regarding supplies of Russian diesel fuel as well as prospects for settling the crisis in the Persian Gulf.
🔹The leaders agreed to maintain personal contacts.
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🇮🇱🇺🇸 NETANYAHU EYES PRE‑ELECTION STRIKE ON IRAN – "Go Ahead and Prepare"
Israeli and US officials say Netanyahu has discussed a joint strike on Iran with Trump – just two weeks before Israel's elections. The motive? He believes "his power lies in being a wartime Prime Minister."
🗳️ Timing is everything. Netanyahu wants to resume strikes before the vote – because war keeps him in power.
🗣️ A US official says Netanyahu raised the issue several times. Trump's response: "Go ahead and prepare."
🇮🇷 This would be a joint US-Israeli strike – not a unilateral Israeli operation.
#Israel 🇮🇱 #US 🇺🇸 #Iran 🇮🇷 #Netanyahu #Trump
Israeli and US officials say Netanyahu has discussed a joint strike on Iran with Trump – just two weeks before Israel's elections. The motive? He believes "his power lies in being a wartime Prime Minister."
🗳️ Timing is everything. Netanyahu wants to resume strikes before the vote – because war keeps him in power.
🗣️ A US official says Netanyahu raised the issue several times. Trump's response: "Go ahead and prepare."
🇮🇷 This would be a joint US-Israeli strike – not a unilateral Israeli operation.
#Israel 🇮🇱 #US 🇺🇸 #Iran 🇮🇷 #Netanyahu #Trump
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🇾🇪🇸🇦 YEMEN-Saudi TENSIONS EXPLODE – Airstrikes on Sana'a, Houthis Threaten Aramco
The Saudi-led coalition has launched airstrikes on Sana'a after warning civilians to evacuate. The Houthis have responded with a threat to target Saudi Aramco facilities – and air traffic at Jeddah has been halted.
🛡️ Saudi coalition: Three drones intercepted north of Riyadh. Commander Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki announced a "special operation" in Sana'a and ordered civilians to evacuate the Yemen Petroleum Company's Al-Sabaha station.
💥 Airstrikes hit Sana'a. Explosions heard across the capital. Houthi air defences confronting Saudi formations.
🎯 Houthi response: Warning issued to all ARAMCO facilities – "These facilities are legitimate targets for our forces."
⚠️ Specific targets named: Saudi Aramco headquarters in Dammam, King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, and the Aramco Riyadh refinery.
#Yemen 🇾🇪 #SaudiArabia 🇸🇦 #Houthis #Aramco #Riyadh
The Saudi-led coalition has launched airstrikes on Sana'a after warning civilians to evacuate. The Houthis have responded with a threat to target Saudi Aramco facilities – and air traffic at Jeddah has been halted.
🛡️ Saudi coalition: Three drones intercepted north of Riyadh. Commander Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki announced a "special operation" in Sana'a and ordered civilians to evacuate the Yemen Petroleum Company's Al-Sabaha station.
💥 Airstrikes hit Sana'a. Explosions heard across the capital. Houthi air defences confronting Saudi formations.
🎯 Houthi response: Warning issued to all ARAMCO facilities – "These facilities are legitimate targets for our forces."
⚠️ Specific targets named: Saudi Aramco headquarters in Dammam, King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, and the Aramco Riyadh refinery.
#Yemen 🇾🇪 #SaudiArabia 🇸🇦 #Houthis #Aramco #Riyadh
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Panamanian influencer Gracie Bon posted photos of herself among the rubble after the 7.7 earthquake. Critics called it insensitive. She said she was there to donate and show the real damage. Supporters told her to ignore them.
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#graciebon #panama #earthquake #influencer
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