🇬🇧 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

🇧🇷 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

Western tourists CAUGHT stealing at a 7-Eleven in Thailand.

"I don't care, you have to pay Fking DOUBLE"

#Stealing #Tourists #Thailand

🇦🇿 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

🇫🇷🇮🇱 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

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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 »

Holy Water for money.

This guy in Africa charges people as he blesses them by spraying Holy Water from a bottle onto their feet.

#Africa #Religion #Holy

🚨🇱🇾 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

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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

🌐 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.

🇮🇱🇺🇸 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

🇾🇪🇸🇦 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

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.

What do you think?

#graciebon #panama #earthquake #influencer

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🇺🇸🎭 TRUMP'S RHETORIC vs. REALITY: "Iran Is a Failed Country" – As the US Buys Russian Diesel

The US president is rambling about the Houthis, threatening Iran, and praising a diesel deal with Russia – while claiming Iran has "no navy, no air force" and "300% inflation."

🇾🇪 On the Houthis: "They're behaving very badly. Probably at the behest of Iran, which is a Failing Nation, with No Navy, No Airforce, the World's Worst Economy, and 301% Inflation… I will never forget!"

🛢️ On the diesel deal: "That's a diesel deal that's gonna be released into the world for the world market because the world market suffered with high prices."

🇮🇷 On Iran: "We'll make a decision on Iran first… We control the Hormuz Strait, and a lot of oil is coming out."

#Trump 🇺🇸 #Iran 🇮🇷 #Houthis #Yemen 🇾🇪 #DieselDeal

🍞☕ BRICS IS ALREADY ON YOUR BREAKFAST TABLE

Think BRICS is distant? Look at your plate.

· ☕ Coffee? Brazil – world's largest producer, exporting 41+ million bags

· 🍚 Rice? India (28.2%) + China (26.8%) = over half the world's supply

· 🌱 Soybeans? Brazil – 173 million tonnes, 112 million exported

· 🌾 Wheat & maize? BRICS = 47% and 43% of global production

· 🧪 Fertilizer? Russia is a major global supplier

BRICS = 42% of global food production + one-third of agricultural land. Not a political union – just major producers, consumers, and traders.

👉 Read the full article: https://thinkbrics.substack.com/p/brics-may-already-be-on-your-breakfast

#BRICS #FoodSecurity #GlobalSouth #Multipolarity #ThinkBRICS

ICE’s regular budget was about $9–10 billion a year. Congress added roughly $75 billion over four years, including $45 billion for detention.

In July 2026 ICE arrested 49,571 people, the highest month of Trump’s second term. More than half had no criminal conviction.

#ice #immigration #trump

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🇨🇳⚓ CHINA'S ZHUHAI AIR SHOW GOES NAVAL – A First in 30 Years

The world's eyes are on China's naval rise. And now, for the first time, the Zhuhai air show will feature a dedicated naval equipment exhibition area.

🚢 First-ever dedicated naval display – showcasing hardware in service with China's navy.

🛩️ A legacy of debuts: The J-20 stealth fighter made its first public flight at Zhuhai in 2016.

🌊 China's naval capabilities are expanding rapidly – from carriers to destroyers to submarines.

🛡️ Sovereignty at sea: The PLAN is becoming a blue-water force capable of protecting sea lanes, trade routes, and national interests.

#China 🇨🇳 #PLAN #Zhuhai #NavalPower #BRICS

🇬🇧🎭 MI5 CHIEF BLAMES IRAN & RUSSIA – But Where's the Evidence?

MI5 Director General Ken McCallum has accused Iran of escalating attacks on British soil – including military sites – and called Russia "aggressor No. 1." Iran denies everything. And the evidence? Thin.

🇮🇷 Iran is targeting "harder" objectives – military sites.

🔥 "A wave of arson and sabotage" targeting Jewish communities across the UK and Europe – attributed to Iran.

🚨 Over 50 arrests linked to Iran in the past 12 months.

🇷🇺 Russia remains "aggressor No. 1" – hybrid attacks across Europe to undermine Ukraine support.

🚐 RAF Fairford "plot": Five men arrested – but police found only gasoline in the vans. Released on bail. No explosives. No charges.

🇮🇷 Iran denies any role – and has offered to cooperate with investigations.

🗣️ Security experts doubt Iran has the capability to pull off a sophisticated drone operation on British soil.

#UK 🇬🇧 #Iran 🇮🇷 #Russia 🇷🇺 #MI5 #BRICS