40+ countries have applied to join BRICS ahead of the upcoming summit in Russia.

I see de-dollarisation coming up next, in heaps and bounces.

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A video obtained by Al-Arabi channel of an operation targeting an Israeli military convoy last December 17, northeast of Beit Lahia.

Monitoring and reconnaissance operations, as well as a video from an occupation drone, show the targeting process that took place behind the occupation lines.

The operation was carried out by Al-Qassam Brigades

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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign protesters have encircled police using reinforced banners & signs

This is a tactic called ‘kettling’ that is commonly used by Police to encircle the protestors, suppress them, and prevent them from moving further out. In most cases, police brutality is very common where they employ tear gas, rubber bullets, batons, etc.

It is worth mentioning that this is a tactic that police have adopted by the Israeli Occupation Forces


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In preparation for tomorrow’s hearing at the ICJ (Nicaragua vs Germany) some history.

The first modern-era genocide Germany perpetrated was in Namibia, against the Hereros and the Namas.

Germany officially recognized the Herero-Nama genocide for the first time only in 2021 and agreed to fund 1.1 billion euros ($1.2 billion) worth of Namibian projects. The money was to be disbursed into existing aid programs over 30 years.

Too bad the he “joint declaration” between Germany and Namibia did not involve either the Namas or the Hereros. In 2023, they asked a Namibian court to declare it invalid as it contravened various articles in the Namibian constitution. If the claim is successful the agreement would have to be negotiated anew.

In December 2023, the suit was still frozen in “Status Hearing”.

So the Holocaust wasn’t their first, and it looks like it won’t be their last either.

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Blinken is Desperately Trying to Create a Gulf Coalition for Integrated Defense from the “Threat of Iran”

Al Mayadeen |

🌍 In Riyadh, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized the need for tighter defense integration among Gulf Arabs for “Israel”, to counter the rising threat from Iran.

🚀 Blinken's seventh visit to the Middle East underscores US fear following Iran's retaliatory attack on “Israel” signaling growing tension.

💡 Calling for “unity”, Blinken highlighted 2 choices: greater integration for “peace” or division leading to instability.

🕊️ Qatar's Prime Minister echoed concerns, citing the failure to address the Palestinian cause as a significant challenge to regional security.

🛑 In a sign of desperation, Blinken urged begged Hamas to accept “Israel's” "extraordinarily generous" ceasefire deal, emphasizing the urgency to end the conflict.

🇸🇦 The US is finalizing a security pact with Saudi Arabia, contingent on a normalization agreement with Israel, as diplomacy aims to prevent escalation.

🤝 Amid ongoing diplomatic efforts, discussions on a ceasefire in Gaza are advancing, emphasizing a two-state solution.

📉 Despite international outcry, the “Israeli” offensive in Gaza continues, highlighting the pressing need for humanitarian action

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