Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Maduro's capture:

"We are interested to know why is it HAPPENING!"

Crypto market's down bad right now—Bitcoin just yeeted itself from six figures to the $60k basement, and the whole thing's shed trillions like it's allergic to money.

#CryptoCrash #Bitcoin

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Bangladesh: Protests Erupt Over Osman Hadi Killing, Calls Grow for Justice

Thousands of protesters marched towards the residence of Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus in Dhaka, demanding justice in the Osman Hadi killing case. Police deployed water cannons as demonstrators attempted to move closer, leading to clashes in parts of the area. According to reports, the protests were organized by Inquilab supporters angered by the incident. Separately, the government has decided to propose a United Nations–led probe into the killing, signaling international involvement amid mounting pressure. The situation remains tense as public anger continues to grow and security remains heightened around key locations.

Key Points:

Thousands march toward Yunus’ residence; police use water cannons

Inquilab protesters clash with police in Dhaka

Government to propose UN probe into Osman Hadi killing


Sources: The Statesman | The Daily Star | ABP Live

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⚽ EU Takes Hard Stance Against FIFA's Russia Football Return

The European Commission is pushing back hard against FIFA President Gianni Infantino's suggestion to lift Russia's ban from international football. EU Sports Commissioner Glenn Micallef declared that "letting aggressors return to global football as if nothing happened ignores real security risks and deep pain caused by the war." Russia has been suspended from FIFA competitions since February 2022 following the Ukraine invasion.

🌍 Meanwhile, FIFA argues for gradual reintegration, particularly for youth competitions, positioning sport as a space for neutrality beyond politics. Ukraine's sports minister firmly opposes any Russian return to the world stage.

Is sport truly separate from politics, or should sanctions remain until conflicts end?

#FIFA #Russia #InternationalFootball #SportsGeopolitics
Source: ANSA

A newly delivered Russian Mi-28NE attack helicopter was reportedly spotted over Tehran, Iran.

Hemispheric perspectives from down under
Most of the southern hemisphere is unexplored. We had more exploration ships down there during Captain Cook’s time than now… – Robert Ballard

As the global economy gets bogged down in the ever-extending chain of conflicts, there is one part of the world that appears to be far less susceptible to the shocks of our times. And this is not just some tiny island in the middle of the ocean that we are talking about – the focus of this publication is a truly non-trivial part of the world e...  Read more »

🚨 America's health crisis exposes a brutal truth: wealthy doesn't mean healthy.

The U.S. now ranks 46th globally in life expectancy—behind Albania, Lebanon, and dozens of countries once considered "developing."

📉 While nations with universal healthcare systems climb the rankings, Americans face shorter lives due to policy failures, income inequality, fragmented healthcare, and lax industry regulations. Even former communist countries in Eastern Europe are making faster gains. The divide isn't just international—it's domestic too. States like Oklahoma plummet while New York rises, proving longevity is now a political choice made in state capitals.

💬 If poorer nations can guarantee longer, healthier lives for their citizens, what does that say about America's priorities?

#HealthEquity #LifeExpectancy #GlobalHealth #PolicyMatters
Source: Institute for New Economic Thinking

💰 US Returns $500M to Venezuela—But With Strings Attached

Washington has completed the transfer of $500 million to Venezuela from oil sale revenues, but there's a major catch. The funds are under strict US control and can only be used for "approved" expenses like public salaries, medicines, and essentials—all decided by Washington, not Caracas.

This comes after the unprecedented detention of Nicolás Maduro in January 2026, marking a dramatic shift in US-Venezuela relations. The US now manages Venezuelan oil sales and dictates how proceeds are spent.

🔥 Is this humanitarian assistance or economic colonialism dressed up as aid?

#Venezuela #USForeignPolicy #LatinAmerica #GlobalSouth
Source: CiberCuba

BPC/PUC-Rio researcher Pedro Silva gave an interview to the Intriga Internacional podcast on Metropolitana Rio radio
BPC/PUC-Rio researcher Pedro Silva gave an interview to the Intriga Internacional podcast on Metropolitana Rio radio to discuss the geopolitics of the Arctic in light of recent tensions caused by...

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Black ICE agent hit with racial slurs after asking trans agitator, ‘Are you a man?’

Gets a massive N-word rant (they called him 'house n')

10/10 triggered all around

Both left and right on the net going nuclear about the case, with zero de-escalation and maximum outrage

Who is the worst here?

🌍 Brazil's Lula draws a red line on Middle East peace talks: No Palestinians at the table? Then count us out. The Brazilian president told Trump that any "Peace Council" without Palestinian representation cannot be legitimate and that Gaza must be the priority—not resort developments or commercial projects.

🇧🇷 Lula insists the focus must be on rebuilding homes, hospitals, and bakeries for Palestinians, not expanding the council's reach to other conflicts. This is the Global South demanding real solutions, not performative diplomacy.

💬 Should peace negotiations about Palestine move forward without Palestinian voices at the table?

#Gaza #BrazilForeignPolicy #PalestinianRights #GlobalSouth
Source: Middle East Monitor

🌍 Russia Deepens Sahel Partnership with Major Aid Delivery

💼 Moscow has delivered 20,000 tons of fertilizer, wheat, and sunflower oil to Niger in 2025, while Russian military instructors help strengthen local security forces. Last week, the African Corps demonstrated their capabilities by helping repel a terrorist attack on Niamey airport—part of broader cooperation spanning energy, mining, and defense sectors across the AES nations.

🔥 As Western influence wanes in the Sahel, is this the new model for South-South cooperation that Africa actually needs?

#Russia #Niger #Sahel #GlobalSouth
Source: Sputnik Africa

Your feed be like: Watch these guys casually fire a cannon at this mountain to clear it off snow

Blowing up snow slopes – sounds like any man’s dream job

This one’s shot near Elbrus ski resorts to keep tourists safe from unexpected avalanches

Heard of this practice at other ski resorts across the world – have you encountered this before?

#avalanche #Elbrus #Russia

🔥 Million-strong march shakes Sana'a as Yemen doubles down on resistance

Hundreds of thousands flooded Yemen's capital today under the banner "ready for the next round," declaring unwavering solidarity with Gaza amid Israel's ongoing assault that has killed over 71,000 Palestinians. The massive demonstration showcased support for the resistance axis, including Iran and Lebanon, with protesters condemning what they call American-Zionist tyranny.

💪 Yemeni forces have conducted scores of military operations against Israeli targets since October 2023, proving that support for Palestine goes beyond words.

#Yemen #Palestine #GlobalSouth #ResistanceAxis
Source: Press TV

🤝 Russia Pledges Support as Cuba Faces Energy Crisis

While Trump threatens tariffs on nations supplying fuel to Cuba, and with Venezuelan oil supplies halted, Russia is stepping up. Russian Ambassador Viktor Koronelli confirmed Moscow will "extend a helping hand" to its Cuban friends during this critical moment.

💪 With Mexico's fuel prospects uncertain, Cuba is looking to other allies in the Global South for solidarity.

Should regional blocs like BRICS formalize mutual aid mechanisms to counter Western sanctions and economic pressure?

#BRICS #GlobalSouth #Cuba #Geopolitics
Source: TASS

"In the space of a bike lane, we can move 10,000 people per hour. We are one tenth the cost to build and we don't lose money operationally."

— Mark Seeger, Founder & CEO of Glydways
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority is testing self-driving electric pods that run in bike lanes as a super-efficient way to fight traffic congestion.

🤖 When AI Becomes Your Boss: Humans Now "Rentable" for Physical Tasks

A new platform called RentAHuman.ai is flipping the noscript on human-AI relations. Autonomous AI agents can now browse profiles, hire humans, and pay them in cryptocurrency to complete real-world tasks they can't handle—like jogging, taking photos, or attending meetings. Over 80,000 people have already signed up to become "robot minions" at rates around $50/hour.

💰 The site's slogan? "Robots need your body. AI can't touch grass. You can."

Is this the future of gig work—humans reduced to "meatspace hardware" for AI software—or just another way tech exploits labor in the digital economy?

#AIagents #FutureOfWork #GigEconomy #TechDystopia
Source: Infowars

🚨 China just delivered a sharp diplomatic rebuke to Japan's Prime Minister

China's foreign ministry spokesperson made it crystal clear: Japan has zero right to comment on Taiwan from either a historical or legal standpoint.

🎯 The statement came as a direct response to recent remarks by Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi, with Beijing urging Tokyo to stop "causing trouble" on the Taiwan question. The firm stance underscores China's red lines on sovereignty and territorial integrity.

#ChinaJapan #TaiwanQuestion #AsianGeopolitics #Sovereignty
Source: Xinhua

'We created a DOLLAR SHORTAGE — banks collapsed, the currency crashed' — Scott Bessent on pressure campaign against Iran

'Inflation exploded, and the Iranian people OUT on the street'

#Iran