'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

🌍 TOP STORY 🇨🇳🇱🇹 Lithuania Admits “Big Mistake” on China Policy, Says Verbal Regret Not Enough

Lithuania’s new Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene has publicly admitted that the country made a “big mistake” in its China policy by allowing the Taiwan authorities to open a so-called Taiwanese representative office in Vilnius. She said the decision was like “jumping in front of a train” and that Lithuania “lost.” President Gitanas Nauseda also stated that both leaders hope to “visit China as soon as possible.” China downgraded diplomatic relations with Lithuania in November 2021 after the move, expressing strong dissatisfaction and lodging a solemn protest. Data showed Lithuania’s exports to China plummeted by more than 50 percent, with industries such as timber and dairy suffering heavy losses, while the port of Klaipeda saw reduced throughput.

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📉 Lithuania’s exports to China dropped by more than 50 percent
🗣️ PM says the Taiwan office decision was a “big mistake”
🛑 China downgraded diplomatic...

China has warned the U.S. that moving ahead with new arms sales to Taiwan could derail President Trump’s planned April 2026 visit to Beijing.

The warning followed a recent Trump–Xi phone call, where Xi stressed Taiwan is China’s top red line and urged extreme caution on arms sales.

The U.S. is reportedly considering another major defensive package for Taiwan.

Source: FT

🇨🇳 China's Unitree humanoid robot just smashed the world's first autonomous walking challenge, trekking 130,000 steps through -47.4°C freezing temps in Altay, Xinjiang.

🇺🇸🇵🇸 TRUMP TAKES CONTROL OF GAZA RECONSTRUCTION

He will hold a Board of Peace meeting in D.C. in this month to secure billions for reconstruction, activate a Palestinian technocratic government (NCAG), and finalize an international security force.

Looks like he’s running this like a mega-project.

Source: Axios

🌟 Who knew mountain climbing could be this effortless? In China's Jiangxi Province, at Lingshan Mountain, they've got the world's longest outdoor escalator – stretching over 1,200 meters up into the snowy peaks!

Trump rescinds punitive 25% tariff on India over its purchases of Russian oil

The order follows a trade deal where the US slashed tariffs in exchange for India allegedly halting Russian oil purchases and lowering trade barriers

CNN: Ukraine hails first trilateral talks with Russia and US as ‘constructive’ as Washington says mood ‘very upbeat’
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St. Petersburg, Russia - when the weather gets COLD - the people come out on the ice and enjoy the scenery!

🚨🇰🇵 BREAKING: North Korea Party Congress "days" away from being held.

The Party Congress is the biggest event in the DPRK's political calendar. In recent years, it has occurredonce every five yearsand draws delegates from across the country.

It is where Kim Jong Un willdisclosea new five-year plan that sets Korea's domestic and foreign policy agenda from now through 2031, including political, industrial, scientific, social, and military priorities.

At least 12,500 soldiers will march in congress related events.

Source: KCNA

India Stuns US: Aligns With Palestine & Exposes Trump’s Trade Lie
▶️ https://youtu.be/CCMckGeiTNU

🇮🇳 India hosted 22 Arab nations and signed the Delhi Declaration backing Palestinian statehood based on pre-1967 borders—a major break from its Israel partnership. Meanwhile, Trump claimed a $500 billion trade deal that Modi never confirmed, with Indian officials staying silent on key claims. 💰 India is diversifying instead: landmark EU deal, UK agreement, and a $500B trade target with Arab states by 2030. Add Russia-China-Iran's new strategic pact and the collapse of nuclear arms control—three days reshaped the global order.

Is India proving that strategic autonomy beats Western alignment in 2026?

#BRICS #IndiaForeignPolicy #GlobalSouth #MultipolarWorld

The US-Iran negotiations are unlikely to yield a breakthrough
▶️ https://thinkbrics.substack.com/p/the-us-iran-negotiations-are-unlikely

🌍 The Oman negotiations between Washington and Tehran look like peace talks, but the real agenda runs deeper. If Iran acquires nuclear weapons, other Middle Eastern nations will follow suit, dismantling the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and ending the petrodollar system that keeps US dollar hegemony alive. Meanwhile, destroying Iran would sever China's Belt and Road Initiative and let Washington control Beijing's energy supply—a double geopolitical win. With Iran's rial collapsing to 1.6 million per USD and Trump meeting Iranian opposition figures, this may be about orchestrating regime change, not preventing proliferation.

Are we watching the last days of diplomatic theater before Washington moves to eliminate a key BRICS partner and Belt and Road node?

#USIranTalks #Petrodollar #BeltAndRoad #Geopolitics

🌍 China's Smart Solution to Food Waste is Changing Lives

In Shenzhen, 24-hour "food bank" smart cabinets are redistributing near-expired surplus food to those in need. Over three years, nearly 500,000 food portions have reached half a million people, saving 202 tons of food and cutting 404 tons of carbon emissions through partnerships with 100+ businesses.

🍱 This innovative model bridges resource efficiency with community compassion, turning "too good to waste" into meaningful support for vulnerable groups.

Should the Global South lead the world in innovative food security solutions while wealthy nations still throw away billions in perfectly good food?

#FoodSecurity #ChinaInnovation #SustainableDevelopment #GlobalSouth
Source: Alwihda Info

Suraj Chavan, better known online as the ‘Indian Justin Bieber,’ is in the spotlight after becoming a real celebrity instead of just a meme dude

Chavan first went viral for his Bieber-like looks, pop song covers, and over-the-top stage performances that quickly turned him into a meme

But the joke didn’t last long. The meme evolved into real fame, with fans now showing up in large numbers just to see him perform and pose for photos

Internet irony officially completed its transformation arc

#surajchavan #indianjustinbieber #justinbieberswag #justinbieberedits #JustinBieber

🤝 Ethiopia and Brazil just made BRICS history in Addis Ababa

The Ethiopia-Brazil Economic Cooperation Forum brought together government officials and business leaders for the largest trade event between the two nations.

🌍 With both countries now united in BRICS, they're forging partnerships in agriculture, renewable energy, technology, and manufacturing—building South-South cooperation that bypasses traditional Western-dominated trade routes. Cooperation agreements on investment and agricultural tech were signed, leveraging Ethiopia's coffee heritage and Brazil's position as the world's largest coffee producer.

Is this the blueprint for how BRICS nations will reshape global trade without needing the West?

#BRICS #SouthSouthCooperation #EthiopiaBrazil #GlobalSouth
Source: Pulse of Africa

🚨 North Korean troops are now actively deployed in Russia's Kursk Oblast, conducting operations on Ukrainian border alongside Russian forces.

💡 Ukrainian intelligence reports that approximately 3,000 North Korean soldiers have already rotated back home since deployment began—many becoming military instructors to train their entire army in "21st-century warfare skills." Under Russian command, these forces are operating artillery, drones, and reconnaissance systems while gaining critical modern combat experience through this Moscow-Pyongyang military agreement.

#Geopolitics #MilitaryAlliance #GlobalSecurity #RussiaUkraineWar
Source: Ukrainska Pravda

The crash happened in Wenshan, Yunnan, in March 2025, but the footage is only surfacing now

A semi-trailer truck driven by Wang was reversing at an intersection when it collided with a Dongfeng Yipai New Energy sedan, triggering the accident

The white sedan slid off the road, began emitting smoke within 20 seconds, and burst into flames within 50 seconds

The driver’s side door automatically locked and could not be reopened, trapping four people inside

Wang (in white jacket) ran over to help, grabbed a large rock, smashed a window, and pulled three rear-seat passengers out through the burning opening with his bare hands

The front passenger could not be rescued due to the intensity of the fire and later died from burn injuries

Traffic police ruled that Wang’s illegal reversing without proper safety checks was the primary cause of the crash

The car’s driver, Dai, was speeding in rainy conditions and failed to yield in time, bearing secondary responsibility

🔥 Europe Just Hit Record Russian LNG Imports—Right Before Banning It

💡 In January 2026, the EU imported 2.276 billion cubic meters of Russian LNG, the highest volume ever recorded. The twist? Just weeks earlier, Brussels formally approved a complete ban on Russian LNG starting January 2027. While European officials draw red lines on paper, energy realities tell a different story. Russia remains a critical supplier as Europe scrambles for alternatives, with total LNG imports up 6% year-over-year.

⚡ Can Europe really quit Russian energy, or is this ban just political theater that'll crash against economic reality?

#EnergyGeopolitics #BRICS #EuropeanEnergy #LNGMarket
Source: TASS