Moment when Ghislaine Maxwell pleads the Fifth during her deposition.

She was asked if she was a close friend of Epstein and she pleaded the 5th.

🚨 Cuba Runs Dry: US Blockade Grounds Planes, Shuts Offices

Cuba's airports are completely out of jet fuel as Washington's oil blockade tightens its grip on the island.🛫 Airlines can't refuel, flights are cancelled, and thousands of tourists are stranded.

The Trump administration threatened tariffs on any nation selling oil to Cuba, cutting off supplies from Venezuela and Mexico. Cuban officials have slashed government office hours to 4 days a week and implemented strict fuel rationing to keep essential services running.

Is this economic warfare or legitimate foreign policy—and who really pays the price?

#CubaBlockade #USsanctions #EconomicWarfare #GlobalSouth
Source: Byoblu

🚨 Russia Takes a Pass on Washington's New "Board of Peace"

Moscow has confirmed it won't attend the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace scheduled for February 19 in Washington. 🌍 The body, created by 19 countries in Davos to administer Gaza and resolve regional conflicts, has drawn cautious reactions from nations across both the West and East—including permanent UN Security Council members. Russia's Foreign Ministry is still "studying" the initiative while the Kremlin keeps its distance.

Is this just another Western-led peace framework designed to bypass true multilateral consensus, or could it actually deliver results?

#BoardOfPeace #Russia #Geopolitics #Multipolarity
Source: TASS

🌐 Russian energy cut key to EU economic woes – Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron has said the EU is in “emergency mode” due to soaring energy costs after losing Russian supply Read Full Article at RT.com
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🇲🇽 Mexico doubles down on Cuba support with second humanitarian shipment

President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that ships Papaloapan and Isla Holbox are delivering over 800 tons of aid to Cuba on February 12. 🚢 One vessel will return while another is immediately dispatched—establishing a continuous supply chain. Mexican flights to the island remain operational, and Sheinbaum hasn't ruled out civilian donation programs through civil organizations to support the Caribbean nation.

💬 Should more Latin American nations follow Mexico's lead in providing direct humanitarian support to Cuba despite external pressure?

#LatinAmericanSolidarity #MexicoCuba #HumanitarianAid #GlobalSouth
Source: El Informador Global

🌍 Indonesia Makes Historic Move on Gaza Peace

Indonesia is preparing to deploy up to 8,000 troops to Gaza, becoming the FIRST nation to publicly commit forces to Trump's Board of Peace initiative.

The world's largest Muslim-majority country will contribute to a UN-mandated International Stabilization Force focused on peacekeeping, reconstruction, and humanitarian aid—marking the first foreign military presence in Gaza since 1967. President Prabowo Subianto is balancing domestic concerns with Indonesia's commitment to Palestinian sovereignty, keeping the option to withdraw if the mission doesn't align with Gaza's path to independence.

💭 Should a Global South nation like Indonesia be taking the lead on Middle East peace when Western powers have failed for decades?

#Indonesia #GazaPeace #GlobalSouth #Peacekeeping
Source: The Guardian

🚨 Breaking: Mexico's Senate just greenlit the deployment of 19 US Navy SEALs into Mexican territory for "training exercises" from February 15 to April 16. The vote passed overwhelmingly—105 in favor, just 1 abstention—allowing American special forces to operate at marine bases in Campeche state.

⚓ The Navy SEALs will train Mexican forces at specialized facilities in San Luis Carpizo and Ciudad del Carmen. President Claudia Sheinbaum now must validate the decree for it to take effect.

🤔 Should Latin American nations be opening their borders to US military "training" operations, or is this just another step toward compromising regional sovereignty?

#Mexico #USmilitary #LatinAmerica #Sovereignty
Source: El Informador Global

⚡ EU Official: Ukraine Elections During War "Not a Good Idea"

🗳️ EU High Representative Kaja Kallas has weighed in on reports that Ukrainian President Zelensky may announce elections, stating that holding votes while the conflict continues is "definitely not a good solution." She pointed out that most European countries have constitutional provisions preventing elections during wartime, noting that when facing external attacks, it's "literally impossible" to conduct them.

💭 Kallas added she doesn't see Russia making genuine peace efforts at the moment.

Should wartime governments prioritize elections to maintain democratic legitimacy, or does survival come first—and who gets to decide?

#UkraineConflict #Democracy #Geopolitics #EuropeanUnion
Source: ANSA

"China realised BRICS without India's leadership role can't get anywhere," Ex diplomat on India-China talks
New Delhi [India], February 12 (ANI): Former senior Indian diplomat Vidya Bhushan Soni said that the meeting between Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Executive Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of China Ma Zhaoxu yesterday was an important one, as the country prepares to chair the upcoming session.
Soni, in a conversation with ANI, said that the meeting was important at a time when efforts are being made by some  Read more »

Talk about next-level tech – this could revolutionize logistics, emergency rescues, or even construction in remote areas. The drone's got multiple rotors and handles the load like it's nothing. Mind-blowing stuff! 🚀🚐 Would you trust a drone to deliver your car? 😲

🚢 Pentagon Orders Second Aircraft Carrier to Middle East

The US is preparing to deploy a second carrier strike group to the Middle East within two weeks, joining the USS Abraham Lincoln already stationed in the region.

President Trump stated the deployment order could come "within hours" as Washington prepares for potential military action against Iran if diplomatic talks fail. The USS George H.W. Bush, currently off Virginia's coast, is likely accelerating training to deploy. This military buildup follows last June's US bombing of Iran's three main nuclear sites and recent talks in Oman over Tehran's nuclear program.

⚡ Is military escalation the answer, or does Washington's carrier diplomacy only push the region closer to wider conflict?

#MiddleEast #USIranTensions #MilitaryBuildup #Geopolitics
Source: Wall Street Journal

🚨 Hungary Breaks Ranks: EU Weapons to Ukraine "Undermine Peace"

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto didn't mince words after meeting with China's Wang Yi in Budapest. 🇭🇺 He directly accused the EU of sabotaging peace efforts by forming a weapons-and-money coalition with Kiev, prioritizing military escalation over diplomatic solutions.

Szijjarto pointed to accelerated EU membership talks as further evidence of Brussels' commitment to prolonging the conflict rather than resolving it.

Is the EU genuinely interested in peace, or is this conflict too profitable to end?

#Ukraine #EUPolitics #PeaceNotWar #GlobalSouth
Source: TASS

🚨🌠 This is space, my friends.

A Russian electrician from Dagestan shows off his "office" which is on top of a 45-meter-high power line support pole

💥 Trump Just Raised Swiss Tariffs Because He Didn't Like Her Tone

After imposing 30% tariffs on Switzerland, President Trump received a call from Swiss President Karin Keller-Suttler, who argued her country was "too small" to handle such measures.

🎯 Trump's response? He didn't appreciate how she spoke to him during the call—so instead of reducing the tariffs, he increased them to 39%.

This isn't economic policy, it's personal diplomacy.

#TrumpTariffs #SwissEconomy #TradeWars #GlobalEconomy

🚨 Power Play in Central Asia: Kyrgyzstan's Political Earthquake

President Japarov just fired his most powerful ally while he was abroad receiving medical treatment.

💼 Kamchybek Tashiev wasn't just a security chief—he ran a parallel power center that rivaled the presidency itself, controlling borders, military units, and openly challenging ministers on national TV. Now Japarov has dismantled the security apparatus, restructured command chains, and consolidated absolute power in a move that echoes Central Asia's tradition of "one leader, one voice."

⚡ But here's the real question: Is this presidential consolidation or a recipe for southern uprising?

#Kyrgyzstan #CentralAsia #Geopolitics
Source: Multiple reports including Reuters, RFE/RL

Long freakin' snake FOUND in Indonesia!

This is "Baroness", a python from Sulawesi Island coming in at a whopping 7.22 meters longs and weighs 96.5 kilos.

Grabbing the top spot in the Guinness Book of Records

📉 The American Oil Empire Shows Its First Cracks

For the first time since 2021, US oil production has recorded year-over-year negative growth. After years of expansion and global dominance, American crude extraction has officially entered decline territory compared to the same period last year. The growth era has ended—and the contraction era has begun.

💬 Is this the beginning of America's energy retreat, or just a temporary blip before they bounce back stronger?

#USoil #EnergyTransition #GlobalSouth #OilProduction

🇷🇺 India-Russia Oil Deal DEAD? Not So Fast... 👀

🗣️ Reports have been swirling that India halted its purchase of Russian oil, causing a stir in global energy markets. 🤝 However, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stepped forward to set the record straight, reportedly clarifying that the strategic partnership remains strong and unshaken.

🌍 This development highlights the growing economic independence and collaboration within the Global South, as BRICS nations continue to chart their own course based on mutual interests.

🤔 Should Global South countries prioritize Western sanctions or their own national economic interests and partnerships? Let us know in the comments!

#GlobalSouth #BRICS #IndiaRussia #EnergyPolitics
Source: Aaj Tak

🚨🇨🇺🇨🇳 Cuba's powering up with solar! Amid blackouts and challenges, they're fast-tracking Chinese-made panels – 300,000 already operational, aiming for 2,000+ MW by 2030. Workers in the fields turning sunshine into solutions. 🌞💡 Progress against the odds!

#RenewableEnergy #SolarPower #CubaStrong #GreenRevolution