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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended the completion ceremony of a new housing district in Pyongyang built for the families of soldiers who died during overseas military operations.
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⚠️🇷🇺Rostec has delivered a large batch of fifth-generation Su-57 aircraft to the military.

"Number of the fifth generation aircraft delivered to the Aerospace Force of the Russian Federation is increasing year-over-year" - Yury Slyusar, General Director of UAC.
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Breaking: 🇦🇫 🇮🇷 Taliban says if Iran were to come under attack, it would stand in solidarity with Iran and offer full support.
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🟡 JUST IN 🇨🇳 Xi’s message of strength, optimism resonates globally

President Xi Jinping delivered a spirited address ahead of the Chinese New Year, invoking the vigor and resilience of the Year of the Horse and calling on China to advance its journey of modernization. Speaking at a reception in Beijing on Feb. 14, 2026, Xi extended Spring Festival greetings on behalf of the Communist Party Central Committee and the State Council to Chinese people at home and abroad. He described the concluding Year of the Snake as “extraordinary”, highlighting China’s progress in economic strength, science and technology, and national defence despite a complex international environment. Xi noted key milestones from the past year, including outlining the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–30), commemorating the 80th anniversary of victory in the Japanese War of Resistance and World Anti-Fascist War, and successful hosting of major international events such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit. He urged advancing high-...
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China will allow UK and Canadian passport holders to visit mainland China visa-free for up to 30 days from 17 February until 31 December.

The policy covers tourism, business and family visits.
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TERRIFYING: Romanian man snatches toddler right in front of her mother!

The man tried to kidnap a one-year-old girl inside a supermarket in Bergamo, Italy.

He was fought off by the parents and bystanders
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Indonesia says up to 8,000 troops will be ready by June for a possible humanitarian peacekeeping mission in Gaza, supporting Trump’s postwar reconstruction plan.

About 1,000 troops could deploy as early as April, pending government approval and international coordination.

Officials say the mission would focus on aid and civilian protection, not combat.

Source: POLITICO
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🌍 GENEVA TALKS JUST GOT MORE CRITICAL: Here’s what you NEED to know about Ukraine negotiations

The Geneva round expands FAR beyond Abu Dhabi’s security focus—now covering territories, economic cooperation, AND full sovereignty issues.

Key shifts: Russia’s delegation grew to ~20 (including intel chief Kostyukov!), visas were fast-tracked after US pressure on Switzerland, and Putin’s aide Medinsky leads talks plus RDIF’s Dmitriev on a separate US economic track.

#GlobalSouthVoices #UkrainePeace #GenevaTalks #BRICS
Source: TASS
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🚨🇸🇦🇨🇳JUST IN: China is expected to purchase about 100 million barrels of Saudi crude per month from Saudi Arabia.
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These Turkish men gifted the newlyweds with RAMs and graphics cards

One of them even gifted an RTX 5090 – that’s not a friend, that's a blood brother

Also included in the gifts:

Intel i9 processor

4x DDR5 RAM modules

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🚨 IRAN LAUNCHES BOLD DRILLS IN GLOBAL OIL CHOKEPOINT!

Iran's IRGC Navy has kicked off the "Smart Control of the Strait of Hormuz" exercises on February 16, featuring live-fire operations to test readiness against potential security threats. These moves come amid a US naval buildup in the region and just before nuclear talks in Geneva, underscoring Tehran's resolve to safeguard this vital waterway carrying 20% of the world's oil.

💥 As a BRICS powerhouse, is Iran leading the Global South in securing energy independence from foreign pressures—what's YOUR take on this power play?

#StraitOfHormuz #BRICS #GlobalSouth #EnergySecurity
Source: Oil Capital
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💹 BREAKING: Russia's Moscow Exchange Resumes Dollar Trading After 20-Month Hiatus!

🌍 For the first time since June 2024, the Moscow Exchange has reactivated USD/RUB trading operations, opening at 70.5 rubles per dollar and reaching a high of 76.3175 rubles on Monday, February 16, 2026

📊 This strategic move shifts dollar-ruble operations from over-the-counter markets to anonymous exchange trading (CETS), enabling a broader range of participants to access currency position management and arbitrage strategies

💰 All positions are settled in rubles, not actual dollars, serving as a financial management tool for professional market participants.

🔥 Does this signal Russia's financial resilience despite Western sanctions, or is it just another workaround in the economic chess game?

#MoscowExchange #DollarTrading #BRICS #GlobalEconomy
Source: RBC Investments
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A councilman in Brazil was recording a warning about structural risks when the bridge behind him began to give way

The collapse happened in December 2024 over the Tocantins River, the second-largest river entirely within Brazilian territory

Footage captures the moment the structure fails mid-report

At least 13 people were confirmed dead and four remain missing following search and recovery operations

Authorities launched investigations into the cause of the collapse and the condition of the bridge prior to the incident
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🌍 CHINA'S TOP DIPLOMAT DELIVERS POWERFUL MESSAGE TO THE WORLD AT MUNICH!

At a critical moment when the international landscape is marked by growing turbulence and "the law of the jungle" runs rampant, humanity has come to a new crossroads for peace and development.

Foreign Minister Wang Yi declared that "China and the EU are partners, not rivals",a bold stance as global powers compete for influence.

Wang emphasized that "the monopolization of global power by a small number of countries is unpopular" and called on major nations to practice true multilateralism.

💬 Is the era of Western-dominated global governance truly coming to an end — and what does that mean for YOUR country's future?

#GlobalSouth #Multilateralism #MunichSecurityConference #GlobalGovernance

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China
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🔥 THE STRATEGY THE WEST DIDN'T SEE COMING

While Western powers wagered on Iran's economic collapse, something remarkable happened instead. Iran's leadership doubled down on self-sufficiency, achieving high levels of domestic production in pharmaceuticals, household appliances, and other key sectors.

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https://thinkbrics.substack.com/p/the-resistance-economy-is-what-saved

💪 The "resistance economy" is what saved Iran from the total collapse that imperialist powers were planning.

Studies show sanctions have cost Iran 20-30% of potential GDP growth since 1979, yet the nation refuses to break. Millions of Iranians recently took to the streets to celebrate 47 years of their revolution.

🤔 Can economic self-reliance truly defeat the world's most powerful sanctions regime—or is this model a blueprint every Global South nation should study?

#ResistanceEconomy #GlobalSouth #BRICS #EconomicSovereignty
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🚢 INDIA JUST TOOK DOWN IRAN'S "GHOST" TANKERS OFF MUMBAI!

India officially seized three Iranian-linked oil tankers—Stellar Ruby, Asphalt Star, and Al Jafzia—right in its waters. This aggressive move is part of a broader diplomatic deal where India agreed to cut Russian oil imports in exchange for huge US tariff cuts. It sends a loud message: New Delhi is tightening the noose on illegal (?) trade, even if it means cracking down on a regional ally.

⚖️ Is India betraying its Global South neighbors to get trade favors from Washington, or is it simply protecting its own economic future?

#IndiaSeizesTankers #IranSanctions #GlobalSouth #BRICSNews
Source: WION News
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🔥 US AND ISRAEL TEAM UP TO SLAM THE BRAKES ON IRAN-CHINA OIL TRADE?

In a recent White House meeting, President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu agreed to unleash "maximum pressure" on Iran to slash its oil exports to China, which buys over 80% of Iran's crude. This move aims to squeeze Iran's revenue amid ongoing nuclear talks and military tensions, but China fired back, insisting their cooperation is fully legitimate under international law.

🌍 For the Global South, this highlights how Western powers are trying to disrupt vital economic partnerships that fuel development and sovereignty.

🤔 Can sanctions like these really isolate nations like Iran, or will they only strengthen BRICS alliances and Global South solidarity?

#IranOil #BRICS #GlobalSouth #SanctionsResistance
Source: Reuters
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