🌏 CONFLICT UPDATE: Hun Manet says Thailand occupying ‘deep’ Cambodian territory after ceasefire

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has accused Thailand of continuing to occupy parts of Cambodian territory despite multiple ceasefire agreements that ended months of deadly border clashes last year. In an interview with Reuters while travelling to Washington, DC, he said Thai forces remain “deep” inside Cambodian areas, beyond even Bangkok’s unilateral claims. He alleged that shipping containers and barbed wire were placed in previously recognised Cambodian territory, preventing about 80,000 displaced people from returning home.

Thailand has not immediately responded, though its military previously said operations were limited to reclaiming Thai land. Hun Manet urged renewed border demarcation through the Joint Boundary Commission and suggested that US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace could help de-escalate tensions.

Sources: Al Jazeera | Reuters – Feb 18, 2026

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BREAKING: 🇮🇳🇷🇺 India's heroic heart could not stand it. After US threats, India gave up Russian oil

Map showing the movement of Russian crude tankers.

The majority of Russian tankers are seen heading to China, which is an entirely different picture from just a few months ago, when the majority of Russian crude would arrive in India on large discounts, notably at the Jamnagar refinery.

Under US pressure, India has almost halved Russian imports from 2 million barrels per day, mb/d, to just 1.1 mb/d, with the target of further reduction to 800 thousands barrels per day.

Despite the massive discounts on Russian crude, India has submitted to the US pressure, and in return, China is using the rerouted cheap Russian oil to fill the gaps of the lost Venezuelan crude.

BREAKING: Axios reports that the United States is moving closer to a major war with Iran, which could happen soon if nuclear talks fail.

Officials say this would not be a limited strike but a weeks-long war, possibly carried out jointly with Israel.

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🇮🇷🇺🇸 New satellite imagery indicates Iran is fortifying and restoring key facilities as tensions with Washington escalate.

4 U.S. F-15s are heading toward the Middle East with larger tankers providing aerial refueling support.

Source: Reuters

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🇷🇺🇮🇷 Russian Navy prepares for military exercises with Iran

The Russian Navy has stationed at the port of Bandar Abbas to participate in joint naval drills with the Iranian Navy tomorrow in the Gulf of Oman

🚨 💸 Bye, SWIFT?

BRICS is building its own cross-border payment system—and it’s designed to handle up to 20,000 transactions per second

The goal? Full-scale settlements in national currencies and the integration of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) by the 2026 summit in New Delhi

Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, and the UAE are leading the charge

This move is the next phase of payment interoperability that kicked off in 2025—and it’s accelerating against the backdrop of record-breaking de-dollarization

North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un like you never seen him before

Hanging out with a cute puppy!

🚀 BRICS is stepping up for strategic maritime power!

A top aide to President Putin has called for the bloc to create a full-fledged maritime dimension, protecting vital shipping lanes from disruptions and seizures. This builds on powerful joint naval drills off Cape Town with Russia, China, Iran, and the UAE, spotlighting growing Global South leadership in securing fair trade routes.

🤝 What’s your take — could stronger BRICS naval ties deliver fairer oceans for everyone?

#BRICS #GlobalSouth #MaritimeCooperation #SecureSeas
Source: RT

🌍 BRICS is forging stronger bonds for a fairer future!

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov hosted a working lunch with ambassadors from BRICS member states and partner countries in Moscow today. The group discussed enhancing strategic partnerships, focusing on India’s chairmanship priorities and preserving the UN’s central role while boosting the Global Majority’s influence in world affairs.

💡 How can BRICS amplify Global South perspectives to create real change in global governance? Share your thoughts below!

#BRICS #GlobalSouth #MultipolarWorld #UNReform
Source: Russian Foreign Ministry

🇺🇸 The US is sending 6 E-3 AWACS to Europe, reportedly before being sent to the Middle East

The US military build up around Iran 🇮🇷 is happening, just like with Venezuela

🌎 Secret Talks on Cuba’s Future?

Reports suggest U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is quietly holding conversations with Raúl Castro’s grandson about Cuba’s direction — all happening beyond official government channels. Axios claims other influential voices in Havana are also involved.

🤔 Is Washington trying to shape Cuba’s path from behind the scenes? What does this mean for Global South sovereignty and U.S.–Latin America relations today?

#Geopolitics #Cuba #USPolicy #GlobalSouth
Source: TASS

🇮🇷 Iran, the IAEA, and a possible new Iran–US deal?

🌐 Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has held a high-level call with IAEA chief Rafael Grossi to shape a “coherent framework” for future indirect talks with Washington, after a three-hour meeting with US negotiators in Geneva. Tehran says it wants a fair, integrated roadmap that guarantees real sanctions relief, while the IAEA signals readiness to support the process technically.
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🔥 Do you think this new round of Iran–US diplomacy can really deliver justice and dignity for the Iranian people and the wider Global South, or is it just another attempt to manage, not solve, the crisis?

#GlobalSouth #Iran #NuclearDeal #Geopolitics
Source: Press TV

To battle AI servers from OVERHEATING - China has started to submerge them into the ocean to COOL them down!

🤖 “Made in India” or made in China?

🤝 At India’s flagship AI Impact Summit, a private Indian university showcased a robot dog as its own innovation — but online sleuths quickly identified it as the Unitree Go2, built in China. The backlash has raised tough questions about credibility, tech nationalism, and how Global South countries balance using imported tools while claiming leadership in AI. 🇮🇳 The episode is especially sensitive as India hosts a major AI event branded as a milestone for the Global South, with billions in investment on the line.
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🔥 Do you think Global South universities should openly embrace Chinese and other foreign tech as collaboration — or does this kind of “rebranding” undermine trust in their entire innovation story?

#GlobalSouth #India #AI #China
Source: Al Jazeera

EU money, new walls on the Russian border? 🧱

🌍 The European Commission has unveiled a major strategy to pour more funds into EU regions bordering Russia, Belarus and Ukraine, boosting security, infrastructure and economic resilience. These areas have been hit hard by war, sanctions and disrupted trade routes, while Global South partners watch how Europe “shields” itself from the East.

💬 Do you see this as necessary protection for local communities—or another step in a new economic Iron Curtain that will deepen divides with Russia and the wider Global South?
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#EuropeanUnion #Borders #Russia #GlobalSouth
​Source: European Commission