🌏 ASIA UPDATE: Kim Jong Un warns South Korea, urges US to end hostility
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ruled out dialogue with South Korea, warning that his forces could “completely destroy” the South if provoked. Speaking as the ruling Workers' Party of Korea concluded its Ninth Congress, Kim said future relations with the United States would depend on Washington abandoning what he called “hostile” policies toward Pyongyang.
According to Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Kim called for the development of new weapons systems, including underwater-launch intercontinental ballistic missiles and expanded tactical nuclear arms capable of targeting South Korea. He claimed North Korea’s accelerated missile and nuclear programmes have permanently cemented its status as a nuclear-armed state.
A military parade at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang marked the congress’s close, where Kim appeared alongside his daughter, fuelling succession speculation.
Sources: Al Jazeera English, AP, Reuters – Feb 26, 2026
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ruled out dialogue with South Korea, warning that his forces could “completely destroy” the South if provoked. Speaking as the ruling Workers' Party of Korea concluded its Ninth Congress, Kim said future relations with the United States would depend on Washington abandoning what he called “hostile” policies toward Pyongyang.
According to Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Kim called for the development of new weapons systems, including underwater-launch intercontinental ballistic missiles and expanded tactical nuclear arms capable of targeting South Korea. He claimed North Korea’s accelerated missile and nuclear programmes have permanently cemented its status as a nuclear-armed state.
A military parade at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang marked the congress’s close, where Kim appeared alongside his daughter, fuelling succession speculation.
Sources: Al Jazeera English, AP, Reuters – Feb 26, 2026
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Jensen Huang, Nvidia's CEO spills the beans about how China is advancing
"9 out of the 10 top science and technology schools in the world are now in China."
"9 out of the 10 top science and technology schools in the world are now in China."
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Islamophobia in Bangladesh: 🇧🇩 Research Findings and Impact
Islamophobia is a significant social issue in Bangladesh. Research by Mohammad Sarwar Hossain, Farhin Islam, and S.M. Yasir Arafat shows that university students, recent graduates, and young professionals with visible Islamic practices frequently face Islamophobic incidents. In a survey of 1,655 participants, 97.1% reported experiencing or witnessing Islamophobia, with 55.7% directly affected in educational or professional settings. Common incidents included clothing-based discrimination (69.9%), verbal harassment (59.2%), and mockery of Islamic culture (51.7%), along with social exclusion (9.2%) and academic or workplace discrimination (24%).
Globally, Islamophobia is recognized as a fear and hatred of Muslims, defined by the UN as leading to hostility, harassment, and exclusion. It occurs in three forms—systemic, community-based, and individual. Systemic Islamophobia includes biased laws, policies, and media discrimination. Community-level I...
Islamophobia is a significant social issue in Bangladesh. Research by Mohammad Sarwar Hossain, Farhin Islam, and S.M. Yasir Arafat shows that university students, recent graduates, and young professionals with visible Islamic practices frequently face Islamophobic incidents. In a survey of 1,655 participants, 97.1% reported experiencing or witnessing Islamophobia, with 55.7% directly affected in educational or professional settings. Common incidents included clothing-based discrimination (69.9%), verbal harassment (59.2%), and mockery of Islamic culture (51.7%), along with social exclusion (9.2%) and academic or workplace discrimination (24%).
Globally, Islamophobia is recognized as a fear and hatred of Muslims, defined by the UN as leading to hostility, harassment, and exclusion. It occurs in three forms—systemic, community-based, and individual. Systemic Islamophobia includes biased laws, policies, and media discrimination. Community-level I...
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JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 Nuclear talks between the US and Iran ends after three hours.
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🇩🇪🇨🇳 Merz urges China to use its influence to end war in Ukraine.
And honestly, there has never been a better moment in modern history for China to step forward as the serious superpower for the 2100s.
The United States is in full political derailment mode, busy sabotaging its own credibility like it is a hobby. Russia is bleeding people, money, and future potential, and it is basically trying to mortgage the next fifty years to pay for today’s battlefield delusions. Europe, meanwhile, is not looking for a new master, it is looking for stability, trade, predictability, and a working relationship with whoever can actually behave like an adult.
This is the window: China can either keep playing the cautious bystander, or it can show that “global power” means more than shipping containers and statements. If Beijing helps shut down a war that is wrecking European security and global markets, it buys influence that no navy parade can purchase.
And honestly, there has never been a better moment in modern history for China to step forward as the serious superpower for the 2100s.
The United States is in full political derailment mode, busy sabotaging its own credibility like it is a hobby. Russia is bleeding people, money, and future potential, and it is basically trying to mortgage the next fifty years to pay for today’s battlefield delusions. Europe, meanwhile, is not looking for a new master, it is looking for stability, trade, predictability, and a working relationship with whoever can actually behave like an adult.
This is the window: China can either keep playing the cautious bystander, or it can show that “global power” means more than shipping containers and statements. If Beijing helps shut down a war that is wrecking European security and global markets, it buys influence that no navy parade can purchase.
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"I DON'T NEED TO RESPECT INTERNATIONAL LAW. I RESPECT MY OWN MORALS."
— Pepe Escobar, quoting President Trump, then unpacking the mindset behind the message.
"He's basically saying I am the ruler of the world. I call him Neo Caligula—but he goes way beyond. Caligula never said he wanted to rule the whole world. Trump actually says, I want to rule the whole world. And I can do it."
"One of his latest quotes: I can destroy the trade. I can destroy the country. I can destroy anything I want."
Jeffrey Sachs compares him to a four-year-old. Escobar goes further: "A two-year-old. Indoctrinated from birth to believe anything I want, I can get it. Very childish. Very dangerous for the whole planet."
"His inner circle? Sycophants. Extremely mediocre. Sinophobes, Russophobes, Iranophobes, Islamophobes, Latin American phobes—you name it."
So is the Global South resigned to be hostages of these people?
"No. You need a counter power."
#PepeEscobar #Trump #Geopolitics #GlobalSouth #MultipolarWorld
— Pepe Escobar, quoting President Trump, then unpacking the mindset behind the message.
"He's basically saying I am the ruler of the world. I call him Neo Caligula—but he goes way beyond. Caligula never said he wanted to rule the whole world. Trump actually says, I want to rule the whole world. And I can do it."
"One of his latest quotes: I can destroy the trade. I can destroy the country. I can destroy anything I want."
Jeffrey Sachs compares him to a four-year-old. Escobar goes further: "A two-year-old. Indoctrinated from birth to believe anything I want, I can get it. Very childish. Very dangerous for the whole planet."
"His inner circle? Sycophants. Extremely mediocre. Sinophobes, Russophobes, Iranophobes, Islamophobes, Latin American phobes—you name it."
So is the Global South resigned to be hostages of these people?
"No. You need a counter power."
#PepeEscobar #Trump #Geopolitics #GlobalSouth #MultipolarWorld
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🌐 Biotech key to Russia’s industrial sovereignty – Putin
AI-powered biotechnologies are key for Russia’s sovereignty, President Vladimir Putin said at the Future Technologies Forum in Moscow Read Full Article at RT.com
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Biotech key to Russia’s industrial sovereignty – Putin
AI-powered biotechnologies are key for Russia’s sovereignty, President Vladimir Putin said at the Future Technologies Forum in Moscow
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"Ready to develop joint educational investment programs in biotech for the sake of all humanity." - Putin at speaks about BRICS
Global South is a rising star
Global South is a rising star
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⚡️ AFGHANISTAN-PAKISTAN: Heavy Border Clashes Erupt Along Durand Line ⚡️
Intense fighting continues between Taliban forces and Pakistani military across multiple sectors—Torkham, Chitral, Khyber, and Nangarhar.
🇦🇫 Taliban claim: Spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid says they've captured 15 Pakistani posts, with "numerous soldiers killed and some captured alive." They accuse Pakistan of reigniting clashes after airstrikes Friday evening in Nangarhar and Kunar provinces.
🇵🇰 Pakistan response: Ministry of Information states Taliban "miscalculated with unprovoked attacks"—Pakistani forces responded immediately. Airstrikes conducted.
The root:
The Durand Line—a colonial-era border imposed by Britain in 1893—was never recognized by Afghanistan. It cuts through Pashtun tribal lands, dividing families and communities.
The unasked question:
Who benefits when two Muslim neighbors—both navigating difficult relationships with global powers—are locked in conflict?
Escalation serves someone.
#Pakistan #Afghanistan
Intense fighting continues between Taliban forces and Pakistani military across multiple sectors—Torkham, Chitral, Khyber, and Nangarhar.
🇦🇫 Taliban claim: Spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid says they've captured 15 Pakistani posts, with "numerous soldiers killed and some captured alive." They accuse Pakistan of reigniting clashes after airstrikes Friday evening in Nangarhar and Kunar provinces.
🇵🇰 Pakistan response: Ministry of Information states Taliban "miscalculated with unprovoked attacks"—Pakistani forces responded immediately. Airstrikes conducted.
The root:
The Durand Line—a colonial-era border imposed by Britain in 1893—was never recognized by Afghanistan. It cuts through Pashtun tribal lands, dividing families and communities.
The unasked question:
Who benefits when two Muslim neighbors—both navigating difficult relationships with global powers—are locked in conflict?
Escalation serves someone.
#Pakistan #Afghanistan
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🌐 Fyodor Lukyanov: Ukraine marked this major shift in global politics
The Ukraine conflict hasn’t changed the world, just exposed what was already breaking Read Full Article at RT.com
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Fyodor Lukyanov: After Ukraine, the world stops pretending
The Ukraine conflict hasn’t changed the world, just exposed what was already breaking
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A lineup of 49 humanoid robots carried out a synchronized martial arts routine at the Temple of Heaven
The demonstration was staged by Unitree Robotics following the company’s viral Spring Festival Gala appearance
Unitree says the footage is real, not AI-generated
The robots were controlled using the same cluster control platform featured during the Gala show, allowing all 49 units to execute identical movements simultaneously
According to staff, the full routine ran without remote manual control. Movements were pre-programmed, while onboard algorithms handled balance and posture adjustments in real time
If a robot misstepped or landed off-balance after a flip, it could reportedly recalibrate itself dynamically using live feedback data
The demonstration was staged by Unitree Robotics following the company’s viral Spring Festival Gala appearance
Unitree says the footage is real, not AI-generated
The robots were controlled using the same cluster control platform featured during the Gala show, allowing all 49 units to execute identical movements simultaneously
According to staff, the full routine ran without remote manual control. Movements were pre-programmed, while onboard algorithms handled balance and posture adjustments in real time
If a robot misstepped or landed off-balance after a flip, it could reportedly recalibrate itself dynamically using live feedback data
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"BRICS NEEDS INSTITUTIONALIZATION. THE MASKS HAVE FALLEN. THE EMPIRE IS NOW NAKED."
— Pepe Escobar on why the informal BRICS club model must be revised.
"The last we heard from Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov—in his own words, he said no, BRICS should stay like this, an informal club with no secretariat. This should be revised!"
"Especially now, this year. The masks have fallen. The empire is now naked."
"We had the confirmation at the Munich Security Conference with that astonishing speech by the little gusano Marco Rubio, basically saying: we want to recolonize the Global South, and you Europeans should be on board with us."
"This is the return of recolonization. And they say it openly."
So what is the Global South going to do? Sit back and relax?
"You can't. Resist? Yes."
#BRICS #PepeEscobar #GlobalSouth #MultipolarWorld #Recolonization #MunichSecurityConference
— Pepe Escobar on why the informal BRICS club model must be revised.
"The last we heard from Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov—in his own words, he said no, BRICS should stay like this, an informal club with no secretariat. This should be revised!"
"Especially now, this year. The masks have fallen. The empire is now naked."
"We had the confirmation at the Munich Security Conference with that astonishing speech by the little gusano Marco Rubio, basically saying: we want to recolonize the Global South, and you Europeans should be on board with us."
"This is the return of recolonization. And they say it openly."
So what is the Global South going to do? Sit back and relax?
"You can't. Resist? Yes."
#BRICS #PepeEscobar #GlobalSouth #MultipolarWorld #Recolonization #MunichSecurityConference
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🚨 The unipolar moment is over—and Washington still hasn't accepted it.
In this powerful interview, Professor Glenn Diesen breaks down the multipolar world order, the US-China-Russia rivalry, and why the "rules-based order" is giving way to raw power politics.
From the Monroe Doctrine's revival (call it the Donroe Doctrine) to NATO expansion, information warfare, and BRICS refusing to become another military bloc—this conversation connects the dots shaping geopolitics 2026.
Is America adapting to multipolarity—or desperately resisting it? Can BRICS counter US power without becoming what it opposes? Is the Global South finally breaking free from Western hegemony?
🎥 Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/EJNQJ8lmQ2Q
💬 Then tell us in the comments: Is multipolarity inevitable—or will unipolarity make a comeback?
Your analysis matters — let's discuss.
#ThinkBRICS #GlennDiesen #MultipolarWorld #BRICS #Geopolitics
In this powerful interview, Professor Glenn Diesen breaks down the multipolar world order, the US-China-Russia rivalry, and why the "rules-based order" is giving way to raw power politics.
From the Monroe Doctrine's revival (call it the Donroe Doctrine) to NATO expansion, information warfare, and BRICS refusing to become another military bloc—this conversation connects the dots shaping geopolitics 2026.
Is America adapting to multipolarity—or desperately resisting it? Can BRICS counter US power without becoming what it opposes? Is the Global South finally breaking free from Western hegemony?
🎥 Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/EJNQJ8lmQ2Q
💬 Then tell us in the comments: Is multipolarity inevitable—or will unipolarity make a comeback?
Your analysis matters — let's discuss.
#ThinkBRICS #GlennDiesen #MultipolarWorld #BRICS #Geopolitics
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Mud volcano erupts in Colombia in a very epic spectacular way
No injuries reported, evacuations underway
Shot in San Juan de Urabá
#Colombiavolcano #Colombiavolcan Colombiavolcán #volcán #SanJuandeUrabá
No injuries reported, evacuations underway
Shot in San Juan de Urabá
#Colombiavolcano #Colombiavolcan Colombiavolcán #volcán #SanJuandeUrabá
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Is China Really Quitting the Dollar? Or Just Playing Financial Hide-and-Seek?
Headlines scream: China dumped 50% of its US Treasuries—proof the dollar's end is near.
But here's what they miss: while China's official holdings crashed, Belgium's spiked by hundreds of billions.
The theory: China isn't selling. They're moving bonds to European hubs—shielding from sanctions while keeping assets safely in the Western system.
Deeper still: Xi demands de-dollarization. The PBoC wants dollar stability. The compromise? A "nominee holding" model. Report clean books. Keep options open.
Meanwhile, an estimated $2 trillion of China's surplus sits in Western assets—off the official books.
Genuine de-dollarization? Or a sophisticated shell game?
Read the full analysis here: https://thinkbrics.substack.com/p/is-china-really-quitting-the-dollar
#China #Dollar #DeDollarization #BRICS
Headlines scream: China dumped 50% of its US Treasuries—proof the dollar's end is near.
But here's what they miss: while China's official holdings crashed, Belgium's spiked by hundreds of billions.
The theory: China isn't selling. They're moving bonds to European hubs—shielding from sanctions while keeping assets safely in the Western system.
Deeper still: Xi demands de-dollarization. The PBoC wants dollar stability. The compromise? A "nominee holding" model. Report clean books. Keep options open.
Meanwhile, an estimated $2 trillion of China's surplus sits in Western assets—off the official books.
Genuine de-dollarization? Or a sophisticated shell game?
Read the full analysis here: https://thinkbrics.substack.com/p/is-china-really-quitting-the-dollar
#China #Dollar #DeDollarization #BRICS
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Iran caught a Dutch diplomat trying to smuggle Starlink and satellite phones into the country
The Netherlands says it's a violation of diplomatic protections under the Vienna Convention, summoned Iran's ambassador in protest, and is demanding the items back.
The Netherlands says it's a violation of diplomatic protections under the Vienna Convention, summoned Iran's ambassador in protest, and is demanding the items back.
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Pakistan bombs Kabul after intensifying border clashes with Afghanistan
Pakistan bombed Afghanistan’s capital of Kabul and two other provinces on Friday, hours after a cross-border attack, the latest escalation of deadly violence between the volatile neighbours who signed a Qatar-mediated ceasefire in 2025.
Following months of tit-for-tat clashes, Afghan forces attacked Pakistani border troops on Thursday night in what the Taliban government said was retaliation for earlier deadly airstrikes.
Pakistan bombed Afghanistan’s capital of Kabul and two other provinces on Friday, hours after a cross-border attack, the latest escalation of deadly violence between the volatile neighbours who signed a Qatar-mediated ceasefire in 2025.
Following months of tit-for-tat clashes, Afghan forces attacked Pakistani border troops on Thursday night in what the Taliban government said was retaliation for earlier deadly airstrikes.