"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

🌐 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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"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

⚡️ 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

🌐 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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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

"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

🚨 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

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

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

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.

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.

💹 MARKET UPDATE 🇨🇳🇺🇸

China's central bank moved to rein in the fast-rising yuan on Friday, scrapping risk reserves requirements for forex forward contracts in a move that would encourage dollar buying as exporters start to feel the pinch from a stronger currency. The decision came after the yuan hit a near three-year high against the dollar on Thursday. China's currency is up more than 7% on the dollar since last April. The People's Bank of China (PBOC) said it would remove the reserve requirement of 20% on forex forward contracts from March 2, vowing to maintain the yuan's exchange rate at a "reasonable and balanced level." Net forex inflows totaled $79.9 billion in January, the third biggest in history. Beijing Ultrapower Software Co blamed yuan strength for contributing to its 28% plunge in 2025 profit, while Suzhou Junchuang Auto Technoloies said the yuan's strength contributed to its 31% slump in 2025 profit.

#Newstoday #usanews #brics #China #Yuan #Forex #Markets #USdollar

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🌐 BRICS and the Global South: Convergence, Contradictions, and Future Directions
Explore the evolution of BRICS as it navigates the complexities of global geopolitics and the aspirations of the Global South. This article delves into the bloc's challenges, contradictions, and its r... Read more →
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North Korean TV is fun sometimes: This time offering you to enjoy some winter flex of DPRK soldiers chilling in all sorts available – including the casual chain breaking and ice bathing with logs. Hope no one caught cold after that

Once Again, Two Islamic Nations Stand Facing Each Other At The Border. Many Precious Lives Are Being Lost During The Blessed Month Of Ramadan 🥺🤲. A Time Meant For Peace, Mercy, And Forgiveness Is Now Filled With Grief And Tears. May Allah Bring Unity, Patience, And Peace To The Ummah...

-Abu Sayed

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India’s market regulator now allows equity mutual funds to invest up to 35% of their assets in GOLD & SILVER.

Modi continues to move India in the right direction.

BUY GOLD, WEAR DIAMONDS.

BREAKING:

🇺🇸🇮🇱 The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem calls upon its citizens to leave Israel immediately

If possible today, while commercial flights are still available

China's UniTree puts on an epic AI robot welcoming for German Chancellor Merz

Germany is moving into the arms of China after the recent spats between the EU and US...

Pakistani army spokesperson:

• 12 Pakistani soldiers were killed, 27 wounded, and 1 is missing

• 274 Taliban fighters were killed, 18 captured and 74 posts destroyed

• 157 tanks, armoured vehicles & artillery pieces were destroyed

• HQs & ammunition depots were destroyed