Russian orchestra to perform in Beijing during Chinese New Year celebrations
The concerts will feature Russian musicians performing the most recognisable Russian songs in China  Read more

South African artist opens exhibition in Kenya
The works combine Afrofuturism, urban artistry, and cultural storytelling  Read more

TikTok CEO to attend Trump’s inauguration -- does Shou Zi Chew secretly know the ban's not actually happening?

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The failure of Western sanctions on Russia.

Revenues to the Russian budget from the sale of oil and gas in 2024 increased by almost a third, amounted to from a third to a half of all federal budget revenues over the past decade and reached the highest level since at least 2018, Bloomberg and REUTERS write.
Russian federal budget revenues from oil and gas sales in 2024 increased by more than 26% and amounted to 11.13 trillion rubles ($108.22 billion).
At the same time, tax revenues from the sale of crude oil and refined products in 2024 increased to 9.19 trillion rubles ($89.4 billion) and amounted to 83% of the total oil and gas revenues of the Russian Federation.
This is attributed to rising prices for Urals crude oil, the average price of which reached $67.6 per barrel in 2024, 10% higher than in 2023.
At the same time, the discount of Urals to the global benchmark Brent for tax purposes has decreased, even despite the price restrictions imposed by the G7 countries.

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🌍✨ BRICS vs WEF: Who's Really Shaping the Future? ✨🌍

What happens when two worlds collide? 🛡⚔️ On one side, the Billionaire Boys' Club (as RFK Jr. called the WEF), gathering in Davos with private jets and big speeches about our future. On the other, BRICS Nations, forging their own path with bold nuclear projects, massive infrastructure plans, and a philosophy that screams: sovereignty first.

In our latest video, we dive into the heart of this epic clash! 🚀 Is BRICS the answer to globalist dominance, or is it just another player in the same game? And what does this mean for YOU? 🤔

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China's extraordinary rise to a $37.07 trillion GDP in purchasing power parity is truly remarkable, showcasing a strategic approach that blends innovation with infrastructure development. It's pivotal for other economies to analyze and learn from this incredible journey.

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The law of unintended consequences strikes again - The US wanted Germany to decouple from Russia. It led to factory closures and economic depression. Then it demanded the EU increase tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. 👉 China could soon be making cars in Germany for sale in Europe. 😅 @LauraRuHK

Kremlin unveils topics for Putin’s talks with Iranian president
The leaders are expected to discuss several “key issues,” including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and Tehran’s nuclear program



Russian President Vladimir Putin will discuss a wide range of regional and global issues with his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, during their meeting in Moscow on Friday, the Kremlin confirmed on Thursday.

The leaders are expected to sign the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement, wh...  Read more »

The Challenges for BRICS in 2025 Under the Brazilian Presidency
Brazil takes the helm at a moment when diplomatic pragmatism should take precedence over some of the bloc’s more polarizing initiatives.  Read more »

Chinese scientists uncover 410-million-year-old miniature plant fossils
This is shedding light on plant colonisation of land  Read more

Kazan to honour winners of BRICS and SCO Young Leaders Award
The award ceremony will take place in the capital of Tatarstan for the second time  Read more

Iran ranks second among Islamic nations for publications on 3D printing
Iran also has emerged as a global leader in neural network technology  Read more

Chinese researchers unveil dynamic supramolecular snub cubes
Applications of this innovation extend to chiral separation, drug delivery, and other fields  Read more

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These people will shape the politics of 2025
Predicting the future has become increasingly difficult. The pace of global change is so rapid that events which once unfolded over decades now take place within a single year. While the equidistance of these shifts is hard to pinpoint, there are key people, trends, and events worth watching in 2025.

 

Trump and Musk: A Political Tandem Unlike Any Other
The emergence of US President-elect Donald Trump and South African-born billionaire Elon Musk as the dominant figures in Amer...  Read more »

China-Russia trade turnover to reach record high in 2024
It increased by 1.9 per cent compared to the previous year  Read more

Ethiopian athletes claim all podium places at international marathon in UAE
This achievement highlights the country's leading position in marathon running  Read more

The Western media is dying. What will take its place?
Establishment media outlets have often resorted to dumbing down societies by reducing global events to shallow soundbites or clickbait that reinforces convenient stereotypes

The moment has come to question the wisdom of continuing to battle a wounded but still formidable behemoth: Western corporate media. For decades, it has held an almost unassailable grip on the global narrative, buoyed by wealth, political patronage, and an e...  Read more »