South Africa’s vice president visits exhibition dedicated to the USSR’s contribution to the struggle against apartheid
South Africa’s vice president Paul Mashatile visited the exhibition “Solidarity in the struggle against apartheid: the Soviet Union and the national liberation movements of southern Africa”, dedicated to the USSR’s contribution to the fight against apartheid. The information was provided to African Initiative by the Russian Embassy in South Africa.


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BRICS nations are rapidly stockpiling gold—and it’s no coincidence. 💰

Russia’s reserves hit a record $310.7 billion, up $92 billion in one year. China just marked its 13th straight month of gold purchases, now holding 74 million troy ounces. Brazil nearly doubled its reserves in three months, reaching 130 tonnes—its highest since 2012. Iran confirmed a major new gold discovery, aiming to ease sanctions-driven economic strain.

After the West froze $300 billion in Russian assets, gold has become a cornerstone of financial sovereignty: no counterparty risk, no sanctions, usable anywhere. Even JPMorgan’s CEO says gold could hit $10,000.

Is this the foundation of a new, non-Western financial system?

Is this the quiet build-up to a new, gold-backed financial architecture outside Western control? 👇

#BRICS #GoldReserves #DeDollarization #GeopoliticalShift

#FunTime Internet is a Wonderful place
This X channel published the first image on the left a few minutes ago. Users recalled a post published on the same channel 6 days ago.

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Analyzing Integration of BRIC into GVCs: A Value-Added Trade Perspective
BRICS Journal of Economics 6(4): 61-85

DOI: 10.3897/brics-econ.6.e154692

Authors: José Firmino de Sousa Filho, Gervásio Ferreira dos Santos, Luiz Carlos de Santana Ribeiro, Rodrigo Barbosa de Cerqueira

Abstract: This paper examines the involvement of Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC) in the global value chains (GVCs) between 2000 and 2014. It focuses on domestic value-added exports and vertical specialization. We use WIOD tables to assess the position of these countries in...  Read more »

📰 BREAKING NEWS: 7.2 Magnitude Quake Hits Off Japan's Northeastern Coast, Tsunami Advisory Issued 🇯🇵

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck off Aomori Prefecture late December 8, 2025, at 60 km depth, prompting a tsunami advisory for coastal areas. According to the Brics News, no immediate damage reported but warnings urge evacuation.

Twenty-fourth issue of the CyberBRICS Observatory bulletin
Check out our bimonthly CyberBRICS Observatory bulletin providing updates on digital policy in the BRICS.  Read more »

🚨 SET THE ALERT 🚨 Tonight, The BRICS Epstein Files dives into the global uranium crisis that nobody's talking about.
👉 https://www.youtube.com/live/TjjbS_zApAE

We're facing a 2 billion pound uranium shortage by 2040 while Russia & China quietly consolidate control over 40% of the world's supply through Kazakhstan. The 2023 Niger coup just cut off 25% of Europe's nuclear fuel, and Western utilities only have 55% of their needs covered by 2029.​

Here's our question for you: Can the West build energy security without access to strategic uranium resources? Or are we watching a geopolitical checkmate in real-time? 🌍⚡️

Drop your thoughts below 👇

Is this the biggest energy crisis no one's prepared for? What does this mean for the nuclear renaissance and the clean energy transition? Let's discuss.

#UraniumCrisis #NuclearEnergy #EnergyGeopolitics #RussiaChina #ThinkBRICS #EnergySecurity #GeopoliticalRisk #CleanEnergy #UraniumSupply #TheBRICSEpsteinFiles

Japan and US refused to join EU's program on stealing Russian assets — Politico

The EU's left alone with its crazy ideas
#Russia #FrozenAssets #Japan #USA

The ONLY country that has benefited from Trump’s Tariffs is China.

🎯 Tariffs were supposed to shrink the trade gap, but supply chains adapted faster than policy could keep up. 🇨🇳 moved up the value chain while 🇺🇸 import demand stayed hot, that combo outmuscled any tariff schedule.

📈 #USChinaTrade #Tariffs #SupplyChain #EconomicPolicy #TradeDeficit #GlobalEconomy

🌐 Message to Washington. India and Russia – Geopolitical Partners
India and Russia have opened a new chapter in their bilateral relations in December 2025, with an official visit of President Vladimir to New Delhi, India. Series of meetings held were create new busi... Read more →

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📰 BREAKING NEWS: Russian An-22 Military Aircraft Crashes in Ivanovo Region 🇷🇺

A heavy Russian An-22 transport plane crashed in the Ivanovo region during a training flight, carrying 7 crew members with no survivors. According to the Brics News, the Defense Ministry confirmed the incident and is probing the cause.

Tony Blair won’t take a leading role on Trump’s proposed Gaza “board of peace”, Arab states objected due to his support for the 2003 Iraq invasion. Despite backing from the US and Israel, regional leaders remain wary of his involvement, with Egypt voicing strong public opposition earlier this year. Blair’s controversial legacy, including his past role as Middle East peace envoy and ties to Gulf governments, continues to shape perceptions decades later.

This raises a broader question: as global institutions shift, who do Global South and BRICS-aligned nations trust to mediate conflicts? 🌍

Should figures linked to past military interventions hold roles in today’s peace efforts? 💬

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🌐 The Assault on UNRWA: A Dagger to the Heart of the United Nations
In the shadowed streets of Sheikh Jarrah, East Jerusalem, Israeli police stormed the UNRWA headquarters on December 8, 2025, lowered the blue United Nations flag, and hoisted the Israeli one—seizing p... Read more →

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📰 BREAKING NEWS: Putin Approves Tax-Free Payment Up to 1 Million Rubles for New Parents 🇷🇺

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a major boost in family support, raising the tax-free birth payment from 50,000 to up to 1 million rubles to combat declining birth rates. According to the Brics News, the initiative offers stronger financial aid to encourage more families.


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Bolivia, From Andes Peaks to Amazon Jungle

Bolivia concentrates some of South America’s most dramatic landscapes, stretching from high Andean plateaus and snow-capped peaks to Amazonian rainforest, wetlands and savannas.

This geographic variety makes it one of the world’s most biodiverse countries, with ecosystems ranging from the Uyuni salt flats and Altiplano to jungle regions like Madidi National Park.

Liang Wenfeng, founder of the Chinese AI firm DeepSeek, and "Deep diver" Chinese geoscientist Du Mengran have been selected for the journal Nature's annual "Nature's 10" list, which highlights ten people at the heart of some of the biggest science stories of 2025.

China has completed the world’s first test of a 35,000-tonne heavy-haul train group in north China’s Inner Mongolia, achieving fully synchronized operation of seven 5,000-tonne freight trains without mechanical couplers.
Powered by a domestically developed wireless control system for coordinated acceleration and braking, the technology could boost current freight rail capacity by more than 50%.

Tehran Hosts BRICS Meeting on Research Infrastructures, Mega-Science.
The 7th meeting of the BRICS working group on research infrastructures and mega-science projects is taking place in Tehran from December 8 to 10, The Caspian Post reports citing Tehran Times.

https://iranpress.com/content/313778/iran-hosts-key-brics-meeting-mega-scientific-projects-research-infrastructure

‼️ China has just shattered the Monroe Doctrine or any pretences
Alternatively, China has launched a few of its new missiles, and where exactly they will detonate remains to be seen.   They will detonate, as we’ve all had enough of the hegemonic claim to the ‘Western Hemisphere’.

China stands ready to work with LAC countries having diplomatic relations with China to


enhance strategic mutual trust,
continue to render mutual understanding and support on issues concerning national sovereignty, security, territorial integrity and other core in...  Read more »

🇺🇸 Trump centralizes AI regulation power at federal level

President Trump announced this week an executive order that would strip US states of their authority to regulate artificial intelligence, arguing that a unified national framework is essential for maintaining America's global AI dominance 🤖

The move comes as Washington seeks to outpace China in the AI race, with the technology representing one of the largest investment sectors in the country. However, the initiative faces significant political opposition from Democrats and some Republicans who express concerns about potential economic and social impacts of unchecked AI development.

Trump argues that having 50 different state-level regulations would "destroy AI in its infancy" and threaten US competitiveness on the world stage.

What's your take? 💭

#ArtificialIntelligence #AIRegulation #TechPolicy #USPolitics
Source: Cubasi