🚨 Israel Breaks New Ground: First Country to Recognize Somaliland! 🌍
Israel has formally recognized Somaliland as a sovereign state, signing a mutual declaration with its president to establish full diplomatic ties, exchange ambassadors, and boost cooperation in security, agriculture, and tech. This historic move, hailed in the spirit of the Abraham Accords, gives Somaliland its first UN member recognition after 30+ years of de facto independence and secures Israel a key strategic partner near the Red Sea. Regional powers like Egypt, Somalia, Turkey, and Djibouti have pushed back hard, calling it a threat to Somalia's unity.
What do you think this means for Horn of Africa stability and global alliances? 🤔💬 Share your take below!
#Somaliland #Israel #HornOfAfrica #Geopolitics
Source: Daily News Egypt
Israel has formally recognized Somaliland as a sovereign state, signing a mutual declaration with its president to establish full diplomatic ties, exchange ambassadors, and boost cooperation in security, agriculture, and tech. This historic move, hailed in the spirit of the Abraham Accords, gives Somaliland its first UN member recognition after 30+ years of de facto independence and secures Israel a key strategic partner near the Red Sea. Regional powers like Egypt, Somalia, Turkey, and Djibouti have pushed back hard, calling it a threat to Somalia's unity.
What do you think this means for Horn of Africa stability and global alliances? 🤔💬 Share your take below!
#Somaliland #Israel #HornOfAfrica #Geopolitics
Source: Daily News Egypt
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ORBÁN SAYS EUROPEAN PEACE IS AT RISK ⚠️
Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán says Europe’s long period of peace could end in 2025.He blames Western Europe’s political and economic decline, not the Ukraine war 🇪🇺
Orbán argues Western leaders weakened Europe after the 2008 crisis through poor decisions, loss of competitiveness, social division and reliance on outside powers.
He says this turned the EU from a stable partner into an irresponsible actor.
He repeats Hungary’s stance against escalation and urges staying out of any direct conflict with Russia 🇷🇺
Do you agree with Orbán’s warning or not at all
#Europe #Hungary #Geopolitics #UkraineWar
Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán says Europe’s long period of peace could end in 2025.He blames Western Europe’s political and economic decline, not the Ukraine war 🇪🇺
Orbán argues Western leaders weakened Europe after the 2008 crisis through poor decisions, loss of competitiveness, social division and reliance on outside powers.
He says this turned the EU from a stable partner into an irresponsible actor.
He repeats Hungary’s stance against escalation and urges staying out of any direct conflict with Russia 🇷🇺
Do you agree with Orbán’s warning or not at all
#Europe #Hungary #Geopolitics #UkraineWar
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🕊️ Can Trump Broker Peace in 2025? High-Stakes Diplomacy Unfolds at Mar-a-Lago
President Trump is hosting two crucial back-to-back summits this weekend at his Florida estate as he pushes to resolve two major global conflicts. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives Sunday to finalize what he calls a "90% ready" peace framework, with discussions centered on security guarantees that have been the key sticking point in negotiations. Following that, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Trump on Monday to hammer out details of the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, including potential governance structures and stabilization forces.
#Ukraine #MiddleEastPeace #Diplomacy #GlobalPolitics
President Trump is hosting two crucial back-to-back summits this weekend at his Florida estate as he pushes to resolve two major global conflicts. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives Sunday to finalize what he calls a "90% ready" peace framework, with discussions centered on security guarantees that have been the key sticking point in negotiations. Following that, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Trump on Monday to hammer out details of the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, including potential governance structures and stabilization forces.
#Ukraine #MiddleEastPeace #Diplomacy #GlobalPolitics
🚨 Russia & Iran Deepen Strategic Alliance: What Does This Mean for Global Power Dynamics? 🌍
Moscow and Tehran have officially entered a "new phase" of cooperation after signing a groundbreaking 3-year roadmap (2026-2028) between their foreign ministries. This builds on the historic 20-year Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty signed in January 2025, covering defense, energy, finance, and counter-terrorism. Both nations, facing Western sanctions, are coordinating closely through BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to strengthen economic ties and reduce reliance on dollar-based systems.
💭 How do you think this growing Russia-Iran partnership will reshape regional politics and challenge Western influence in the Middle East? Share your thoughts! 👇
#IranRussia #Geopolitics #BRICS #StrategicPartnership
Source: Tehran Times
Moscow and Tehran have officially entered a "new phase" of cooperation after signing a groundbreaking 3-year roadmap (2026-2028) between their foreign ministries. This builds on the historic 20-year Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty signed in January 2025, covering defense, energy, finance, and counter-terrorism. Both nations, facing Western sanctions, are coordinating closely through BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to strengthen economic ties and reduce reliance on dollar-based systems.
💭 How do you think this growing Russia-Iran partnership will reshape regional politics and challenge Western influence in the Middle East? Share your thoughts! 👇
#IranRussia #Geopolitics #BRICS #StrategicPartnership
Source: Tehran Times
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This is how a fully automated unmanned AI factory looks from the inside – 5,000 looms running 24/7
Progressive or too futuristic?
Progressive or too futuristic?
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While some media outlets focus on the negatives (looking at you CNN, BBC, and the rest of the mainstream media), here's the real beauty of Ili, Xinjiang in China – pristine mountains, endless grasslands, and a serene vibe that screams adventure!
Why don't we see more of this?
Why don't we see more of this?
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Imagine working in -50°C (-58°F) freezing temps where the air hurts your face and everything snaps like glass. These tough folks in Yakutsk, Russia, are out there building the Lena Bridge like it's no big deal – welding rebar under floodlights in the snowy night fog..
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China's Unstoppable Exports: The Hidden Reasons Behind Its Growth
Economist Andrey Grishchenko reveals the three unexpected reasons behind China's booming exports, even amid global trade challenges and US tariffs! From stockpiling to domestic demand, discover the surprising factors driving China's economic resilience.
#ChinaExportsTradeSecretsEconomicGrowthGlobalTradeUnexpectedTruth
Economist Andrey Grishchenko reveals the three unexpected reasons behind China's booming exports, even amid global trade challenges and US tariffs! From stockpiling to domestic demand, discover the surprising factors driving China's economic resilience.
#ChinaExportsTradeSecretsEconomicGrowthGlobalTradeUnexpectedTruth
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🇨🇳 Mind-blowing tech from China! 🤖
At Wang Leehom's epic concert in Chengdu, six Unitree G1 humanoid robots stole the show as backup dancers – syncing perfectly with human performers, pulling off insane front flips, and busting moves that left the crowd in awe! 🚀
At Wang Leehom's epic concert in Chengdu, six Unitree G1 humanoid robots stole the show as backup dancers – syncing perfectly with human performers, pulling off insane front flips, and busting moves that left the crowd in awe! 🚀
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China puts smokers on blast with smart tech:
In Shenzhen, restroom doors switch from opaque to transparent the moment cigarette smoke is detected, publicly exposing anyone who lights up inside
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In Shenzhen, restroom doors switch from opaque to transparent the moment cigarette smoke is detected, publicly exposing anyone who lights up inside
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🇮🇷 Close-Up View of the Iranian Shahab-3 Cluster Warhead Mock-Up 💥
A stunning display of Iran's advanced missile engineering prowess!
The Shahab-3's innovative cluster warhead design showcases remarkable precision and power, capable of delivering devastating area coverage while reinforcing Iran's unbreakable defense capabilities.
A stunning display of Iran's advanced missile engineering prowess!
The Shahab-3's innovative cluster warhead design showcases remarkable precision and power, capable of delivering devastating area coverage while reinforcing Iran's unbreakable defense capabilities.
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🇨🇳 China just shattered the world record in maglev technology! 💥
A ton-class superconducting maglev test vehicle accelerated from 0 to an incredible 700 km/h in just 2 seconds!
A ton-class superconducting maglev test vehicle accelerated from 0 to an incredible 700 km/h in just 2 seconds!
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Forwarded from Pepe Escobar
THERE ARE SEVERAL CHANNELS OU YOUTUBE USING MY IMAGE AND VOICE ON A.I. - IN ENGLISH, PORTUGUESE AND SPANISH, SOME WITH A HUGE NUMBER OF HITS.
THESE ARE ALL FAKE. I REPEAT; ALL FAKE. THEY MAY BE SET UP BY 'FANS', WHO ARE PROFITING FROM MONETIZATION; OR THEY MAY BE PART OF SOMETHING WAY MORE SINISTER: A STRATEGY OF DE-CREDIBILIZATION.
APPARENTLY A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE DENOUNCED THESE FAKE CHANNELS - BUT YOUTUBE, SO FAR, HAS DONE ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ABOUT IT.
STAY ALERT. A.I. HAS TURNED THE NET INTO AN INFERNAL MACHINE BENT ON ERASING MEANING, CULTURE AND HISTORY.
THESE ARE ALL FAKE. I REPEAT; ALL FAKE. THEY MAY BE SET UP BY 'FANS', WHO ARE PROFITING FROM MONETIZATION; OR THEY MAY BE PART OF SOMETHING WAY MORE SINISTER: A STRATEGY OF DE-CREDIBILIZATION.
APPARENTLY A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE DENOUNCED THESE FAKE CHANNELS - BUT YOUTUBE, SO FAR, HAS DONE ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ABOUT IT.
STAY ALERT. A.I. HAS TURNED THE NET INTO AN INFERNAL MACHINE BENT ON ERASING MEANING, CULTURE AND HISTORY.
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🚨 Bulgaria's Euro Switch: Divided Hearts Ahead! 🇧🇬💶
Bulgaria gears up to adopt the euro on January 1, 2026, marking a huge step in its EU journey after nearly 20 years. Yet polls reveal a split nation: around 50% of citizens oppose the change, fearing price hikes and higher living costs, while businesses largely back it for better integration and growth. Officials promise no inflation spike, but public anxiety lingers amid political tensions.
What do you think? Will the euro boost Bulgaria's economy or bring unwanted price surges? Share your take below! 💭🗳️
#BulgariaEuro #EurozoneEntry #EUExpansion #EconomicShift
Source: Politico
Bulgaria gears up to adopt the euro on January 1, 2026, marking a huge step in its EU journey after nearly 20 years. Yet polls reveal a split nation: around 50% of citizens oppose the change, fearing price hikes and higher living costs, while businesses largely back it for better integration and growth. Officials promise no inflation spike, but public anxiety lingers amid political tensions.
What do you think? Will the euro boost Bulgaria's economy or bring unwanted price surges? Share your take below! 💭🗳️
#BulgariaEuro #EurozoneEntry #EUExpansion #EconomicShift
Source: Politico
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Forwarded from Middle East Spectator — MES
The Iran from before the 12-Day War is no more. The risk-averse mindset that has prevailed for over 45 years is gone.
Iran has tried negotiations, time and time again, and every time it has been betrayed. There is now a fundemental lack of trust.
Iran sees conflict as inevitable. It learnt many lessons from the 12-Day War. And it wants to prevent a repeat of these events by any means possible.
One of the main things the Iranian leadership always feared is internal chaos or uprisings during time of war. But the unity of the Iranian people in the last war gave the leadership confidence that such a thing will not happen.
I think Israel accidentally created a much greater threat to itself than before.
Iran has tried negotiations, time and time again, and every time it has been betrayed. There is now a fundemental lack of trust.
Iran sees conflict as inevitable. It learnt many lessons from the 12-Day War. And it wants to prevent a repeat of these events by any means possible.
One of the main things the Iranian leadership always feared is internal chaos or uprisings during time of war. But the unity of the Iranian people in the last war gave the leadership confidence that such a thing will not happen.
I think Israel accidentally created a much greater threat to itself than before.
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🚨 Europe's Gas Reserves Hit Record Lows Amid Winter Chill! ❄️
Gazprom reports unprecedented gas withdrawals from European underground storage facilities on Christmas Eve and Day, despite the holidays. Stocks now sit at 66.3 billion cubic meters—9.9 billion below last year—with Germany dipping under 60% and the Netherlands at 52.5%. This accelerated drain signals intense winter demand across the continent.
#EuropeEnergy #GasCrisis #WinterDemand #EnergySecurity
Source: TASS
Gazprom reports unprecedented gas withdrawals from European underground storage facilities on Christmas Eve and Day, despite the holidays. Stocks now sit at 66.3 billion cubic meters—9.9 billion below last year—with Germany dipping under 60% and the Netherlands at 52.5%. This accelerated drain signals intense winter demand across the continent.
#EuropeEnergy #GasCrisis #WinterDemand #EnergySecurity
Source: TASS
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A hero nurse at an infectious diseases hospital in Russia sings to an elderly woman to calm her after she starts bleeding, keeping her steady while doctors rush to help
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The touching clip was filmed by an eyewitness, who says blood was pouring from the elderly woman’s nose and a dark substance was coming from her mouth.The nurse stopped the bleeding and vomiting, then soothed the patient by singing
Later, the nurse told the witness the patient was stable and would be sent for a gastroscopy the next day. No further details about her condition are known
Name of the song is ‘Viburnum on the mountain,’ a Russian folk song (Na gore to Kalina)
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The touching clip was filmed by an eyewitness, who says blood was pouring from the elderly woman’s nose and a dark substance was coming from her mouth.The nurse stopped the bleeding and vomiting, then soothed the patient by singing
Later, the nurse told the witness the patient was stable and would be sent for a gastroscopy the next day. No further details about her condition are known
Name of the song is ‘Viburnum on the mountain,’ a Russian folk song (Na gore to Kalina)
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Arctic LNG breakthrough: Russia launches its first home-built ice-class tanker 🚢❄️
Russia has delivered its first domestically built Arctic LNG tanker, the ice-class ARC7 “Alexey Kosygin,” from the Zvezda shipbuilding complex to Sovcomflot, designed for the Arctic LNG-2 project on the Northern Sea Route. This next-generation vessel can independently navigate Arctic conditions, breaking ice over 2 meters thick while carrying more than 172,000 cubic meters of liquefied natural gas year-round. With a 60 MW power plant and advanced propulsion systems made in Russia, it marks a major technological step for the country’s Arctic shipping and energy ambitions.
As Arctic trade routes become more accessible and strategically important, this kind of ship could reshape global energy logistics and competition. At the same time, it raises fresh questions about environmental risks, climate impacts, and the geopolitics of the Northern Sea Route.
#ArcticShipping #NorthernSeaRoute #EnergyGeopolitics
Source: LNG Expert
Russia has delivered its first domestically built Arctic LNG tanker, the ice-class ARC7 “Alexey Kosygin,” from the Zvezda shipbuilding complex to Sovcomflot, designed for the Arctic LNG-2 project on the Northern Sea Route. This next-generation vessel can independently navigate Arctic conditions, breaking ice over 2 meters thick while carrying more than 172,000 cubic meters of liquefied natural gas year-round. With a 60 MW power plant and advanced propulsion systems made in Russia, it marks a major technological step for the country’s Arctic shipping and energy ambitions.
As Arctic trade routes become more accessible and strategically important, this kind of ship could reshape global energy logistics and competition. At the same time, it raises fresh questions about environmental risks, climate impacts, and the geopolitics of the Northern Sea Route.
#ArcticShipping #NorthernSeaRoute #EnergyGeopolitics
Source: LNG Expert
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🚨 US Hits Pause on China Chip Tariffs Until 2027! ⚙️
The Trump administration calls out China's "unfair" push for semiconductor dominance but delays new tariffs on Chinese chips until June 2027, giving time for trade talks amid a fragile truce. This follows a Section 301 probe finding Beijing's state-backed policies burden US commerce, while existing duties remain in place. The move balances leverage with avoiding escalation in global tech supply chains.
What do you think this delay means for tech prices, innovation, or US-China relations? Share your take below! 💡🗣️
#ChinaTech #USTariffs #Semiconductors #TradeWar
Source: Hong Kong Free Press
The Trump administration calls out China's "unfair" push for semiconductor dominance but delays new tariffs on Chinese chips until June 2027, giving time for trade talks amid a fragile truce. This follows a Section 301 probe finding Beijing's state-backed policies burden US commerce, while existing duties remain in place. The move balances leverage with avoiding escalation in global tech supply chains.
What do you think this delay means for tech prices, innovation, or US-China relations? Share your take below! 💡🗣️
#ChinaTech #USTariffs #Semiconductors #TradeWar
Source: Hong Kong Free Press
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🚨 Iraqi Militias Buckling Under US-Israel Pressure?
Major developments in Iraq: 90% of Iranian-backed militias have reportedly agreed to surrender their weapons amid escalating threats from the US and Israel, aiming to place arms under state control. With around 30 million light weapons currently outside government hands, this could reshape Iraq's security landscape—but experts caution about hidden stockpiles, internal divisions, and political hurdles that might derail the process.
What do you think? Could this lead to lasting stability in the region, or is it just a temporary play? Share your take below! 🌍💬
#IraqMilitias #Disarmament #MiddleEast #Geopolitics
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Major developments in Iraq: 90% of Iranian-backed militias have reportedly agreed to surrender their weapons amid escalating threats from the US and Israel, aiming to place arms under state control. With around 30 million light weapons currently outside government hands, this could reshape Iraq's security landscape—but experts caution about hidden stockpiles, internal divisions, and political hurdles that might derail the process.
What do you think? Could this lead to lasting stability in the region, or is it just a temporary play? Share your take below! 🌍💬
#IraqMilitias #Disarmament #MiddleEast #Geopolitics
Source: The Jerusalem Post
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