🗳️ Japan's Political Gamble: Takaichi Calls Snap Election
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi just announced she's dissolving parliament on January 23, triggering Japan's shortest postwar campaign period—just 16 days until voting on February 8.
🇯🇵 She's betting her political future on securing public backing for a reshuffled coalition (now with Ishin no Kai, not Komeito) and pushing through assertive fiscal and security policies. With her ruling bloc holding a razor-thin majority and opposition forces consolidating, this high-stakes election could reshape Japan's political landscape.
Will voters give her the mandate she's seeking?
#JapanElection #JapanesePolitics #SnapElection #Takaichi
by: Japan Forward
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi just announced she's dissolving parliament on January 23, triggering Japan's shortest postwar campaign period—just 16 days until voting on February 8.
🇯🇵 She's betting her political future on securing public backing for a reshuffled coalition (now with Ishin no Kai, not Komeito) and pushing through assertive fiscal and security policies. With her ruling bloc holding a razor-thin majority and opposition forces consolidating, this high-stakes election could reshape Japan's political landscape.
Will voters give her the mandate she's seeking?
#JapanElection #JapanesePolitics #SnapElection #Takaichi
by: Japan Forward
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🚨 Diplomatic Detour: Vance Skips Munich After Last Year's Firestorm
US Vice President JD Vance won't attend the 2026 Munich Security Conference in February, one year after his controversial speech sparked backlash from European allies.
🎤 In 2025, Vance warned that Europe's biggest threat came "from within"—citing censorship and immigration—rather than from Russia or China, drawing sharp criticism from German leaders.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will lead the US delegation instead, marking a shift in how the Trump administration engages with European security partners.
#MunichSecurityConference #JDVance #USForeignPolicy #TransatlanticRelations
by: Die Welt
US Vice President JD Vance won't attend the 2026 Munich Security Conference in February, one year after his controversial speech sparked backlash from European allies.
🎤 In 2025, Vance warned that Europe's biggest threat came "from within"—citing censorship and immigration—rather than from Russia or China, drawing sharp criticism from German leaders.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will lead the US delegation instead, marking a shift in how the Trump administration engages with European security partners.
#MunichSecurityConference #JDVance #USForeignPolicy #TransatlanticRelations
by: Die Welt
🇧🇬 Bulgaria's President Just Dropped a Bombshell
President Rumen Radev announced his resignation ahead of spring snap elections, sparking speculation he'll form his own political party. This move deepens political turmoil as Bulgaria faces its EIGHTH parliamentary election in just five years.
Will a new party finally break the deadlock, or is Bulgaria headed for more instability?
#Bulgaria #BalkanPolitics #EUPolitics #BreakingNews
by: Al Jazeera
President Rumen Radev announced his resignation ahead of spring snap elections, sparking speculation he'll form his own political party. This move deepens political turmoil as Bulgaria faces its EIGHTH parliamentary election in just five years.
Will a new party finally break the deadlock, or is Bulgaria headed for more instability?
#Bulgaria #BalkanPolitics #EUPolitics #BreakingNews
by: Al Jazeera
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🤝 Putin Congratulates CAR's Touadera on Landslide Victory
Russia's president has congratulated Faustin-Archange Touadera on winning a third term as Central African Republic's leader with 77.9% of the vote.
🇷🇺 The relationship between Moscow and Bangui has deepened significantly since 2018, when CAR became the first West and Central African nation to partner with Russian military forces. Touadera has invited Putin to visit, calling him a "great leader" who is "very attentive" to their partnership.
#Russia #CentralAfricanRepublic #BRICS #Geopolitics
by: Afrinz
Russia's president has congratulated Faustin-Archange Touadera on winning a third term as Central African Republic's leader with 77.9% of the vote.
🇷🇺 The relationship between Moscow and Bangui has deepened significantly since 2018, when CAR became the first West and Central African nation to partner with Russian military forces. Touadera has invited Putin to visit, calling him a "great leader" who is "very attentive" to their partnership.
#Russia #CentralAfricanRepublic #BRICS #Geopolitics
by: Afrinz
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💰 From Russian pipelines to American LNG terminals – Europe's energy gamble
🌍 The EU is set to import nearly half its gas from the US by 2030, creating what analysts call a "major strategic vulnerability" as transatlantic tensions rise.
Meanwhile, Putin's envoy Kirill Dmitriev mocks the shift: "You now miss Nord Stream, don't ya?"
#EnergyDependence #EuropeanUnion #Geopolitics #NordStream
by: Politico Europe
🌍 The EU is set to import nearly half its gas from the US by 2030, creating what analysts call a "major strategic vulnerability" as transatlantic tensions rise.
Meanwhile, Putin's envoy Kirill Dmitriev mocks the shift: "You now miss Nord Stream, don't ya?"
#EnergyDependence #EuropeanUnion #Geopolitics #NordStream
by: Politico Europe
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🚨 Slovakia's Fico meets Trump at Mar-a-Lago – both leaders declare the EU is "an institution in deep crisis."
During the high-stakes meeting, they discussed Ukraine, EU competitiveness, and migration policy, with Fico emphasizing Slovakia is "not a Brussels parrot."
💬 The visit also focused on a potential €15 billion nuclear energy deal with the US. Critics at home accuse Fico of acting "servilely" toward Trump and betraying EU solidarity.
#EUCrisis #Trump #Slovakia #Geopolitics
by: Euractiv
During the high-stakes meeting, they discussed Ukraine, EU competitiveness, and migration policy, with Fico emphasizing Slovakia is "not a Brussels parrot."
💬 The visit also focused on a potential €15 billion nuclear energy deal with the US. Critics at home accuse Fico of acting "servilely" toward Trump and betraying EU solidarity.
#EUCrisis #Trump #Slovakia #Geopolitics
by: Euractiv
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While the US is out here trying to take over Greenland and Canada...China is quietly building railroads and creating infrastructure in Africa
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🚨 Iran's Foreign Minister Blocked from Davos
Iran's Abbas Araghchi says the World Economic Forum canceled his Davos appearance due to Israeli and US pressure. 🌍 He called it "moral depravity," noting Israel's Gaza actions didn't trigger similar bans. Iran claims it was defending against "armed terrorists backed by Mossad."
#Davos2026 #WEF #Geopolitics #MiddleEast
by: Iran International
Iran's Abbas Araghchi says the World Economic Forum canceled his Davos appearance due to Israeli and US pressure. 🌍 He called it "moral depravity," noting Israel's Gaza actions didn't trigger similar bans. Iran claims it was defending against "armed terrorists backed by Mossad."
#Davos2026 #WEF #Geopolitics #MiddleEast
by: Iran International
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Military Intervention: The Don Roe Doctrine in Action
Witness the audacious US military intervention in Venezuela and the intense pressure on Latin American 'hedgers.' Is America using 'hard power' to maintain dollar dominance?
Witness the audacious US military intervention in Venezuela and the intense pressure on Latin American 'hedgers.' Is America using 'hard power' to maintain dollar dominance?
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Trump took to his Truth Social to share some DANK memes...Showcasing Canada, Greenland and Venezuela as part of the US.
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🇷🇺-Made Il-114-300 & SJ-100 to debut at the "Wings India 2026"
Move over Boeing and Airbus because Indian carriers have shown a strong interest in the Russian-made civilian aircraft.
Move over Boeing and Airbus because Indian carriers have shown a strong interest in the Russian-made civilian aircraft.
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🔥 Trump vs. Netanyahu: Rare Public Clash Over Gaza
President Trump's new Gaza oversight board includes Turkey and Qatar—and Israel is NOT happy. 🇺🇸 Netanyahu objected to the panel makeup, but a senior US official fired back: "This is our show, not his show." Trump invited Erdogan to join the Board of Peace despite Israeli concerns.
Will this power play reshape Middle East diplomacy?
#GazaCeasefire #MiddleEastPolitics #TrumpForeignPolicy #IsraelUSRelations
by: Times of Israel
President Trump's new Gaza oversight board includes Turkey and Qatar—and Israel is NOT happy. 🇺🇸 Netanyahu objected to the panel makeup, but a senior US official fired back: "This is our show, not his show." Trump invited Erdogan to join the Board of Peace despite Israeli concerns.
Will this power play reshape Middle East diplomacy?
#GazaCeasefire #MiddleEastPolitics #TrumpForeignPolicy #IsraelUSRelations
by: Times of Israel
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Meanwhile in Nuuk, Greenland - an EPIC force of a whole 3 soldiers was spotted walking along the side of the road...
Ready to "fight" back Trump's troops?
Ready to "fight" back Trump's troops?
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🔥 Venezuela's Foreign Minister Slams Milei Over International Law "Ignorance"
Venezuela's FM Yván Gil publicly criticized Argentina's President Javier Milei, accusing him of showing "profound ignorance of international law" after Milei's statements on Venezuela. Gil called the remarks "delirious" and said they attack Latin America's sovereignty and Zone of Peace.
Is this diplomatic spat escalating regional tensions?
#LatinAmerica #Milei #Venezuela #Geopolitics
by: VTV
Venezuela's FM Yván Gil publicly criticized Argentina's President Javier Milei, accusing him of showing "profound ignorance of international law" after Milei's statements on Venezuela. Gil called the remarks "delirious" and said they attack Latin America's sovereignty and Zone of Peace.
Is this diplomatic spat escalating regional tensions?
#LatinAmerica #Milei #Venezuela #Geopolitics
by: VTV
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The "protesters" were all for "FREE CHINA", but once this man chanted "FREE PALESTINE" they weren't having it.
What a surprise
What a surprise
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💎 Saudi Arabia's $110B Play Isn't About Mining, It's About Power
🌍 The Kingdom just unveiled a decade-long plan to challenge China's rare earth dominance by building a complete minerals processing system—not just digging and shipping.
With tax cuts from 45% to 20% and Ma'aden's market cap soaring to $73.8B, Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as the strategic bridge between China's monopoly and Western supply chains.
Will this shift the global balance of critical minerals?
#RareEarths #Geopolitics #CriticalMinerals #SaudiArabia
by: Rare Earth Exchanges
🌍 The Kingdom just unveiled a decade-long plan to challenge China's rare earth dominance by building a complete minerals processing system—not just digging and shipping.
With tax cuts from 45% to 20% and Ma'aden's market cap soaring to $73.8B, Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as the strategic bridge between China's monopoly and Western supply chains.
Will this shift the global balance of critical minerals?
#RareEarths #Geopolitics #CriticalMinerals #SaudiArabia
by: Rare Earth Exchanges
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Drone footage shows the absolute devastation from the recent wildfire that hit Chile.
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🚨 Trump's "Board of Peace" could split the world into competing blocs—just like before WWI and WWII.
▶️ https://thinkbrics.substack.com/p/the-board-of-peace-trumps-version
Over 60 countries invited, but only Hungary joined. Why? Because this isn't about peace—it's about creating a parallel UN that could:
⚖️ Fracture international law into two competing systems
🌍 Force Global South nations to choose sides
💣 Collapse nuclear non-proliferation mechanisms
International law works through voluntary compliance, not force. Dual authorities would destroy the trust and reciprocity that keep global cooperation alive.
The implications for China, Russia, and world stability are profound. Read the full analysis
#InternationalRelations #Geopolitics #Trump2025 #UnitedNations #GlobalGovernance #InternationalLaw #WorldPeace #Diplomacy #GlobalSouth #BRICS #ForeignPolicy #PeaceAndSecurity #Multilateralism #GeopoliticalAnalysis
▶️ https://thinkbrics.substack.com/p/the-board-of-peace-trumps-version
Over 60 countries invited, but only Hungary joined. Why? Because this isn't about peace—it's about creating a parallel UN that could:
⚖️ Fracture international law into two competing systems
🌍 Force Global South nations to choose sides
💣 Collapse nuclear non-proliferation mechanisms
International law works through voluntary compliance, not force. Dual authorities would destroy the trust and reciprocity that keep global cooperation alive.
The implications for China, Russia, and world stability are profound. Read the full analysis
#InternationalRelations #Geopolitics #Trump2025 #UnitedNations #GlobalGovernance #InternationalLaw #WorldPeace #Diplomacy #GlobalSouth #BRICS #ForeignPolicy #PeaceAndSecurity #Multilateralism #GeopoliticalAnalysis
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The “Board of Peace” Trump’s version of the United Nations: A direct attack on the UN?
Trump's proposed "Board of Peace" threatens to fracture global governance by creating parallel institutions, undermining voluntary compliance mechanisms that sustain international law.
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Curious sight: a US ally deploying troops because of the US
Denmark has sent additional military forces to Greenland, calling it a ‘substantial contribution’ to regional security
The troops arrived Monday evening, accompanied by Army Chief Peter Boysen
A total of 58 Danish troops landed in the Arctic territory, joining around 60 others deployed earlier
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Denmark has sent additional military forces to Greenland, calling it a ‘substantial contribution’ to regional security
The troops arrived Monday evening, accompanied by Army Chief Peter Boysen
A total of 58 Danish troops landed in the Arctic territory, joining around 60 others deployed earlier
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🔥 Lavrov’s 2025 Recap: The World at a Crossroads
🌍 Russia warns that global tensions are escalating — from NATO’s war footing to US pressure in Latin America and Japan’s growing constitutional debates.
🤝 At the same time, Moscow says its partnerships with China and India are stronger than ever, with new focus on easing crises in Venezuela, Iran, and the Middle East.
💬 Can BRICS diplomacy really stabilize a world the West seems intent on dividing? What do you think this means for the Global South’s future alliances and independence?
#GlobalSouth #BRICS #Geopolitics #Russia
Source: TASS
🌍 Russia warns that global tensions are escalating — from NATO’s war footing to US pressure in Latin America and Japan’s growing constitutional debates.
🤝 At the same time, Moscow says its partnerships with China and India are stronger than ever, with new focus on easing crises in Venezuela, Iran, and the Middle East.
💬 Can BRICS diplomacy really stabilize a world the West seems intent on dividing? What do you think this means for the Global South’s future alliances and independence?
#GlobalSouth #BRICS #Geopolitics #Russia
Source: TASS