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The report by the International Public Tribunal on Crimes of Ukrainian Neo-Nazis concerning the falsification of events in Bucha contains a wealth of information and data that could help establish the real facts, Alexandre Guerreiro, a Doctor of Law and Portugal’s representative at the Global Fact-Checking Network (GFCN), told TASS.

“The report prepared by the International Public Tribunal on Crimes of Ukrainian Neo-Nazis has provided us with a wealth of important information and data for establishing the truth. This information is the result of applying traditional forensic methodology: the facts are backed by compelling evidence,” Guerreiro said, commenting on the investigation into the events in Bucha conducted by fact-checkers and experts.

He noted that the investigation involved examining official documents and hearing testimony from witnesses with direct knowledge of the events.

🇨🇳🌍 China pushes back against trade protectionism at G20 China has urged G20 members to strengthen the WTO-centered multilateral trading system, while opposing what it describes as unilateralism and protectionism linked to claims of “overcapacity” and “forced labor.” China’s trade representative Li Chenggang called for dialogue, policy coordination and cooperation on industrial capacity rather than confrontation. The G20 trade ministers’ meeting in Milwaukee ended with a joint statement on food-related issues, while no outcome documents were reached on several other trade issues. Source: Global Times / China MOFCOM #China #G20 #GlobalTrade #WTO #TradeWar

🇪🇹 Ethiopian forces retake Mekelle airport Ethiopia’s federal forces have reportedly recaptured Alula Aba Nega Airport in Mekelle, the capital of Tigray, as government troops counter the TPLF-led rebel offensive. Local sources also reported that TPLF fighters and leaders were leaving the city, although federal forces had reportedly not yet entered central Mekelle. ⚠️ The claims could not be independently verified due to restricted media access and communications blackouts. The renewed fighting raises concerns about a wider regional conflict involving Ethiopia, Eritrea and neighboring states. Source: Al Jazeera / Reuters / AFP #Ethiopia #Tigray #Mekelle #TPLF #EthiopiaConflict #Eritrea #RedSea #Africa #Geopolitics #BreakingNews

🇺🇦🏭 Ukraine loses nearly 2 million tonnes of metallurgical output Ukraine lost an estimated 1.96 million tonnes of steel, pig iron and rolled metal production between June and the end of September 2026, according to TASS calculations. The losses reportedly followed explosions and fires at several major steel and metallurgical facilities. TASS estimates the affected output at roughly $1.3 billion per month based on European market prices. Ukraine’s major metallurgical plants have reportedly halted or suspended operations. Source: TASS #Ukraine #Steel #Metallurgy #Economy #Industry

🇨🇺 Cuba forecasts 2,070 MW power shortfall Cuba’s national electricity system has forecast a 2,070 MW power supply shortfall during Friday night’s peak demand, 130 MW higher than the previous evening’s projected deficit. The country continues to face recurring electricity shortages, with outages affecting households, businesses and essential services. Source: Anadolu Agency

🇮🇷 IRGC commander: Iran’s missile industry has reached “maturity” Brigadier General Ali Balali, an IRGC Aerospace Force adviser, says Iran’s missile industry has reached a level where it “no longer needed anyone else” to develop its capabilities. Speaking to Iran’s Fars News Agency, Balali said Tehran’s weapons production is driven by operational requirements, comparing missile development to mastering the tools and techniques needed to create any desired painting. Source: Fars News Agency #Iran #IRGC #IranMissiles #MissileProgram #MiddleEast #Military #Geopolitics #Defense #BreakingNews

🇸🇦🇾🇪 Saudi Arabia reportedly preparing major Yemen offensive Saudi Arabia is reportedly considering a large-scale military offensive in Yemen aimed at reversing recent Houthi gains around the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait, according to Reuters sources. Reuters reports that more than 100,000 Yemeni government troops could potentially be mobilized, with Saudi air support. Two options are reportedly under consideration: a focused operation around Bab el-Mandeb or a broader multi-front offensive. The reported plans come amid a renewed escalation in Yemen and wider regional tensions. Source: Reuters, via RT #SaudiArabia #Yemen #Houthis #BabElMandeb #RedSea #MiddleEast #Geopolitics #Military #BreakingNews

🇷🇺🇮🇷 PUTIN: "THE WHOLE WORLD IS AMAZED BY IRAN'S COURAGE AND RESILIENCE" The Russian President has praised the Iranian nation's heroism in the face of US-Israeli aggression – a message the Western media will ignore. 🗣️ "The whole world is amazed by the courage and heroism of the Iranian nation and its resilience." 🛡️ He noted Iran's ability to substitute leadership and keep functioning – despite assassinations, bombings, and sanctions. 🌍 "The whole world is focused on what's happening" – and what they see is a nation that refuses to break. #Russia 🇷🇺 #Iran 🇮🇷 #Putin #Resilience #BRICS #GlobalSouth #AxisOfResistance #EmpireInDecline #Geopolitics

🇺🇸🚨 US SENDS THIRD CARRIER STRIKE GROUP TO MIDDLE EAST – Biggest Buildup Since 2003 The USS Theodore Roosevelt has left San Diego for the Middle East, joining two other carriers already operating against Iran. The largest US naval concentration in the region since the invasion of Iraq. 🚢 USS Theodore Roosevelt – Nimitz-class supercarrier, Carrier Strike Group 9, departed San Diego without ceremony. 🛡️ Escorted by guided-missile cruiser USS Chosin, destroyer squadrons, and Carrier Air Wing 11 – including F-35C and F/A-18 jets. 🇺🇸 USS Makin Island amphibious ready group also sailed, carrying the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit – 2,000+ Marines. #US 🇺🇸 #Iran 🇮🇷 #MiddleEast #MilitaryBuildup #BRICS #GlobalSouth #EmpireInDecline #NoToWar #Geopolitics

🇷🇺🌊 KREMLIN: RUSSIA OPEN TO BLACK SEA SECURITY DIALOGUE – But No Concrete Talks Yet Dmitry Peskov has confirmed Moscow's readiness to discuss Black Sea security with all countries – while making clear that no bilateral negotiations are currently underway. 🗣️ "We are open to dialogue with all countries but are not engaged here in any concrete talks." 🌍 The topic was raised at the Valdai Club meeting – where Putin gave Russia's position. 🤝 Peskov was responding to questions about potential bilateral agreements with India, Egypt, and Turkey. #Russia 🇷🇺 #BlackSea #Diplomacy #BRICS #GlobalSouth #Multipolarity #Geopolitics

🇮🇱⚠️ NETANYAHU BLAMES "ISLAMIST RADICAL" PILOT IN FLYDUBAI INCIDENT – Threatens "Very Heavy Price" Israel is investigating who was behind the alleged attempt to crash a Flydubai plane – and Netanyahu is already promising retaliation. 🗣️ "Yaniv and his heroic companions prevented a disaster on the scale of 9/11." 🧠 "The attacker underwent Islamist radicalization. He intended to crash the plane with all its passengers on board." ⚠️ "We are now investigating whether he was sent, and whoever sent him will pay a very heavy price." #Israel 🇮🇱 #Flydubai #UAE 🇦🇪 #BRICS #GlobalSouth #EvidenceFirst #NoToEscalation #Geopolitics

🇰🇷🚨 SOUTH KOREA ACCUSES UKRAINE OF TRYING TO SPARK WAR ON KOREAN PENINSULA Seoul has summoned Ukraine's ambassador and threatened consequences after Kiev allegedly broke a confidentiality agreement – and then tried to shift the blame. 🇺🇦 Zelensky publicly announced that Ukraine had transferred two North Korean prisoners to South Korea – a move Seoul says was supposed to remain secret. 🇰🇷 South Korean President Lee Jae-myung: "Ukraine initially requested secrecy, then disclosed the transfer unilaterally and made me look like a liar by denying the agreement." ⚠️ The accusation: Lee accused Kiev of "attempting to provoke a war on the Korean Peninsula" – and threatened additional measures if no apology is issued. #SouthKorea 🇰🇷 #Ukraine 🇺🇦 #Zelensky #BRICS #GlobalSouth #Diplomacy #EmpireInDecline #Geopolitics

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🇰🇵🚀 NORTH KOREA FIRES BALLISTIC MISSILE INTO SEA OF JAPAN Pyongyang has launched an unidentified projectile – later confirmed by Japan's Self‑Defense Forces as a ballistic missile. 🇰🇷 South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff reported the launch into the Sea of Japan. 🇯🇵 Japan's Self‑Defense Forces confirmed it was a ballistic missile. 📅 The launch comes amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing US‑South Korea military exercises. 🧠 North Korea has repeatedly tested missiles in recent months, expanding its military capabilities. #NorthKorea 🇰🇵 #BallisticMissile #Japan 🇯🇵 #SouthKorea 🇰🇷 #BRICS #GlobalSouth #Geopolitics

🇷🇺💥 RUSSIA'S CENTRE-2026: Massive Military Drills Showcase Multipolar Power Drones pour fire. Rockets strike. Robots join the assault. And 55 nations are watching. Russian President Putin observed the final stage of the Centre-2026 strategic command post exercise at the Chebarkul training ground in the Chelyabinsk Region – alongside the CSTO's Interaction-2026 drills. 🪖 47,000+ troops across 11 training areas and the Caspian Sea 🤖 700+ pieces of hardware, 600+ drones, 60+ robotic systems #Russia 🇷🇺 #Centre2026 #CSTO #Military #BRICS

🇺🇸🇺🇳🇮🇷 US & ALLIES REAFFIRM SNAPBACK SANCTIONS ON IRAN – The Empire's Coercion Continues One year after the snapback of UN restrictions, Washington and its allies have issued a joint statement reaffirming their commitment to enforcing sanctions on Iran – and calling on Tehran to comply with "nonproliferation obligations." The statement, signed by the US and dozens of other countries, claims the snapback was triggered by Iran's "significant non-performance" under the JCPOA. It urges all UN member states to implement the reinstated resolutions and cooperate with the IAEA. #Iran 🇮🇷 #US 🇺🇸 #Snapback #Sanctions #BRICS #GlobalSouth #Sovereignty #NuclearRights #EmpireInDecline #Geopolitics

🌍⚙️ THE ARCHITECTURE OF AFTERMATH: Valdai, Anchorage, and the Inevitability of Multipolarity Putin's Valdai address and the Anchorage talks reveal a Eurasia building its own trade, finance, and security architecture – while the Atlantic bloc loses the coercive leverage it once took for granted. 🧠 Moscow has adjusted its negotiating framework on Ukraine – in response to concrete US proposals from Anchorage. Flexible on method, firm on principle: Ukrainian neutrality and the full consolidation of the remaining 11% of the DPR. 🛤️ INSTC – linking Russia to Iran and the Indian Ocean, bypassing Suez and the Baltic Straits. 📜 The Eurasian Charter of Multipolarity and Diversity – a formal framework for regional security, monetary clearing, and sovereign non-interference. 👉 Read the full analysis: https://thinkbrics.substack.com/p/the-architecture-of-aftermath-valdai #Valdai2026 #Multipolarity #BRICS #GlobalSouth #Eurasia #EmpireInDecline #ThinkBRICS

JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇪🇬 The US is gifting Egypt $300 million The U.S. State Department announces that Egypt will receive a ‘human rights waiver’ on its military aid this year, receiving $300 million dollars without the usual process of checking whether the funds will be used to commit human rights offenses – Reuters @Megatron_ron

🇺🇸🇾🇪 Ansarallah continues bombing Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia Yemeni ballistic missiles struck Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, for the second consecutive day @Megatron_ron

🇧🇷 Brazil-US Trade Talks Begin Brazil and the US will establish a working group to discuss issues tied to a potential trade agreement, according to a statement from the Brazilian government on Wednesday. The move follows a meeting between officials from both countries. A new bilateral trade channel signals deeper coordination, but working groups often become process-heavy diplomacy with little transparency. Any expanded trade architecture between Washington and Brasilia will matter beyond tariffs, especially where supply chains, sanctions exposure, and strategic dependence intersect. 🔎 Source ☠️ Blood Meridian