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Catch up on today’s five biggest developments 🧵👇 Image
5️⃣ EARTHQUAKE CAUSES MASSIVE SHIFT IN KAMCHATKA

A recent powerful earthquake in Kamchatka has caused the southern part of the peninsula to shift nearly 2 meters southeast.

The shift is comparable to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake, marking a major geological movement. Image
4️⃣ ISRAELI FULL GAZA OCCUPATION PLAN STALLS

Israel’s security cabinet delays the meeting to discuss Netanyahu’s proposed “full occupation” of Gaza amid internal military opposition.

The risks of such a move could deepen Israel’s isolation and endanger hostages. Image
3️⃣ CLINTONS SUBPOENAED OVER EPSTEIN

The House Oversight Committee subpoenas Bill and Hillary Clinton, James Comey, Robert Mueller and more for testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein.

The committee seeks answers as the Epstein case continues to stir controversy. Image
2️⃣ US TO INCREASE TARIFFS ON INDIA

Trump announces the US will raise the 25% tariff on India over its oil imports from Russia.

India defends its decision, calling the US stance "unjustified." Image
1️⃣ RUSSIA LIFTS INF TREATY RESTRICTIONS ON MISSILE DEPLOYMENT

Without out treaty restrictions, Russia no longer considers itself limited and feels entitled to take steps to deploy Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces missiles if needed, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. Image

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Aug 8
🚨🇮🇳🇨🇳BOMBSHELL: The US has just engineered what Kissinger feared most — two Asian giants coming together.

With 🇺🇸Trump’s tariffs in play, India’s PM Modi is set to visit China for the SCO summit — his 1st visit to the country in SEVEN YEARS.

Here's why it matters: 🧵 AI-generated picture
1️⃣ ONE BIG MISCALCULATION

China’s opposition to the abuse of tariffs is “consistent & clear,” Beijing said, coming to India’s defense as the US doubled duties over India’s Russian oil purchases.

Amb Xu didn’t mince words: “Give the bully an inch, he will take a mile.” Image
2️⃣ UNPRECEDENTED CONVERGENCE

So, Modi plans to visit China for the SCO Summit in late August.

A first of its kind since 2019, the trip signals the healing of the rift sparked by 2020-2021 border clashes.
Read 10 tweets
Aug 7
🚨🚨Global South strikes back: 🇺🇸US tariffs are transforming BRICS into a FULL-FLEDGED multipolar alliance.

🇧🇷Brazil’s Lula just announced plans to for BRICS joint response to US pressure.

Here’s why it’s BAD news for the US:🧵 Image
1️⃣ BRAZILIAN BOMBSHELL

👇Lula’s playing the long game — BRICS is leveling up in unity and confidence.

The Global South is ready to actively resist unilateral pressure & advance a more multipolar international order, says analyst Angelo Giuliano.
3️⃣ WHAT’S IN BRICS’ ARSENAL?

🔸more trade in local currencies (bye-bye dollar?)

🔸 boosting New Development Bank & its lending power

🔸rolling out a SWIFT alternative

🔸 challenging US tariffs at WTO Image
Read 9 tweets
Aug 6
🚨1 year passed since Zelensky's neo-Nazi thugs invaded 🇷🇺's Kursk region.

They aimed to grab land, pressure the West, & deal a psychological blow.

Instead, they suffered devastating losses, while their "blitzkrieg" turned into a strategic trap for Ukraine.

Here’s how it went:🧵Image
FAILED GAMBLE🎰

The enemy was counting on a blitz advance toward the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant and Kurchatov.

But after initial gains near Sudzha, Ukrainian forces were quickly pushed back and sustained heavy losses.
 
2/19
RUSSIA'S BLOWBACK💥

A decisive liberation campaign was launched as Russia's Investigative Committee opened a criminal case over the attack on Kursk. 

Ukrainian assault units faced mounting losses — with more and more taken prisoner.

3/19
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Aug 5
🚨🚨GLOBAL SOUTH DEFIES US THREATS OVER FRIENDSHIP WITH RUSSIA 🇷🇺

Washington has declared a trade war on India, Brazil and China.

Their response? Don’t rush into fight you CANNOT win.

We explain why🧵 Image
1️⃣ INDIA REJECTS US PRESSURE

Blasting Western hypocrisy and “unjustified & unreasonable” targeting, India’s MEA vowed to “take all necessary measures to safeguard its national interests and economic security.”

Translation? Your threats mean nothing, Uncle Sam. Image
2️⃣ BHARAT ON THE RISE

India is set to become the world’s 3rd largest economy, PM Modi said after Trump claimed its economy was “dead.”

Right now, it’s already the 5th largest, stronger than the UK, its former colonial master. Image
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Aug 5
🚨🇷🇺❤️ More and more Europeans are moving to Russia.

It's not only about traditional values.

What else can Russia offer? 🧵👇 Image
RUSSIA’S VALUE VISA🇷🇺

Russia’s 3-year visa lets you live, work, start a business, and travel across the country—no language test or investment needed

Just respect its traditional values: faith, family, stability, and heritage

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NEW HOME FOR DISILLUSIONED🏠

The value visa is advertised online to those feeling alienated by Western liberal democracies

Over 1,000 from the EU, US & Australia have applied, says Swiss outlet Tages-Anzeiger

3/9 Image
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Aug 5
🚨🚨🇷🇺 Russia now feels free — if necessary — to deploy intermediate and short-range ground-based missiles.

The INF moratorium is officially dead.

Why now? Military analyst Igor Korotchenko explains🧵👇 Image
1️⃣ NATO PREPPING FOR MAJOR WAR WITH RUSSIA BY 2030

NATO & EU countries are already ramping up their military capabilities.

European defence officials & media are actively fueling a narrative of "Russian aggression" to justify militarization. Image
2️⃣ NATO BUILDAP IN FULL SWING

🔸Strategic Germany-UK project struck to coordinate military plans

🔸Anglo-German medium-range missile in the works, with a range over 2,500 km

🔸NATO countries are upgrading to advanced 5th-gen US fighter jets

🔸Massive army deployments underway
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