Israel Has Destroyed 67 Percent of Gaza’s Cemeteries

The cemetery in al-Mawasi Gaza that was dug up by ‘israel’ yesterday.

Lula’s worker’s party in Brazil has both won the lottery and built a great strayegy with the prize.

After Trump announced sanctions on Brazil, the major media outlets of the country, usually very right wing and all obviously ran by land owners, are either echoing the government’s communication on the matter, or have Lula on for great interviews about it.

What probably happened is that the sanctions would affect the earnings of one of the classes that run the country: land owners/large farmers. On one hand, they have Lula’s party and allies, who have been mostly anti-us imperialism, and Bolsonaro and allies, whose whole thing was promising to give every last bit of our land to Americans. Well, who could possibly be their best bet in this situation? Now the fucking worker’s party is seizing the nationalism discussion away from the fascists and wrapping it around some form of anti-imperialism.

The most interesting thing is the situation that is being drawn: it is now in the best interest of the country’s capitalists and landowners that they support the anti-imperialist front, and the leftists are actually taking advantage of this to get stronger. Does this seem absolutely insane to anybody else? It might be the weed I may have just now, but this realization blew my mind

Someone is doing “antifascist” agitprop in the government bathroom

PBS News:

A State Department employee shared with PBS News an image from inside the department. The image includes a piece of paper taped to a mirror with the words, “Colleagues, if you remain: RESIST FASCISM. Remember the oath you vowed to uphold.”

With how much Russia is able to sustain toe-to-for attrition warfare against the west, imagine if the USSR, even in its late stages under Gorbachev, actually committed to a full scale attrition war against the West when it continued its imperialist aggressions. Actually took control of Europe by force and kept the West out of Eurasia and Africa.

Over half of Ukraine’s munitions and equipment is ex-soviet. Imagine if that was pointed West instead of East while we had the chance. The war would be a guaranteed victory.

I really think prioritizing unjust peace over anti-imperialist principled positions has been the most consistent mistake of the socialist projects thus far. War should not be shirked from over all else or we get Pez and Gorby and China’s foreign policy, which results in the West setting up as it sees fit to pick off the weakest links one by one.

Lula makes fun of Bolsonaro and says tariffs are based on “lies”. During an event in Espírito Santo about the Mariana dam, the PT leader made fun of what was supposed to be a conversation between Eduardo Bolsonaro and Donald Trump, with the former pleading for his father’s freedom.

"So I want to say, with all due respect to President Trump, you are misinformed, very misinformed. The United States does not have a trade deficit with Brazil. It is Brazil that has a trade deficit with the United States. Just so you have an idea, in 15 years, between trade and services, we have a deficit of 410 billion dollars with the United States. It’s up to us to tax him. Now, what is the reason he gives for taxing us? Firstly, he’s fighting a lie that the United States doesn’t have a deficit with Brazil. Secondly, what is his logic?

[Lula does a voice mimicking Trump]: “Oh, pwease don’t presecute Bolsonaro, pwease stops this immediately. Stop this immediately!”

[Lula returns to his normal voice]: Because the ‘thing’ [Jair Bolsonaro] sent a son [Eduardo Bolsonaro] who was a congressman away from the Congress to go there and ask:

[Lula does a childish voice mimicking Eduardo]: “Hey, Trump, for God’s sake, Trump, my free my daddy, don’t let my daddy be arrested, bwaah bwaah”.

[Lula returns to his normal voice]: These people need to be ashamed of themselves. Be ashamed of yourself, be ashamed of yourself, because the smallest thing in a man, he has no character. You saw his son on the internet yesterday reading a letter:

[Lula does a childish voice mimicking Eduardo]: “‘Oh, Trump, Trump’ you know? ‘Pwease say you won’t tax Brazil, if my father isn’t arrested.’ What kind of man is this, folks? What kind of man is this who has no shame? Shouldn’t he be facing his trial head on and proving that he was innocent [instead of doing this]?”

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A Russian IL-76 military cargo plane landed in Tehran, unloaded its cargo, and returned to Moscow shortly after

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@[email protected] do you have any info/theory on this?

I’ve noticed Ansarallah blurs out the surrounding terrain whenever they post missile launch videos, but most of the time it looks like totally nondescript hills and vegetation. Would it really be possible to figure out the location of these launches if they weren’t blurred? And if so, does the blurring actually help if you can still get a vague outline of the horizon like in this one?

Hey y’all. I’m an alt-acc of a user over here, made it for opsec purposes to post specific news regarding my home region, i.e. Spain.

Maybe this isn’t news worthy to everyone, but I wanted to post regardless because it’s important to me (Spanish): Rent prices in my hometown rise to 8th highest in Spain

With an interannual rise of 13%, of which 6 percent points over the past three months, the prices now stand above 20€/m² for the first time ever. This is the town I’ve been born in, raised, and lived until I was 23, and now that I’m back in Spain after some years abroad I’ve been outpriced from the town where I grew, as have been many of my friends. 20€/m² may not sound like a lot to fellow USian comrades, but salaries in Spain aren’t what they are over there. An average salary may be something like 1600-1800€ a month for a full time job, so a very modest 60m² flat would set you back monthly 1200€ of that.

I wanted to share my pain, my family and some of my friends are here, and while I didn’t necessarily plan to live here all my life (and I don’t live here now, partially because of the prices), it absolutely fucking sucks knowing that I won’t be able to have a life here the same way my parents have had. When someone tells me about dangerous communism and forcible relocations during the literal direst times in modern history, I can’t help but feel like people are absolutely blind to the millions who are economically forced to relocate in capitalism during times of peace and abundance. But I guess, as always, economic violence doesn’t fucking count because I could technically choose to shove myself into a sardine-can apartment with 2 strangers while still dropping 1/3 of my income monthly to make the landlord richer. I have to live more than an hour away and buy a car and pollute the air and empty my wallet in the process to be able to see my fucking family. At least I can listen to socialist podcasts on the way telling me how monthly rent was 3% of the average income in the Soviet Union 55 years ago lmfao

The El-Salvador of the Baltic: Estonia in Talks with NATO Members to Expand Estonia’s Prison Rental System

ERR - Johannes Voltri ^today

In addition to the agreement with Sweden, which has already reached the ratification stage, to keep its prisoners in Estonia, and Finland’s interest in concluding a similar agreement, there are other countries that have informally explored the possibility of renting prison places from Estonia, Justice and Digital Affairs Minister Liisa Pakosta said.

“Yes, there are more than one. /—/ But I would skip discussing this list here,” Pakosta told Vikerraadio’s “Uudis+” programme on Friday.

Asked to clarify the information, however, she added that Estonia has said from the beginning that the only reason to do this is for wider security cooperation. “Maybe we are only talking about NATO member states,” the minister said.

At the same time, Pakosta stressed that Estonia, unlike many other countries, would rent out its prisons on the condition that Estonian laws would remain in force in these detention facilities, and he has said as much to Finnish Justice Minister Leena Meri.

“It’s just that the Swedes have clearly been the quickest, and we have had these negotiations with the Swedes at executive level. Now it is up to the parliaments of both countries to decide. If the people’s parliaments in both countries ratify the agreement, it will go ahead. If they don’t, then we’ll start looking again,” he said.

Asked whether he himself would like to conclude a similar agreement with Finland, the Justice Minister replied. We have no ambition to become some kind of country that rents out prison space. We are not aiming to rent out a prison for a prison.

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A lot of articles have been churning out lately due to the Asean Ministers Meeting and the BRICS summit. Here’s some random ones I picked. I’ve also found another article written by another bourgeois-liberal Western academic that I want to laugh at so expect a post on that within the next few days barring I don’t get too busy.

Vietnam promotes comprehensive approach to human rights in ASEAN

Civilizational dialogue a must in turbulent world

Anwar calls on Europe to treat SE Asia as equals, says region won’t accept old hierarchies

ASEAN-EU partnership must be equal, fair, inclusive: Sugiono

Expecting the EU to not be colonizer-brained is a losing gamble.

Malaysia says China will sign Southeast Asia nuclear weapons free zone treaty when documents are ready

Chinese Foreign Minister slams US tariffs on ASEAN as ‘unilateral bullying,’ vows to uphold multilateral trading system with ASEAN

Vietnam proposes three priorities to strengthen Asean’s centrality

Asean accuses “Israel” of ‘openly committing genocide’, demands end to Gaza war

Indonesia’s FM says food security must remain ASEAN Plus Three focus

Muslim woman killed by krauts in germany

Source: Arnaud Bertrand / Twitter

This might be the most remarkable geopolitical document I’ve seen come out of a major European institution so far this century.

France’s Parliament has just produced an extraordinary 153-page report that calls for nothing less than a complete strategic realignment of Europe.

The document systematically dismantles the EU’s current geopolitical positioning - “vassalized” to the U.S., in the report’s words - as a catastrophic failure that has led to the EU seeing “its influence diminish and its interests poorly protected.”

The report details 50 recommendations from the “creation of a common world currency” (recommendation #14) to dedollarize the global economy, to “replacing the EU’s strategy in the Indo-Pacific region with a cooperative approach including China” (recommendation #11).

In general the report’s central recommendation is that Europe break free from Atlantic subordination and instead achieve strategic autonomy by partnering with China.

This would mark a complete historical reversal - for the first time since the colonial era, the historical West choosing equal strategic partnership with a Global South nation as an alternative to Western alliance structures.

The report (which you can find here: https://assemblee-nationale.fr/dyn/17/rapports/due/l17b1588_rapport-information.pdf) is in French so I wrote a detailed article breaking down its most explosive findings and recommendations, an explaining why this could be its last chance to avoid irrelevance in a multipolar world.

Egypt confirms acquisition of Chinese HQ-9B long-range air defence system Military Africa

Egypt has officially confirmed its deployment of the Chinese HQ-9B long-range air defence system, a move that marks a notable enhancement of its military capabilities and reflects a growing partnership with Beijing. This confirmation came from retired Major General Samir Farag, a former high-ranking official in the Egyptian Armed Forces, during an interview on Sada El-Balad TV. Farag revealed that Egypt’s arsenal includes various modern defence systems, with the HQ-9B—a system comparable to Russia’s S-400—being a key component. This disclosure, reported by Israeli media outlet nziv, reveals Egypt’s strategic shift toward diversifying its arms suppliers and strengthening its air defence network. The HQ-9B’s advanced capabilities, including its ability to engage a wide array of aerial threats, position Egypt to better address regional security challenges while navigating complex geopolitical dynamics.

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Egypt’s decision to acquire the HQ-9B stems from a combination of strategic, economic, and political factors. Frustrated by Western restrictions on arms sales, Cairo has turned to China for advanced systems that come without the political constraints often imposed by the United States and European nations. For instance, Egypt’s F-16 fleet, supplied by the U.S., is equipped with outdated AIM-7 Sparrow missiles, while France has withheld long-range MICA missiles for its Rafale jets. In contrast, China’s export terms are more flexible, offering Egypt access to cutting-edge technology without restrictive end-user agreements. The HQ-9B’s cost-effectiveness also makes it an attractive alternative to pricier Western systems like the U.S.-made Patriot PAC-3, which carries both a higher price tag and political strings. Compared to Russia’s S-400, the HQ-9B provides similar capabilities at a lower cost, though it lacks the same combat-tested pedigree.

The timing of this acquisition is tied to Egypt’s evolving security concerns. Tensions with Israel over its actions in Gaza, along with Turkey’s support for Islamist groups in Syria and Libya, pose direct threats to Cairo’s interests. The Western-backed assault on Libya in 2011, with Turkish involvement, left a lasting impression on Egyptian leadership, reinforcing the need for independent aerial warfare capabilities. Egypt’s air force, while sizable, remains constrained by its reliance on Western suppliers, who have been reluctant to provide the most advanced munitions. The HQ-9B, alongside other Chinese systems like the Wing Loong-1D drones and reported interest in J-31 stealth fighters, signals a deliberate pivot toward Beijing as a defence partner. This shift not only enhances Egypt’s deterrence capabilities but also strengthens its bargaining power with Western allies, who may now feel pressure to loosen restrictions on arms sales.

The HQ-9B’s deployment in Egypt also has broader implications for the Middle East’s balance of power. Israel, which maintains a qualitative military edge in the region, must now account for Egypt’s bolstered air defences. The system’s ability to detect stealth aircraft and intercept precision-guided munitions complicates Israel’s operational planning, particularly in scenarios involving strikes on Egyptian targets. Turkey, another regional rival, could face similar challenges if tensions escalate, as the HQ-9B extends Egypt’s defensive reach. Beyond Egypt, China’s growing role as an arms supplier challenges the dominance of Western and Russian systems in the Middle East. Countries like Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Pakistan have already acquired the HQ-9B, drawn by its affordability and China’s willingness to transfer technology without political preconditions. Egypt’s procurement could inspire other nations to follow suit, further eroding the West’s influence in the region’s defence markets.

This is the end of Russian military industrial complex. The India-Pakistan conflict truly marked the turn of the tide and the ascendence of Chinese military technology displacing those of Russia’s among Global South countries.

I predict Russia’s economy will continue to worsen as it loses global market in military export, one of the few things Russia is actually good at and a major source of foreign income, and will in turn stifle investments in research and development over the longer term, ultimately leading to the demise of its status as a global leader in military technology.

PS. Europe’s as well, no doubt.

private capital porkies are ecstatic

bitcoin is at 118k, dow at 44k, seems they wriggled their way out of this jam (again), not-curious that with record profits, curious with falling out investment into primary means of production. Just straight worship towards oil/gas/weapons/ai

interestingly, industrial rare metals (silver/copper/palladium, nickel is the exception) going upwards as well, welcome back converter thieves.

Over three years into the Ukraine war, Russia has finally stopped using lower frequency long wavelength radio for communications between strategic bombers . They are now using higher frequency shorter wavelength radio, suggested to be UHF, for communications. UHF radio is propagated by line of sight and has a much shorter range. This means Ukrainian hobbyist radio operators can no longer listen in on the communications of the bombers (for example, the bombers announcing the launch of cruise missiles and launch location on radio), and can no longer announce the launch of missiles on their telegram channels. These telegram channels only know that the missiles are on their way when they get detected and enter Ukrainian airspace. This change has affected all monitoring channels.

How long before Russia uses SATCOM radio for long range secure communications on strategic bomber and refueling aircraft, so they can’t be tracked at takeoff and can operate “radio silent”. Do we have to wait another three years?