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  Why Unilateral Sanctions Violate International Law Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, and Chinese President Xi Jinping during the 18th BRICS Summit, at the Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi. (@narendramodi/IG via PTI Photo)   Unilateral and secondary sanctions are illegal under international law, as reaffirmed by BRICS member states in the New Delhi Declaration . These restrictive measures bypass the United Nations Charter, distort global trade, and disproportionately harm developing economies. Only the UN Security Council holds the legitimate authority to impose international sanctions. Unilateral & secondary sanctions are ILLEGAL — BRICS New Delhi Declaration Sanctions violate international law, run contrary to the UN Charter & distort global trade. Only the UN Security Council has right to impose them — BRICS member states pic.twitter.com/usce4QK7iR — RT (@RT_com) September 12, 2026   How do u...

  US Military Action Targets IRGC Thar-Allah Base in Tehran Missiles on display in Tehran's Freedom monument in Tehran. Credit: AP Reports indicate that foreign military actions have directly targeted critical security infrastructure inside Iran. Official releases confirm U.S. forces have struck the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Thar-Allah Headquarters in Tehran, a key command structure responsible for capital security. BREAKING: Reports claim U.S. forces have struck the IRGC’s Thar-Allah Headquarters in Tehran, a key command responsible for security in the capital. pic.twitter.com/vzcG6c06Sj — The Geopolitics (@Newstoday555) September 12, 2026   What Is the Strategic Role of IRGC Thar-Allah Headquarters? The Thar-Allah Headquarters serves as the primary intelligence and internal security command for the capital region . It coordinates multiple defense units and urban security apparatuses to maintain regime stability during heightened crisis periods. Did U.S. Milit...

  Sudan AKINCI Destroys FK-2000 Air Defense System (Mintel World pic)   In a major tactical shift in North African aerial warfare, a Sudan AKINCI destroys an FK-2000 air defense system operated by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) during precision strikes in contested territory. Official military sources confirm that a Turkish-made Bayraktar AKINCI Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) belonging to the Sudanese Air Force successfully targeted and neutralized the Chinese-origin short-range air defense system. According to defense reporting from Defence Blog News , the destroyed FK-2000 unit had been supplied to the RSF paramilitary group via foreign supply channels involving the United Arab Emirates, significantly altering the air sovereignty balance across Kordofan and Darfur. Sudan Hava Kuvvetleri, Bayraktar AKINCI ile Çin yapımı hava savunma sistemini imha etti Sudan ordusunun envanterindeki Türk yapımı Bayraktar AKINCI, BAE’nin Hızlı Destek Kuvvetleri’ne (HDK) tedarik ettiği...

  Six Volcanoes Erupt Simultaneously in Indonesia: Emergency Brief Mount Merapi continues to show high levels of volcanic activity on July 17, 2026. An unprecedented geological crisis is unfolding across the Malay Archipelago as Indonesia simultaneous volcano eruptions trigger widespread emergency evacuations, flight groundings, and severe environmental alerts. Emergency response agencies, including the BNPB (National Disaster Management Authority) and the Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG), have elevated warning status levels as six major volcanic peaks across the Pacific Ring of Fire erupted concurrently. Over 80,000 residents have been displaced from high-risk hazard zones as ash columns reach critical altitudes, posing severe threats to international air travel corridors and public safety. इंडोनेशिया में एक साथ 6 ज्वालामुखी फटे है जिसके कारण आस पास के इलाको में आपात स्थिति बनी हुई है pic.twitter.com/LkNaOKRV2m — Ganesh Godara (@guneshgodara) Sept...

  Putian Fujian Heavy Rainfall Flooding: Impact and Safety Updates China continues to issue alert for rainstorms with emergency response to flooding. CCTV   Continuous downpours across Fujian Province have caused significant municipal disruption, urban waterlogging, and river overflows in the coastal city of Putian . Torrential weather driven by regional monsoons and tropical storm systems has overwhelmed local drainage networks, turning key urban corridors into slow-moving streams and disrupting daily life. Local public safety agencies and emergency management teams are conducting ongoing operations to monitor flood basins, clear waterlogged roads, and evacuate at-risk residents from low-lying neighborhoods. Putian, Fujian, has been hit by several days of intense rainfall, causing widespread disruption across the area. pic.twitter.com/3wYIefhHcI — China pulse 🇨🇳 (@Eng_china5) September 3, 2026   What Caused the Recent Putian Fujian Heavy Rainfall Flooding? The severe ...

  Nepal Trishuli River Zip Line Built for Disaster Crossing Residents pull a newly installed zipline to help people commute across the Trishuli river in the aftermath of flash floods at Bidur in Nepal's Nuwakot district, Nepal, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh)   Following catastrophic flash floods that destroyed vital transport infrastructure, emergency authorities in Nepal established a temporary zip line across the Trishuli River to re-establish access for stranded communities. The makeshift cable crossing was constructed by security forces in Bidur , Nuwakot, offering an urgent lifeline across the roaring waters after floodwaters wiped away motorable bridges and access roads. The primary keyword Nepal Trishuli River zip line captures a vital disaster relief initiative launched to rescue isolated residents and supply immediate medical relief to affected populations. Authorities in Nepal set up a temporary zip line across the Trishuli River to help peo...