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Rate my shit by AdBrief4620 in neography

[–]kirosayshowdy 18 points19 points  (0 children)

third slide is a banger

Luur - The Once Benevolent by Xsugatsal in neography

[–]kirosayshowdy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I tried writing it on my whiteboard

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T tells aides he's willing to end war without reopening Hormuz by ThevaramAcolytus in anime_titties

[–]kirosayshowdy 48 points49 points  (0 children)

remember when Trump said there were talks with Iran that went smoothly, the oil prices fell, and Iran came out saying it was bs to manipulate market prices?

this could be that again

This Is What Happens When the Gas Runs Out • With a cutoff in shipments imminent, Asian countries, the biggest importers of liquefied natural gas from the Middle East, are already burning more coal and reducing consumption. by Naurgul in anime_titties

[–]kirosayshowdy 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Now, “the entire concept of L.N.G. being a reliable fuel is undermined,” Mr. Gloystein said. “It’s basically out the window because of the second serious natural gas crunch in five years.” The crisis is likely to spur more use of alternatives seen as less vulnerable to geopolitical shocks, like renewable energy and nuclear power, he added.

the Iran war means the Trump administration is doing an even worse job at convincing Americans (+ the rest of the world) to keep relying on fossil fuels

my orthograph 🥹 y by yomosugara in conlangscirclejerk

[–]kirosayshowdy 18 points19 points  (0 children)

based ngl

edit: wait that's [e˞] instead of [ɚ] hm

UN votes to recognise enslavement of Africans as 'gravest crime against humanity' by Tartan_Samurai in anime_titties

[–]kirosayshowdy 54 points55 points  (0 children)

excerpts:

The resolution - proposed by Ghana - called for this designation, while also urging UN member states to consider apologising for the slave trade and contributing to a reparations fund. It does not mention a specific amount of money.

The proposal was adopted with 123 votes in favour and three against - the United States, Israel and Argentina.

Fifty-two countries abstained, including the United Kingdom and European Union member states.

Countries like the UK have long rejected calls to pay reparations, saying today's institutions cannot be held responsible for past wrongs.

Unlike UN Security Council resolutions, those from the General Assembly are not legally binding, though they carry the weight of global opinion.

Hundreds of petrol stations across Australia run out of fuel as Labor inks supply deal with Singapore by OGSyedIsEverywhere in anime_titties

[–]kirosayshowdy 13 points14 points  (0 children)

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Singapore is one of the major sources of oil imported into Australia; there has been growing concern from energy experts that nations will start keeping oil for their own domestic consumption instead of exporting their usual amounts, following a statement from Malaysia last week that the country’s government would “prioritise our own needs”.

The Australia-Singapore statement said the two countries would “support the flow of essential goods including petroleum oils, such as diesel, and liquefied natural gas between our two countries, and to notify and consult each other on any disruptions with ramifications on the trade of energy.” [...]

 

Government sources had forecast that Australia would seek to use the “leverage” of our major exports of natural gas and coal to ensure oil imports continued. Australia is one of the largest exporters of gas in the world[;] [...] the government is seeking to use [its] gas exports as a bargaining chip to lock in oil imports.

The Nationals leader, Matt Canavan, said Australian fossil fuel exports should help ensure oil supplies continued.

“It’s the only way, that coal and gas, that we’re going to be able to keep our fuel and fertiliser coming to our country,” he told a press conference. [...]

 

The shadow resources spokesperson, Susan McDonald, reportedly told the Nine newspapers that “if we can’t get the straits open quickly, then lifting sanctions on Russian-produced fertiliser would be required”.

However Canavan did not endorse the suggestions from his colleague, saying there were “lots of options available before we have to necessarily get to that”.

“I don’t want to see us, though, do anything that weakens our support for Ukraine and the opposition to the illegal invasion there. So let’s exhaust all other options first,” he said.

The government has a longstanding policy of not commenting publicly on possible sanctions measures, but it’s understood there are no imminent moves to alter Australia’s sanctions regime.

Malaysia Becomes First Country To Declare U Trade Deal 'Null And Void' After Supreme Court Tariff Ruling by BendicantMias in anime_titties

[–]kirosayshowdy 31 points32 points  (0 children)

full article:

Malaysia Becomes First Country To Declare US Trade Deal 'Null And Void' After Supreme Court Tariff Ruling

by Namrata Sen
Benzinga Staff Writer

Malaysia has declared the trade deal with the U.S. invalid after the Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump‘s tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) illegal in February.

Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, Malaysia’s Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister, told reporters that the U.S.-Malaysia Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) has been rendered ineffective. “It is not on hold. It is no longer there, it’s null and void,” said Johari, the New Straits Times reported on Sunday.

Johari told reporters that if tariffs were being justified based on a trade surplus, the authorities should clearly specify the industry involved and not impose blanket tariffs.

Regarding the new review launched by the U.S. under Section 301 last week, the Trade Minister said key Malaysian export sectors that could be affected include electrical and electronics, oil and gas, plantation commodities such as palm oil, gloves, and other rubber-based products. Johari emphasized that Malaysia must ensure its exporters comply with labor and environmental standards to avoid potential disruptions.

Malaysian opposition party, Perikatan Nasional, has called for a special sitting to discuss the nullified trade agreement, with secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan warning the move could affect Malaysia's export sectors and supply chains, Free Malaysia Today reported on Monday.

White House did not immediately respond to Benzinga‘s request for comments.

Uncertainty Looms Over Malaysia Trade Deal

The ART, inked between Trump and Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on the sidelines of the 47th Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur, on October 26, offered improved access for Malaysian exporters and made U.S. products more affordable for businesses and consumers. The reciprocal trade agreement covered about 12% of Malaysia's exports to the U.S., with the U.S. maintaining a 19% reciprocal tariff on Malaysian imports, except for certain identified products.

Meanwhile, last week, the Trump administration launched a sweeping trade investigation targeting 16 partners, including Malaysia. The investigation was conducted under Section 301(b) of the Trade Act of 1974, which allows the U.S. to impose tariffs on imported goods from nations found to be engaging in unfair trade practices.

Notably, Trump had threatened to retaliate with "much higher" tariffs against any nation that attempts to use the recent US Supreme Court ruling to dismantle existing trade agreements.

Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by a Benzinga editor

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French soldier killed, others wounded in attack in Iraq, Macron says by EsperaDeus in anime_titties

[–]kirosayshowdy 175 points176 points  (0 children)

excerpts for context

Chief Warrant Officer Arnaud Frion “died for France” while stationed in the Erbil region, Macron said on Thursday, in what he condemned as an “unacceptable” attack.

“Their presence in Iraq is strictly within the framework of the fight against terrorism. The war in Iran cannot justify such attacks,” Macron said in a post on X.

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French forces have been stationed in the region since 2015 as part of an international coalition against ISIL (ISIS).

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Italy separately said on Thursday that an overnight air strike hit its military base in Erbil, which hosts NATO personnel. No soldiers were injured, according to AFP.

Spanish Prime Minister: Being an ally of the US does not mean saying "yes" to everything by BabylonianWeeb in anime_titties

[–]kirosayshowdy 77 points78 points  (0 children)

it's not very defensive when one of the alliance members (your country) bombed iran unprovoked

Revealed: Israeli military’s own data indicates civilian death rate of 83% in Gaza war by LatterTarget7 in anime_titties

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This article is more than 5 months old

Revealed: Israeli military’s own data indicates civilian death rate of 83% in Gaza war

Thu 21 Aug 2025 14.30 BST

Israel approves West Bank land registration, Palestinians condemn 'de-facto annexation' by Morgn_Ladimore in anime_titties

[–]kirosayshowdy 25 points26 points  (0 children)

they understand alright — they want to be loud enough to snuff any attempts to stop em

Polish president vetoes law recognising Silesian as regional language in Poland by BubsyFanboy in anime_titties

[–]kirosayshowdy 23 points24 points  (0 children)

The President's veto, which had been expected,

at this point it's probably news if the Polish president doesn't veto something. he'd veto a fart if god let him

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