China and the United States are increasingly practicing similar foreign policy playbooks: assertive in their own neighborhoods, restrained elsewhere. What does China’s actual engagement with Iran look like in practice?

Many critics say China is an unreliable ally because it won’t defend countries like Iran or Venezuela. But what if the real issue is that China doesn’t believe in alliances the way the United States does? Watch the discussion - tinyurl.com/5e88p95f

Two districts need roads. One is poor, isolated, and needs a road to connect farmers to the market. The other is politically pivotal in the next election. Which one gets the road? That question reveals the politics behind development finance in Africa.

Why a Prolonged Iran War Is Bad News for China The longer the war continues, the harder it becomes for China to stay insulated. Rising energy prices, fuel rationing in nearby economies, and disrupted supply chains could eventually hit China's interests.

China's Strategy for Iran’s New Leadership Andrea Ghiselli breaks down how Beijing typically navigates political transitions abroad and why pragmatism, not ideology, will likely guide China’s next move. Full Analysis - tinyurl.com/4amc5ver

While Apple and Samsung chased premium markets, one Chinese company focused on Africa. Today, Transsion Holdings is the world’s 5th-largest smartphone maker. Lu Miao joined us to break down the strategy behind Transsion's success in Africa. 📹- tinyurl.com/3jju9yex

Why Military Escalation Works Against Beijing’s Interests. China's response tools have been diplomatic and economic by design, not military. William Figuerora explains why Beijing staying on the sidelines is a calculated choice, not a failure. Watch: tinyurl.com/dca5tnjz

When Transsion Holdings entered Africa, Chinese phones had a reputation problem. Local distributors helped change that. They acted as “translators”, adapting a Chinese business model to African markets.

Development finance is supposed to go where it’s needed most. But what if politics decides who gets the roads, schools, and hospitals instead? New conversation with Keyi Tang on politics, debt, and development finance in Africa. Watch - tinyurl.com/2vxdbe7v

Africa is entering a new geopolitical phase. From visa restrictions and trade sanctions to shifting diplomacy, Washington’s posture toward Africa is hardening. Judd Devermont joins us to unpack what this means for Africa, U.S.–Africa relations, and China–Africa ties. tinyurl.com/bdf62h5e

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Little Duke was hit by a car and found by a kind lady who rushed him to the hospital. Unfortunately, she couldn’t afford his treatment, so she asked for help. Even though I was at my grandma’s funeral, I rushed there immediately and took the little one under my care.

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✨ The tides are turning in the Deep South. Democrats just flipped TWO seats and shattered the GOP supermajority: proof that no place is beyond change when people rise up and vote for progress. 💙 #BlueWave

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Queensland's return to the Joh-era. 2 months after the Crisafulli govt removed the CCC recommended ban on property developer donations the money is pouring into the LNP. The ban is still in place for councils. Minister for everything, Jarrod Bleijie, says it's just "electoral fairness". #qldpol

This fck talks so casually about not following the law. He gets two terms and that’s it, and he’s all done. He isn’t special. In fact he’s one of the worst presidents ever and the USA can not afford Trump.

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"Increasingly, the judges can no longer trust the government to be telling the truth." "It pains me because the damage to the Dept. of Justice is just at this point immeasurable." @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social and Mary McCord on the Trump DOJ torching its credibility with the courts.

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wearthepeace Heartbroken families grieve over the 171 children killed in Minab by Israeli/ US airstrikes as tens of thousands filled the streets in mourning. Video: Press TV apnews

Something lighter. Thank you, Ariathome and all the contributors. You all make my days.

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Toby spoke with me before anti-ICE protesters met at MDC for Memorial Day. He reflected on National Fuck ICE Day, addressed the 600 dildos he brought, reacted to anti-ICE protesters in LA being recognized by Jimmy Kimmel, and spoke on the ongoing Tesla Diner Takedown protests targeting Elon Musk

Remembering Michael J. Pollard, born May 30, 1939 and passed away November 22, 2019. Full Post www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=... . #TodayInNerdHistory #May30 #michaeljpollard #startrek #Scrooged #jahn #superboy #lostinspace #miri #bonnieandclyde #birthday #History #News #OTD #FYP #nerd .

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Here's what you should know about New York's car insurance overhaul 🚗

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FINALLY, the review you've all been waiting for: @danryckert.com 's review of the new Sour Patch Kids Chews. He, uh... Loses himself a little there. 🫣

Belíssimo trabalho desse pessoal. Ótimo reconhecimento do Presidente Lula.

breaking records & becoming a leader were the themes of @MilesBridges' eighth szn 💯 read more: Original post

Les astronautes d'Artemis II vieillissent-ils moins pendant le tour Terre-Lune ? Intuition immédiate : vitesse → relativité restreinte → vieillissent moins.

Why so many failings in the Noah Donoghue case? Ignoring basic cell phone data is a very basic mistake. #JusticeForNoah #PSNI #Ireland #MothNews

Five extremely cool things about going to the moon We're honoring a goddess and toilet-phoning while slingshotting round a space rock 252,000 miles away

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Here's where I stand. For far too long, elected leaders have been eager to court data centers at the expense of their constituents. (Threaded below) #cleanenergy #rural #VA #datacenter #virginiapolitics

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Security Scare At The White House Correspondents' Dinner With President Trump Vice President JD Vance escorted out by Secret Service followed by agents surrounding President Donald Trump after an incident at White House Correspondents Association Dinner April 25, 2026. (Video:Andrew Harnik/Getty)

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This is on Gov. Sherrill, not so-called outside agitators who don't exist.

Trump says the crash is “to be expected” because he “inherited a terrible economy” Reality: The Economist called 🇺🇸’s economy “the envy of the world” as Biden’s term ended 👇🏽 His trade war is to blame

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Thousands of teachers are stuck on precarious contracts because the government has completely mismanaged its workforce plan, training extra teachers without being able to employ them. The latest figures showed less than a quarter of newly-qualified teachers were able to find a permanent contract.

💔 In Kyiv, a mother lost her leg while trying to reach shelter with her children during Russia’s attack. Her 3-year-old son was wounded. Her 4-year-old survived with bruises. These are not military targets. These are families trying to survive the night.

CA runs their elections like a third world dictatorship nation. Results should be known THAT NIGHT! But you see...if you're dealing with people trying to steal it, this cannot be allowed. They need weeks, because it takes time to see how many votes you need, mass produce them, then send them over.

KJK Posie Parker has a pathetically small rally

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