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.

South Asia’s foreign policy choices aren’t always about national interest. They’re shaped by elite politics, partition trauma, and emotional baggage, especially when balancing India and China. Mandakini D. Surie explains ⬇️

How Washington Misread Xi Jinping Jane Perlez reflects on how Washington fundamentally misjudged Xi Jinping when he first emerged as China’s next leader and how Xi's leadership personality reshaped the trajectory of U.S.–China relations.

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

What does digital sovereignty actually mean in practice? Bulelani Jili uses Kenya’s push to build technical skills as a lens to explore how African states navigate power, dependence, and control in a global tech system heavily shaped by outside actors.

The war with Iran is disrupting global energy markets and accelerating demand for China’s clean energy technologies across the Global South. Li Shuo joins Eric & Cobus to explain why China may be one of the biggest beneficiaries. Watch - tinyurl.com/metfurf6

China has shown it can act decisively on wildlife protection, most notably with its 2017 ivory ban. But as the rosewood trade accelerates across West Africa, experts warn that time is running out. Can Beijing apply the same pressure internationally?

The China Coverage Collapse With fewer American correspondents on the ground, Western understanding of China’s political and social realities is narrowing, at a moment when informed analysis is most needed.

Is China responding to a more disruptive U.S. foreign policy under Trump or is the timing just coincidence?

In our latest podcast, we discuss the mood in policy and think tank circles in Washington, the strategic implications of China’s engagements, and why many African countries are placing less emphasis on ties with the U.S. as they pursue other economic and development partnerships.

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EU Economy Commissioner Dombrovskis: EU doesn't believe this is time to ease pressure on Russia, as Secretary Bessent has done with second extension already. In fact, Russia is the one gaining from Iran war and increase in fuel prices. We need to strengthen pressure on Russia.

Good, Sunday morning! Let's talk news!

"Living with Humans" by Kal Fulsom a.co/d/ddaGXP1 Book 02 of the SHIFTERS series. A compelling story of two species, Humans & Elysians. A science fiction tale, weaving together personal relationships, cultural clashes, libertine lifestyles, new technology, and futurism.

If this country can find trillions for tax breaks for the rich and wars of choice, it can find the resources to guarantee paid leave for every worker in America.    Virginia led. Now Congress must act. Let's pass the FAMILY Act.

Samuel L. Jackson has a cameo as Xander the Shark in ‘The Boys’ final season 🦈 😂

Look: the data center economy is propping up our economy right now. The least we can do is update our permiting rules to use market forces to make the companies help upgrade the resources they're using. @haitch.bsky.social @goldman.blue

UCLA wins the B1G title after a 5 minute walk-off review of a walk-off hit by pitch

Hier geht es nur alleine um die Anatomie, natürlich muss die Frau sich wohl fühlen. Abbildung von Sarah Schmid #geburt #gebären #schwangerschaft Ich bringe gerade meine Videos hierher – falls du neu bist, willkommen! 👋

WIRTZ!!!!!!!!! 2-0

Peace dove out of sight From the rubble, they look up at every white wing #thursdaymood #thoughts #poetry #poem #haiku #senryu #vss365 #dove #Peace #war #NoWar

Part two, where I thank still more people

🌞 #Sonne – Der Milliarden-Jahre-Energie-Skandal⚡ 📎 philosophies.de/index.php/20... 📺 youtu.be/k22eSYJgPD0 #Zoomposium #ThomasNaumann #IljaBohnet #Kernfusion #Physik #Kosmologie #Energie #Wissenschaftstheorie #Universum #Feinabstimmung #Forschung #Wissenschaft #Philosophie #Astrophysik #Kernphysik

On March 8, Donald Trump’s Energy Secretary said gas would drop below $3 “within weeks.” Now? Americans won't see pre-war gas prices FOR YEARS. MAGA: you good with this?

Okay, I admit it, I hate sports. Not because I don't like being active, but because it's just so numbingly boring. (I make an exception for swimming in oceans.) But even for a Churchillian sports soul like me, this is hilarious:

Me too, James from Deadlock. 😔

NIGHTS OF BLUE SKIES DAY 27 MAY 2026 ICE LAWLESSNESS DELANEY HUNGER STRIKE HORRIFIC DELANEY Walk in this little girl's shoes She should be enjoying her youth, NO, herdaddy is stranded there Conditions are INHUMANE, hundreds on hunger strike Sen. Andy Kim pepper sprayed in protest OUTRAGE

Trump: A very long lake, we call it the reflecting lake. That's longer than the tallest building in the world if you set it on the side.

🧬 𝐈𝐁𝐕 𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐑𝐒 𝗡𝘂𝗲𝘃𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼 𝗲𝗻 𝗲𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗱𝗲 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮 La 𝗗𝗿𝗮. 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗮-𝗕𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗶 (del @sangerinstitute.bsky.social) presentará: “𝐷𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 ℎ𝑢𝑚𝑎𝑛 𝑎𝑑𝑎𝑝𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑖𝑚𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑒 𝑠𝑦𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑚” 📅 𝟮𝟵/𝟬𝟰 🕛 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬𝗵 📍 𝗜𝗕𝗩-𝗖𝗦𝗜𝗖, 𝗦𝗲𝗱𝗲 𝗬𝘂́𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗮 (𝗖𝗜𝗣𝗙 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘂𝗺) #IBVCSIC #Seminars #Immunology #Genomics

Make no mistake: The devastation and abuse you saw – in Lakeview, and Little Village, Brighton Park, and East Side were not accidents or aberrations from a plan. They were the plan in Operation Midway Blitz.

A decade after a KRQE Investigation first raised red flags, classic car owners say the same problems are happening again with the same business owner – in a different place. KRQE Investigative reporter Gabrielle Burkhart shows you why car owners say they’ve been taken for a ride.

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#Maul shows us a clear example of Sith philosophy. They draw strength from powerful emotions. The emotion they channel most is fear. Devon goes from fear to hatred in this fight. As a Padawan she is most vulnerable to the dark side bc of her zeal to take action. Fear leads to anger then hate…

Os sinais do envolvimento de Flávio Bolsonaro com o Banco Master sempre foram evidentes. Vídeo completo nas outras redes sociais.

One of my favorite songs — and it's just as relevant today as it was when Sam Cooke first recorded it.

In this special video Gospel Study presentation, join friends of Dialogue Zyon Smiley, Ramona Morris, Chase Phillips, and Andrew Evans as they discuss various aspects of Official Declaration 2, which includes personal and theological insights. www.dialoguejournal.com/podcasts/spe...

Elevate puts you in the room with the people who will actually use your solution and the teams who will feel its impact every day ➡️Bookings are NOW open for our next event on 13 May 2026 in Bristol: highland.health/elevate/

Boy I sure do hate when a game heavily based around physics actually makes them work against me. It's a new episode of #TheLegendOfZelda #TwilightPrincess! #streamersupport #youtube @gamingnews-rt.bsky.social @zeldauniverse.bsky.social #zelda #wolflink buff.ly/yhobv9k

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#dermatomyositis #antisynthetasesyndrome #myositis #polymyositis #jak1inhibitor #inclusionbodymyositis #mastcellactivationsyndrome #mixedconnectivetissuedisorder #ehlersdanlossyndrome #idontwanttodiealone

Why is inflation still high?

Anxious about how tonight's series finale of #Halfman will conclude. It's been a riveting ride and I hope it sticks the landing. #HBOMax #streaming #tvsky

🎪 Selling Fast 🎪 THE AMAZING DIGITAL CIRCUS: THE LAST ACT screens at Light House from June 4. Pre-booking is strongly advised. 🎟 link in bio #theamazingdigitalcircus #gooseworx

grateful is an understatement 🤍

Y’all look at the HUSBAND!! Weaponized incompetence at its finest!

More Weather Wednesday because Climate Change is real. Here's the non-narrated vid, link to narrated & Co-Author www.youtube.com/shorts/N066j... Jim: www.britishweatherservices.co.uk #survival #weather #extremeweather #mykelhawke #jimnrdale #usspecialforces #ukweather #books #skyhorse #publisher

They heal with compassion — and humor. Our caregivers shared their favorite jokes for Nationa Joke Day.

If you doubted Will would have any chance of Tower Ascension, think again! #WistoriaWandandSword @wildercorey.bsky.social @jimforonda.bsky.social

(spoilers for the climax of season 4's first cor) I'm a simple man and the music in this scene actually made me start feeling goosebumps. (please ignore Key_in_red coming online in the middle of the video and also @ bluesky mods unshadowban him pls)

Free spot to enjoy city views just across Tokyo Station🚃✨ 📍KITTE garden (6th floor) #Japan #Journeys

#spacex #starship #explore #fyp #BreakingNewsUSA Full story: https://jqjo.com/article/zsnkhhvl

I can literally color with this light up board and a comic book all day! So relaxing and the colors popping off the glass is so cool! GRAB YOURS HERE ⬇️ www.tiktok.com/t/ZT926AWJND... #magneto #xmen97 #sketch #fanart #tiktokartist

A CANADIAN Trump critic is suing the U.S. administration to stop them from getting his personal data from Google. After the user posted criticism about federal agents killing protesters, DHS asked Google for his associated names, addresses, phone numbers, credit card and bank information. Yikes:

#TomodachiLifeLivingTheDream Video Moments. Finally, we got a Ballet Duo dancing together.

We have been workin our booties off to make sure we're bringin' all the queer joy protest vibes to Boston Pride!! See you June 6th in downtown Boston. Parade @ 11am, Pride Festival in Boston Common 12-6pm. Stop by our table and learn more about nonviolent civil resistance! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇺🇸

Paint the town red. Now you know. #celebration #paintthetownred #howthehelldidinotknowthat #memoir #memoirs #humor #books

NBA Finals 2025-2026 Knicks 105 Spurs 95 #ɢᴀᴍᴇᴏɴᴇ #ɴᴇᴡʏᴏʀᴋᴏʀɴᴏᴡʜᴇʀᴇ 🧡💙

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Mr Finch is positively glowing as he eats an orange and grapes. #birds

Cat Hole 'Looney Tunes' Game Boy