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?

Chinese state-owned firms still play a major role in Brazil, but private companies are now expanding fast, especially in autos, tech, and services.

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

The China-critical minerals race is reshaping Washington’s development finance strategy. But is the focus becoming too narrow? Full Analysis: tinyurl.com/y738h62e

Data centers and critical minerals refining are often promoted as pathways to industrial upgrading. But both require large amounts of reliable electricity, water, and infrastructure. For fragile economies, the opportunity cost is becoming harder to ignore.

The Strategy Behind Transsion Holdings’ Rise: “De-Plowing” Strategy What is the “De-Plowing” Strategy?

What Is China’s Global Security Initiative? China’s Global Security Initiative (GSI) is often presented as a new framework for international security cooperation, but is it really new? Paa Kwesi Wolseley Prah breaks down the strategy.

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?

When Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney declared that the rules-based international order no longer works, he spoke repeatedly about “great powers” without naming any. So who was the speech really aimed at?

Was This Congo Deal About Mining? A U.S. company won a major mining deal in Congo, beating out a Chinese bidder that reportedly offered better financial terms. Now, questions are being raised about whether the firm actually has the mining experience to deliver.

“Let me in! Let me in! March Mammal Madness has started and I need your laptop!!!” #2026MMM

Speaker Johnson and the majority should join us to put an end to the Administration’s prolonged war in Iran. “We’ll see” how much time it will take to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is not the answer nearly 80 days into this unauthorized conflict...

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Watanabe-dori Av Fukuoka City, Japan #Japan #Nippon

Rendezvous Only the distance not yet touched binds the two with precision. New media art rooted in Japanese aesthetics. Exploring layered realities through digital collage. #takayukio #NYCArtist #NewYorkArt #collageart

Journalist George Knapp says there are briefing documents on historical communication with non-human intelligence. Source: Jeremy Corbell / Sleeping Dog

#VisibilityBrigade #usa #democracy #mayday #PeacefulProtest @maddow.bsky.social #saveact #rights @visibilitybrigade.bsky.social @rosaliewong.bsky.social @jesscraven101.bsky.social @emmatk.bsky.social @hcrichardson.bsky.social #epstein #ice #nj #impeach #war #unfitunwellunhinged

People hate watching government become sponsored content while families are being squeezed at the pump and DOT is quietly lowering air traffic control hiring targets. That’s the part people can’t unsee.

This Public Service Recognition Week, I had the chance to meet the incredible public safety communicators who answer 911 calls in our community. Their work is demanding, fast-paced, and essential to keeping residents safe.

🗺️ Today is #WorldHealthDay, a call on people everywhere to #StandWithScience For this, it's important to understand how health & democracy are connected - and what shapes people's trust. More in: eurohealthobservatory.who.int/publications... & eurohealthobservatory.who.int/publications... @who.int

Nice ovation for Scott Laughton when he’s announced in the Maple Leafs starting lineup.

👏 Play like this and be ok? 😱 Can Igor Jesus emulate Taiwo in 2022/23? 👀 Spurs in a mess @mattdaviesff.bsky.social is joined by Michael Temple, @petermblackburn.bsky.social and Franz Carr #nffc 🍎 Apple podcasts: tinyurl.com/2fuzn92b 📱 YouTube: tinyurl.com/4judvmdx

This is what they look like in winter:

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Masked man documntd abusing #dog in Palestinian vilage #Samaria police invstgtng #AnimalAbuse #AnimalCruelty #stopanimalcruelty #StopAnimalTests #endanimalagriculture #Vegan #NoToMeat #NoToDairy #BeKindToAnimals #FriendsNotFood #AdoptDontShop #RescueDogs #RescueCats #NoToDogAndCatMeat #Dogs #Puppies

The 3rd Annual OH-11 Housing Expo is June 6 from 9 AM - 2 PM at Tri-C Corporate College Warrensville Heights. Get resources, tools, and information on assistance programs, credit repair, how to apply for a mortgage and more.  Visit shontelbrown.house.gov/housing to register.

this sort of thing is honestly such a huge part of why doing game development is so wonderful.

Nobody.. my uncle pulling up with all the windows down to the cookout 🤣🤣🤣

All I’m saying is we should bring Abel back and all his costumes, also SFIV is still fun

We're canvassing in Norfolk Massachusetts.

When it comes to creating a new marketplace for sports apparel, it can be difficult attracting both sellers and buyers. Lauren Teague of FanWagn discussed how she and her company approach tackling that problem on the latest episode of the Deep Cover Podcast.

ICYMI — @facethenation.bsky.social : “Trump's approval has hit 37%, lowest of his second term. Only 29% say the economy is good. Americans feel stressed, financially insecure, and don't believe their income is keeping up with inflation.”

Lady’s so chill shes like a cucumber ona ducks back

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This May Day, let us be clear: WORKERS DESERVE MORE Working people deserve a $25 minimum wage, healthcare, and the right to bargain for a fair contract. As the world celebrates International Workers' Day, let's build the power to win it. Solidarity forever.

Single player splat fest! Splatoon Raiders trailer reveals July release date. #splatoon #splatoonraiders #switch2 #nintendo

“One AI data centre Meta is constructing will be 1/5 the size of Manhattan, and will use the average power of London.” “That’s just Meta...” Author Karen Hao sets out the shocking consequences of the AI industry.

نظرة على واجهة Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced 🔹 تحسينات ملحوظة على تصميم القوائم 🔹 تبويب السفينة حصل على إعادة تصميم بالكامل بشكل أكثر ديناميكية كيف شايفين التغييرات؟ تطوير حقيقي ولا مجرد تحديث بسيط؟

POV: you’re toasting to Kyiv birthday with friends and air raid siren goes off because Russia decided to bomb your city The reason I’m not running is because well it’s 5 year of war. I’m tired. And it seems from reports Kyiv is not the target right now. And yet I can see my face is giving me away

Your daily #Thwaites update 30.05.2025 Thanks to Baking on the ASIF forum Check the cracks appearing in the area east of "the bay" Not bad Next summer in #Antarctica will be fascinating, hopefully #ClimateCrisis #cryosphere

Turn up the volume as Bingo the Otter eats shrimp Happy National Otter Day! 🦦🍤

Wow. Foraminifera! ROV pilots paused and carefully zoomed in to collect footage of these single-celled microorganisms, or protists, at 843 m during the #OBVI #LivingBioreactors expedition w/ @schmidtsciences.bsky.social offshore of Argentina. Read the full caption: youtube.com/shorts/Yv_ud...

Name a hobby other than gaming where using the phrase "that kills me" means anything other than its literal translation. It's a new episode of #ClairObscurExpedition33 #streamersupport #youtube @gamingnews-rt.bsky.social @expedition33.bsky.social #RPG #turnbased #french buff.ly/O7pNQPY

Today I honor those who gave their lives in service to this country.

🚨 “HOLY SH*T… SOMEONE IS GONNA GET KILLED.” 🚨 @jordanchariton.bsky.social is live outside Delaney Hall as agents push protesters into the street with trucks passing by. A protester says: “They pushed us into the cars pretty much… yesterday they pushed like three people into a semi.” WATCH LIVE ⬇️

When the cost of everything from gas to groceries to housing to medicine is up, it’s time for new leadership. My Affordable Nevada plan is built around making life easier and affordable for you and your family. Visit fordfornevada.com to check it out.

This town... Don't feel right... ✈️

🚖 Crazy Taxi 🚖 is still pretty hard to beat for arcade driving chaos. #Sega #crazytaxi #segadreamcast #arcadegame #drivinggame @sega.jp @sega-west.bsky.social @sega-16.bsky.social

When we all said that MAGA/Republicans would vote for Satan before a Democrat... We didn't expect them to prove it...AGAIN!

Take note the arse… How to win a penalty shootout in a CL Final! We Won It 5 Times,it’s 6 now👍🤣

Living in the US feels like…

Top-down housing targets are placing tremendous pressure on our communities and green spaces, while driving developments that are not fit for purpose and lack the infrastructure local people need. I have been raising the alarm in Westminster to stop this top-down approach!

Scott Pelley gave this commencement address last year

A charmingly old-fashioned Chinese restaurant in Kamata that has been loved for over 60 years since its founding. A set of fried rice and dumplings for just an extra 300 yen is amazing! 🏠 Ajino Yokozuna 📞 03-3736-6463 📍 7-63-5 Nishikamata, #Ota-ku, #Tokyo

i 🫶 physical media #MisaAmane + #DeathNote + #Cosplay

The West Wing S06E07 - A Change is Gonna Come Clip number 0035 #TheWestWing

Guten Abend ™.

So while Trump is hiring Jan 6 employees and playing online this is happening under his nose.

Iran 🇮🇷 Enregistrement audio où l'on peut entendre un capitaine Indien implorer les Iraniens de cesser de tirer sur son navire alors même que, selon lui, Téhéran lui avait accordé le droit de passage. Le tanker a fait demi tour et est toujours coincé dans le Détroit.