U.S. and China Take Divergent Paths in the New West Asia. We recently hosted Mohammed Soliman to discuss his new book, West Asia: A New American Grand Strategy in the Middle East. Full analysis: tinyurl.com/3r496vcc 🧵 Here are the key highlights from the episode:

Corporate clients in Panama Canal are increasingly asking how to navigate U.S.-China competition, critical infrastructure risks, and growing scrutiny of Chinese-linked investments. Watch - tinyurl.com/3d7sxs8w

China has launched a series of global initiatives alongside existing institutions, which some see as building a parallel system, trying to replace the Western-led global order. But Joel Ng argues something different. Watch the discussion - tinyurl.com/mrxkfspy

Chinese development finance in Africa is often framed as an outlier: faster, more demand-driven, and less concerned with governance, corruption, environmental impact, or human rights conditions than traditional lenders. But research by Keyi Tang offers a more nuanced picture.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Cambodia, Thailand, and Myanmar from April 22 to 26, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday. In Cambodia, Wang and Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun will hold strategic talks with local officials.

China as a Banker, Debt Collector, and Rescuer in Africa. Yan Liang joins Eric Olander to examine China’s evolving role as a development finance provider in Africa. Watch the full episode: tinyurl.com/2c2rvee5

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

US and China Take Divergent Paths in the New West Asia In the latest China-Global South podcast episode, Mohammed Soliman joins Eric to discuss how the United States and China are pursuing different strategies in West Asia. Full Analysis: tinyurl.com/3r496vcc

Today, private Chinese firms, particularly in green tech and battery manufacturing, are technological leaders that host countries try to attract. Christoph Nedopil explains how private Chinese firms are now driving global expansion.

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

Our parents said “we got McDonald’s at home.” Now folks can’t afford THAT either. Ground beef. Potatoes. Bread. Grocery prices jumped more in April than in 4 YEARS. What did YOU stop buying? This is Trump’s economy on your table. #TrumpsGroceryCrisis

The spirit of Amiga PD games and shareware for Japanese computers: Alien's Egg. (1992) One of Compile's Disk Station magazine games released for PC-98. Monitor the hatching eggs and be quick to either rescue with a right click or blast away with left!

Today’s the day — and we’re so proud of every single person taking on the #CARTEN100 for LOOK. After all the training, early mornings and miles put in, our incredible cyclists are setting off on their 100-mile journey from Cardiff to Tenby right now. If you can, please donate today buff.ly/LAJGMdJ

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NEW at Amazon audiobooks & Audible today is mystical MM romance A Stranger's Touch, excellently narrated by Gabriel Cassata! 🤩 PLUS I have a number of Audible US & UK vouchers for a FREE listen in exchange for a review - just let me know in the comments! 🥳 #mmromance #audiobook

Les médias ukrainiens rapportent l'arrivée de "Orekhnik" dans la région de Bila Tserkva, dans la région de #Kiev. outre, les systèmes de surveillance de l'ennemi détectent des lancements de missiles X-101 depuis des avions Tu-95MS.

Egg whites are high in protein, but most of the egg’s vitamins and minerals are found in the yolk. Nutrients like vitamins A, D, E, K, B12, choline, and essential fats are concentrated there. The white builds protein. The yolk carries the nutrition.#

You have to ask yourself : Do they have actual SHIT for brains ? Just FUCKING DUMB ? Apparently, the queen would turn in her grave hearing about “immigrants eating corgis” … Again, I feel embarrassed that these people are allowed to vote & worse … roam amongst us.

#Maga #trump #trending #viral #fyp #congratulations #Liberals #democrats #conservatives #news #today

🇷🇸 Student protests in Serbia have escalated into clashes, with demonstrators accusing the government of corruption and demanding the resignation of Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić. Police units and armored vehicles have been deployed in central Belgrade.

Double life, double trouble! 🌒🗡️ Dive into Delia's world where justice & vengeance collide. Ready for the thrill? Link in bio to explore! 📚✨ #TheAssassinsHeart #ThrillerReads #BookTok #MysteryLovers

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There was an active shooter at the Islamic Center in San Diego. 3 murdered. 2 shooters deceased Every day. Multiple times a day. When will it ever stop? Never, I guess, as long as we have scared people and unmedicated people. And a congress to afraid to do their job. #SheShed

Collab with Alaina Schwechler. We talked about what's broken and who's actually willing to fix it. Watch.

I'm watching #ZhanZhaoAdventures and the fight choreography is fantastic but I'm lost with the plot. I think if you're not familiar with the source material you'll struggle to keep up with the exposition dumps. Luckily the charming leads and kickass wuxia moves are still hella entertaining #cdrama

The NIO ET9, known as the “dancing car,” amazed everyone with its advanced suspension as it was seen dancing to beats at the Beijing Auto Show. #nioet9 #China #AutoShow #beijing

Ebola update

Measles re-establishing endemicity

And now I know what Pan's People was. Isn't social media a miracle?

WHAT THE FUCK?! #AEWDoN

Caught the female Orange Tip butterfly being born on camera 📽🦋 #conservation #butterflies

Shiny Recap #87 #pokemonstreamer #nintendogames #streamer #twitch #twitchstreamer #pokemon #shiny #shinyhunt #shinypokemon #shinyhunting #shinyhunter #shinydex #streaming #nintendo #shinyhunting #promosky #ShinyPokemonStreamer #shinypokemonhunting

Canucks.com -  News Aug 2004 Archived Web Page 🧩 #canucks #2004

SJB MP Mujibur Rahman alleged that the Sri Lankan consumers were ripped off by the NPP government through increasing the fuel prices in the country from the midnight of 9th March 2026 amid the war in middle east.

Trials in the Sky 🎮 #Nintendo #Switch2

A bizarre claim has been dropped by actor Duncan Trussell: AI is said to be wanted by Peter Thiel to "fix the apocalypse" and rewrite the Book of Revelation. 🇺🇸

All my vegetable plants are growing nicely Planted my cucumbers the other day,picking up some zucchini and yellow squash to add to my garden.It rained last night and today so they got plenty of nutrients for the soil. #gardensky #organicvegetables #planting #vegan #selfsustaining

Are deep retrofits a good idea? We can quantify the cost of a project, the number of homes delivered, the time to delivery - but the carbon cost of demolishing instead of retrofitting isn't given a value. Until we have that, how can we decide?

#elsalvador 🇸🇻 fruit season: The 6reengo taking “nancys” 😂

In this INOvators episode, Hayley Burgess, Pharm.D. shares how a strong data strategy and greater progress in automation and analytics can transform how care teams work. https://ow.ly/xRZU50YGHCU

We're given life's roadmap before understanding it. We accept school lessons as truths but need to learn how to think, not what to think. True wisdom arises by questioning, not having answers. Prioritize unlearning and relearning to cultivate a personal mindset. 🌸🍃

Admiral Rob Bauer: "It's remarkable how creative #Ukraine has been in terms of compensating in terms of technology and solutions for the lack of weapons. Tech drones is a good example where 70% of the Shahed drones are now being taken out by Ukrainian weapons, not Patriot missiles." 📹: DW

Caturday Kafka và những ngày mưa Đà Lạt

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🇺🇸🚀💥🔥📌HUGE EXPLOSION AT CAPE CANAVERAL Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket just went up in flames during a test firing on the launch pad! A massive fireball shook the entire area. And get this: this is the company NASA awarded a contract to build a lunar base…

Tai Shan (Smithsonian National Zoo) enjoyed bamboo shoots on 5/20/26 💙

Uglavnom, zabava se sastoji od izbjegavanja pelikana, smijanja drugima kojima je pelikan ukrao ribu ili ugrizao dijete, i pokušaja da ubacite ribu tarponu u usta taman kad iskoči iz vode, a bez da vas pošmirgla po ruci. #animaly rade finte pa fingiraju da će iskočiti iz vode i onda vi bacite ribicu

Revisa cuánto subirá la cuenta de la luz en tu comuna en cuentadelaluz.cl

#oktober #october #überblick #overview #spazierengehen #entspannung #ruhe #gelassenheit #erholung #wohlfühloase #wohlbefinden #goingforawalk #recovery #silence #wellbeing #chilling vm.tiktok.com/ZNd33hp3g/ youtube.com/shorts/5kt6d...

throwback to making my first #burlesquecostume she was a force to be reckoned with and I can’t wait for all the costumes to come! #plussize #costume #burlesque #unserious

ZELENSKYY: Russian drone hit residential building in Romania overnight. Several people were injured. We wish them speedy recovery. I have just spoken with Nicușor Dan. Ukraine will support Romania, our teams will work together to strengthen airspace protection. It’s important.

"How much work do you guys have to do going forward here to catch up in the Western Conference and to contend again?" "I don't know, man. I think that, I don't think that's a question for me."

👀🚗 Staryi Krym near Feodosia. Situation. The logistical blockade is covering more and more cities on the peninsula, and the fuel shortage is growing.

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Q: Do you think Bill Pulte is qualified to be the acting DNI? MIKE JOHNSON: The president obviously has the prerogative and the choice on who he appoints to these positions (Not a yes!)

A huge thank you to Pasta Polo and Ahyoung for donating food to people in a really difficult time. Happy to be able to deliver it with Mike Farnworth. #mlajennb #tricities #community #helpingothers

HODGES: Who’s been our enemy for the longest time? Russia. Why don’t we want Ukraine to crush them? This would solve Europe’s main security problem for two or three generations. We benefit when Europe is stable and secure. Importance of allies is something that’s not appreciated in MAGA mentality,

*These ghouls are literally deploying the same tactics as they did in Gaza. Aerial footage of Israeli occupation forces detonating over 20 homes belonging to displaced Lebanese, in southern Lebanon.

Albertans won’t be voting on leaving Canada — many will be voting to send a message: “this will show Mark Carney that we’re serious.” — Jen Gerson (The Line) tells @jeyantvo.bsky.social what’s driving Alberta’s referendum debate and the risks behind it. At 8pm | Producer: @colinellis81.bsky.social