Why China Is Betting Big on Brazil’s Energy Sector

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 investing abroad, especially in Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) countries, Chinese firms can build factories and scale production at remarkable speed. But what happens when conditions change?

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?

Is China’s Energy Strategy Built for This Moment? As the Strait of Hormuz crisis disrupts global energy flows, countries are rethinking energy security. @timmcdonnell joins Eric to discuss how China is winning the global energy war. Watch - tinyurl.com/mrxzdxnb

Most people explain the success of Transsion Holdings in Africa by pointing to affordable prices and features tailored for local consumers. But the real story runs much deeper.

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:

Vietnam-China Ties Khang Vu argues that to understand Vietnam's strategy, you have to compare what Vietnam is signing with Beijing, Seoul, Washington, and others. Watch - tinyurl.com/yjvprnxm

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

On the other hand, China’s state firms still build major projects abroad, but they’re investing less than before. Here is an explanation of why there is a shift in China’s state-led overseas investment.

Een heldere boodschap uit Mokum “Trump en Netanyahu gaan door en door en door, want als ze ophouden gaan ze linea recta de bak in” #Amsterdam

Instagram post from @esmithimages.bsky.social 🧵 “I was invited to a small gathering of creators at the Wende Museum to photograph Xavier Becerra as his quest to become the next Governor of California has become much more of a possibility in recent weeks.” Xavier Becerra, Culver City, California.

Jesse Watters promoted President Donald J. Trump's false claim that '86' was a mob term for murder. Watters used the term in July 2025 to describe people getting canceled by the mainstream media. I provide receipts along with the dictionary definition of the term - 86

Friday Stats are in! Here's this week's good news 👇 @easyas-trial.bsky.social @coloprevent.bsky.social @kidtrial.bsky.social

News on influencers with @BearFiorda & @Lady Summer Helene #tipsandtricks #behindthescenes #hollywood #WrestleMania #tornado

The Oreshnik has hit the centre of Bila Tserkva - I dread to think of the damage. Here's a clearer sight of the attack.

Unser „Wofür“ - Wir wollen #Gerechtigkeitslücken im Steuersystem endlich schließen. Heute ca. 17:05 Uhr im Plenum des Deutschen Bundestages!

Dems and the GOP along with ‘Israel’ are responsible for crimes against humanity and the intentional extermination of Palestinians. Did you vote for genocide? If you did you’re responsible too.

Vídeo de 'enriquecimiento' multicultural en La Florida, Hospitalet.

LETS GO KNICKS!!!!! @rhemarkable.bsky.social

Mouse Mindfulness 5/21/26 🐭💜 Grab the day and shine brighter than even you think you can✨🫶🏻 #fyp #mousemindfulness🐭 #mindfulness #quotes #shine

Trump’s reaction is totally out of sync with what’s happening

bro wanted to win and show off so bad but team kim seokjin always wins 😭 #runbts

Saturday means relaxing… which means gaming… which means you should check out Little Tree Kingdom on Steam. (A bit of a stretch, but let's ignore that 😂) Sign-ups for the playtest are still open, btw! #gamedevelopment #screenshotsaturday #midwinterspirits

Pep is SICK of questions about his Man City future 🤮

Oh, buddy. George Russell is understandably pissed that he pitted at the worst possible time. #F1 | #JapaneseGP

#bonnietyler #surgery #explore #fyp #BreakingNewsUSA Full story: https://jqjo.com/2026-05-08/us/Entertainment/hi/bs/बोनी-टायलर-को-पुर्तगाल-में-आपातकालीन-सर्जरी-के-लिए-ले-जाया-गया/1270342

If you do receive the funds? Donate to Tala and her brother. She is a prophet so she’d share it with her community as well. She is a part of our house now. 🏡 Her brother, I worry has been sick. He takes on a lot of responsibility, it’s not right that Israel did this. I will vouch for Gaza

Hey guys, guess who... it's Kamiyu comin' through! #tjpw #wrestleUNIVERSE ➡️ wrestle-universe.com

Cardinal cleaning.

Trump and his inner circle are terrified of the Epstein files and this clip makes it obvious why. Epstein had the goods on him, and they know it. Video credit: Brut

#Epstein survivors will be testifying publicly in Palm Beach, FL today. It's urgent we don't stop talking about the #EpsteinFiles and the #EpsteinCoverup #Pinks #ProudBlue

Jeff's Glass Humorous Cow Protest Ad Recorded May 24, 1999 on KMWB/WB 23 in Minneapolis, MN #advertisement #Jeff'sGlass #autorepair #humor #protest #cows

James Pantemis broke records in Salt Lake City today with 13 saves. #RCTID 1️⃣Most saves in an MLS game this year 2️⃣Most saves in Timbers MLS history (prev record 11 saves by Jake Gleeson in 2016) 3️⃣Pantemis was three saves shy of the all-time MLS record set by Max Crepeau in 2019

Eat. Balance. Repeat. You don’t need to be a saint in the kitchen to see results. It’s all about the rhythm of your plate. Whether it's your daily bowl of oats or that once-a-month pizza party, balance is where the magic happens. Follow pallaviqslimfitness.com for insights on health & wellness.

Kevin Gausman #BlueJays now has 115.2 career Box-Toppers points—62nd-most since 1995—after earning 1.0 as Player of the Game Sunday (6IP 4H 0R 0BB 5K W vs. DET). He ranks 6th among active AL pitchers in career points. Full Sunday B-T Daily Scorecard: www.box-toppers.com/blog/2026/5/...

Focus is saying no so your yes matters. Clarity is created by what you protect, not what you add. More reflections → https://www.amazon.com/author/flumultus #Flumultus #Focus #Discipline #Consistency

When the Killers sing Mr Brigjtside to a Buffalo crowd. Come on Arsenal!!

Football won in the end. Thank fuck for that. Arse tried to shithouse their way to the biggest domestic trophy in Europe too. And the missed penalty couldn't have happened to a more deserving player. Congrats to PSG... #LFC

Distractions. Greed. Misdirections. Corruption. Just another day in the USA

Rest and come back stronger. Another big week for the markets kicks off tomorrow. #Weekend #NYC #Stocks #daytrader #finance101 $SPY $QQQ

Funk is more than sound,it’s a heartbeat that moves through us all. 🎶✨ Inspired by William Lovett’s indie resonant voice, a featured artist weaving the spirit of true groove into every note. Let the rhythm guide our souls. Read here: indieresonantvoice.com/featured-art... #Funk #IndieMusic

Ya know what else has been frozen since 2009?! The Federal Minimum wage which is still $7.25! Which Republicans constantly vote not to raise & I'm supposed to feel sorry for them because they only make $174k a year?!

"Fly, you fuckers!"

me and ur dad

EPSTEIN! TAIWAN!

DOJ targets E. Jean Carroll, Paxton wins Texas runoff, 60 Minutes CECOT reporter fired, and Biden sues DOJ over memoir recordings. #TheDailyBeans Headlines of the Day! 🫘 with @muellershewrote.com & @dgcomedy.bsky.social #MSWMedia Listen: the-daily-beans.simplecast.com/episodes/tru...

@genesperling.bsky.social: President Trump is doubling down on tariffs, risking even higher prices, weaker job growth, and more economic uncertainty instead of prioritizing consumers, small businesses, and long-term growth.

Στη Γη ο ουρανός είναι γαλάζιος και το ηλιοβασίλεμα κόκκινο. Στον Άρη ισχύει το αντίστροφο: ο ήλιος δύει μέσα σε μια ψυχρή μπλε λάμψη. Φταίει η σκόνη στην ατμόσφαιρα, που αφήνει το μπλε φως να περνά πιο εύκολα κοντά στον ηλιακό δίσκο. Το κατέγραψε το Curiosity. Πρώτο έγχρωμο ηλιοβασίλεμα στον Άρη

Katsuhiro Otomo's cyberpunk classic Akira makes a welcome return to the big screen. A landmark in anime and feature length animation, Akira has lost none of its power and spectacle in the nearly 40 years since its original release. It closes out the @japanesefilmfestie.bsky.social tour for 2026.

I ain't tryna play boy (Stan KATSEYE)

He came out at one of his rallies, before being elected, and said, “I don’t care about you. I only want your vote.” What part of that didn’t you understand?

We warned that influencers are one of the growing threats towards uncontacted peoples. 2026 has already brought some spectacularly terrible examples. Several influencers and adventurers have been going on podcasts lately sharing their stories of encounters with uncontacted peoples.

Me trying to write backstory lore for any of my OCs:

Hier mal eine deutliche Klarstellung "heute journal update". "Es ist ein Trugschluss zu glauben, die globale Erhitzung trifft nur andere. (...) Wir sind mittendrin: Wir sind ein Hotspot der globalen Erhitzung", sagt ZDF‑Wetterexperte Terli. #Klimakatastrophe

Mahlzeit 🖖☕️ Heute ist "Tag der Doppelgänger". Da ich keinen Doppelgänger von mir gefunden habe, musste ich mich mit aussermenschlichen Technik klonen. Nun sitzt mein "Doppelgänger" neben mir auf der Couch, schaut Netflix und frisst den Kühlschrank leer. Schönen Montag 🫶

🚨Horrific situation in Gaza displacement camps: rodents are carrying out aggressive attacks inside tents housing displaced families, amid a rapidly worsening humanitarian and public health crisis. A 22 year old mother described her child being bitten by rats while sleeping, as overcrowded camps

Thank you, Beth! 💙 @ladybug014.bsky.social @hendrixgirl.bsky.social @neesiefromca.bsky.social @kgusler.bsky.social @skyviewfarm.bsky.social @drshowup.bsky.social @saneman.bsky.social @unewme.bsky.social @bluestormcomin1.bsky.social @raykwong.lol

ABS overturned in #Rockies at #Angels (Top 1). Los Angeles Angels challenged the ball call on Walbert Ureña's pitch to TJ Rumfield. Ball -> Called Strike. HP: Chad Fairchild | Upheld 39.7% (23/58).

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