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

The world is scrambling for lithium, cobalt, and rare earths. Nicolas Niarchos joins Eric Olander & Christian Geraud to discuss how the scramble to control these metals and their production is overturning the world order. Full Analysis - tinyurl.com/4k3ajz5h

As the U.S. seeks to reduce its reliance on Chinese-dominated mineral supply chains, Africa has emerged as a central battleground. Yinka Adegoke and Andrew Browne, editors from SEMAFOR, joined us to discuss how Africa has become a key front in the U.S.-China rivalry.

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?

New data challenges the idea that China’s Belt and Road Initiative is collapsing. Christoph Nedopil joins Eric to review the 2025 BRI data and explain what drove a record year of BRI engagement worldwide. Watch - tinyurl.com/29fycvev

A new middle-power coalition sounds appealing. But according to Sarang Shidore, the reality is much more complicated: North-South divides, competing priorities, and different threat perceptions may keep these countries apart. Watch - tinyurl.com/4x9wpnxf

Developing Nations Should Avoid Choosing Between China and the U.S. Jorge Heine explains active non-alignment and why Global South nations should avoid choosing sides in the U.S.-China rivalry.

Christoph Nedopil explains why oil and gas dominated BRI energy investments, why renewables still hit record levels, and how this created the “dirtiest and greenest” year in BRI history.

China is rapidly expanding its military engagement across Africa through joint exercises, growing arms sales, and training programs. Paul Nantulya and Paa Kwesi Wolseley Prah join Eric & Geraud to explain why Chinese security outreach is getting so much traction across Africa.

Is Beijing Worried About Being Locked Out of Africa’s Minerals? How is China reacting to mineral alliances that sideline it in Africa? Geraud looks at Beijing’s rhetoric, risk calculus and concerns.

"I staged it with AI. It cost them nothing." 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐞𝐝 of RE/MAX Luxury makes the case for staying current with technology in the simplest way possible. A seller did not want to pay for staging. So she used AI to do it instead. No cost, no hassle, and the listing still gets presented

When Trump pushes our allies and partners away, he’s not only making us weaker, he’s giving a gift to President Xi.

I’m working with colleagues from both sides to hold this President accountable to our commitments and to our national security.

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“It’s time to get up and fight.” Sen. London Lamar tells Feminist’s Sydney Verde that rigged congressional maps are part of a pattern from Tennessee Republicans, who are targeting Black political power at every level. Lamar says it’s a #JimCrow tactics and time to organize at the polls.

An increasing number of Americans are united in opposing abuses of power. Peter Keisler, former Acting Attorney General, at the Brennan Legacy Awards dinner

The official explanation for Navalny's death named a toxin most people have never heard of. Turns out, states have been quietly perfecting this method for over a century. (Members Only) Listen here: warontherocks.com/ep...

I like to end on something positive. We need to leave this world in a better state than we found it. Not just for one group, but all humankind. Can't fix past wrongs by letting them happen again. Out of many, one. is our countries motto. Have a great week Be kind, be safe, be happy Spread love ❤️

A New York City nightclub, The Matador, becomes the site of a high-profile murder that attracts the attention of an obsessive detective, a T.V. news reporter and an elusive being living outside the realms of time and space. Join us Friday! www.facebook.com/share/14f35S...

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Both America and Israel are shithole countries. #neverforget #gazagenocide

After speaking on #AI and power @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social conference in #Oxford, my new book lands at exactly the right moment. Covidocracy is out tomorrow with @bloomsburypol.bsky.social Crises change. The struggle for power doesn’t Secure your copy: www.bloomsbury.com/uk/covidocra...

Russia, whose opposition figures, such as Navalnaya and Kara-Murza, claim that everything is Putin’s fault and that ordinary Russians have no choice - struck a maternity hospital in Odesa with an Iranian Shahed drone. At the time, 33 patients were inside, including 22 women in labor and 19 newborns.

Thank you Senator Bill Cassidy for raising concerns about the cancellation of mRNA research during the Feb. 3 NIH hearing. Losing this critical tool in our defense against future pandemics puts both personal health and national security at risk.

A few Bayern fans here…

Orca at rubbing beach.

Wren slides under the bottom rope nail a boot! 💥 #WWENXT

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125 patriots and a handmaiden stood on the corner of Buckner & Garland in Dallas to exercise our 1st A rights. We gather every Sunday, noon-1. Protest supported by The Funky East Dallas Democrats aka The FEDDs, inspired by 50501 organization. Sound on for honks 🚙🚙 ICE OUT NOW!

Anyone that fights bike lanes is actively fighting again freedom for the disabled

Oh, Alyssa Thomas just brought the lefty pullup back. Ok.

Wab Kinew: "There's so much to love about this country. There's so many unique cultural aspects of this place. And we're the first nation of hockey."

Romanian president discusses drone incident For daily global news videos, please visit Ranked.News/videos

On this day in 1969, Conway Hall celebrated its 2000th Sunday Concert with a programme held at The Queen Elizabeth Hall on London's Southbank. This Sunday, we welcome the award-winning ensemble Fibonacci Quartet with a programme including Brahms, Beethoven and more. 🎶 🎟️ https://bit.ly/4iKRFNu

Warm & windy today, which increases our fire weather danger today. I've got your latest forecast below! #arwx #ARStormTeam

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Mark Carney: the modern-day Pied Piper, quietly collecting rats on Parliament Hill. #markcarney #markcarneycantbetrusted🇨🇦 #canada #redpillnorth via - www.instagram.com/reel/DXAd5d9...

Q: Has the Administration done enough to enact federal #MAHA regulations? - Philip Wegmann A: “There is some frustration that not more has been done… I don’t know if it’s going to be enough going into these #MidtermElections” Charlie Misseijer, Moms 4 Liberty

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Chemical Tank In Garden Grove California No Longer At Risk Of Catastrophic Explosion

Help us celebrate this year's Hobbit Day with a stream - “The World’s Largest Second Breakfast!” Join us a day early on Sunday, September 21st at 2pm EST as we share our favorite hobbity food creations and tolkien memories!

Something new is coming next week. AI: Tools or Gods? is a new podcast exploring the stories, myths, and assumptions shaping the public conversation around AI. Subscribe via aitoolsorgods.transistor.fm/subscribe to stay up to date and catch the first episode when it drops. #AI #Podcast

⚡️ For the first time since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Russia has launched a drone attack on Uzhhorod. The city borders Slovakia and is Ukraine’s westernmost regional center. 📹 VGlagola/Telegram

Trump is more concerned with a UFC fight and building his ballroom than with the fact that Americans are struggling to afford groceries.

#nzpol New Zealand Opposition MPs. Move On Orders. 21 May. @teaomaorinews

Ok, just a sneak peek of WIP for what we’ll be able to do to avoid enemies. Ugly green squares for now. Each time the player blinks green, stamina is being used. Sprint + jump, very Dwarf Fortress inspired. Shout out to the OG. #gamedev #indiedev #WIP #darkfantasy #roguelike #DFE

"This terrific semi-autobiographical first feature from filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr, which stars Gangs of London’s Sope Dirisu as the boys’ magnetic father Folarin, is a thrillingly vital account of the moment when everything changes." Wendy Ide, Screen International @wendyide.bsky.social

Newly released CCTV footage shows children and teachers running for cover as strikes hit Qazvin, Iran near a boys’ school. The strikes occurred during the Feb. 28 U.S.-Israeli operation. One boy was reportedly killed after being struck in the head by a falling pole.

YAY! #Pi day!!!

Am späten Samstagabend krachte ein Motorboot am Wörthersee frontal gegen die Kapuzinerinsel. 🛥️ ➡️ Mehr dazu liest du hier: shorturl.at/WkKGN

Share someone who looks stylish wearing the color red. ❤️💋

Lesnar is not done with Femi yet #WWERAW #prowrestling

We created a country called the Free Republic of Verdis. It already has its own passports, citizens, government, and has even opened up offices. The country was founded by a group of young people, and has made waves in the media over the past few months. #verdis #politics #countries #news #travel

🇮🇱🇺🇸 Netanyahu: US and Israel disagree but For daily global news videos, please visit Ranked.News/videos

2015 WNBA FINALS, game three: maya's been in deep foul trouble since the 2nd quarter. she comes in early in the fourth, no wiggle room, and just DRAINS this diabolic three - totally relaxed. running back before it goes in. i LOVE seeing athletes so dialed in they look lackadaisical. whew.

Africa Corps drone strikes JNIM fuel tanks near Niafunké For daily global news videos, please visit Ranked.News/videos

I'm not a Greens voter But the only ones standing up to Trump, lobbyists, & 🇮🇱, is the Greens & a few select independents Everyone else is kissing the genocidal poisoned ring Everything is trash No war but class war Crisisrelief.un.org icrc.org/en/donate

🔴 Villarejo apunta a Rajoy en el caso Kitchen y le acusa de ser el cerebro de la trama y de engañarlos a todos 🗣️ "Villarejo ha cambiado varias veces de versión, todas le vienen mal al PP", expresa Manuel Rico en #MalasLenguas

Albanian supporters are reacting to Israeli footballer Manor Solomon, who provoked fans attending the Albania–Israel friendly. Solomon has been the target of various protest campaigns at the clubs he has played for over the past two years due to his open support for the genocide in Gaza.

😆Gameboy Mom - Warning of Stranger Danger😆 #gamers #gamelife #gameboy #comedy #thematrixnetwork