The U.S. as a Resident Power in the Gulf. From military buildup to direct operations, the U.S. is operating as a resident power, shaping events on the ground.

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 is facing pushback across Latin America but not in Brazil. Tulio Cariello joins Eric to explain what is driving this boom, and whether U.S. pressure can slow it down. Watch - tinyurl.com/mp3chp7s

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.

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.

Many critics say China is an unreliable ally because it won’t defend countries like Iran or Venezuela. But what if the real issue is that China doesn’t believe in alliances the way the United States does? Watch the discussion - tinyurl.com/5e88p95f

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 ⬇️

Why didn’t China intervene to defend partners like Iran or Venezuela? Eric Olander and Andrea Ghiselli explain. Full Analysis - tinyurl.com/4amc5ver

Africa’s rail corridors are no longer just infrastructure projects. They are becoming strategic assets in the global competition over minerals, supply chains, and access to markets. Watch: tinyurl.com/uvf42bt9

China spoke out on Venezuela, but remained silent on Iran. Why? China–Iran scholar William Figuerora explains Beijing’s strategy. Watch: tinyurl.com/dca5tnjz

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Horsford berates US trade rep as Trump makes tariff announcement: ‘WTF, who’s in charge?’

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Applied Energetics, Inc. (OTCQB: AERG), CEO Chris Donaghey, closed out his remarks at the ROTH Capital Partners Drones and Robotics panel with a broader view of autonomous warfare and the role of sensor defeat. View its profile at b2idigital.com/applied-ener....

What is debt snowballing? 🤔 Our advisers explain how it works and what to consider. #DebtSnowballing #Debt #DebtAdvice

Join Laadi Ojas in the latest episode of Skeletal Leap as he explores the dual nature of stress and how to achieve lightness. Discover the transformative power of chakra opening and skeletal reposturing. Listen now and start your journey toward personal heaven.

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Center for Biological Diversity sues U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for not designating critical habitats, citing climate change and habitat changes as threats to the species' survival https://www.ktsm.com/news/lawsuit-seeks-habitat-protections-for-endangered-texas-hornshell-mussel-in-rio-grande/

Five Threads Today ➜ The world has been punctured by five linked shocks: US‑Iran brinkmanship, UK job losses, Parliament's energy clash, Franco‑Algerian talks hinging on a jailed reporter, and Amnesty's report of soaring

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June 2025: We released a report warning that the B.C. government planned to log critical caribou habitat. October 2025: The logging has already begun. Southern mountain caribou are hanging on by a thread, and the B.C. government is still chipping away at their old-growth habitat.

Voters should have their say on what's going on in their communities - not least the massive, unnecessary local government reorganisation that is being imposed on them by Whitehall.

Why I cannot understand people that turn criminal to feed their family.

The amount of money that is being funneled into American universities is astonishing. The Muslim Brotherhood is rotting the minds of western students. We need to wake up. It is so close to being too late.

Here's a look at what we experienced for Forbidden Forest: Search for the Hippogriff drink 2026 Universal Fan Fest Nights

Protests in support of the Iranian people took place at America’s largest universities. This is just a reminder of what double standards look like. #hypocrisy

Jon Bigler, the owner of a Christmas tree farm in the Village of Waldo, says trees on his farm were cleared by TC Energy, the owner of ANR Pipeline Company. A TC Energy spokesperson says safety over an underground pipeline drove the decision.

Tom Tiffany has voted for Donald Trump’s agenda 100% of the time. In Trump’s own words, Tiffany is his “sidekick.” We need a leader focused on making life easier for Wisconsin families and taking on the corruption of Washington - and that’s what I’ll do as your Governor. #MissyForWI #Wisconsin

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A gunman died after opening fire at a Secret Service checkpoint near the White House on Saturday evening.

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👷 Most of Britain’s railway will stay open as usual this May bank holiday weekend but please check National Rail before you travel: 👉 https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ Planned projects around Britain will give you better journeys for the long term: 👉 https://bit.ly/3QJCTg0 #SpringRailWorks

This week’s #FridaysWithFred is a special one. Artist Pete Blackwell joined MEP in the field to spend time with Fred, bringing a different perspective to observing one of the Mara’s most iconic elephants. Stay tuned for exciting news from Pete and MEP.

We've got a few rain chances in the forecast for this weekend. I've got the latest details below! #arwx #ARStormTeam

WEMBY'S 3RD TRIPLE OF THE FIRST QUARTER! He leads all scorers with 11 PTS on 4-6 FGM!

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Linkse vredespolitiek: geef de criminelen een microfoon en hoop op liefde. Bendes lachen Petro openlijk uit terwijl ze checkpoints opzetten. Intussen heeft Bukele in El Salvador de bendes opgeruimd. Dit is wat je krijgt als je 85,000 criminelen opruimt.

The Job Corps in Ottumwa is the best in the country and needs to be saved. We hope Democrats and Republicans can come together to protect this vital program and help deliver a better deal for Southeast Iowa's economy than the one they've gotten from Washington.

After almost 3 years away from the Brazilian NT, Neymar is going to the #WorldCup A few players must feel hurt to miss out on the call up after strong club campaigns. Was it right to add Neymar for 2026? Video: youtu.be/BoFJG3Fd2mw Audio: linktr.ee/thedppod

It's #WishlistWednesday, and this is a clip from Abysm, my atmospheric puzzle game, which will be part of the February NextFest. You can watch the trailer, play the demo, and wishlist it on Steam today! store.steampowered.com/app/4025180 #indiegame #puzzlegame #indiedev #gamedev #bevyengine #game

The Iraqis were studying algebra when we were living in the forests British politician George Galloway, said during a debate at Oxford University in response to a debater who called for "teaching the Iraqis" the West was not able to impose its military power in Iraq after a defeat against the Iraqis

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A solid showing tonight by Trey Gibson (Orioles' No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline), who exited to a standing ovation after a strong start vs. the AL-best Rays. 5.2 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 4 BB, 1 K. 100 pitches, 57 strikes. The 24-year-old RHP is in line to earn his 1st MLB win.

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Giselle Wyers turned to the sky for inspiration for her composition "Song Has a Bird for Rhythm." This week on InChoir, we look skyward. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. buff.ly/n2C5eH3

If you are a Democrat between the ages of 18 and 35, join Gideon and our campaign interns! DC Young Democrats is hosting a happy hour tomorrow, May 26 at 5pm at King Street Oyster Bar (22 M St NE) so we can all vote to endorse Kinney for DC Delegate!

In 2026, automation is everywhere, but the "human touch" still wins. As a Top 5 Florida broker, we pride ourselves on personalized attention. If you are tired of being treated like just another number, we are the team for you. Reach out today. #PersonalizedService #MortgageBroker #RealEstate #Tampa

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❤️ 🧲 The SCMR Registry has hit 150,000 CMR scans—nearly 300M images advancing real-world heart research. It’s transforming how we study, diagnose, and improve cardiovascular care. pdf 👉 www.journalofcmr.com/article/S109... Dr. Matthew S. Tong explains below 👇 #WhyCMR

Slayhemn: Whispers of Revenge issue 2, 56 page fantasy adventure comic now live on Kickstarter! #comic #fantasy #comicbook #art #fantasyart

Megyn Kelly: "Trump's circle and the ones who are his campaign surrogates absolutely made a huge deal of the Epstein files. Trump got in there and acted like he'd never heard of this before… My best guess is it's his friends. It's his donors."