Why a Prolonged Iran War Is Bad News for China The longer the war continues, the harder it becomes for China to stay insulated. Rising energy prices, fuel rationing in nearby economies, and disrupted supply chains could eventually hit China's interests.

The West talks about a critical minerals race. The numbers suggest something different. China dominates processing across rare earths, graphite, lithium, cobalt, and more. What does that mean for America’s strategy?

Panama is now caught in the middle of a growing U.S.-China clash over control of strategic canal ports. Pedro Armada joins Eric to explain why Beijing’s pressure campaign may be escalating and why Panama’s options are narrowing. Watch - tinyurl.com/3d7sxs8w

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 ⬇️

In our latest episode, we examine what the end of the U.S.-led international order could mean for China’s ambitions, global governance, and the future of great-power competition, with Zongyuan Zoe Liu, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations.

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

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?

China’s 2019 debt sustainability guidelines, combined with rising sovereign debt risks in the Global South, reshaped BRI investment decisions and shifted risk onto construction firms themselves.

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

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

Putin called Xi Jinping his “long-time good friend” ahead of his visit to China. Trade between Russia and China continues to grow, having long surpassed the $200-bln mark. 😈

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Racist MAGA couple cries big crocodile tears of regret. They were sentenced to 15 and 20 years in prison for terrorizing a Black family at a child’s birthday party with Confederate flags, racial slurs, guns, and death threats. FAFO

“No to war and Free Palestine” — Javier Bardem at the Oscars #news #politics #war #iran #Oscar

Cenk Uygur points out that AOC's campaign was professionalized by Justice Democrats staffers Saikat Chakrabarti & Corbin Trent. He reveals that the grassroots raised $2.5M for the movement, demonstrating that organizational infrastructure is the true driver of political shifts.

On March 8, Donald Trump’s Energy Secretary said gas would drop below $3 “within weeks.” Now? Americans won't see pre-war gas prices FOR YEARS. MAGA: you good with this?

Pilots of Ukraine’s 1st Azov National Guard Corps are striking targets near the Russian border, with combat work shown on the Mariupol-Taganrog and Mariupol-Volnovakha roads. Safe movement around occupied Mariupol is ending for Russian forces. #Ukraine

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Its "Say something Normal" the biglyest game show the "Daily Show" has ever very handsomely released! Let's see? How did they do?

Make no mistake: The devastation and abuse you saw – in Lakeview, and Little Village, Brighton Park, and East Side were not accidents or aberrations from a plan. They were the plan in Operation Midway Blitz.

Our celebration of Black History Month continues as we recognize our rock star Local 113-Toronto, ON, Member Tanya Daye. #BlackHistoryMonth

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Great news for parents up and down the coast interested in inclusive education options: 🏫Monkseaton Middle School will now offer inclusive mainstream provision for Year 5 to Year 11, ensuring a stable and supportive learning journey for all. Hear more from Councillor Martin Murphy!📣

Comment task for this week’s Substack article where I share your How to Guide to Claude Connectors. This is part four of setting up Claude

Os sinais do envolvimento de Flávio Bolsonaro com o Banco Master sempre foram evidentes. Vídeo completo nas outras redes sociais.

On Friday, Sheriff Ian Parkinson from the San Luis Obispo provided an update in the continued search to find Kristin Smart, the Cal Poly freshman who disappeared nearly 30 years ago https://keyt.com/livestream/2026/05/08/watch-sheriffs-department-hold-press-conference-outside-susan-flores-home/ 

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$200 billion in debt! How the hell will they be able to do anything

Why is inflation still high?

A 2023 study published in Sleep Health found that adults who regularly take daytime naps may slow down brain aging! Researchers at University College London discovered that nappers’ brains were larger—equivalent to 2.6 to 6.5 years younger than non-nappers. 💤

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Many hands make light work! We drove straight through to Reno so that we could get all set up for the Reno Sportsman Show. It is our first time in Nevada shooting BB guns! We hope to see you there! Special thanks to @cameronstraubtattoos, @_crindustries, for their help!

And finally, here is the speedpaint~! They were both drawn in the same file, so, the speedpaint flips between them. Very miniscule gore warning for reference photos of deer that have dropped their antlers (not anywhere near as visceral as shedding velvet, but there's a tiny bit of visible blood).

Polarization is a tool of control in Democracies. #democracy #Canada #carney #trump #USA

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Remember when they told us that he couldn’t be manipulated or compromised because he came into office with money

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France has detained the sanctioned tanker Tagor in the Atlantic while it was en route from Murmansk, Russia. This was announced by French President Emmanuel Macron. According to him, the operation was conducted on the high seas with the support of several countries, including the United Kingdom.

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Causing division within communities isn't patriotic.

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A handwritten thank-you note for every donor? A personal touch helped turn small-dollar support into real campaign momentum. Watch the podcast or listen wherever you get your podcasts. #Donors #Campaign #Politics #Podcast

If you need gas today, June 1, 2026, would be a good day to buy some because gas prices will continue to increase now that Iran has cut off talks with the US and are not only keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed but may seek to close the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.

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