A Peking University professor predicted that the Iran war would boost China’s clean tech exports. Three months later, the data appear to support him: Chinese EVs, solar panels, and batteries are seeing strong global demand.

Africa is entering a new geopolitical phase. From visa restrictions and trade sanctions to shifting diplomacy, Washington’s posture toward Africa is hardening. Judd Devermont joins us to unpack what this means for Africa, U.S.–Africa relations, and China–Africa ties. tinyurl.com/bdf62h5e

While Apple and Samsung chased premium markets, one Chinese company focused on Africa. Today, Transsion Holdings is the world’s 5th-largest smartphone maker. Lu Miao joined us to break down the strategy behind Transsion's success in Africa. 📹- tinyurl.com/3jju9yex

Africa, Critical Minerals, and America’s China Dilemma A new U.S.-led critical minerals alliance is taking shape, but China still dominates refining and processing. C.Géraud Neema joins Eric & Cobus to unpack the proposal and whether it can realistically succeed.

The Business Logic Behind China’s Fossil Fuel Projects.

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

Was This Congo Deal About Mining? A U.S. company won a major mining deal in Congo, beating out a Chinese bidder that reportedly offered better financial terms. Now, questions are being raised about whether the firm actually has the mining experience to deliver.

The U.S. is signing critical mineral deals around the world. China has already built the mines, refineries, infrastructure, and workforce. So, is this a real competition, or is Washington decades behind? New episode out now - tinyurl.com/bdf8c2xk

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.

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?

And watch Labour MP Alex Davies-Jones's reaction as Laura says "there has been an enduring genocide in Gaza".

L’attaque d’une mosquée de San Diego, aux États-Unis, a fait trois morts ce lundi. Les deux tireurs présumés ont été retrouvés morts non loin du lieu de culte. ➡️ Selon la police, l’affaire est pour l’instant traitée comme une attaque islamophobe. #SanDiego #EtatsUnis

Rogue One is a Star Wars Story But it might also be a great example of how a TPK can be a great campaign and survival might not always be the ultimate goal. Check out the latest episode of the Lethal DIspatch youtu.be/zSw7bvZE1eo? si=qjYxPYJm1yQTOuri

#ThisIsZionism “I say to Prime Minister Netanyahu, give them to me for a long, long time. Give them to us for the terrorist prisons. That’s what it should look like” In a second video, Ben-Gvir mocked the abducted Global Sumud Flotilla activists, saying ...

Michael and Bruno both gave speeches at Carrington earlier today, as the group celebrated our captain's #PL award ❤️

Gas is Europe’s most critical vulnerability, and countries that rely on it for electricity production, like 🇮🇹, 🇬🇷, or 🇮🇪, could see a big increase in bills. Meanwhile, countries using more renewable energy, like 🇪🇸 & 🇵🇹 are more resilient against the price shocks. Read more @eurcorrespond.bsky.social 👇

4 days left to get Money out of Michigan Politics! Go to MopUpMichigan.org/signhere #MMOP #MopUpMichigan #MichigandersForMoneyOutOfPolitics #MoneyOutOfPolitics #Money

SNL cracks the code on Trump's strategy! "We don't know [what's happening]! And that's the whole point! If we don't know what we are doing, then Iran definitely doesn't know what we are doing!"

Really enjoyed recording this @manyvoices.bsky.social podcast episode with @psycheloui.bsky.social (@musicperception.bsky.social President)! Come for the Cantonese songs of her Hong Kong youth, stay for a teaser of her forthcoming book, "Strange Scales"! www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2ax...

phoenixdown.life substack.com/@phoenixdownacademy #psychosis #MentalHealthAwareness #PhoenixDownAcademy

How Long Until Alan Carr’s Celebrity Traitors Meltdown? Rhianna Dhillon and London Centric’s @jim.londoncentric.media on the new Media Club with @mattdeegan.com. Listen and watch now: 📺 https://youtu.be/gJl62rwc2vA 🔈 https://podfollow.com/themediaclub #Podcast

Fee-only fiduciary advice is objective, transparent, and conflict-free. Learn how Pathview Wealth Advisors' tax-first approach benefits clients. Blog link in comments. #FeeOnlyAdvisor #FinancialPlanning #TaxFirstApproach #IndependentAdvisor #ClientFocused #ConflictFreeAdvice #SanDiego #California

Demolition of the Bills’ old Highmark Stadium is officially underway (via @PayTheBillsPod) Original post

#AEWDoubleOrNothing 8e/5p, HBO Max PPV TONIGHT! AEW World Tag Team Championship I Quit Match FTR vs Christian Cage/Adam Copeland Dax & Cash accepted another title match vs Cage & Cope, but only if they put their future as a team on the line! Anything goes, TONIGHT!

Despite being a major Irish city, Galway has been left behind time and time again. There is so much missed potential – from housing, to transport, to infrastructure. We need a TD who will stand up and fight every day for Galway city. We need Míde in the Dáil.

"They've always loved and supported me no matter where my life has been." Kate DeAraugo reflects on Queer Community support throughout her career. #KateDeAraugo #ausmusic #queerradio @3crmelbourne.bsky.social #3CR

A Colonel sealed a letter for his granddaughter. No money. No book deal. Just one thing he needed her to know: we are not alone. Captain Ron Janix says that's the evidence that stops him cold. New episode out now. https://youtu.be/CuwUs6bIiuY

#basketball #thunder #explore #fyp #BreakingNewsUSA Full story: https://jqjo.com/article/19o8pahc

Love the fur babies - love my job!

A new toy... #butfirstcoffee #coffeeaddict #coverlover #coffee #espresso

🇺🇦🇷🇺🇪🇺🇺🇸“The warning for foreign ambassadors to leave Kyiv is completely serious — because, in any case, it could happen at any moment.” 🤡 - Sergei Shoigu Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation

Nah that was nasty @wemby 🥴 📺 NBC Original post

Russian disinformation is a layered process with a long-term strategy to weaken Turkey-NATO ties. That's what @kwasylewsky.bsky.social and Karolina Wanda Olszowska argued in our latest podcast, where they outlined examples, impacts and countermeasures. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFuS...

Making fun of Jazz like this is crazy! #jazz, #music, #freepalestine

Diego Chara scored his first MLS goal 15 years ago against tonight's opponent Vancouver. It was the Timbers and Whitecaps first meeting in MLS, tonight they clash for 40th time. Timbers lead the series: 17W-13L-9D

Dave Min: "Pam Bondi claimed documents related to any decisions to prosecute or not were being withheld. There's a reason we don't have the smoking guns, the videos, the witness interviews, because they're claiming that's all privileged. It's a sham. They're not answering any questions."

Story of a Junkie. What a film. Mid 1980's New York. Hell on Earth. I can only hope John 'Gringo' Spacely found peace in the next life.

RepubliKKKlans = MAGA nitwit

🇺🇸🇮🇷🇸🇬 A warning was issued to Iran in Singapore by Pete Hegseth: only a "great deal" to halt their nuclear program will be accepted by Trump — otherwise, the "War Department" will be dealt with.

🩷 🇩🇰 Jonas Vingegaard (TVL) wins in Piancavallo ! 🏆 🥇 🩷 🇩🇰 Jonas Vingegaard (TVL) 🥈 🇦🇹 Felix Gall (DCT) 🥉 🇦🇺 Jai Hindley (RBH) #GirodItalia

🎥 CNN's Clarissa Ward travels to #Bunia in the Democratic Republic of #Congo and speaks to the #director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO) about the #Ebola crisis.

"In Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan, operatives hired by Trump-allied attorney Sidney Powell accessed voting systems and took copies of software that records votes, counts votes, and reports vote totals. The voting software was shared with network of Trump loyalists" #Resistance #WeAreTheFlood

The new escalators take arriving passengers straight down to baggage claim, where they can get picked up at the curb, head to the rental car center or, once a new exit is built, access the MAX train. https://theoregonian.visitlink.me/DKsbcP  📷: Jamie Hale

The Posterior Radiocapitellar Subluxation Test evaluates for posterior subluxation of the radiocapitellar joint during forearm supination and valgus stress. #SportsMedicine #Orthopedics #ElbowPain #PhysicalExamination #MedicalEducation

The Cost You Don’t See: Behind every circus trick and zoo selfie is a reality most never see. Animals used for entertainment often live in chains, small enclosures, and constant confinement. What feels like a moment for us can mean a lifetime for them. Look closer—and choose differently.

Good morning Ash and wallies of Wülferhampton. Happy 🐪 day, yes it’s Wednesday dear Popetato 🤗

You would think Donald Trump's job would be stressful if he cared about the weight of the decisions he was making, but he doesn't.

This is how it's done. The man is an ass.

Wie sich berufliche Laufbahnen manchmal überraschend entwickeln, welche Spuren die Arbeit im Privatleben hinterlässt (und wie man das alles in drei schnelle Fragen packt), zeigt euch heute Alessandro. 
#dreischnelleFragenan #Jugendrichter #RechtSymBadisch

Ronald Acuña Jr. is so back. On the first pitch of the game, he crushed a pitch 438 feet that left his bat at 112.0 mph. He's homered in four straight games, tied for the second-longest streak of his career.

Also check out the author @clmontblanc.bsky.social 😊 Happy book birthday! #books #reading #ya #mystery #romcom #booksky

Secretary of State Marco Rubio broke down the latest on the Iran war and nuclear negotiations during his Senate testimony yesterday. It’s a lot to process, so here’s your essential cheat sheet. #marcorubio #iran

Evidence is mounting that the 2026 election will be a "blue wave." In North Carolina, the generic ballot average currently sits around D+4 - and there's still five months before the election. Try it out for yourself: https://carolinaforward.org/news/2026-shift/

Is it too early to start decorating the house for Halloween? Here is a fun project we enjoyed doing with my kids #TheDadLab #halloweendecor #kidsactivities

A woman accidentally drove her car onto Seattle’s elevated light rail tracks, causing train service to be temporarily suspended. Witnesses say she claimed she was following her GPS before the vehicle became stuck and had to be removed.

At an aquarium in Japan, after closing time, some clever little otter pups help their grandpa tidy up their toys. As a reward, he gives them ice cubes

At last night's debate, we offered a different Democratic Party: transform the economy, end the wars, serve the working class.

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#OnThursdaysWeWearBlack 🖤 There's never too much #XiaoZhan肖战 on your skyline! 🥰

Absolutely ridiculous debate question. The obsession with israel is beyond. 🤪🤪 There are actual genocides around the world that everyone turns a blind eye to because they’re not being paid by Qatar. Enough is enough.