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.

Chinese development finance in Africa is often framed as an outlier: faster, more demand-driven, and less concerned with governance, corruption, environmental impact, or human rights conditions than traditional lenders. But research by Keyi Tang offers a more nuanced picture.

Africa’s critical minerals race is no longer just about mines; it’s about the railways, ports, and trade routes that move them to market. Paul Nantulya explains how global powers are racing to secure Africa’s mineral supply chains. 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.

China in 2025: Wins, Losses, and Limits. From Africa and critical minerals to debt, diplomacy, and U.S. rivalry, what shaped China's moves in the Global South this year, and what comes next in 2026? Full Episode - tinyurl.com/5bx9pkr8

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

Latin America is now the frontline of U.S.–China rivalry. Jorge Heine joins us to discuss why this competition is accelerating, whether countries can stay neutral, or will they be forced to choose? Watch - tinyurl.com/3znvw96a

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.

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.

South Asia’s real crisis isn’t just great-power rivalry, it’s regional dysfunction.

HPU Athletics announced it will launch women’s flag football this fall, becoming the first university in Hawaiʻi to offer the sport at the collegiate level. https://www.khon2.com/sports/hpu-becomes-first-hawaii-collegiate-program-to-add-flag-football/ 

Cleveland wants to put Jalen Duren in action, Detroit working to get him out of it. -Allen screens for Donovan Mitchell, Duren's drop turns into a switch -Back to Mitchell and Cade kicks Duren out -Swing to Harden and LeVert rotates -Swing to Mobley who attacks Duren

This was yesterday in Jerusalem This is how they treat their own people Israel is an apartheid authoritarian state This is not Democracy the Zionists claim that Israel is the only democracy in the Mideast is total pile of stinking crap 🤨👇🏼

think I opened some phishing bullshit by accident thinking it was an e-invitation. can these bots just fuck off 😑

I have a Benny for every genre

H.S. Girls Lacrosse: Poland outlasts Green for sixth win in a row

Drunk off my rocker playing ASSAULT SHELL for the first time & I STILL got the goods! The AS series is excellent & challenging. Very unique combination of classic bullet/weapon/enemy styles. Recommended!! #SHMUP #Drunk #STG #BulletHell

This BBC piece is about torture chamber in Kherson - Russian army create one everywhere they go. ‘On 3rd floor men would beat us, on 1st floor was electrocution. When person is being tortured with electricity you hear it, it’s a peculiar sound’ Angels says.She spent 31 days there

@___prakrithi പ്രകൃതി പണിയ ഭാഷയിലെഴുതിയ കവിത 'പണിച്ചി' വായിക്കുന്നു | Campfire Readings | Prakrithi. Full YT Video in the thread below. #malayalamliterature #literaturefestival #wayanad #wayanadliteraturefestival #wlf2024 #wlf #kerala #wayanad #malayalamliterature #lgbtcommunity #queerliterature🏳️🌈 #lgbtq

165 students went to school on Saturday morning in southern Iran. They didn’t come home. The school sat next to a military barracks. The girls did not. #IranSchoolStrike #165 #Iran #CivilianCasualties #IranWar

On The Briefing with Michael Waldman, @profmmurray.bsky.social discusses how the Reconstruction era transformed the U.S. Constitution and the country. Watch: bit.ly/4tsGahv

Bowling started back up last week, and I had to celebrate a spare. #lgbt #lgbtq #gay #gaymer #bowling

📣 The $4 million KidneyX Empower Challenge is now open, calling for bold, scalable ideas to reduce barriers, improve outcomes, and expand living kidney donation. Bring forward solutions that can advance the path from donor interest to transplant. Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/26empower

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Otros policías delincuentes más de Tijuana! Procedimiento Policial en #Tijuana "Pareja ponlo 10-15" ¿Qué Opina?

Some things look fun, but they might have consequences. It’s always a good idea to look at the big picture when making a choice in life. #lifehack #advice #parenting #doll #makebelieve

Footy for the Folks was a whole vibe ⚽️ Community, connection, and good footy energy in Corona — with more editions coming soon across California. ✅ Early voting starts May 4. ✅ Election Day is June 2. Volunteer/Donate 🔗 oliverma2026.com #futbol #California #OliverMa2026

Tough crowd

Flynn es demasiado loquillo jajajaja. / Flynn is such a weirdo, hahaha. #Kingdomhearts3

The IDF laughing about slaughtering and raping Palestinians. This country has no right to exist. Israel is a crime against humanity

@murielvieux.bsky.social @leejohnson65.bsky.social @thedogsmom.bsky.social @lucy2.bsky.social @pleightx.bsky.social WELL, IT'S "THE DRUM" SUNDAY ACROSS TRUMPFUCKISTAN AMERICA #NoKings #NoDictators #NoPedoPresidents #2026Bitches #ProtestThePresident #TrumpEpsteinPedoCoverUp

3 years of conflict. 3 years of atrocities. The war in Sudan has upended millions of lives. You only need to read these 5 stories to grasp its human cost: https://bit.ly/4sxXtNI #3YearsTooLong

This was reported by eyewitnesses in the "Overheard in Chertanovo" public group. Along with the soil containing gravestones, there were also scraps of clothing. According to one local resident, all of this was dumped next to a children's playground.

What it must feel like to be an OKC fan on this app everyday #NBA Threads

#Measles outbreaks continue around the US. We recommend following the AAP schedule for child vaccinations, but what if your kid is <1 year old? Digital media fellow Dr. Broome talked to a Peds ID Expert! Clinical Progress Note: 🔗 bit.ly/4tS0vNH 🎥 @taybromd.bsky.social

#VIDEO: #Cornwall Council Leader Cllr Leigh Frost attended the Interceltic Business Forum in the Isle of Man last week - a twice-yearly gathering of Celtic businesses and national representatives from the UK and Europe to discuss how to support thriving economies.

🇰🇿🇷🇺 "Putin's visit to Astana is a significant step in developing strategic partnership and allied relations between Russia and Kazakhstan" - Kassym-Jomart Tokayev President of Kazakhstan

Why are so many young people in the UK not in work or education? Nye Cominetti breaks down one important factor ⤵️

Rain is back in the forecast late tonight & into Friday. I've got the latest details below! #arwx #ARStormTeam

Heat Death is a bit whimsical I suppose... pop corn anyone? What about blancmage? Check out the rest of the album too! Sounds great on vinyl amd as a digital download 😆 Is it just me or is it bit Erasure-esque too?

Eiichi Edward Sakauye filmed life at the Heart Mountain concentration camp in Wyoming between 1943 and 1945 on 8mm film. Decades later, he revisited that footage, offering voice-over reflections that bring these images into fuller view.

"snaplife00: Teach you how to use your phone to shoot high-end creative masterpieces" #mobile #cellphone #creative #photography

⛽️ In Crimea, there are increasingly frequent reports of fuel problems at local gas stations. The operation to block enemy logistics is ongoing and is yielding results.

Bob Sinclar, From Vinyl Dreams to His Own Parties Bob Sinclar looks back on the beginning of his DJ dream, from the magic of vinyl records to the energy of throwing his own parties and building a life around music. #BobSinclar

James Talarico campaigning for local candidates 🙌 Vote Damarcus Offord for Dallas County Clerk!

Americans are facing a “war tax” from Trump’s war with Iran — and not just at the gas pump. @hboushey.bsky.social says fuel surcharges on flights, shipping, and deliveries are spreading through the economy, pushing prices on nearly everything higher and further squeezing families’ budgets.

📚 5 ebooks à prix cassés pour remplir votre bibliothèque ! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/xNzoOAgJsNE #ebooks #kindle #livresgratuits #bonplan #lecture #amazon #dealbooks

🧄 Com es fa el millor allioli? Boníssim i que no es talli?   La xef Maria Nicolau defensa que el podem fer amb la batedora, en un recipient d'un diàmetre ajustat. Si barregem l'oli d'oliva verge extra amb oli refinat o de gira-sol, serà més fàcil que ens quedi cremós.   I el truc definitiu: la…

With the newer IRL Streaming meta on Twitch, is it possible for cozy gamers to still "pop off" on the platform? @bumblebwiii.bsky.social says YES!💖 If you haven't already, check out her cozy, co-working, OOTD content on all platforms!✨ #GamingLeagueOfWomen #TwitchCon #IRLStreaming #WomenInGaming

How can we transform Ecodesign and Energy Labelling into concrete and useful tools? Today, Mélanie Auvray presents the Compliance Services project in 60 seconds. #EHPA #EUProjects #HeatPumps

☠️ The pilots of the Phoenix border unit continue to impress with their effective and productive combat work! 💥 During May, it was quite hot on all the front lines.

I'm suddenly really thirsty 🥵

The ice core lab is operated as a partnership between the Australian Antarctic Division and @utas.edu.au. Measuring different chemical components trapped in the ice, this state-of-the-art lab is one of only a few of its kind in the world. Find out more ▶️ aapp.shorthandstories.com/the-memory-o...

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

This week DIDO brings to you.. more fun 🥳✨ 🔗: dropindropoutpod.com

SpaceX Targets Massive Valuation, Broadcom Slips, and Market Supply Concerns #finance #economy #business #markets

There are no days off when you’re running for governor - but that’s because Texas deserves a leader who works as hard as Texans do. A few shots of life on the road but we’re still moving - see you soon.

🔴El Cecopi rebaja el nivel de alerta por el incendio que afecta a terrenos forestales de la Academia de Infantería de Toledo ▪️El principal problema que han tenido ha sido el humo que ha provocado que se elevase la alarma 🎙️Iván Domínguez | @rtveclm.bsky.social

⚾💥 06 July 2024 💥⚾ Game: Regular Season Pitcher: Kyle Hendricks (R) - Chicago Cubs Batter: Logan O'Hoppe (R) - Los Angeles Angels The Play: 3-0, 1 out, top of 1st, Angels up 1-0 The Pitch: 84.1 mph sinker Final: Angels won 7-0 in 9 innings