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.

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

Why Military Escalation Works Against Beijing’s Interests. China's response tools have been diplomatic and economic by design, not military. William Figuerora explains why Beijing staying on the sidelines is a calculated choice, not a failure. Watch: tinyurl.com/dca5tnjz

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.

China as a Banker, Debt Collector, and Rescuer in Africa. Yan Liang joins Eric Olander to examine China’s evolving role as a development finance provider in Africa. Watch the full episode: tinyurl.com/2c2rvee5

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.

Is China’s Energy Strategy Built for This Moment? As the Strait of Hormuz crisis disrupts global energy flows, countries are rethinking energy security. @timmcdonnell joins Eric to discuss how China is winning the global energy war. Watch - tinyurl.com/mrxzdxnb

China's Strategy for Iran’s New Leadership Andrea Ghiselli breaks down how Beijing typically navigates political transitions abroad and why pragmatism, not ideology, will likely guide China’s next move. Full Analysis - tinyurl.com/4amc5ver

The Business Logic Behind China’s Fossil Fuel Projects.

They can't put it out! All of Russia is in shock. 😮

🧠 “Ask people what they need to feel safe.” From Strategies for a New Era of Policing and Public Safety in NYC, Tracey Meares reframes safety beyond crime—centering housing, food, and stability. 🎥 Watch the full conversation on YouTube. 🔗 youtu.be/wbEqGG6HCsc?... #CUNY #PublicSafety #NYC

People don’t get it: @mayor.nyc.gov 1.5 generation New Yorker—work hard, mind your business. Some journalists mistake restraint for weakness. But supporting @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social and not @kamalaharris.com ? That opens a conversation, ‘many of those policies came from the same architects.

Instagram post from @esmithimages.bsky.social 🧵 “I was invited to a small gathering of creators at the Wende Museum to photograph Xavier Becerra as his quest to become the next Governor of California has become much more of a possibility in recent weeks.” Xavier Becerra, Culver City, California.

Canada PR Update – April 2026 🇨🇦 Canada has introduced major PR and Express Entry updates in April 2026, making the system more targeted and competitive. Key changes focus on category-based selection. 💬 Interested? Comment below! www.bestmigrationconsultant.com/blusky/ #CanadaPR

Every few years they dust off the “communism lurking near our shores” script like your abuelo isn’t just trying to send money home and your Cuban coworker isn’t literally worried about making rent. Cold War fanfiction while the empire’s WiFi buffers.

dumbest thing that’s ever made me cry, likely to be followed by a dozen more dumb things re: KFB that are gonna make me cry today

Fresh Air for the Feed! 🌬️✨ Just discovered the LEVOIT Core 300-P and my allergies are finally gone. This thing is a powerhouse for pet hair and dust. Highly recommend for anyone looking to clear the air! 🏠 #TrendPikz #BlueskyHome #CleanAir #PetOwners #AllergyFree

260523 01.00 Novorossiysk It's flaring up. It's just great, there are reservoirs there just like in Perm, so it will keep burning for a very long time. t.me/exilenova_pl...

What does it actually take to move drones and autonomous systems from experimentation to employment across an entire hemisphere? Listen here: pod.link/682478916/ep...

A Random Beat Made in #Music2000PS1 #playstation1

Yuan Meng (Zoo Beauval) was feeling a little shy and ate his meal behind a bush on 5/13/26🧸

So this is the biggest problem with this movie, Thor’s exposition bath

Google DeepMind 𝕏🔁 @tulseedoshi@twitter.com: (1/4) Gemini 3.5 Flash is in a league of it's own! ⚡️ It's the perfect combo of intelligence, speed, & cost. It's now my daily driver in both Spark & Antigravity! Watch 3.5 spawn subagents organize a set of […] [Original post on zpravobot.news]

🧐🪧 BÚSQUEDA COLABORADORES 📑 Autodidacta ✍🏾Amor por la escritura 🪮 Afro, Afrodescendiente, hispanohablante afro 🌍Residente: España o Europa ✉️Contacta: kerenturmo@gmail.com El blog: elrincondekeren.com #sebusca #paraelrincondekeren

Don't tell me you "feel" like things are good. get proof to be able to make change if needed.

🎥 EDGE VIZ (tracking data): Mitch Marner scores for the Vegas Golden Knights on a wrist shot (10:41 remaining in the the 2nd period). #VegasBorn

Peanut wishes everyone a very meowy Monday! 😻🩵 #happeanut #comfynut #wiggleworm #cutienut #sweetp #momssunshine #goodestboy #lovebug #tummyfloof #floofalicious #dreamboat

The defeat of three bills hastily introduced in parliament on delimitation, women's reservation and increasing the size of the Lok Sabha seems to be only a temporary setback to the BJP’s unchecked ambitions. Shweta Desai writes: https://ow.ly/1O0m50Z0b02

Opening day. 70 degrees. Tigers are up! It’s April in the D!

#mentors #professors #thankyou #stem #science

#Study finds top 10% of wealthiest people in #USA and #China cause two thirds of #GHG emissions. Robust #climate policies urgently and a #wealthtax needed against #greed 💰🧐🤑 🤮#ClimateActionNow 🏭🛢️ #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect.bsky.social palmoildetectives.com/2026/01/07/w...

⚡ Take action today: demand regulators block the NextEra-Dominion utility mega-merger. Families should not be forced to pay higher bills so massive utilities and Big Tech data centers can grab more power. Add your name now: civicshout.com/p/block-the-... #ProtectRatepayers #Accountability

I love my city! We can have a watch party anywhere.

Other than leading the country with 13 forced fumbles over the last two seasons and having 44 more tackles than anyone else in the FBS (298), this is the type of downhill attitude Mr. Irrelevant Buffalo LB Red Murdock (#2) brings to the table! 💥 #NFL #NFLDraft #NFLDraft2026 #Broncos #BroncosCountry

2/2 And you may as well see the "story" through to its pathetic end (presented in two parts since the ad runs over the 3min Bluesky time limit). Here's the direct unlisted YouTube link to the ad: youtube.com/watch?v=vECiYPdsyCA

Skytech Gaming Shadow Gaming PC Desktop – AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 3.4 GHz, NVIDIA RTX 4060, 1TB NVME SSD, 16GB DDR4 RAM 3200, 600W Gold PSU, 11AC Wi-Fi, Windows 11 Home 64-bit,Black 🛒 Check on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9PC692K/?tag=sersart2024-20

Leadership means knowing what needs to be done--and fighting hard to get it done. #Philforgovernor #COpolitics

"Hair-bonding" between mommy and girl who won the DNA lottery in the thick lustrous hair category. #hairstyling

Election Day is tomorrow! Thank you for walking this journey with us. If you’re ready for leadership that shows up, make your plan and go vote. Find your polling place at DallasCountyVotes.org

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Distractions. Greed. Misdirections. Corruption. Just another day in the USA

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Warto posłuchać.... #wojna #Ukraina

Good morning, lovelies~ Oops forgot to actually say hi! I'm extremely busy today, but i'll pull through! I hope you're all well, and please know that you're loved. 🩷🩵🤍

Just another day of looking at b**bs in the office 💁‍♀️

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One Part Of This Commercial Really Grinds My Gears!!!!!! #tv #annoyed #autisticgamingplus

@genesperling.bsky.social: President Trump is doubling down on tariffs, risking even higher prices, weaker job growth, and more economic uncertainty instead of prioritizing consumers, small businesses, and long-term growth.

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We warned that influencers are one of the growing threats towards uncontacted peoples. 2026 has already brought some spectacularly terrible examples. Several influencers and adventurers have been going on podcasts lately sharing their stories of encounters with uncontacted peoples.

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Morally grey. Emotionally ruthless. Completely obsessed. Tangled Empires series (Anna Harding) For readers of #CoraReilly #RinaKent #LJShien #darkromance #mafiaromance #darkromancebooks #dangerousromance #obsessedhero #mafiaverse #booktok

Crude oil futures experienced a sharp increase early on Monday following reports from Iran's Tasnim news agency that Iranian negotiators are completely halting communications with the U.S. in protest of Israel's attacks in Lebanon and Gaza. #CrudeOil #StraitOfHormuz #MiddleEastConflict #Oil #Iran

The Inter Miami sports science team working on Luis Suárez after learning Hoyos is the permanent coach

It is not just art we are crafting here, we have one hell of a story! Are you going to miss out? Ends 3rd April!!! Back now on Kickstarter slayhemn.com #comic #comics #fantasy #adventure #discover

ABS overturned in #Rockies at #Angels (Top 1). Los Angeles Angels challenged the ball call on Walbert Ureña's pitch to TJ Rumfield. Ball -> Called Strike. HP: Chad Fairchild | Upheld 39.7% (23/58).

#Trump must've told #Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos "You better back out and let my beautiful friends, the Ellisons buy #WarnerBrothers, or else I'm going to tell everybody that you're in the Epstein Files." Prove me wrong. I dare you. #Paramount #WBD Now, MAGA has claimed CNN. Only MSNBC remains.

This happened in #GreenvilleSC #InCaseYouMissedIt 🔔: A long-standing nonprofit in the Upstate benefiting struggling families kicked off their annual summer feeding program. It’ll run through August and serve 1200+ meals a week across 27 sites. #UpstateCircleofFriends #summerfoodprogram #donatenow