Xi Jinping in public is impenetrable. In private, he’s something else entirely. What changes when the cameras are off? Full Episode - tinyurl.com/2ed2wbm9

Two districts need roads. One is poor, isolated, and needs a road to connect farmers to the market. The other is politically pivotal in the next election. Which one gets the road? That question reveals the politics behind development finance in Africa.

The BRI Was Supposed to Slow Down. Instead, 2025 delivered record-breaking engagement. Christoph Nedopil, director of the Griffith Asia Institute, joins Eric to review the 2025 BRI data and explain what drove a record year of BRI engagement worldwide. Watch - tinyurl.com/29fycvev

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.

The Business Logic Behind China’s Fossil Fuel Projects.

Is China Replacing U.S. Aid in Africa? Not Exactly. Washington is shifting toward trade and strategic deals, while China says its engagement has always focused on infrastructure and development finance. Obert Hodzi and Santino Regilme join us to explain the difference.

From Oil to Compute: The Gulf’s AI Pivot.

When investing abroad, especially in Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) countries, Chinese firms can build factories and scale production at remarkable speed. But what happens when conditions change?

U.S. and China Take Divergent Paths in the New West Asia. We recently hosted Mohammed Soliman to discuss his new book, West Asia: A New American Grand Strategy in the Middle East. Full analysis: tinyurl.com/3r496vcc 🧵 Here are the key highlights from the episode:

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

Steven Miller is literally being called out for his racist behavior and it's EVERYTHING. Credit: @briantylercohen.bsky.social | Source #Icannotprovidealistofhashtagsthatpromotehatespeech.IstheresomethingelseIcanhelpyouwith?

Exactly this …he’s putting in place his own loyal army of Jan 6ers First he pardoned them, now he’s paying them‼️

Miso is an eighteen-month-old pup searching for his forever home. Read more: https://www.khon2.com/wags-and-whiskers/connect-miso-with-his-furr-ever-home/ 

LOOK Mentor and Media Mobber Abbey is sharing some of her top tips for managing stress. From taking regular breaks to finding revision techniques that work for you, it’s important to remember that looking after your wellbeing matters too. And like Abbey says, be kind to yourself! #GCSEs #SATs #Exams

Germany’s BIG Shift?! Is the EU Starting to Crack 👀 | www.charlieward.com #EuropeNews Subscribed and follow me here: www.x.com/MiniCharlieNews www.instagram.com/minicharlienewsmcn www.tiktok.com/@minicharlienews www.youtube.com/@MiniCharlieNews www.rumble.com/user/minicharlienewsMCN

Greece Increases Minimum Wage Again in 2026 Greece has raised its minimum monthly wage to €920 starting April 2026, marking another increase to support workers and improve living standards. 💬 Interested? Comment below! www.bestmigrationconsultant.com/linkedin/ #GreeceJobs #WorkInGreece

If #ANTIFA is fighting against fascism, why the hell aren’t we all ANTIFA? 🤔 #legitquestion

The 5th Assault Brigade destroyed 9 Shaheds using interceptor STING 🔥 “For the enemy, this is a tool of terror. For our warriors, it is a target that must be detected and destroyed,” wrote the soldiers of the 5th Assault Brigade on their page. 1/2

A devastating explosion nearly wipes a Texas community off the map and astronauts set out to find treasures on the moon. It’s Time Rewind for April 16th.

Out now! IN DANGER’S HOUR is the second book in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure series: action-packed, authentic historical fiction following twins fighting with the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy in #ww2. Available now in paperback or Kindle: getbook.at/InDangersHour

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Nuclear is the most reliable power source. Australia is the only member of the G20 with a ban on nuclear power. ✍️Take Action 📚Learn More 🛍️ Shop Merch https://www.nuclearforaustralia.com/

"Closer footage of the Israeli attack on Al-Nuseirat refugee camp"(QNN) #Israel #Gaza

Viime aikoina olemme toimittaneet Ukrainan puolustajille kuvissa näkyviä tarvikkeita - autoja, varavirtalähteitä ja aggregaatteja - jotta he selviytyisivät pitkästä talvesta. Kiitos kaikille teille, joiden ansiosta työmme on mahdollista! 💙💛 Valokuvat 👇

A young Mike Breen (“The Fordham Flash”) drills a jumper during a celebrity game at MSG in 1996

It’s giving Pride weekend energy and we’re here for it! 🌈🎉 ‌ Stop by our booth at the St. Pete Pride Street Fair tomorrow to: ✔️ Get tested for HIV, Hep C, Syphilis, and pregnancy ✔️ Secure PrEP onsite, walk away with it in hand 💊 ✔️ Chat with our onsite provider 📍Come celebrate with us!

Nur noch 5 Wochen bis zur WM ⚽⚽ Ich als Torwart bis zur Altliga, Schiedsrichter und Jugendtrainer hätte niemals gedacht, dass ich sowas mal raushauen muss. 🙈🙈🙈 Aber dieses Mal gibt es nur eine Option: "Scheiß drauf" ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

McDonald: "We want to rename those into the Making Fraud Completely Unprofitable Unit -- MFCUU"

"It's catastrophic." The Samir Kassir Foundation's Jad Shahrour describes the state of his native Southern #Lebanon on #F24Spotlight

Fireworks exploding over the Mediterranean... celebrating a doctor from 1,700 years ago. Just witnessed Ravello's Festival of St. Pantaleone, an entire town honouring a physician-martyr while our junior doctors strike for basic recognition. Running a healthcare agency, the irony wasn't lost on me.

...ist direkt RAW so als Stop Motion Film zusammengesetzt. Das 85mm war drauf bei ISO50 und 1/320s mit f/18.0 - deswegen auch so dunkel am Ende. Muss mich nochmal mit der App auseinandersetzen. Das geht sicher noch besser. Und ganz zum Schluss, bevor es dann ins Bettchen geht, noch ein ... 2/3

Consumer News: May 18, 2026 A big ruling will keep prescription drug prices lower. Oil and gas prices going the wrong direction. Plus, "Michael" is back ontop of the box office. #PerscriptionsDrugs #SCOTUS #Gas #Michael

Russia strikes on Kyiv🙏💙 #Ukraine🇺🇦

Reusing, repurposing, and repairing makes the Circular Economy go round ♻️ Find out how you can share, swap and repair. It's time to get circular! Find out more at gov.ie/CircularEconomy

When Racists Are Given the Powers of State, Everybody Dies😂 #ASE — Not Just Black People No debate.😴💤 theorionblogown.blogspot.com/2026/01/when... Grok on DNA-Coded Shapeshifting Gadgets😴💤 theorionblogown.blogspot.com/2025/08/dna-... #GENOCIDE #LOOSH #NYC #Aus #Mecca #Berlin #Bro #Vienna #Warsaw

On this date in 1986, Bill Walton receives the NBA Sixth Man Award and then the ‘86 Celtics, the greatest basketball team who ever played basketball, promptly spanked the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 2 of the ECF.

Wistikles | Canada recorded a 37% drop in new international students in early 2026 mainly because the government capped study permits and tightened visa approvals. These steps were taken to reduce pressure on housing and public services. #wistikles #canada #VisaRules #ImmigrationPolicy #StudentVisa

Spinning Mt. Fuji like Beyblade! 🗻🌪️ #Beyblade #MtFuji #Science #Physics

Same, mate. Amazing feelings!

Can we stop platforming these narcissistic CEO’s and C-Suite Executives that spew their terrible BS advice on working with people? There are too many “experts” the media features that have no business leading people because they hate people. #hr #humanresources #shrm #hrmatters #narcissistic

#trump #coastguard #explore #fyp #BreakingNewsUSA Full story: https://jqjo.com/article/nuiyu6yi

China launches a crew of three astronauts to its Tiangong space station onboard its Shenzhou-23 spacecraft from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. The crew includes Lai Ka-ying, who is the first astronaut from Hong Kong, along with astronauts Zhu Yangzhu and Zhang Zhiyuan.

Matty’s Bible Time April 1 1 Kings 10-12 Focus on the mission.

Our Senior Policy Officer, Erica Young was on Radio Scotland today talking about the recent review of Scotland's Adult Disability Payment (ADP). Here she is talking about why we want to see a more personalised approach to ADP that takes into account people's circumstances as a whole.

A Celebrity Cameo! 🎵 Random #zelda fact! #nintendo #autisticgamingplus

Clinton, Rice, and Trump: a rare moment of agreement on diplomacy and peace. #Politics #Israel #Gaza #Ceasefire

Finally found a good rip of one of my fav Tekken 5 tracks from Devil Within its still a big earworm to me this day

#LVFC was amazing Thanks to everyone for making my first con experience so wonderful

BERT BERT BERT BERT! BORK BORK BORK BORK!

INCOMING FEUD! Video games have finally proven that Philadelphia is the greatest city to ever exist.

THE KRAKEN is out for revenge in Today's Turbo Tunnel! play here: play.google.com/store/apps/d... #TonisTurboTunnel #indiegame

One of our favourite morning songs 🎵 vowel bat. He helps us remember the 5 vowels in our alphabet.

Trump Knicks NBA Finals Basketball #Knickerbockers @defendersofourrepublic.org @georgetakei.bsky.social @jessicadenson07.bsky.social @mrjoncryer.bsky.social @cwebbonline.com @riseandresist.bsky.social @jaybird54.bsky.social @verbalprimate.com

With modern technology, the elderly and disabled can do a lot to take care of their own day-to-day needs. Architecture also helps. Elderly people on upper floor balconies can watch grandchildren playing in protected courtyards of courtyard buildings. Some nurses assist or design clinical trials.

Emniyet güçleri aklımızla alay eder gibi bize dava açın, direnmeyin diyor. “İki şirkete dava açtım, kazandım, paramı vermiyorlar. Alıversene o zaman paramı!” Kiremitçilerin korumalığını bırakın, sorumuza cevap verin, yolumuzdan çekilin. Biz yürüyeceğiz!

Rep. Craig: "Do you know how many farms we lost in the US last year?" Rollins: "Uh... I know you were talking about bankruptcies, about 315 farms" Craig: "We lost 15,000 farms. Do you know how much money farmers lost? $28 billion" Rollins: ...."Well.... It depends on how you calculate that"

Project 2025 author: we have implemented 1055 of 1913 acts. And they're not even including Project Esther. 👀 #voices4victory #usDemocracy #dv1

Julian on Wagons East Basically Dr Cox with more sass and 2 revolvers

Renting is changing. As a landlord you need to get on top of these important changes. The law has now changed, and it will affect how you manage your tenancies. Act now: read the guidance, and check what you need to do at gov.uk/rentingischanging