Tuesday, April 14, 2026

China Xinhua News China state-controlled media · Once Upon a Time in Hormuz. #USA #Israel #Iran #HormuzStrait

 

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The United States of Anxiety --- Tom Tomorrow Monday April 13, 2026 · 5:30 AM PDT

  
 
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A REVIEW BY JMAN: "SuperGirl Woman of Tomorrow"

  
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Monday, April 13, 2026

Middle Eastern Oil. . .U.S. Military A$$et$

 
 
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‘Doctor Doom’ Roubini turns ‘Doctor Boom’, predicting huge economic growth in U.S. | South China Morning Post


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Iran war: is the US shifting away from its strategy of precision strikes?

As the conflict has intensified, more energy and civilian sites have been targeted in what is seen as a broader approach.

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How lessons from Iran war could shape mainland China’s Taiwan calculus

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Open Questions | What an ancient Chinese map reveals about global history: Sheng-Wei Wang

Kunyu Wanguo Quantu and maritime artefacts prove China explored the world earlier than Eurocentric accounts suggest, scholar argues.

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China Economy

Open Questions | Andrew Tilton on China’s economic trajectory in wake of Iran war

Goldman Sachs’ chief Asia-Pacific economist says worst is over in terms of property slump’s impact on China’s economic growth.

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Open Questions | Kenneth Rogoff on why China’s yuan will be a reserve currency within 5 years

Harvard economist explains why cryptocurrencies will never take the US dollar’s place, despite their popularity in underground economies.

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China Economy

Open Dialogue | Gary Liu and Liu Xiaochun on the US and China’s divergent paths for stablecoins

As investors await Hong Kong’s first stablecoin licences, two experts discuss the assets’ integration with the city’s economy – and the world’s.

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Why Beijing isn’t panicking over Hungarian PM Orban’s stunning election defeat 

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China’s substantial investments in the central European country point to bilateral cooperation that is mutually beneficial, analysts say.

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Viktor Orban concedes defeat as Hungarian voters end his 16-year rule

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Economy

Hungary’s prime minister-elect vows fair play for firms, review of Orban’s deals

Peter Magyar pledges reforms to restore transparency and fiscal stability as Hungary shifts from Viktor Orban’s investment model.

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Diplomacy

China says open Hormuz key to global interests as Trump blockade looms

Beijing’s foreign ministry denies that China plans to provide weapons and military tech to Iran.

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OPENING THE CURTAIN --- Trump Drama Teaser

 
 
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30" Wide x 48" Long MAPLE BUTCHER BLOCK COUNTERTOP FOR SALE...Needs some Re-finishing and Seasoning (originally from John Boos)

This countertop is shown as a work table surface that hasn't been used much fir 20 years while being stored away for keeping - it is waiting for some much-needed care and attention for the next chapter in useful life.

Here's an image as an extension to a kitchen island of the top only - it's mounted on a used Moble Metro Wire rack on casters for display purposes. Price does not include the mobile car or the ktichen chairs.  

This countertop is for sale for $200 - available for inspection/approval and take-away here in central downtown Mesa. Price is firm

Please txt 480.669.0088 if seriously interested in purchase


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IMF WARNING: Trump’s Iran war could trigger global recession

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