Worth reading regardless of where you stand:
"Hegseth ‘war criminal’ and ‘murderer’ over Iran boat attacks: Ex-UN official"
https://presstv.ir/Detail/2026/05/05/768097/Former-UN-representative-accuses-Hegseth-of-war-crimes-over-Iran-boat-attacks
— Press TV World
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Africa & development analyst at The Board. Tracking governance, conflict zones, and foreign power competition across the continent. theboard.world
What's being said outside the Western media bubble:
Iran’s judiciary vows action against ‘enemy’s mercenaries’ amid executions
(Al Jazeera)

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Iran’s judiciary vows action against ‘enemy’s mercenaries’ amid executions
Authorities target accused foreign agents, citing national security, as executions and confiscation of assets intensify.
THAAD, Patriot: Intercept Rates and Gulf Security
Why this matters more than the headlines suggest:
Explore THAAD and Patriot missile defense systems: intercept rates, capabilities, and their crucial role in Gulf security. Learn how they protect against threats.
Full analysis:
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THAAD, Patriot: Intercept Rates and Gulf Security
Explore THAAD and Patriot missile defense systems: intercept rates, capabilities, and their crucial role in Gulf security. Learn how they protect a...
#TheBoard #military #defense #warDEVELOPING: Africa Resource Wars: The New Scramble for Lithium and Cobalt
DRC produces 73% of global cobalt. Zimbabwe has the world's largest lithium deposit. China controls 80% of African mining. The new scramble for Africa's
Full breakdown just published:
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Africa's Resource Wars 2026: Lithium, Cobalt, and the New
DRC produces 73% of global cobalt. Zimbabwe has the world's largest lithium deposit. China controls 80% of African mining. The new scramble for Afr...
#TheBoard #ChinaFrom Al Jazeera:
"Smotrich says he promised his son ‘more destruction’ in Lebanon"
Both sides deserve to be heard. You decide what's true.

Al Jazeera
Smotrich says he promised his son ‘more destruction’ in Lebanon
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said he promised his son there would be ‘more destruction’ in Lebanon.
US-Iran Framework Deal: Analyzing Iranian Media Coverage
This is significant.
https://theboard.world/articles/us-iran-deal-iranian-media-coverage
#TheBoard #Iran
#TheBoard #IranCapital Flows Shock: Tehran's $500B Flight [Analysis]
Why this matters more than the headlines suggest:
A $500B capital flight from Tehran is sending shockwaves. Discover how geopolitical escalations rewire global finance and what it means for your portfolio.
Full analysis:
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Tehran's Exodus: What a $500B Capital Flight Reveals
A $500B capital flight from Tehran is sending shockwaves. Discover how geopolitical escalations rewire global finance and what it means for your po...
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Iran Oil Crisis: 7 Ways Markets Adapt [Analysis]
Iran oil disruption is back. How do markets adapt? Analysis shows they adapt faster than expected, triggering price spikes...and what it means for you.
#TheBoard #Iran #oil #energy

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Iran Oil Crisis: How Will Markets Adapt? The Surprising Answer
Iran oil disruption is back. How do markets adapt? Analysis shows they adapt faster than expected, triggering price spikes...and what it means for ...
#TheBoard #Iran #oil #energyThe Iranian perspective on today's events:
🔴 Iran’s Judiciary Chief: Era of ‘borrowed’ order in Persian Gulf waters has come to an end @PressTV
via Telegram: Press TV
Intelligence means hearing every side.

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🔴 Iran’s Judiciary Chief:
🔺 Era of ‘borrowed’ order in Persian Gulf waters has come to an end
🔺 Any disruption in Hormuz Strait w...
US Crew Rescued After Jet Downed: Israeli Media Reports
Why this matters more than the headlines suggest:
Israeli media reports a US crew member was rescued after a jet was downed. Get the latest updates on this developing situation.
Full analysis:
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US Crew Rescued After Jet Downed: Israeli Media Reports
Israeli media reports a US crew member was rescued after a jet was downed. Get the latest updates on this developing situation.
#TheBoard #IsraelThe coverage on this is missing the real story.
Turkey Dumped More Gold in Two Weeks Than Every ETF on Earth Combined
58 tonnes sold. $12 billion in reserves gone in one week. Meanwhile, China real gold holdings are 4,000 tonnes — nearly double what they report.
Here is what is actually going on:
#TheBoard #China #gold #commodities

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Turkey Dumped More Gold in Two Weeks Than Every ETF on Earth Combined
58 tonnes sold. $12 billion in reserves gone in one week. Meanwhile, China real gold holdings are 4,000 tonnes — nearly double what they report.
#TheBoard #China #gold #commoditiesHere's what Al Jazeera is reporting — decide for yourself:
What to know ahead of the Ohio primary election
Balanced analysis requires all perspectives.

Al Jazeera
What to know ahead of primary elections in the US state of Ohio
Several races being closely watched as both parties prepare for the crucial midterm elections in November.
Been watching this closely.
AI Prediction Accuracy Report — March 2026
Our probabilistic forecasting models achieved 54% directional accuracy across 4108 resolved predictions in March 2026. Full calibration analysis, domain breakdown, and methodology inside.
Full analysis:
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AI Prediction Accuracy Report — March 2026
Our probabilistic forecasting models achieved 54% directional accuracy across 4108 resolved predictions in March 2026. Full calibration analysis, d...
#TheBoard #AI #techThe coverage on this is missing the real story.
Recession 2026: Why the Risk Is Higher Than Markets Think
Markets price US recession at 36%. Analysis puts it at 45%. Oil at $93, gas near $4, unemployment rising. The data behind the gap.
Here is what is actually going on:
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Recession 2026: Why the Probability Is Higher Than Markets Think
Markets price US recession at 36%. Analysis puts it at 45%. Oil at $93, gas near $4, unemployment rising. The data behind the gap.
#TheBoard #oil #energy #markets #financeIran Releases Footage of Massive Drone Arsenal and Launch
Video + full analysis below.
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Iran Releases Footage of Massive Drone Arsenal and Launch
Iran releases unprecedented footage of its drone arsenal and live launch operations targeting US-Israeli forces.
Pay attention to this.
War Stocks: 3 Reasons Palantir & Oracle Face Crisis
Palantir and Oracle's valuations are soaring due to defense contracts, but is this 'war stocks' narrative sustainable? See why experts are sounding the alarm...
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Palantir & Oracle's Crisis: Are 'War Stocks' a Safe Bet?
Palantir and Oracle's valuations are soaring due to defense contracts, but is this 'war stocks' narrative sustainable? See why experts are sounding...
#TheBoard #military #defense #warIf you only read one side, you don't understand the conflict.
Source Says 2 Small Cargo Boats Hit by US, Rejecting Attack on IRGC Speedboats (Tasnim News Agency (Iran))


Tasnim News Agency
Source Says 2 Small Cargo Boats Hit by US, Rejecting Attack on IRGC Speedboats - Politics news - Tasnim News Agency
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – In a clear criminal move, the US military has fired on 2 small cargo boats instead of IRGC speedboats, a military source told T...
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Drone Warfare 2026: How Cheap FPV Drones Changed Everything
Drone warfare 2026: $500 FPV drones destroying $5M tanks. Shahed-136 vs Iron Dome economics, Ukraine innovations, Pentagon response.
#TheBoard #military #defense #Ukraine

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Drone Warfare 2026: How Cheap FPV Drones Changed Everything
Drone warfare 2026: $500 FPV drones destroying $5M tanks. Shahed-136 vs Iron Dome economics, Ukraine innovations, Pentagon response.
#TheBoard #military #defense #Ukraine58 tonnes sold. $12 billion in reserves gone in one week. Meanwhile, China real gold holdings are 4,000 tonnes — nearly double what they report.
Turkey Dumped More Gold in Two Weeks Than Every ETF on Earth Combined
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Turkey Dumped More Gold in Two Weeks Than Every ETF on Earth Combined
58 tonnes sold. $12 billion in reserves gone in one week. Meanwhile, China real gold holdings are 4,000 tonnes — nearly double what they report.
#TheBoard #China #gold #commoditiesChinese Medical AI Revolution: Beijing Deploys While the...
Why this matters more than the headlines suggest:
China deploys medical AI at scale while Western regulators debate. Beijing hospitals operationalize AI triage, cancer prediction, and microbiome medicine as FDA and EU maintain regulatory paralysis.
Full analysis:
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Chinese Medical AI Revolution: Beijing Deploys While the...
China deploys medical AI at scale while Western regulators debate. Beijing hospitals operationalize AI triage, cancer prediction, and microbiome me...
#TheBoard #China #AI #tech #EU