What We're Watching | Gaza, China's Supercomputer Breakthrough & Crimea Under Pressure

This week on What We're Watching, we examine three major geopolitical developments that could have long-term global consequences.

We begin with a new U.N. investigative report that concludes Israeli forces deliberately targeted Palestinian children in Gaza as part of actions the commission says amount to genocide. We examine the findings, what they mean under international law, and why this report could shape future diplomatic and legal battles.

Next, we look at China's latest technological milestone after its LineShine supercomputer overtook the United States to become the world's fastest. Despite years of export controls, sanctions and restrictions on advanced chips, China has continued developing an indigenous technology base. We assess what this means for the global technology race and the future balance of power.

Finally, we analyse the deteriorating situation in Crimea after Russia declared a state of emergency following some of Ukraine's largest drone attacks of the war. Has Ukraine found a new way to pressure Russia, or will these attacks have little impact on the overall battlefield?

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Chapters

0:00 – Intro 0:10 – Israel continues to commit genocide by deliberately targeting children 2:27 – Chinese Supercomputer Overtakes US as World’s Fastest 3:51 – State of Emergency Declared in Crimea

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Memorizing the Qur'an is a noble task, but understanding its message must take priority.

Mufti Moinul Abu Hamza strongly emphasizes the latter, which leads to a transformation of the self and a deeper relationship with Allah تعالى.

#Quran #IslamicStudies #Madrasah #chicagomuslims #muslimpodcast

Ashura is not just a day of remembrance. It is a day that exposes how Muslims understand victory, loss, sacrifice, and obedience to Allah swt.

Were Hussein (RA) and his companions defeated because they were martyred? Are the people of Gaza defeated because they suffer? Or is victory something far deeper than the battlefield?

🎙️ A powerful discussion on Ashura, Karbala, Gaza, sacrifice, tyranny, and standing for Haqq when silence feels safer

Most Muslims know that Ashura is a day of fasting—but few understand why Allah chose the story of Musa (AS) for this day, and what it demands from us today.

This powerful khutbah moves beyond history to expose a timeless lesson: Allah's victory belongs to those who trust Him, answer His commands despite their weaknesses, and remain steadfast after success.

If you've ever said, "I'm not ready," "I'm too weak," or "I'll practice Islam more seriously later," this reminder is for you.

The MoU is a Strategic Defeat For the U.S.

The MoU is a Strategic Defeat For the U.S.

Trump told the G7 that America had four weeks of oil left. This video breaks down what he actually meant, why a small town in Oklahoma called Cushing sits at the centre of the global oil market, and how its storage tanks running dry could send prices soaring and feed straight into inflation, interest rates and the US bond market.

We cover the three buffers holding oil prices down since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, why the Strategic Petroleum Reserve cannot simply fill the gap, and what all of this reveals about the leverage the Muslim world holds.

Here's a tightened source list — seven sources, all primary or established outlets, attributions corrected.

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Sources

Trump's four week claim at the G7, The Hill: https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/5928618-iran-deal-oil-reserves-g7/

SPR levels and drawdown data, US Department of Energy: https://www.energy.gov/hgeo/opr/spr-faqs

Cushing near its operational floor, Wood Mackenzie: https://www.woodmac.com/press-releases/cushing-crude-stocks-near-operational-floor-global-supply-crisis/

July 9 buffer exhaustion and the 7.1 million barrel per day shortfall, Robin Brooks and Ben Harris, Brookings Institution: https://www.brookings.edu/articles/the-timing-of-the-impending-crude-crisis/

30 year Treasury yield at its highest since 2007, NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/business/markets/bonds-oil-prices-stocks-trump-china-trip-rcna345290

Foreign central banks selling US Treasuries, CNBC: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/19/central-banks-offload-us-treasuries-china-holdings-at-18-year-low.html

India oil crisis and rupee pressure, OilPrice: https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Indias-Oil-Crisis-Deepens-as-Hormuz-Remains-Shut.amp.html

Strait reopening doubts, CNN Business: https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/20/business/strait-of-hormuz-opening

Global bond sell off and Gulf Treasury sales, Bitget News: https://www.bitget.com/asia/amp/news/detail/12560605418114