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  • Club World Cup FINAL Schedule:

    • US President Donald Trump will be in attendance.
    • Robbie Williams & Laura Pausini will present Desire, FIFA’s new Official Anthem.
    • The national anthem of the USA will be performed, accompanied by a colour guard.
    • A flyover & pyrotechnics as the teams enter the pitch.
    • Michael Buffer will deliver “Let’s get ready to rumble!”
    • 3pm ET/8pm UK: Kick-Off 2025 CWC Final.
    • A HT show by J Balvin, Doja Cat and Tems. + A special appearance by Emmanuel Kelly.
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    🚨Club World Cup FINAL Schedule: • US President Donald Trump will be in attendance. • Robbie Williams & Laura Pausini will present Desire, FIFA’s new Official Anthem. • The national anthem of the USA will be performed, accompanied by a colour guard. • A flyover & pyrotechnics as the teams enter the pitch. • Michael Buffer will deliver “Let’s get ready to rumble!” • 3pm ET/8pm UK: Kick-Off 2025 CWC Final. • A HT show by J Balvin, Doja Cat and Tems. + A special appearance by Emmanuel Kelly. (FIFACWC)
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  • 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘂𝘀

    𝑇𝑜 𝑤𝑖𝑡, 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝐺𝑜𝑑 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝐶ℎ𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑡, 𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑙𝑑 𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑜 ℎ𝑖𝑚𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑓, 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑟 𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑝𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑠 𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑚; 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ℎ𝑎𝑡ℎ 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑖𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑜 𝑢𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑑 𝑜𝑓 𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛. 𝟐 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝟓:𝟏𝟗

    The term vicarious means acting or doing something for another. Our theme verse reveals to us that God, through Christ, took action on our behalf as us and for us. God reconciled the world unto himself in Christ. The Lord Jesus Christ is a meeting point where God met with all of man. This is why Jesus Christ, being fully God and Man, is the only mediator between God and man (𝟏 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝟐:𝟓)

    In Christ dwells the fullness of the Godhead bodily (𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝟐:𝟏𝟗). Thus, as man, Christ fulfilled the death penalty of sin. Worthy of note is that death in the scriptures is physical and spiritual, which is separation from God. At the cross, Jesus experienced the separation from the Father when He cried, "𝗠𝘆 𝗚𝗼𝗱, 𝗺𝘆 𝗚𝗼𝗱, 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗺𝗲❞ (𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝟭𝟱:𝟯𝟰). We died and rose with him into a new life (𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝟔:𝟒). When a person gets born again, the record of their sinful past is wiped away. Christ has paid the price for us to live free of sin, guilt, shame and condemnation. All we need to do is to receive the love of the Father demonstrated to us in Christ Jesus by believing in Jesus and affirming His work for us.

    𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿

    Eternal Father, thank you for your love for me, which you demonstrated in Christ Jesus. I declare that my sinful past is over. I walk in the newness of life free from fear, condemnation and guilt in Jesus' name, amen.

    𝗤𝘂𝗼𝘁𝗲

    The Lord Jesus Christ is a meeting point where all of God met with all of man.

    #WrappedUpInLifeDevotional
    #Christfamilyministries
    #Emosabamukong
    𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘂𝘀 𝑇𝑜 𝑤𝑖𝑡, 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝐺𝑜𝑑 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝐶ℎ𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑡, 𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑙𝑑 𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑜 ℎ𝑖𝑚𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑓, 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑟 𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑝𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑠 𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑚; 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ℎ𝑎𝑡ℎ 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑖𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑜 𝑢𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑑 𝑜𝑓 𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛. 𝟐 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝟓:𝟏𝟗 The term vicarious means acting or doing something for another. Our theme verse reveals to us that God, through Christ, took action on our behalf as us and for us. God reconciled the world unto himself in Christ. The Lord Jesus Christ is a meeting point where God met with all of man. This is why Jesus Christ, being fully God and Man, is the only mediator between God and man (𝟏 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝟐:𝟓) In Christ dwells the fullness of the Godhead bodily (𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝟐:𝟏𝟗). Thus, as man, Christ fulfilled the death penalty of sin. Worthy of note is that death in the scriptures is physical and spiritual, which is separation from God. At the cross, Jesus experienced the separation from the Father when He cried, "𝗠𝘆 𝗚𝗼𝗱, 𝗺𝘆 𝗚𝗼𝗱, 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗺𝗲❓❞ (𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝟭𝟱:𝟯𝟰). We died and rose with him into a new life (𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝟔:𝟒). When a person gets born again, the record of their sinful past is wiped away. Christ has paid the price for us to live free of sin, guilt, shame and condemnation. All we need to do is to receive the love of the Father demonstrated to us in Christ Jesus by believing in Jesus and affirming His work for us. 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 Eternal Father, thank you for your love for me, which you demonstrated in Christ Jesus. I declare that my sinful past is over. I walk in the newness of life free from fear, condemnation and guilt in Jesus' name, amen. 𝗤𝘂𝗼𝘁𝗲 The Lord Jesus Christ is a meeting point where all of God met with all of man. #WrappedUpInLifeDevotional #Christfamilyministries #Emosabamukong
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  • 2 Samuel 22:2-3 (KJV)
    And he said, The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer;
    The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence.
    2 Samuel 22:2-3 (KJV) And he said, The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence.
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  • I will be watching the FIFA Club World Cup live from Jikwoyi.

    If Chelsea wins, we must investigate.
    I will be watching the FIFA Club World Cup live from Jikwoyi. If Chelsea wins, we must investigate.
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  • That person who mistreated you will one day understand your value — but you may have already moved on. Life has a way of reversing tables. One who once took you for granted will find themselves at times missing your presence, your warmth, your love. But you’ll have healed, learned, grown and moved forward. That moment will never come. Let their lack be your peace. No reaction at all can be the best way to close something out sometimes. Live your life for you, not to prove to them that they’re wrong, but simply to show them that they’re loss will become their regret, your lesson and in no way your loss.
    Neena Gupta.
    ⓒ Love Is An Emotion of Strong Affection
    That person who mistreated you will one day understand your value — but you may have already moved on. Life has a way of reversing tables. One who once took you for granted will find themselves at times missing your presence, your warmth, your love. But you’ll have healed, learned, grown and moved forward. That moment will never come. Let their lack be your peace. No reaction at all can be the best way to close something out sometimes. Live your life for you, not to prove to them that they’re wrong, but simply to show them that they’re loss will become their regret, your lesson and in no way your loss. Neena Gupta. ⓒ Love Is An Emotion of Strong Affection
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  • *OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL*

    *DATE: SUNDAY, JULY 13TH, 2025*

    *THEME: HELPMEET INDEED 1*

    *MEMORISE:*
    *“The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.” - (Proverbs 31:11)*

    *READ: Proverbs 31:10-31 (KJV)*

    10. Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies.

    11. The heart of her husband safely trusts her; So he will have no lack of gain.

    12. She does him good and not evil All the days of her life.

    13. She seeks wool and flax, And willingly works with her hands.

    14. She is like the merchant ships, She brings her food from afar.

    15. She also rises while it is yet night, And provides food for her household, And a portion for her maidservants.

    16. She considers a field and buys it; From her profits she plants a vineyard.

    17. She girds herself with strength, And strengthens her arms.

    18. She perceives that her merchandise is good, And her lamp does not go out by night.

    19. She stretches out her hands to the distaff, And her hand holds the spindle.

    20. She extends her hand to the poor, Yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy.

    21. She is not afraid of snow for her household, For all her household is clothed with scarlet.

    22. She makes tapestry for herself; Her clothing is fine linen and purple.

    23. Her husband is known in the gates, When he sits among the elders of the land.

    24. She makes linen garments and sells them, And supplies sashes for the merchants.

    25. Strength and honor are her clothing; She shall rejoice in time to come.

    26. She opens her mouth with wisdom, And on her tongue is the law of kindness.

    27. She watches over the ways of her household, And does not eat the bread of idleness.

    28. Her children rise up and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praises her:

    29. "Many daughters have done well, But you excel them all."

    30. Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised.

    31. Give her of the fruit of her hands, And let her own works praise her in the gates.

    *MESSAGE:*

    A helpmeet is a wife who complements and supports her husband to fulfil God's purpose for their lives even when it is not convenient.

    God ordained marriage as an institution where a wife helps her husband instead of competing with him, as the world paints it today. Just as the individuals in a team cannot compete against their teammates and expect to win, couples who compete against each other should not expect a successful marriage. A house divided against itself cannot stand (Mark 3:25). A husband and his wife are one and should work together as a team to achieve success in their marriage and in life (Mark 10:7-8)

    Some highly successful women have allowed pride into their hearts such that they stop submitting to their husbands. Up until today, my wife cooks my meals. When the situation permits, she irons my clothes, and I iron hers too. When I was a teacher, and we were living in a remote location, she used to cut my hair. Just like the virtuous woman's husband in today's Bible reading, my heart safely trusts in her. She is never too busy to help me, and she upholds anything I uphold.

    I remember when we were building the Mount Carmel Prayer Village. It was a massive project, but I went there only thrice - the day the foundation laying ceremony was done, the day I decided to take my grandchildren there, and the day the completed project was dedicated. Throughout the duration of the construction, my wife supervised the project diligently - that is a helpmeet indeed! She is always willing to go through the necessary rigours to see that I achieve my goal. She has stood by me through thick and thin, which is why she has full access to everything God blesses me with. When a responsible man has a true helpmeet as a wife, he'll go the extra mile to protect her and make her comfortable and happy. I often say that a fellow can slap me, and I'll turn the other cheek, but if anyone touches my wife, such a fellow will have my God, the Consuming Fire, to contend with.

    As a wife, can your husband rely on you? You must be able to make up for his weaknesses, celebrate his successes, and be his number one cheerleader. If you are a man that has a helpmeet indeed by his side, you must nourish and cherish her. She is a priceless gem and must be treated as one.

    *PRAYER POINT:*
    Today is my wife's birthday, please join me to pray that the Lord will continue to strengthen and uphold her.

    *BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:*
    Song of Solomon 1-4

    *AUTHOR: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE*

    *HYMN 24 - I WANT TO BE LIKE JESUS*

    1. I want to be like Jesus,
    So lowly and so meek;
    For no one mark'd an angry word,
    That ever heard Him speak.

    2. I want to be like Jesus,
    So frequently in prayer;
    Alone upon the mountain top,
    He met his Father there.

    3. I want to be like Jesus,
    I never, never find
    That He, though persecuted was
    To any one unkind.

    4. I want to be like Jesus,
    Engaged in doing good;
    So that of me it may be said
    "He hath done what he could."

    5. I want to be like Jesus,
    Who sweetly said to all,
    "Let little children come to Me;"
    I would obey the call.

    6. But oh I'm not like Jesus,
    As any one may see;
    O gentle Saviour, send Thy grace,
    And make me like to Thee.
    *OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL* *DATE: SUNDAY, JULY 13TH, 2025* *THEME: HELPMEET INDEED 1* *MEMORISE:* *“The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.” - (Proverbs 31:11)* *READ: Proverbs 31:10-31 (KJV)* 10. Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. 11. The heart of her husband safely trusts her; So he will have no lack of gain. 12. She does him good and not evil All the days of her life. 13. She seeks wool and flax, And willingly works with her hands. 14. She is like the merchant ships, She brings her food from afar. 15. She also rises while it is yet night, And provides food for her household, And a portion for her maidservants. 16. She considers a field and buys it; From her profits she plants a vineyard. 17. She girds herself with strength, And strengthens her arms. 18. She perceives that her merchandise is good, And her lamp does not go out by night. 19. She stretches out her hands to the distaff, And her hand holds the spindle. 20. She extends her hand to the poor, Yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy. 21. She is not afraid of snow for her household, For all her household is clothed with scarlet. 22. She makes tapestry for herself; Her clothing is fine linen and purple. 23. Her husband is known in the gates, When he sits among the elders of the land. 24. She makes linen garments and sells them, And supplies sashes for the merchants. 25. Strength and honor are her clothing; She shall rejoice in time to come. 26. She opens her mouth with wisdom, And on her tongue is the law of kindness. 27. She watches over the ways of her household, And does not eat the bread of idleness. 28. Her children rise up and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praises her: 29. "Many daughters have done well, But you excel them all." 30. Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised. 31. Give her of the fruit of her hands, And let her own works praise her in the gates. *MESSAGE:* A helpmeet is a wife who complements and supports her husband to fulfil God's purpose for their lives even when it is not convenient. God ordained marriage as an institution where a wife helps her husband instead of competing with him, as the world paints it today. Just as the individuals in a team cannot compete against their teammates and expect to win, couples who compete against each other should not expect a successful marriage. A house divided against itself cannot stand (Mark 3:25). A husband and his wife are one and should work together as a team to achieve success in their marriage and in life (Mark 10:7-8) Some highly successful women have allowed pride into their hearts such that they stop submitting to their husbands. Up until today, my wife cooks my meals. When the situation permits, she irons my clothes, and I iron hers too. When I was a teacher, and we were living in a remote location, she used to cut my hair. Just like the virtuous woman's husband in today's Bible reading, my heart safely trusts in her. She is never too busy to help me, and she upholds anything I uphold. I remember when we were building the Mount Carmel Prayer Village. It was a massive project, but I went there only thrice - the day the foundation laying ceremony was done, the day I decided to take my grandchildren there, and the day the completed project was dedicated. Throughout the duration of the construction, my wife supervised the project diligently - that is a helpmeet indeed! She is always willing to go through the necessary rigours to see that I achieve my goal. She has stood by me through thick and thin, which is why she has full access to everything God blesses me with. When a responsible man has a true helpmeet as a wife, he'll go the extra mile to protect her and make her comfortable and happy. I often say that a fellow can slap me, and I'll turn the other cheek, but if anyone touches my wife, such a fellow will have my God, the Consuming Fire, to contend with. As a wife, can your husband rely on you? You must be able to make up for his weaknesses, celebrate his successes, and be his number one cheerleader. If you are a man that has a helpmeet indeed by his side, you must nourish and cherish her. She is a priceless gem and must be treated as one. *PRAYER POINT:* Today is my wife's birthday, please join me to pray that the Lord will continue to strengthen and uphold her. *BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:* Song of Solomon 1-4 *AUTHOR: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE* *HYMN 24 - I WANT TO BE LIKE JESUS* 1. I want to be like Jesus, So lowly and so meek; For no one mark'd an angry word, That ever heard Him speak. 2. I want to be like Jesus, So frequently in prayer; Alone upon the mountain top, He met his Father there. 3. I want to be like Jesus, I never, never find That He, though persecuted was To any one unkind. 4. I want to be like Jesus, Engaged in doing good; So that of me it may be said "He hath done what he could." 5. I want to be like Jesus, Who sweetly said to all, "Let little children come to Me;" I would obey the call. 6. But oh I'm not like Jesus, As any one may see; O gentle Saviour, send Thy grace, And make me like to Thee.
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  • GPS and the Geopolitics of Navigation: How It Works, Why It Matters, and What Happens When It’s Disrupted

    In an era when smartphones, aircraft, ships, and even missiles rely on satellite guidance, the Global Positioning System (GPS) has become the invisible backbone of modern civilization. From helping commuters find the fastest route to enabling precision-guided weapons, GPS underpins both daily life and national security. But this critical system also lies at the heart of 21st-century power struggles—most notably among the United States, China, and regional players such as Iran.

    This article explores how GPS functions, why it is indispensable, what happens when it is disrupted, and how China’s BeiDou system is challenging U.S. dominance in space-based navigation.


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    1️⃣ What Is GPS?

    The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based radio navigation system owned and operated by the United States Department of Defense. Though originally conceived to support military operations, GPS has been made freely available for civilian use worldwide.

    GPS enables three essential capabilities:

    Positioning: Determining a user’s location anywhere on Earth
    Navigation: Guiding movement from one place to another
    Timing: Providing precise atomic-clock-based time signals for critical infrastructure


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    2️⃣ How GPS Works

    GPS relies on a constellation of at least 24 satellites orbiting approximately 20,000 km (12,500 miles) above the Earth. Here is a step-by-step breakdown:

    1️⃣ Satellites constantly broadcast signals, each containing:

    A precise timestamp from an onboard atomic clock

    The satellite’s current position in orbit


    2️⃣ A GPS receiver (in your phone, ship, or drone) picks up signals from at least four satellites.

    3️⃣ The receiver calculates how long each signal took to arrive by comparing the broadcast time to the time the signal was received.

    4️⃣ Because radio waves travel at the speed of light, this delay reveals the distance to each satellite.

    5️⃣ Using triangulation, the receiver determines its exact position in three dimensions (latitude, longitude, altitude).

    6️⃣ The receiver also synchronizes with GPS time, which is critical for:

    Telecom networks

    Financial transactions

    Power grid management


    This infrastructure is remarkably precise, offering civilian accuracy within 5–10 meters and military-grade accuracy to centimeters.


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    3️⃣ Why GPS Is Critically Important

    GPS has become so pervasive that its loss would cripple countless sectors:

    Military Uses

    Precision-guided bombs and cruise missiles

    Real-time troop and vehicle navigation

    Drone reconnaissance and targeting


    Civilian Uses

    Air and maritime safety

    Emergency response dispatching

    Everyday apps (ride-hailing, delivery)

    Banking and stock market timestamping

    Power grid synchronization


    Economic Impact In the U.S. alone, GPS supports over $1 trillion in economic value each year.


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    4️⃣ What Happens When GPS Is Disrupted?

    Although the U.S. controls GPS globally, regional actors can jam or spoof its signals:

    Jamming: Transmitting noise on GPS frequencies to overwhelm legitimate signals, rendering receivers unable to calculate position.

    Spoofing: Broadcasting counterfeit GPS signals that appear authentic, tricking receivers into showing false locations or times.

    Iran is among the countries known to use such tactics. For example:

    In 2011, Iran claimed it spoofed a U.S. RQ-170 Sentinel stealth drone’s GPS, causing it to land intact.

    Iran has repeatedly jammed commercial ship navigation in the Persian Gulf.


    Implications of Local GPS Disruption by Iran:

    1. Civilian Aviation: Airliners lose navigational aids, raising accident risks.


    2. Shipping: Tankers and cargo vessels drift off course, risking collisions or territorial violations.


    3. Military Operations: Drones and guided munitions may fail to reach their targets.


    4. Emergency Services: Rescuers may struggle to locate distress signals.


    5. Economic Disruption: Telecom networks relying on GPS time can be destabilized.



    Such disruption not only endangers safety but also increases the likelihood of unintended escalation with regional or global powers.


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    5️⃣ China’s BeiDou: An Independent Navigation System

    As dependence on GPS has grown, so has the strategic incentive for major powers to develop alternatives. China’s answer is BeiDou.

    BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS):

    Development began in the 1990s.

    Achieved global coverage in 2020.

    Over 30 satellites in medium Earth orbit, geosynchronous orbit, and inclined orbits.

    Provides positioning, navigation, and timing worldwide.

    Offers regional high-precision services in Asia-Pacific.


    Strategic Importance of BeiDou:

    Enables Chinese military forces to operate independently of U.S. GPS.

    Supports precision targeting for Chinese weapons.

    Enhances national resilience against GPS denial.

    Offers civilian applications to countries in the Belt and Road Initiative, building geopolitical influence.



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    6️⃣ How Does BeiDou Compare to Other Systems?

    Below is a quick reference table of major satellite navigation systems:

    System Country / Operator Coverage Status

    GPS United States Global Fully Operational
    GLONASS Russia Global Fully Operational
    Galileo European Union Global Operational (improving)
    BeiDou China Global Fully Operational
    QZSS Japan (regional) Asia-Pacific Operational


    Each system can serve as a backup or alternative to the others—a reflection of rising multipolar competition in space infrastructure.


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    7️⃣ Bottom Line

    GPS is the world’s primary navigation system, indispensable to military power and civilian life.

    Iran cannot shut down GPS globally, but it can jam or spoof signals regionally—creating significant hazards and complicating military operations.

    China’s BeiDou system represents the most advanced and strategically significant alternative, allowing Beijing to reduce dependence on American satellites and extend its technological sphere of influence.

    The proliferation of independent navigation constellations highlights a new era of competition, in which the control and denial of satellite services will be a defining feature of geopolitical power.
    🌍 GPS and the Geopolitics of Navigation: How It Works, Why It Matters, and What Happens When It’s Disrupted In an era when smartphones, aircraft, ships, and even missiles rely on satellite guidance, the Global Positioning System (GPS) has become the invisible backbone of modern civilization. From helping commuters find the fastest route to enabling precision-guided weapons, GPS underpins both daily life and national security. But this critical system also lies at the heart of 21st-century power struggles—most notably among the United States, China, and regional players such as Iran. This article explores how GPS functions, why it is indispensable, what happens when it is disrupted, and how China’s BeiDou system is challenging U.S. dominance in space-based navigation. --- 1️⃣ What Is GPS? The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based radio navigation system owned and operated by the United States Department of Defense. Though originally conceived to support military operations, GPS has been made freely available for civilian use worldwide. GPS enables three essential capabilities: ✅ Positioning: Determining a user’s location anywhere on Earth ✅ Navigation: Guiding movement from one place to another ✅ Timing: Providing precise atomic-clock-based time signals for critical infrastructure --- 2️⃣ How GPS Works GPS relies on a constellation of at least 24 satellites orbiting approximately 20,000 km (12,500 miles) above the Earth. Here is a step-by-step breakdown: 1️⃣ Satellites constantly broadcast signals, each containing: A precise timestamp from an onboard atomic clock The satellite’s current position in orbit 2️⃣ A GPS receiver (in your phone, ship, or drone) picks up signals from at least four satellites. 3️⃣ The receiver calculates how long each signal took to arrive by comparing the broadcast time to the time the signal was received. 4️⃣ Because radio waves travel at the speed of light, this delay reveals the distance to each satellite. 5️⃣ Using triangulation, the receiver determines its exact position in three dimensions (latitude, longitude, altitude). 6️⃣ The receiver also synchronizes with GPS time, which is critical for: Telecom networks Financial transactions Power grid management This infrastructure is remarkably precise, offering civilian accuracy within 5–10 meters and military-grade accuracy to centimeters. --- 3️⃣ Why GPS Is Critically Important GPS has become so pervasive that its loss would cripple countless sectors: 🔹 Military Uses Precision-guided bombs and cruise missiles Real-time troop and vehicle navigation Drone reconnaissance and targeting 🔹 Civilian Uses Air and maritime safety Emergency response dispatching Everyday apps (ride-hailing, delivery) Banking and stock market timestamping Power grid synchronization 🔹 Economic Impact In the U.S. alone, GPS supports over $1 trillion in economic value each year. --- 4️⃣ What Happens When GPS Is Disrupted? Although the U.S. controls GPS globally, regional actors can jam or spoof its signals: ✅ Jamming: Transmitting noise on GPS frequencies to overwhelm legitimate signals, rendering receivers unable to calculate position. ✅ Spoofing: Broadcasting counterfeit GPS signals that appear authentic, tricking receivers into showing false locations or times. Iran is among the countries known to use such tactics. For example: In 2011, Iran claimed it spoofed a U.S. RQ-170 Sentinel stealth drone’s GPS, causing it to land intact. Iran has repeatedly jammed commercial ship navigation in the Persian Gulf. Implications of Local GPS Disruption by Iran: 1. Civilian Aviation: Airliners lose navigational aids, raising accident risks. 2. Shipping: Tankers and cargo vessels drift off course, risking collisions or territorial violations. 3. Military Operations: Drones and guided munitions may fail to reach their targets. 4. Emergency Services: Rescuers may struggle to locate distress signals. 5. Economic Disruption: Telecom networks relying on GPS time can be destabilized. Such disruption not only endangers safety but also increases the likelihood of unintended escalation with regional or global powers. --- 5️⃣ China’s BeiDou: An Independent Navigation System As dependence on GPS has grown, so has the strategic incentive for major powers to develop alternatives. China’s answer is BeiDou. BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS): Development began in the 1990s. Achieved global coverage in 2020. Over 30 satellites in medium Earth orbit, geosynchronous orbit, and inclined orbits. Provides positioning, navigation, and timing worldwide. Offers regional high-precision services in Asia-Pacific. Strategic Importance of BeiDou: Enables Chinese military forces to operate independently of U.S. GPS. Supports precision targeting for Chinese weapons. Enhances national resilience against GPS denial. Offers civilian applications to countries in the Belt and Road Initiative, building geopolitical influence. --- 6️⃣ How Does BeiDou Compare to Other Systems? Below is a quick reference table of major satellite navigation systems: System Country / Operator Coverage Status GPS United States Global Fully Operational GLONASS Russia Global Fully Operational Galileo European Union Global Operational (improving) BeiDou China Global Fully Operational QZSS Japan (regional) Asia-Pacific Operational Each system can serve as a backup or alternative to the others—a reflection of rising multipolar competition in space infrastructure. --- 7️⃣ Bottom Line ✅ GPS is the world’s primary navigation system, indispensable to military power and civilian life. ✅ Iran cannot shut down GPS globally, but it can jam or spoof signals regionally—creating significant hazards and complicating military operations. ✅ China’s BeiDou system represents the most advanced and strategically significant alternative, allowing Beijing to reduce dependence on American satellites and extend its technological sphere of influence. ✅ The proliferation of independent navigation constellations highlights a new era of competition, in which the control and denial of satellite services will be a defining feature of geopolitical power.
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  • FIFA Club World Cup final will feature a halftime show, the first ever during a FIFA tournament.

    Performances by J Balvin, Doja Cat and Tems and a special appearance by Emmanuel Kelly.
    Gates open at 12pm, show at 1:30pm and football at 3pm.
    Over 80 professionals and three powerful acts.
    Robbie Williams, FIFA Music Ambassador and global pop icon Laura Pausini will present Desire, FIFA’s new Official Anthem.
    The national anthem of the United States will be performed, accompanied by a colour guard.
    A dramatic flyover and dazzling pyrotechnics will electrify the stadium
    Michael Buffer will once again deliver his iconic line – “Let’s get ready to rumble!” – to introduce the teams.

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    FIFA Club World Cup final will feature a halftime show, the first ever during a FIFA tournament. Performances by J Balvin, Doja Cat and Tems and a special appearance by Emmanuel Kelly. ▪️Gates open at 12pm, show at 1:30pm and football at 3pm. ▪️ Over 80 professionals and three powerful acts. ▪️ Robbie Williams, FIFA Music Ambassador and global pop icon Laura Pausini will present Desire, FIFA’s new Official Anthem. ▪️ The national anthem of the United States 🇺🇸 will be performed, accompanied by a colour guard. ▪️ A dramatic flyover and dazzling pyrotechnics will electrify the stadium ▪️ Michael Buffer will once again deliver his iconic line – “Let’s get ready to rumble!” – to introduce the teams. #FIFACWC
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