Day: January 29, 2025
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Twelve Countries Abandon the US Dollar, Signaling a New Era in Global Trade
A significant shift in global finance is underway as twelve countries, primarily from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), have officially abandoned the US dollar for trade, opting to conduct 85% of their cross-border transactions in local currencies. This movement, which gained momentum following US sanctions on Russia in 2022, reflects a growing desire among…
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Bioweapons and the Manipulation of Public Health
The primary military value of bioweapons lies in their ability to spread rapidly and cause illness, even if their fatality rate is low. It takes time to understand the severity, long-term effects, and risk groups of a novel infection, which can be delayed by fear and confusion. This delay can allow the government to implement…
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Gaza’s Fate: Ceasefire Hopes vs. Hardliner Pressures
Hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians have returned to Gaza City, which has been devastated by 15 months of conflict, in search of housing and missing relatives. Ceasefire talks are currently continuing, with Hamas preparing to free more Israeli captives in return for Palestinian detainees, some of whom will go into exile. Talks in Cairo…
