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Why some see the dollar's drop as a sign America is losing its financial might
**The Dollar’s Decline: A Sign of America’s Waning Financial Might? ** In recent months, the U.S. dollar has seen a notable decline against major global currencies, sparking widespread debate among economists, investors, and policymakers. This depreciation is seen by some as a warning sign that America may be losing its long-standing financial dominance, rather than just a market fluctuation. While others see it as part of a natural economic cycle, the perception that the dollar’s weakening reflects a deeper erosion of U.S. financial influence is gaining traction.
By GLOBAL NEWS7 months ago in History
The Unforgotten Pain of Frank Embree
Imagine a young man, barely 19, standing in the scorching Missouri sun, his wrists bound, his body stripped bare. The air is thick with the shouts of a crowd-over a thousand strong-their faces twisted with rage. This isn’t a scene from a movie. This was Frank Embree’s reality on July 22, 1899, in Fayette, Missouri. His story, one of unimaginable cruelty, pulls you in and forces you to look at a truth so raw it stings. How does a single moment of injustice echo through generations? Let me take you there.
By KWAO LEARNER WINFRED7 months ago in History
The Librarian Who Catalogued Silence
Buenos Aires, Argentina — 1976 to Present The military came at night. Not with tanks. With lists. In March 1976, Argentina’s military junta seized control in a swift coup. They called it the “Process of National Reorganization.” But on the streets, it became known as something else:
By Natik Ahsan7 months ago in History
Twice in the Blast
In the summer of 1945, as World War II neared its devastating climax, a 29-year-old Japanese engineer named Tsutomu Yamaguchi boarded a train from his hometown of Nagasaki to Hiroshima. Employed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, he was sent on a three-month business trip to help design a new oil tanker. The city of Hiroshima was still untouched by war, a bustling industrial hub nestled among green hills and quiet rivers.
By Atif khurshaid7 months ago in History
Dow futures fall as Trump officials signal limited breathing room before tariffs ‘boomerang back’
**Dow Futures Fall as Trump Officials Warn of Tariff Repercussions** U.S. stock index futures fell early Monday morning after key Trump administration officials signaled that there may be limited time before escalating tariffs on China and other trade partners start to backfire on the American economy. Dow futures dropped more than 150 points as markets digested growing signs that trade tensions are not just here to stay—but may intensify in ways that hurt domestic industries.
By GLOBAL NEWS7 months ago in History
The Blood of Karbala
In the scorching heat of the desert of Karbala, a tragedy unfolded that would echo through the ages, engraving itself into the heart of every believer. It was the 10th of Muharram, 61 AH. The sands were stained with the blood of the noblest of men, and the heavens wept as the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, Hazrat Hussain ibn Ali (RA), stood firm in the face of tyranny.
By Khalid khan7 months ago in History
Gorée Island Echoes from the Atlantic Shore
Gorée Island A Historical Testament to Pain and Memory Nestled just three kilometers off the coast of Dakar, Senegal, lies a small island with a weighty past — Gorée Island. Known for its pastel-colored colonial houses and serene ocean views, the island belies a dark and painful legacy as a major center of the transatlantic slave trade. Despite its modest size, Gorée has become one of the most emotionally powerful places in Africa, drawing visitors from around the world to witness and reflect on its tragic past.
By Mukhtiar Ahmad7 months ago in History
the lost map of santorini
It was the summer of 2022 when Maya Kapoor, a 27-year-old travel blogger from Mumbai, arrived on the sparkling Greek island of Santorini. Known for her Instagram page filled with exotic destinations and beautifully edited vlogs, this trip wasn’t meant to be about content. This time, Maya was tired — of algorithms, of online expectations, and most of all, of pretending to be “living the dream.” She needed something real. Something raw.
By haider ali7 months ago in History
The Color of Secrets
Germany, 1936 The scent of chemicals always clung to Jakob Levin’s skin—fixer, developer, and fear. His tiny photo lab on a side street in Berlin operated under strict silence. He kept his head down, hands steady, and eyes unblinking behind thick spectacles. Being a Jewish man in Hitler’s Germany was already dangerous. But Jakob’s camera had begun to see more than it should.
By Salah Uddin7 months ago in History
Fort Jesus Stands Guard Over Kenya's Coastline
Fort Jesus – Kenya: A Monument to Power, Conflict, and Cultural Exchange Perched strategically on the edge of the Indian Ocean, overlooking the old harbor of Mombasa, Fort Jesus stands as a silent sentinel to over four centuries of history. Built by the Portuguese between 1593 and 1596, this bastion of European military architecture was designed to protect their interests along the East African coast, a region that had become increasingly vital due to its lucrative trade routes and access to spices, ivory, and slaves.
By Mukhtiar Ahmad7 months ago in History
