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Countries Using Gold for Liquidity Prove the Yellow Metal Was Doing its Job
Global Economy

Countries Using Gold for Liquidity Prove the Yellow Metal Was Doing its Job

April 10, 2026

The Bank of France (BdF) recently announced it had repatriated all of its remaining gold reserves from New York…

Bamboo Panels on World’s Longest Sea Crossing Withstand 6 Years of Sun and Typhoons–Still Solid as Ever
Technology

Bamboo Panels on World’s Longest Sea Crossing Withstand 6 Years of Sun and Typhoons–Still Solid as Ever

February 20, 2025

Six years after their installation on the world’s longest sea crossing, thousands of bamboo panels have withstood six years…

03/25 End of the Empire: Hong Kong Back Behind the Bamboo Curtain
End of the Empire

03/25 End of the Empire: Hong Kong Back Behind the Bamboo Curtain

March 25, 2024

End of the Empire is a once-monthly feature on all news relating to the transition from the unipolar world…


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Iran War Reaches Critical Juncture in May

Suzanne Latre April 28, 2026

Nearly two months after the outbreak of war between the United States and Iran, the conflict is entering a…

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EU Citizens Gather 1 Million Signatures for Referendum to Repeal Israel’s European Relations

Andy Corbley April 19, 2026

It’s been reported to be the fastest that any petition to the European Commission has gathered 1 million signatures,…

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750 US Troops Injured or Killed since October 2023 – Investigation

Andy Corbley April 3, 2026

Investigative news outlet The Intercept has reported that the Pentagon and US Central Command (CENTCOM) are engaged in a “casualty cover-up”…

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