At the end of World War II, the United States had nearly 1,000 shipyards building and maintaining vessels for both military and commercial use. But now, according to US Congressman Michael Waltz, that number has dropped to just about 20. This sharp decline has raised alarms about the state of
In an unsettling trend, many flights around the world are running into a dangerous problem called GPS spoofing. This issue is raising alarms among pilots, airline officials, and air safety experts. GPS spoofing involves sending fake signals that trick aircraft systems into believing they are in a different location or
A well-known economist in China has been put under investigation and removed from his jobs after he allegedly criticized the country’s leader, Xi Jinping. Zhu Hengpeng, who worked for over ten years as the deputy director at the Institute of Economics within the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), reportedly
Just days before he leaves office, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) has decided to take control of a port and quarry owned by Vulcan Materials Company, an American construction giant. Last month, Mexico accused the US of meddling in its elections via USAID. These actions have created a
Sri Lanka is facing a serious economic crisis, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stepped in to help, but with a big catch: they’re making the country follow tough new rules. These rules include cutting public spending, increasing taxes, and implementing other harsh austerity measures. As a result, everyday
Recent criticism of the Adani Group, one of India’s biggest companies, has sparked debates. Many experts believe these attacks are not just about business; they seem to be part of a bigger plan by Western powers to challenge Adani’s growing influence, especially in Asia and Africa, where the company is
Ever wondered who really controls the world’s money and power? One name that keeps popping up in these conversations is the Rothschild family. This banking dynasty has been in the spotlight for centuries, and their influence stretches far beyond what most people realize. Let’s dive into their fascinating history and
Mao Zedong, the leader of communist China, wasn’t an economist, but his famous quote, “Power grows out of the barrel of a gun,” can help us understand why the US dollar is so powerful—and why it will likely stay that way. Just like military power, currency power is connected to
At the beginning of April, Zimbabwe introduced a new currency called Zimbabwe Gold, or ZiG for short. What makes this currency special is that it’s fully backed by real, valuable assets like gold and other foreign currencies, giving it more credibility than past currencies the country has tried. However, the