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Economy 101: Top Economies in Africa – Strengths, and Weaknesses

G20 Economy African European Union

The G20 (Group of Twenty) is the world’s premier forum for international economic cooperation, bringing together 19 major economies (Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States) plus the European Union and, since 2023, the African Union as a permanent member. Together they represent about 85% of global GDP, 75% of international trade, and two-thirds of the world’s population. Image source: Wikipedia / European Union

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Economy 101: The Powerful G20 – History, Members, and Objectives

G20 Economy African European Union

The G20 (Group of Twenty) is the world’s premier forum for international economic cooperation, bringing together 19 major economies (Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States) plus the European Union and, since 2023, the African Union as a permanent member. Together they represent about 85% of global GDP, 75% of international trade, and two-thirds of the world’s population. Image source: Wikipedia / European Union

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Economy 101: Understanding Global External Debt Management

External Debt Economy Money Global

Global external debt refers to the total amount of money that countries owe to foreign creditors. This financial liability can encompass debts to foreign governments, international organizations, or private foreign entities. It is a critical component of a country’s national account, reflecting its borrowing from external sources to fund various activities and developments. Image source: YouTube

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History 101: The Incredible Silk Road: Bridging East and West

Silk Road History China Europe Map

The Silk Road wasn’t a single, precisely measured road with a definitive length, but rather a network of interconnected trade routes across Asia, connecting the East and West. Its length varied depending on the specific routes taken, but it’s generally estimated to be around 4,000 miles (over 6,400 kilometers). Some estimates even suggest it could have been as long as 7,000 miles (over 11,000 kilometers) if all the branches and connecting paths are considered. Image source: Kelvin / Wikipedia

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History 101: New British Royalty and Growing Call for It’s Abolishment

Queen Elizabeth III British Royalty Monarch

One has to say that it was an end of an era in British history when Queen Elizabeth II passed away on the 8th of September 2022 after reigning on the crown for more than 70 years. She was 96 years old and the crown will now be handed over to her son, Prince Charles who will finally become King Charles III. Image source: Pedcymro29 Youtube Channel

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World Affairs 101: The Great Tragic Loss of Beautiful Kabul to Taliban

Taliban Afghanistan Kabul Islamic Lashes

This happened as recent as April 2020 where the Taliban decided and lashed out 40 lashes at a helpless woman whose crime is only talking to a young man on the phone. And suddenly some like Hadi Awang decided that the Taliban have changed for the better. Image source: The Observers.

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World Mysteries 101: UVB-76 – The Ghostly, Strange Radio Station

Russia UVB-76 Radio Cold War Soviet Spy

UVB-76, often referred to as “The Buzzer,” is a notorious shortwave radio station that broadcasts a repetitive buzzing sound, which has been transmitting since the late 1970s. The signal, typically consisting of a short buzz tone repeating at a steady rate, is occasionally interrupted by voice messages in Russian. While the exact purpose of UVB-76 remains a subject of speculation, it is widely believed to be linked to the Russian military, serving as a means of communication or a method for testing the network’s readiness. Image source: Slavorum)

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Human Relationship 101: The Beautiful Malak Who Stole Our Cold Hearts

malak iraq ISIS war zone refugee children

This story of a young girl named Malak whose father and mother had died tragically is indeed has been an eye-opener on the plight of innocent refugee children in the many war zones around the world. The situation around the world is now even more precarious with the COVID19 pandemic which also saw the reduction of travel and aid. Image source: Preemptive Love

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New Malaysia 2020: League of Parliamentarians for Al-Quds & Palestinian

Palestinian

Palestinian problem is not small or easy to resolve and it will continue to be unresolved unless all parties recognise rights of Israel. The same goes to Israel and its allies namely the USA – they need to recognise the rights of the Palestinian people. Infographic Source: https://mondoweiss.net

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Environment 101: Deadly Radioactive Sea Dump

radioactive Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant

(The crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, conveniently situated next to the Pacific Ocean is now using the same ocean as dumping ground for radioactive waste. Image source: www.eternian.wordpress.com)

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Tech News 101: Rebooting the Internet Under Attack

internet reboot smartcard

(The smart cards that are going to be a lifeline when the internet comes down and needs someone to reboot it back to normal. Image source: The Guardian)

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Religion 101: Muddling Manchester United With Shortsighted Muslims

Manchester United Football Premier League English Red Devils

(The famous Manchester United’s famed Red Devils logo after years of acceptance as a sign of an excellent football team in the country has found its way to the mind of a short-sighted religious man. Image source: E Daily Sports)

First, it was the cookies, and then it was on yoga and now the Manchester United’s football shirts? It looks like we have highly paid (with our money) civil servants with too much free time at their disposal.

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