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Argentina seals $20 billion IMF deal, tears down currency controls
BUENOS AIRES, April 11 (Reuters) - Argentina sealed a $20 billion, 48-month Extended Fund Facility deal with the International Monetary Fund on Friday and, in a major policy move ahead of the deal, dismantled key parts of its years-long currency controls and loosened its grip on the peso.
By rifat_hakson2 years ago in History
A letter from Death đ
Start Dear Soul, I know my name brings chills to many hearts. Iâve been feared, cursed, misunderstood for as long as time has existed. People run from me, cry at the thought of me, and yetâsooner or laterâwe all meet. I do not write this to frighten you. I write this to speak the truth, not the one wrapped in horror stories or whispered in hospitals, but the quiet, honest truth you deserve to hear. I am Death. But I am not darkness. I am not cruelty. I do not come with blood or fire. I do not arrive with screams. I come when the world has grown quiet around you, when your breath begins to fade like fog in the morning sun. I come with calm hands and softer steps than you imagine. My arrival is not a stormâitâs a sigh, a gentle closing of the last page in a story that has been long, beautiful, and at times, hard. Youâve seen me before, though you may not have known it. In the fading eyes of a grandparent, in the silence after a funeral prayer, in the final exhale of someone you loved deeply. I was there. Not to take with cruelty, but to carry with care. People fear me because they do not understand me. And I do not blame them. The unknown is frightening. But I promise you this: I am not the end. I am the doorway. I am the release from pain, from burden, from the weight youâve carried so long. I am not the fallâI am the landing. I do not take joy in sorrow. I do not hunger for lives. That is not my purpose. I am not the one who causes sufferingâI am the one who arrives when itâs done. I am the one who lifts you out of it. When your body can no longer carry your soul, when your heart grows tired of fighting, that is when I come. Quietly. Respectfully. I have taken children who left too soon, and Iâve taken warriors who fought long battles. Iâve stood beside those whose hands were held tightly and those who passed in silence. And Iâve mourned every single time, because though I am Death, I understand love. I see it every day. I see it in the way people whisper goodbye, in the tears that fall on pillows, in the prayers that rise after Iâve come. I do not erase love. That is the one thing even I cannot touch. Love follows you beyond the veil. It connects you still, heart to heart, across time and space. Those who love you will remember, speak your name, dream of you, feel you in small momentsâand that will be you, reminding them that though your form is gone, your essence remains. I know many ask, âWhy now?â or âWhy them?â I wish I had answers that would satisfy every broken heart, but the truth is, I do not control time. I do not choose the momentâI only arrive at it. Life gives, and life takes. I simply carry what remains. So please, do not fear me. When your time comes, and it willâjust as night follows dayâI will be there, not as a terror, but as a friend. You will not be alone. You will not be lost. I will carry your soul like something fragile and sacred. I will guide you gently, so gently, to what lies beyond. Until then, live boldly. Love deeply. Laugh loudly. Use your time well. Not one second is promised, and yet every second is a gift. Make your life a story worth reading, so that when the last line comes, it ends with peace. And when that day comes, when the sun sets for you for the last time, rememberâdo not be afraid. I am only Death....
By Zaeem Hasan 2 years ago in History
Love like black tea
Love like black tea It was deep at night. Outside the window, a gentle rain was falling silently. Maya was sitting in the dim light inside the room. A cup of black tea in her hand was her favorite, and her love, like that tea, was dark and deep, but not visible to everyone.
By Arshad Ali2 years ago in History
The Conflict Between Israel and Palestine: The Past, the Present, and the Way Forward
Introduction One of the modern era's longest, most emotionally charged, and globally significant conflicts is the Israel-Palestine conflict. Beyond the headlines and political statements, it is a story of two peoples with deep historical connections to the same land, struggling for recognition, dignity, and survival. Over the decades, the conflict has witnessed numerous wars, peace negotiations, uprisings, and immense human suffering. The purpose of this article is to provide a comprehensive comprehension of the conflict by tracing its beginnings, examining its current complexity, and assessing the likelihood of peace. 1. Historical Roots of the Conflict
By Md Shahadat Hossain2 years ago in History
New Museum Examines the History of American Public Housingâand the Stories of Its Residents
Tens of thousands of people were displaced when the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) started demolishing its own public housing apartments in the early 2000s, despite the agency's assurances that it would soon provide them with new housing and significant community investment.
By moyensefat2 years ago in History
What is Trump's China tariff strategy?
As Trump improvising. His stunning escalation in tariffs on China this week didnât follow any meaningful formula. Heâs acting, as he always does, like a real estate shark, raising the stakes to intolerable levels to seek leverage. Itâs the latest manifestation of the âmadman theory,â by which Trump conjures the most extreme of circumstances to try to spook his opponents.
By Mustafa kamal2 years ago in History
Discover Patrick Henryâs Legacy, Beyond His Revolutionary âGive Me Liberty or Give Me Deathâ Speech
Tourists frequently cram themselves into the seats of a plain white church in Richmond, Virginia, to witness a reenactment of a speech that was first delivered there on March 23, 1775, 250 years ago. Here, in front of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry spoke to his fellow Virginia colonists, concluding with the famous quote, "Give me liberty or give me death!" That sentence, a passionate appeal that Americans have often used to express their dedication to freedom, has reverberated across the ages.
By moyensefat2 years ago in History
Dominican Republic nightclub collapse kills 98
Dominican Republic nightclub collapse kills 98 âOn the night of April 8, 2025, tragedy struck Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, when the roof of the renowned Jet Set nightclub collapsed during a merengue concert. The catastrophic event resulted in the deaths of at least 98 individuals and left over 160 others injured. â
By Muhammad Hayat2 years ago in History
Trump tariffs including 104% against China come into force
Trump tariffs including 104% against China come into force Trump's new tariffs on dozens of countries, including tariffs of 104 percent on Chinese goods, have gone into effect, intensifying his global trade war. The round of so-called âreciprocalâ tariffs on imports to the US â imposed from 12.01am Eastern Time (0401 GMT) â come as the US presidentâs punishing levies have shaken a global trading order that has persisted for decades, raised fears of recession and driven worldwide stocks sharply downward. According to Reuters, the S&P 500 fell below 5,000 on Tuesday for the first time in nearly a year and is getting closer to entering a bear market, which is defined as being 20% below its most recent high. Since Trump announced the tariffs on Wednesday, the value of S&P 500 companies' stock markets has decreased by $5.8 trillion. A sell-off across Asian markets resumed on Wednesday after a brief respite, with Japanâs Nikkei down over 3% and South Koreaâs won currency sliding to a 16-year low. Additionally, US stock futures pointed to Wall Street suffering losses for the fifth day in a row. Trump nearly doubled duties on Chinese imports, which had been set at 54% last week, in response to counter-tariffs that Beijing announced last week. China has vowed to âfight to the endâ over what it views as blackmail. Trump has offered investors mixed signals about whether the tariffs will remain in the long term, describing them as âpermanentâ but also boasting that they are pressuring other leaders to ask for negotiations. During a White House event on Tuesday afternoon, he stated, "We have a lot of countries coming in that want to make deals." At a subsequent event, he stated that he anticipated China to pursue an agreement as well.
By Danielle W. Jones2 years ago in History
Scientists Announce They Have Resurrected the Dire Wolf
9 April 2025 In an innovation that blurs the boundaries A group of geneticists who are torn between science fiction and reality and now paleobiologists declared that they have successfully restored Canis dirus, the extinct dire wolf.
By moyensefat2 years ago in History








