Tamarind (Taramindus indica)
Tamarind is a tropical evergreen leguminous tree, a member of the Fabacaea family, native to Africa and India, and today is widely distributed in the tropics. It is long living, grows in a variety of soil conditions and is highly resistant to salt so thrives...
What Trump’s Recent Ukraine Statements Ignore About The Reality On The Ground
On the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, President Donald Trump has sparked concern by spreading falsehoods undermining the country, pointing to a major shift in U.S. policy. Trump, who campaigned on a promise of ending the war as soon as he took office,...
French Surgeon Accused of Raping Or Abusing 299 People, Mostly Children
A former surgeon went on trial in France on Monday for the alleged rape or sexual abuse of 299 victims, most of them children who were his patients, in what investigators and his own notebooks describe as a pattern of violence spanning over three decades....
Pope Francis Shows Slight Improvement In Lab Tests, Resumes Some Work
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis remained in critical condition Monday but showed slight improvement in laboratory tests and resumed some work, the Vatican said, including calling a parish in Gaza City that he has kept in touch with since the war there began. The Vatican’s...
Bold ideas and calls to action 2025
This year invites us not only to embrace our own wellness and authenticity but also to champion the transformative ideas shaping a brighter future for the world. We asked 15 bold thinkers from diverse fields to share their perspectives and actionable steps for meaningful change...
American Airlines Flight From New York To New Delhi Lands Safely In Rome After Security Concern
ROME (AP) — An American Airlines flight from New York to New Delhi landed safely in Rome on Sunday afternoon after it was diverted due to a security concern, which later proved to be “non-credible,” the airline said. American Airlines said Flight 292 “was inspected...
Israeli Tanks Enter West Bank For First Time In Decades As Attacks On Palestinians Rise
JENIN, West Bank (AP) — Israeli tanks have moved into the occupied West Bank for the first time since 2002, shortly after the defense minister said troops will remain “for the coming year” in parts of the territory and indicated that Palestinians who have fled...
Zelenskyy Says Progress Made On Reaching An Agreement With The U.S. On Rare Minerals Deal
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A contentious U.S. proposal that would have seen $500 billion worth of profits from Ukrainian rare minerals given to the United States as compensation for its wartime assistance to Kyiv has been taken off the table, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on...
Conservative Opposition Wins German Election And The Far Right Is 2nd With Strongest Postwar Result
BERLIN (AP) — Provisional results confirmed that mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won Germany’s national election, while a far-right party surged to become the nation’s second-largest. Merz, who’s promising to unite Europe in the face of challenges from both Russia and the United States,...
Pope Francis Had Quiet Night Following Respiratory Crisis, Blood Transfusions: Vatican
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis, in critical condition with a complex lung infection, rested well during a peaceful night following a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions, the Vatican said Sunday. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni’s one-line statement early Sunday didn’t mention if Francis was out of...
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