The product that brings billions of dollars in profit to Malaysia
"The highly-smelling fruit" The durian is a tropical plant characterized by distinctive "spines" on the outer part of the peel, a yellow, fleshy pulp, and a strong, unpleasant…
What food should I feed my cat
The good thing is that almost every cat food available on the market, whether dry or wet, is rich in proteins and…
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Huge chunk of ice blocks Everest season
A huge, unstable block of ice is blocking the route to Mount Everest from the Nepalese side, threatening the start of the…
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China imports record amounts of silver, global deficit remains
Retail investors buy silver bars as a cheaper alternative to gold China’s silver imports rose by +78% month-on-month, reaching a record ~836…
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Two former Ukrainian military men accused of espionage against Bulgaria remanded in custody
The Sofia City Court has remanded in custody two Ukrainian former military men detained in Bulgaria and accused of espionage, the court…
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How and why the Second Epistle to the Corinthians was written
By Prof. A. Lopukhin Occasion and purpose of writing the epistle In the Corinthian church, as is known from the First Epistle…
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Christianity
The Epistle to the Galatians – Recipients and Main Themes
By Prof. A. Lopukhin It has not yet been fully established where the readers of this epistle should be sought – the Christians of the Galatian churches. According to the long-established opinion,…
From the “clash” with Trump to the conflict over the future of Africa
By Dionysios Sklyris, Vima newspaper, Athens Pope Leo XIV's choice to give priority to Africa through an important trip to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea…
News
More News newsSudan: Again the RSF shows willing while Burhan wobbles on his tightrope
Sudan’s principal armed opposition leader, General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, leader of the Rapid Support Forces, has once again demonstrated his…
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Economy
More Economy newsEU Warns of Stagflation Risk From Energy Shock
Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis told MEPs that Europe faces a renewed economic test as conflict in the Middle East drives up…
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Greece postpones mandatory rent payment by bank transfer to October 2026
The Greek Ministry of Economy and Finance has officially extended the deadline for introducing mandatory rent payment exclusively through bank…
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Reproducing Society, Securing the Economy – Social Reproduction in Practice
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Human Rights
More Human Rights newsHungary Votes, and a Rights Test Begins
Hungary’s election on 12 April 2026 has already made history. Viktor Orbán has conceded defeat, and the fall of the…
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UN Lawyer Arielle Silverstein Under Scrutiny Over Anti-Religious Online Posts
A senior lawyer within the United Nations system is facing renewed scrutiny after a series of archived online posts surfaced…
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Saudi Arabia: Executing in Silence While the World Applauds
Behind the carefully constructed image of modernity and reform, the death penalty has not receded. It has intensified. Based on Human Rights Watch Report2,000+ executions in 10 years…
Credit: Human Rights Without Frontiers inspired by the work of Sahel conflict analyst Rachel Allen
Politics
More Politics newsThe father of corruption in Russia, Prince Menshikov
Peter the Great always knew Menshikov to be a vile and thieving man. But they had been close since their…
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Who are the candidates for the new Georgian Patriarch?
On April 3, the Holy Synod of the Georgian Church met to discuss the rules by which the three candidates…
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Sergei Lavrov takes his mother’s surname, hides “second family” according to Navalny’s team
In March, long-time Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov turned 76, a respectable age for an active politician. The childhood of the future diplomat, who was born on March…
Religion
More Religion news“The World” in the Holy Scripture (part 2)
By Father Nikolay Afanasiev 5. The death, Resurrection and glorification of Christ was a victory over the world: “… take…
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The Role of the Church in the Modern World
By Father Alexander Men If we think about the role of the Church in the modern world, in society, in…
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From the “clash” with Trump to the conflict over the future of Africa
By Dionysios Sklyris, Vima newspaper, Athens Pope Leo XIV's choice to give priority to Africa through an important trip to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea is related…
Society
More Society newsIran War Escalates as Europe Seeks Common Line
Fresh Israeli strikes on Iran on Friday have pushed the Middle East war back to the centre of the global…
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In Vienna at UNODC, Petro Calls for a Smarter Drug Strategy
At the UN drug commission in Vienna on 9 March 2026, Colombian President Gustavo Petro delivered a speech that sharply…
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New Book Revisits the Khashoggi Murder
Isaac Hammouch’s new essay on the killing of Jamal Khashoggi approaches the case not only as a shocking murder, but as a revealing test of international power, justice…
What to Do If… in Europe
More What to Do If… in Europe newsWhat to Do If Your Employer Doesn’t Pay You in Europe
The payslip arrives — but the money does not. Days pass, then weeks. Rent is due, bills are stacking up,…
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What to Do If Your Bank Account Is Frozen in Europe
You try to pay for groceries or rent — and your card is declined. You check your banking app: your…
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What to Do If You Lose Your Passport in Europe
You reach for your passport — and it’s gone. Maybe it slipped out of your bag, maybe it was stolen, or maybe you simply left it behind. Whatever…
