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Venezuelaโs National Flower: The Orchid, A Symbol of Beauty and Identity
On May 23, 1951, the orchid was officially declared Venezuelaโs National Flower, with more than 500 varieties found across the country. Though native to the Cordillera de la Costa, this delicate plant thrives in other regions as well, particularly in the Waraira Repano National Park, located north of Caracas. Commonly known as the Flor de [โฆ]
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Starmer resists pressure to give MPs a vote on any US-UK trade deal
Britain hopes to seal a trio of trade accords in coming weeks as talks also continue with the EU and India
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Pakistan says 'credible intelligence' shows Indian military incursion 'imminent'
Pakistan says 'credible intelligence' shows Indian military incursion 'imminent' Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 04/30/2025 - 16:02 Pakistan said it expects an attack by India in the 'next 24-36 hours', while India has given its armed forces 'operational freedom' A Pakistani soldier stands guard on a post near the Line of Control, the de facto border between India and Pakistan, at Salohi village in Poonch district of...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Cuba Congratulates Kamla Persad-Bissessar on Electoral Victory in Trinidad and Tobago
Cuban President Miguel Dรญaz-Canel extended congratulations on Monday to political leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar following her recent victory in Trinidad and Tobagoโs general elections, in a message shared via his official Telegram channel. โWe congratulate Kamla Persad-Bissessar on her triumph in the general elections held in Trinidad and Tobago,โ stated the Cuban head of state. Dรญaz-Canel [โฆ]
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Israel says it struck gunmen attacking Druze in Syria after deadly clashes
The strikes were south of Damascus, where Syrian security forces say they are battling gunmen from the religious minority.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Beyond the Optics: Can the EU Deliver on Its Central Asia Promises?
Despite the positive developments at the EU-Central Asia summit, a range of challenges could hinder meaningful cooperation between the two sides.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Who are the cardinals tipped to be the next pope one week before the conclave?
The conclave to elect the new pope begins on 7 May, and while there are no official candidates for the post, these are the cardinals considered to be leading the race.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Foreign shareholders traveling to Omaha for Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting face new puzzle
This year's Omaha gathering comes after President Trump launched a global trade war, intensifying political tensions between the U.S. and other nations.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Ikea aims to lure city dwellers with store on Londonโs Oxford Street
Swedish furniture retailer wants to expand beyond giant out-of-town warehouses
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Mapping Coal Phaseouts in Key Asian Markets
Coal is on its last gasp โ only legacy energy sector policy stands in the way of a self-reliant, self-sustaining future.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Weinstein accuser tells jury about alleged sexual assault: 'The unthinkable was happening'
Five years after she first told her story to a jury, a former TV production assistant testified anew Wednesday that Harvey Weinstein held her down and sexually assaulted her in 2006. She is the first of the former studio boss's accusers to testify at his rape retrial.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Shooting sprees 'not over yet' in Sweden, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson tells Euronews
โIt is not over yet,โ Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson reacts to the series of shooting sprees in his country in an interview with Euronews on the sidelines of the EPP congress in Valencia.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:China-US AI Technology Competition: Whoโs Winning in Key Inputs?
Energy, rare earth elements, and talent: these critical inputs face vastly different structures in the two countries and may determine the pace and scale of AI innovation.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Trump-Bezos call sets stage for tense earnings report from Amazon
Amazon's financials will land days after President Trump complained about a report that the company was considering displaying tariff costs on listings.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:As federal dollars for Head Start slow, rural parents left without other options
In the rural Methow Valley in northeast Washington state, parents have few options for child care. There are only two licensed programs in the community โ one of which is a Head Start center. About 40 miles northeast in the town of Okanogan, 30 percent of the townโs limited child care spots are provided by [โฆ] The post As federal dollars for Head Start slow, rural parents left without other options appeared first on...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:The Fall of Saigon: The Day Domino Theory Died
Fifty years after the communist victory in Vietnam, the old domino theory seems to have been definitively replaced by a deeper conflict determined by history, power, and geography.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Is India Really Winning Its War on Poverty?
The World Bank says that India has made radical strides in eliminating extreme poverty. The reality on the ground is more complicated.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:One Districtโs Approach to Successful AI Integration
Schools across the country are racing to integrate artificial intelligence into classrooms, but the real challenge isnโt just adopting the technology โ ...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Q&A: What we do โ and do not โ know about the blackout in Spain and Portugal
At 12.33pm on Monday 28 April, most of Spain and Portugal were plunged into chaos... The post Q&A: What we do โ and do not โ know about the blackout in Spain and Portugal appeared first on Carbon Brief.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Judge releases Palestinian student at Columbia who was arrested at citizenship interview
A judge on Wednesday released Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian man who ledprotests against the warin Gaza as a student at Columbia University and was arrested by immigration officials during an interview about finalizing his U.S. citizenship.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:US economy contracts at 0.3% rate as Trumpโs tariffs prompt import surge
First-quarter figures affected by stockpiling but other indicators remain strong
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:The EUโs biggest political party met in Valencia โ what we learned
As the European People's Party met in Valencia at a gathering overshadowed by a power cuts across Spain and Portugal this week, here are some of the key takeaways.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:South Africa sets up inquiry into apartheid prosecutions
Several apartheid-era atrocities, like murder, have been uncovered but few have made it to court.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:ICJ urged not to throw Sudan's UAE genocide case out on a 'technicality'
ICJ urged not to throw Sudan's UAE genocide case out on a 'technicality' Submitted by Oscar Rickett on Wed, 04/30/2025 - 15:57 Legal experts say the World Court should reject the United Arab Emirates' assertion that it cannot be tried at The Hague The United Arab Emirates delegation waits for the start of a hearing before the International Court of Justice in The Hague, on 10 April (Remko de Waal/ANP/AFP) Off A group...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:The โBullet Curtainโ: Chinaโs Answer to the Growing Drone Swarm Threat
Chinaโs largest arms manufacturer, Norinco, recently unveiled an anti-drone swarm system that claims to offer an economical solution to air defense.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Trump blames predecessor as US economy hit by tariff policies
President asks for 'patience' as businesses react negatively to Trump's aggressive efforts to upend global trade.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Israel bombs Syria hours after controversial Israeli Druze leader appeals for 'action'
Israel bombs Syria hours after controversial Israeli Druze leader appeals for 'action' Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 04/30/2025 - 15:35 Mowafaq Tarif, a Druze leader based in Israel, had called on Israeli leaders 'to not stand by' after sectarian violence erupted near Damascus Israeli Druze leader Mowafaq Tarif attends a protest in Tel Aviv on 4 August 2018 (Jack Guez/AFP) Off Israelcarried out a drone strike near the...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Trumpโs Trade War Shrinks U.S. Economy by 0.3% in First Quarter
New tariff policies have increased uncertainty and dampened confidence. On Wednesday, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released a report showing that the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) shrank at an annual rate of 0.3 percent in the first quarter of this year, amid new tariff policies that have increased uncertainty and dampened confidence. The [โฆ]
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Trump scales back US diplomacy in Africa
The US government plans to reduce its diplomatic presence in Africa. This vacuum could be filled by other countries vying for greater influence, such as China.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Spainโs grid denies renewable energy to blame for massive blackout
REE says the outage cannot be blamed on Spain's high share of renewable energy, cause not clear yet.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:British bank Barclays beats on profit, braces for potential tariffs-led economic slowdown
British bank Barclays on Wednesday reported slight beats on revenue and profit, boosted by stronger investment bank performance.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:China Has Long Been an Expert in Using Tariffs. Now Itโs a Target.
Tariffs have played a large part in the growth and expansion of the Chinese economy since the 1980s.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:For Alabamaโs Spotted Salamanders, a Win and a Warning
HOMEWOOD, Ala.โNine-year-old Ruby Banta thought it was a pretty simple choice, even for adults. โThis was the salamanderโs habitat first,โ she said after an afternoon soccer game. โItโs not a college habitat.โ Ruby was among the youngest of activistsโsending a crayon-colored appeal to the City Council to save a sensitive salamander siteโwho had reason to [โฆ]
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:After deadly attack in Kashmir, whatโs next for India and Pakistan?
India-Pakistan tensions grow after attack on tourists in disputed region of Kashmir.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:The English town that canโt wait to be a theme park
Bedfordians are endlessly keen to show off their history of industrial ingenuity โ and now Universal is offering a chance
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