German Vice-Chancellor: “The European Union’s break-up is no longer unthinkable”

A few months before the election of the German Chancellor, Vice Chancellor and Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel admitted that a potential collapse of the European Union is no longer unthinkable. There was a time when even the smallest clue to the collapse of the euro was considered to be a forbidden subject in Europe. Who […]

Earth’s Beauties: Islands in the Shape of Animals

When we think of an island, the first thing that comes to mind is a heaven of clean golden beaches, perfect for relaxing and sunbathing.  But if I were to tell you that for some islands, the main attraction is not what can be done on the beach, but what can be seen from above? […]

Kerry Says Too Much: London Blamed For Obama’s Refusal to bomb Syria in 2013

At a press conference, trying to defend some of the movements of the Obama administration, Secretary of State John Kerry said the US did not attack the Syrian government over three years ago, due to the withdrawal of British support for such an air campaign. US Secretary of State John Kerry blamed the UK for […]

The Titans Of The Diamond World: Cartier, Harry Winston or Tiffany?

This is not an ordinary competition. The key word is “diamond”. Each of these three brands have gained prestige in the eyes and hearts of people, along an impressive journey of victories, challenges and of course, a vision of the perfect diamond jewelry. First, let’s see what are the key milestones each brand went through […]

US Intelligence Chiefs Criticize the Kremlin for Hacking US Elections

US intelligence chiefs argued in a joint statement that Russian officials of the highest rank were behind the authorization of attacks on the US presidential election. However, they have not yet presented any irrefutable evidence or new evidence. CIA said Thursday that it identified the Russian officials who provided materials to Wikileaks, which were extracted […]

A Remote Galaxy Keeps Sending Us Mysterious Radio Waves

Almost 10 years ago when they were first detected, short radio bursts fascinated scientists. This phenomenon is called Fast Radio Bursts or FRBs, it is very powerful and lasts only a few milliseconds. The way the frequencies are spread, suggests that the source of the signal is somewhere far outside our galaxy. Until now, around […]

Tibet’s Secret Hidden Kingdom Exposed

It was a forbidden place and thus, irresistible. And so they came, Westerners intent on exploring Tibet and its elusive capital Lhasa. Few survived the trials of fire, ice and violence that awaited on Tibet’s natural ramparts. Where so many others had failed, two would succeed. In 1865, Nain Singh was sent by the British […]

Poem – Gulls Or Terns

Fingernail clippings ping off rock-grey cloud — Small white crescents flipping through the air – What birds these are is neither here nor there — Blasted by monstrous wind and hail out loud – For ocean hillocks bulge and pile and drown Parts of heaven – Pause –Then sidle down – Then grow again – […]

Figs: delicious, nutritious and sacred

The fig (Ficus carica) is native to Asia Minor, Caria region, where it gets its generic name. It’s among the first plants cultivated by man and one of the oldest fruit trees. Archaeological evidence confirms the presence of figs in the diet of Mesopotamian people, Palestinians and Egyptians. According to the legends of ancient Greece, […]

John McCain: Russian cyber attacks against the US is an “act of war”

McCain said Wednesday that Russia’s alleged cyber attacks against American political organizations in order to influence the US presidential election last year, could be an “act of war”. “It is an act of war,” said McCain, a strong opponent of Russia, to reporters present at the Capitol, Washington, DC. “If you try to destroy the […]