June 18, 2025

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Politics
- Commission announces multiannual programme for Palestinian recovery and resilience worth up to €1.6 billion
  Brussels l Press Release Today, at the occasion of the first ever High-Level Political Dialogue between the European Union and the Palestinian Authority, the Commission...
  2026 annual budget to fund EU priorities addressing global challenges
  News Article The European Commission has put forward a draft EU annual budget for 2026. It builds on the mid-term revision of the EU’s long-term...
  Israel’s bombing of Gaza caused untold environmental damage − recovery will take effort and time
  Lesley Joseph, University of South Carolina - The war in Gaza has come with an awful cost. Tens of thousands of Palestinian civilians have...
  Europe’s Geostrategic Challenge: Between Ambition and Reality
  By M. v. Riedenstedt The Security Turning Point Europe’s continued military support for Ukraine has pushed the European Union into a strategic responsibility it has long...
  EU Member States endorse €150 billion SAFE defence loan instrument to boost European defence capabilities
  Brussels - The European Commission welcomes today's agreement in the Council of the EU on the Security for Action for Europe (SAFE) Instrument. As proposed...
Economy
- The way UK inflation is worked out is changing – and it will matter for everyone
  Marcel Lukas, University of St Andrews - Visit a supermarket in 2025 and you’ll see that a tub of Lurpak butter can cost £5.70....
  The Silicon Valley venture capitalists who want to ‘move fast and break things’ in the defence industry
  Elke Schwarz, Queen Mary University of London I’m a propagandist, I’ll twist the truth, I’ll put forward only my version of it if I think...
  Digital Currency Revolution in Venezuela and Argentina
  In Latin America, a revolution is growing now without a sound, with Venezuela and Argentina at the vanguard. With crippling inflation and the devaluation...
  Markets in Transition: Chile and Peru Seek to Diversify Beyond Traditional Exports
  Chile and Peru have long been leaders of Latin America’s export-driven economies, with copper, gold and other minerals forming the foundation of their economic...
  The São Paulo Auto Show: Brazil’s Car & Motor Get-Together
  Resplendent metropolises of South America — São Paulo, Buenos Aires and Lima — are cultural and economic luminaries. But behind their colorful façades, they...
Travel
- Iran: Exploring the Country’s Most Stunning Undiscovered Destinations
  By Leila Moussavi | The Harbinger Press l Far beyond the well-traveled routes of Tehran, Isfahan, and Shiraz lies a treasure trove of hidden corners—with...
  The Wild, Wonderful Place That Is Australia (and How It’s Different From Anywhere Else)
  For a truly different option, look no further than Australia. From the frenetic pace of its bustling cosmopolitan city streets to the endless, rugged wilderness...
  Discover Where to Go in Australia: Must-Eats, Must-Sees for All Tastes
  Australia. It’s one of those countries that appears to have something for everyone. If you’re a beach bum, an adventure seeker, a history buff or...
  Australian Road Trip: Ultimate Guide From Beaches to the Outback
  Australia. It’s a land of extremes: golden beaches, rugged outback, rain forests, deserts. There’s no better way to take it all in than by buckling...
  Australia’s Wild Heart: An In-the-Know Guide to Adventures Outside the Lines
  But Australia has landmarks, too — the Great Barrier Reef, Uluru, Sydney Opera House. But those journeyers also get the inside deevees to the places where...
Health
- Are you one of the millions about to have cataract surgery? Here’s what ophthalmologists say you need to know
  Allan Steigleman, University of Florida and Elizabeth M. Hofmeister, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Cataract surgery is one of the most popular and...
  Smokers have a higher level of harmful bacteria in the mouth – new study
  Yvonne Prince, Cape Peninsula University of Technology; Glenda Mary Davison, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, and Tandi Matsha-Erasmus, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University A recent...
  WHO has declared mpox a global health emergency. What happens next?
  C Raina MacIntyre, UNSW Sydney - The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern, after rising cases...
  Does exercise really do nothing for longevity, as a Finnish twins study suggests?
  George M. Savva, Quadram Institute - Surveys on lifestyle and longevity consistently find that people who do more exercise live longer. So it is...
  How to buy a good pair of sunglasses
  Jacobo García Queiruga, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela and Verónica Noya Padín, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela Nowadays you can buy a cheap pair of...
Culinary
- Sweet Heritage: The Story of Iranian Desserts and Their Cultural Roots
  By Roya Mohammadi | The Harbinger Press l In Iran, sweetness isn't just a taste—it's a tradition. From ancient Persian courts to modern teahouses, Iranian...
  Koshari Craze: How Egypt’s National Dish Captivates Every Palate
  By Salma El‑Fahmy | The Harbinger Press l From bustling Cairo street corners to upscale food festivals, koshari—a hearty medley of rice, lentils, pasta,...
  A Culinary Crossroads: Bahrain’s Food Scene Fuses Heritage and Innovation
  By Mariam Al-Zayani l The Harbinger Press l MANAMA, BAHRAIN — Bahrain’s vibrant food scene is undergoing a flavorful transformation: age-old recipes and diverse...
  Power Up Your Body: The Best Healthy Foods To Live On
  Jonas Loubin - What we eat can determine whether we feel good or bad from one day to the next. Food is not only...
  Bite by Bite: Discovering India’s Diverse Regional Cuisines
  India’s culinary landscape is like no other—vast, deeply layered, and constantly evolving. Spanning from the snow-clad peaks of the Himalayas to the sun-drenched beaches...
Lifestyle
- From Street Snacks to Feasts: Discovering Iran’s Flavorful Food Scene
  By Darya Sahami | The Harbinger Press l Walk the streets of Tehran, Isfahan, or Shiraz, and you’ll find more than architectural wonders—each sidewalk stall...
  A Day in Tehran: Style, Cafés, and the Beat of a Modern Capital
  By Sahar Rostami | The Harbinger Press l Tehran awakens to a symphony of scents—fresh ground coffee, warm saffron tea, and the city’s signature spice hum....
  Tea Time in Cairo: The Art and Ritual of Egyptian Chai
  By Karim Abbas | The Harbinger Press l In the vibrant rhythm of Cairo life, tea—or "shai," as locals call it—is more than a drink;...
  Live the Good Life: Easy Ways to Live Healthy and Happy
  Sandra Harvis - Life can get chaotic. With work, social obligations and the grind, it’s easy to lose sight of what really counts —...
  The Art of Slow Living: Lessons from Swedish Culture
  By SANDRA HARVIS - In a world that often feels rushed, where emails ping endlessly and calendars are crammed full, it’s easy to forget...
Science & Tech
- DeepSeek: how a small Chinese AI company is shaking up US tech heavyweights
  Tongliang Liu, University of Sydney Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company DeepSeek has sent shockwaves through the tech community, with the release of extremely efficient AI...
  The raising importance of technology and digitisation
  Why Digital Tech Startups Are Booming in South America Swift Development: South America Run Its IT Revolution Way South America is shaking up—this is a...
  Does exercise really do nothing for longevity, as a Finnish twins study suggests?
  George M. Savva, Quadram Institute - Surveys on lifestyle and longevity consistently find that people who do more exercise live longer. So it is...
  Honey bees vote to decide on nest sites – why we should listen
  Derek Mitchell, University of Leeds - When people think of honey bees, they often think of classic wooden hives, in which beekeepers are having...
  US military project aims to prevent hackers targeting satellites and recognises rising threat of cyberattacks in space
  Sharon Lemac-Vincere, University of Strathclyde The US military recently launched a groundbreaking initiative to strengthen ties with the commercial space industry. The aim is to...

Women in Leadership: Iranian Women Making Strides in Political Participation

By Maryam Farhadi | The Harbinger Press...

Calligraphy and Culture: The Timeless Beauty of Persian Script

By Nazanin Bahrami | The Harbinger Press...

Sweet Heritage: The Story of Iranian Desserts and Their Cultural Roots

By Roya Mohammadi | The Harbinger Press l...

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Smart Villages: How Rural Cyprus is Going Digital to Stay Alive

By Elena Andreas Stavrou l The Harbinger Press l TROODOS MOUNTAINS, CYPRUS — Nestled among the island’s timeless landscapes, rural communities are embracing the...

Digital Akrotiri: Tech Initiatives Connect Remote Outposts to the Global Grid

By Andreas Georgiou Pierides l The Harbinger Press l AKROTIRI, CYPRUS (SOVEREIGN BASE AREA) — Tucked away at the southern tip of Cyprus, the...

New rules to protect your rights and activity online in the EU

The EU’s online environment is becoming a safer, fairer and more transparent place on 17 February, when its landmark rulebook, the Digital Services Act, fully...

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