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Indigenous to South and Central America, chili peppers were first cultivated in Mexico some 6,000 years ago. As they made their way around the world, these spicy fruits (technically berries) grew to encompass an exciting array of colors, forms and flavors; but they all belong to the genus Capsicum. Nearly
Germany Blocks Estonia’s Weapons Transfer to Ukraine
With Ukraine facing the threat of a potential Russian invasion at any time, Estonia, an ally of the North...
Indian Civilian Abducted by Chinese Soldiers in Disputed Border Area
An Indian civilian has reportedly been abducted by Chinese soldiers from the border state of Arunachal...
Blinken’s Russia Meeting on Ukraine Ends Without Any Breakthroughs
On Jan. 21, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in...
Human Rights Watch’s 2022 Annual Report Explores Human Rights Challenges in Southeast Asia
On Jan. 13, the international organization, Human Rights Watch (HRW), released a 752-page report listing...
‘We Should Call the Police’: Kids Groomed for Authoritarian Attitudes Against Unvaccinated On Quebec
A Francophone Canadian talk show recently broadcast a segment where it encouraged and praised children...
Fear of Food Shortages Grip Canada as Vaccine Mandates Deepen Crisis
Canadians are waking up to a deepening crisis as consumers across Canada report near empty shelves in...
China Deepens Partnership With Iran to Offset US Sanctions, Promote Digital Yuan
News analysis The People’s Republic of China (PRC) has played a critical role in supporting Iran,...
US Bill Seeks to Prevent Defense Industry From Becoming Dependent on Chinese Rare Earths
On Jan. 14, the U.S. Senate introduced a bipartisan bill that aims to prevent American defense contractors...
England Ends Mandatory Masks, Vaccine Passports
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that most COVID-19 restrictions, notably mask mandates...