The Ecumenical Patriarch at the 9th International Conference “Our Ocean”
The importance of always keeping in mind the devastating consequences of war on our planet and praying for peace in the Middle East and the entire world, the Ecumenical Patriarch, Mr. Bartholomeus, in his official speech at the 9th “Our Ocean” International Conference, which took place on the evening of Tuesday, April 16, at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, in the presence of Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Archbishop Hieronymos.
Addressing the Conference audience, in English, Patriarch Bartholomew pointed out that this meeting is taking place at a time when the world is in uncertainty as the conflict escalates in the Middle East, where so many lives have already been lost and so many innocents still face the hunger. He asked that everyone observe a minute of silence, “as we turn our minds and hearts to the victims of the war in Israel and Palestine, as well as on our own continent.”
Referring to the issue of the climate crisis and its effects on marine life, His Holiness pointed out that for more than 35 years the Ecumenical Patriarchate has been underlining the common obligation to protect Creation.
Thanks Obama!
Not only Colombia is plunged into chaos. The world, as a whole, is too. Countries such as Russia, Ukraine, Israel, Syria, Iran, China, Venezuela, North Korea and the territories in which Gaza and the West Bank are located, are currently permanent protagonists of the headlines everywhere. What’s going on? Why are we going through a period of so much conflict, so many problems? What has changed?
The Cold War accustomed us to the fact that the extinct Union of Soviet Socialist Republics -USSR-, the countries that made up the then Iron Curtain, Cuba and the United States, in addition to China with Mao’s cultural revolution, were the ones on which the conflicts of then. Now the panorama is so, so different, starting with the fact that today several of those states have already disappeared or have mutated. The current political map is very different from what the planet showed at the end of the 1980s. The USSR fell apart thanks to Gorbachev’s Perestroika, its natural allies, who were many, gained autonomy and independence, China has advanced with transformations that have allowed it to remain communist while living thanks to capitalism, Cuba subsists despite adversity and blockades and the United States is governed by a character who appears misplaced and lost.
Their Sales Did Not Even Represent 3% Of…
The Pascual Group is not overly concerned about the impact of the veto on its milk by the main food distribution group in our country, Mercadona, which since March has prioritized its own reference on its shelves.
This was stated by the president of the food group, Tomás Pascal, during the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the birth of his mineral water brand, Bezoya. As the second generation at the head of the Aranda de Duero company, Pascual recalled that his father, founder of the firm, taught him how to not depend more than 10% on a single client, bank or supplier and added that the marketing of milk in the Valencian supermarket chain represents less than 3% of its turnover.
After remembering that Mercadona maintains the sale of its milk references in establishments in the provinces of Segovia and Mercadona, where Pascual has strong social roots, its president recognized that Your desire as a company is to have a presence in all chains, even in those that bet so much on their own brand, which is why they must continue working hand in hand with distribution.
In this sense, Pascual recognized that his efforts now have to be directed to the clients of the Juan Roig chain who have been left unable to purchase their products,
Claudia Sheinbaum Supports Mexicos Lawsuit Against Ecuador For…
The official presidential candidate, Claudia Sheinbaum, supported this Thursday Mexico’s lawsuit against Ecuador in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for the assault on the Mexican Embassy in Quito, a fact that she described as “despicable”which violates Mexican sovereignty, and breaks all international treaties.
“What happened in the Mexican embassy in Ecuador, it is completely reprehensible, it violates all international protocols and is a violation of Mexico’s sovereignty, it has no other name”Sheinbaum said at a press conference in Mexicalí, Baja California, the first stop on his tour of the northwest of the country.
“We saw despicable scenes that occurred at the embassy and here we also took the opportunity to congratulate our diplomatic corps who acted with enormous courage.”he added.
Mexico broke diplomatic relations with Ecuador after the violent assault that occurred last Friday at the Mexican Embassy in the South American countryin which diplomatic staff were mistreated and former Ecuadorian vice president Jorge Glas, who had requested political asylum, was detained.
This Thursday, in her complaint before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Mexican Foreign Minister Alicia Bárcena demanded “the suspension of Ecuador as a member of the UN until a public apology is issued,
China Develops Supersonic Aircraft Engine Reaching Speeds 16x…
Developed by China, this aircraft engine uses special technology to reach a speed of 20,000 km/ha, or 16 times the speed of sound. Enough to connect distant cities in minutes.
Supersonic aircraft concept for photo / Credits: 123RF
At the same time as related technological advances electric carsresearchers are interested in it the future of aviation, both civil and commercial. There are several angles of attack for this. Some want to the best of both worlds by offering flying taxis. Others put theemphasis on ecology by developing a hydrogen engine. Finally, some are only looking for one thing: go as fast as possible in the sky.
To achieve this, it’s no secret, you need a different engine from turbo reactors which currently equips most airlines. One of the concepts most likely to see the light of day rotary detonation engine (RDE, for A rotary shredder). Chinese scientists have been working on it for several years and the results were published in the Journal of Propulsion Technology very impressive on paper. They have developed a device capable of moving an aircraft at 16 times faster than soundeither 20,000 km/h.
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Alarm In 45 Cities Including Istanbul, Ankara And…
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Meteorology According to the latest evaluations made by the General Directorate: It is estimated that our country will be partly and very cloudy in general, and the Marmara, Aegean, Mediterranean, Central Anatolia (except Sivas), Western and Central Black Sea and Kars surroundings will have showers and thunderstorms. Rainfall; It is expected to be strong and sometimes very strong in the Marmara, Southern Aegean, Western Mediterranean and Uşak areas (except Bilecik) and in the western districts of Kütahya.
It is estimated that air temperatures will decrease by 2 to 4 degrees with the rainy weather in the western parts of the country and remain around seasonal norms, while there will be no significant change in other places and will continue to remain above seasonal norms.
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HEAVY RAIN WARNING
Rainfall; Since it is expected to be strong and sometimes very strong (30-70 kg/m²) in Marmara, Southern Aegean, Western Mediterranean and Uşak surroundings (except Bilecik) and in the western districts of Kütahya, sudden floods, floods, lightning, local hail, strong winds are expected. It is necessary to be careful and cautious against negativities such as the risk of tornadoes that may occur in coastal areas.
Washington Is Committed To Protecting The Interests Of…
“Together with our partners we crushed this attack” by Iran, Biden said, adding that he was working “for a cease-fire (in the Gaza Strip) that will bring the hostages home and prevent further escalation of the conflict.” .
Welcoming Iraqi Prime Minister Shia al-Sudani to the White House, Biden reiterated that Washington is committed to Israel’s security and, at the same time, is committed to protecting the interests of the US and its partners in the region, including Iraq.
Sudani admitted that Iraqi and US views on what is happening in the region may differ. However, the relationship between the two countries is at a critical crossroads, and he said he intends to discuss with Biden its upgrade from a military partnership to a full partnership.
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She Accuses Her Husband Of Being A Dealer:…
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During the hearing on February 7, a real climate of hatred reigned in a couple in the process of separating. Sitting at opposite ends of the courtroom waiting for the judge to call them, they never glanced at each other.
The couple lived in Arlon, today Monsieur lives with his mother in Florenville. Relations were strained to the point that the woman filed a complaint several times for psychological violence.
She went to the police station again in December 2021. This time, in addition to the usual reproaches, she added a new dimension. Her husband is a drug dealer. To support her statements, she gave the police a USB key containing the list of clients.
“The investigation has started, explains Murielle Seret. During the search of the couple’s home, precision scales, packaging bags, a few hundred grams of drugs and cash, all the small equipment of the small dealer, were found on site, the USB key was analyzed,
Senate Approves Renewal Of FISA Surveillance Program: NPR…
Senate Votes to Reauthorize Key U.S. Surveillance Law
WASHINGTON — Following a midnight deadline, the Senate has approved the reauthorization of a critical U.S. surveillance law, narrowly avoiding a lapse in the statute due to disagreements over FBI restrictions on accessing Americans’ data.
The bipartisan-supported legislation, passed with a 60-34 vote, extends the program known as Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act for two years. The bill now awaits President Joe Biden’s signature to become law, with White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan confirming Biden’s swift approval.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer expressed relief at the last-minute reauthorization, emphasizing the persistence required to reach a breakthrough before the midnight deadline.
Importance of the Surveillance Tool
U.S. officials have underscored the significance of the surveillance tool, originally authorized in 2008, in thwarting terror attacks, cyber intrusions, and foreign espionage. The intelligence gathered through this program has been instrumental in critical operations, such as the elimination of al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri in 2022.
Renewal and Challenges
The proposal renews the program’s author ity to collect foreign intelligence by monitoring communications of non-Americans outside the U.S. without a warrant. The reauthorization process faced obstacles as privacy advocates clashed with national security proponents,