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Delhi court grants pre-arrest bail to Pharmacy Council of India chief in corruption case
A Delhi court has granted anticipatory bail to Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) president Montu M Patel in an alleged multi-crore-rupee scam, prima facie finding the allegations against him not backed by "any cogent material". In an order on July...

Raptor Education Program to be held in Peru on August 29
Illinois Valley residents will have the opportunity to learn about raptors at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 29, at Zion United Church of Christ, at 1521 6th St. in Peru. The 40-minute program, about raptors, will be presented by Northern Illinois...

The indispensable Tomato: A superfood with exceptional health benefits
Tomatoes originated in the Andes region of South America, first cultivated by indigenous peoples like the Aztecs. Introduced globally by Spanish colonizers, they are now a staple in various cuisines worldwide. Rich in vitamins, minerals and...

Peru: Bill Establishing Amnesty For Atrocity Crimes Violates International Standards, Say UN Experts
GENEVA (17 July 2025) – UN experts* today expressed alarm at the approval by Peru’s Congress of a bill granting amnesty to perpetrators of gross human rights violations committed during the internal armed conflict (1980-2000). “The proposed...

Sanford Health Bemidji President Karla Eischens to retire, Jason Caron named successor
BEMIDJI — Sanford Health Bemidji has announced that president and CEO Karla Eischens is set to retire at the end of this year. Upon Eischens' retirement, orthopedic surgeon Jason Caron will step up as her successor. Over the coming months,...
General : Govt To Restore 'Pondok' Institutions With New Technology And AI - PM Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 (Bernama) -- The government will restore and elevate the nation's "pondok" institutions to ensure they remain a bulwark for the faith, morals, and character of the Muslim community, in line with modern demands, said Prime...

Peru: PM guarantees continued interdictions in fight against illegal mining
The government official made these remarks after leading the technical roundtable on mining formalization at the Government Palace in Lima. Artisanal mining associations also participated in the event. "Both representatives of the associations...

“Peruvian blueberry prices match our local variety rates”
India's berry market is witnessing new consumption patterns, supported by a growing segment of consumers showing an openness for imported produce of diverse origins. From being a novelty to becoming a sought-after lifestyle staple, raspberries,...

Nalam Kaakkum Stalin rolled out in Nagapattinam District
District Collector P. Akash visited the camp along with Tamil Nadu Fisheries Development Corporation Chairman N. Gowthaman and Kilvelur MLA V.P. Nagai Mali at the Government Higher Secondary School in Karapidagai, Keezhaiyur Panchayat Union,...

Peru launches new artichoke variety
INIA The Ministry of Agricultural Development and Irrigation (Midagri), through the National Institute of Agrarian Innovation (INIA), has introduced INIA 106 Concepción, a new artichoke variety, in the Junín region. The aim is to boost the...
Govt to restore 'pondok' institutions with new technology, AI, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will restore and elevate the nation's "pondok" institutions in line with modern demands, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He stated that this initiative involves cooperation between the Finance Ministry...

Peruvian police clash with artisanal miners’ protests
Police riot troops deploy against miners blocking the Pan-American Highway in Peru's southern Nazca Province. [Photo: ANDINA/Genry Bautista]Since July 11, riot police have been clearing roads blocked by Peruvian artisanal and informal miners, who...

Banana Disease Threat Sparks Urgent National Forum in Belmopan
Today saw the closure of the National Forum on Fusarium TR4 in Belmopan. The event was made possible through the partnership involving the Ministry of Agriculture, the Republic of China (Taiwan), and the International Regional Organization for...

Gilat Wins $60M Peru Contract from Pronatel for High-Speed Digital Inclusion Project
Gilat Satellite Networks announced that its Peruvian subsidiary, Gilat Perú, has been awarded approximately $60 million in orders from Pronatel (Programa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones), Peru’s national telecommunications program. The orders are...

Health Professionals from 16 Latin American Countries Receive Training on Care for Children and Adolescent Survivors of Violence
Washington, D.C., July 18, 2025 (PAHO) – More than 75 health sector professionals from 16 Latin American countries participated in the first virtual session of the subregional training series on care for child and adolescent survivors of violence,...

Integrative Network Pharmacology and Transcriptomics Reveal the Mechanism of Gui-Qi-Yi-Shen Granules in the Treatment of IgA Nephropathy
Introduction IgA nephropathy (IgAN) ranks as the most common primary glomerulonephritis globally. Within 20–25 years following diagnosis, roughly 30–45% of patients with IgAN will advance to end-stage renal disease (ESRD).1 In the past, IgAN...

‘General Hospital’ Recap July 22: Mysterious Letter Exposed & Willow’s Delusions Deepen
Today on General Hospital!General Hospital recaps for Tuesday, July 22 reveal Lois Cerullo (Rena Sofer) has a heart-to-heart, Portia Robinson (Brook Kerr) confesses, and Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) and Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota) make a deal....

UK deals blow to Russia's disinformation push in Africa
BRICS leaders meeting in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday are expected to decry US President Donald Trump's "indiscriminate" trade tariffs, saying they are illegal and risk hurting the global economy. [AFP] The United Kingdom’s recent sanctions against...

Gilat to Upgrade Broadband Infrastructure in Peru With $60M Award
Huancavelica city in Peru. Photo: David Alexis, Wikimedia Commons Peru’s national telecommunications program Pronatel has awarded Gilat Satellite Networks $60 million to upgrade regional broadband infrastructure. Under the contract announced...

Vancouver Whitecaps acquire midfielder Kenji Cabrera from Peruvian club
The Vancouver Whitecaps have added a new playmaking midfielder to their roster, acquiring Kenji Cabrera from Peruvian club FBC Melgar. The club announced the news Tuesday morning, less than a week after the 'Caps officially transferred midfielder...