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Inside the doTERRA Sourcing Hub: What Changes When “Pure” Becomes Something You Can Check
The word “pure” does a lot of work on an essential oil label, and almost none of it is regulated. No government agency certifies an oil as pure. No international…
Oct 29, 2026
The secret hidden in these ancient manuscripts isn’t written in ink
Researchers can now recover DNA from centuries-old parchment without damaging the manuscripts, turning historic documents into unexpected genetic time capsules. The hidden clues could reveal ancient trade routes, livestock history,…
Oct 29, 2026
Air India's incoming CEO Gebremariam meets Civil Aviation Minister K Naidu
Air India's incoming CEO Tewolde Gebremariam on Friday met Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu. Naidu shared pictures of the meeting on X and said that with massive demand for…
Oct 29, 2026Fighting in northern Ethiopia spurs fears of blackout and blockade - Al Jazeera
Fighting in northern Ethiopia spurs fears of blackout and blockadeAl Jazeera Ethiopia fighting: Are Tigray's TPLF forces and the army heading back to war?BBC Is Ethiopia on the verge of…
Oct 29, 2026
Tigrayan Women Celebrate Ashenda in Addis Ababa Amid Fears of New Conflict
Tigrayan women in Addis Ababa celebrated the Ashenda holiday, marking the end of a 15-day fast, while expressing hopes for peace amid recent drone strikes in Tigray.
Oct 29, 2026
Ethiopia's Abiy Ahmed Names Fitsum Assefa Adela as Finance Minister
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed named Fitsum Assefa Adela as finance minister in his new cabinet, replacing Ahmed Shide, who became speaker of the lower house of parliament.
Oct 29, 2026
‘Partners, not rivals’: Xi calls for cooperation with US ahead of Trump talks
Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting the United States from September 23 to 25, aiming to foster cooperation. He expressed the belief that the two nations can be partners rather…
Oct 29, 2026
Air India's new chief Tewolde Gebremariam takes charge: Big plans to 'Make Air India Great Again' with safety-first approach
Air India's new leadership, including CEO Tewolde Gebremariam, has committed to prioritizing safety above all else, following recent safety concerns and a tragic crash inquiry. The airline faces financial deficits…
Oct 29, 2026
The Delusional Premises of Woke Greens
hile the burgeoning democratic socialist movement is getting a lot of attention in advance of the 2026 midterm elections, a parallel dimension of wokeism quietly continues to advance. For now,…
Oct 29, 2026
The Budos Band bring heavy grooves and cinematic sounds to Millennium Park
The Budos Band, known for blending Ethiopian jazz, Afrobeat, funk, and soul, will perform at Millennium Park on August 30.
Oct 29, 2026
Eritrean soldiers entered northern Ethiopian towns, government-allied commander says
A commander allied with Ethiopia’s government reports Eritrean soldiers entered in Adigrat and Idaga Hamus, with military officers conducting surveillance in Idaga Hamus
Oct 29, 2026
Makina Is Bringing a New Cuisine to Queens
Queens is the most diverse borough in New York, but until this year it did not have an Eritrean Ethiopian restaurant. Makina opened to fill that gap with excellent injera,…
Oct 29, 2026