Have you ever heard of “biblical economics”? At first blush, you might presume that the phrase must involve the application of love-thy-neighbor moral teachings to business practices and economic policy. There is indeed a long and varied tradition of applying various principles associated with Christianity to matters of economic concern. Some American Protestants of the late nineteenth century,…

I wander how my family are, if I have more nephews and nieces or if father has cooled down since our argument. Our last words since I left our village to follow the dreams that lead me to become the Willow Knight...

Finishing up the solo playthrough of Mythic Bastionland, with steeds, flutes, a duel, snow and a small oracle. Following on from on from Part 3 Scenes.

Mythic Bastionland solo…

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Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has welcomed the test launch of the new strategic nuclear missile Sarmat, describing it as “the most powerful in the world”.

State TV showed Sergei Karakayev, commander of Russia’s strategic missile forces, reporting to Putin on what he said was a successful Sarmat test-launch on Tuesday.

Putin said Russia will deploy Sarmat for “combat duty” by the end of this…

DUBAI: Rows of luxury boutiques line an upmarket Dubai mall, yet a month into the Middle East war their sales staff sit idly, phones in hand, watching for the rare customer.

Salespeople in immaculate suits say they have been told not to speak to reporters, but one briefly described the mood.

“Of course, there are fewer customers, especially tourists,” the salesperson told _AFP._ “Locals still…