Debt relief can restore fiscal space for development but also creates moral-hazard risks. Targeted, conditional relief with greater transparency and partial burden-sharing protects incentives and improves outcomes.
Muslim-majority countries can increase strategic independence by strengthening political unity, coordinating energy and trade policy, diversifying economies, and improving governance - using economic leverage responsibly and collectively rather than relying on outside powers.
Cultured techniques transformed black pearls from rare natural oddities into widely available gems. Today both saltwater Tahitian-style pearls and China's freshwater pearls supply a broad market - buyers should note origin, nucleation method, and treatments when judging value.
Green tea comes from Camellia sinensis leaves heated to prevent oxidation. It offers light, vegetal flavors and contains catechins like EGCG. Brew gently (70-80°C) to avoid bitterness. Research suggests modest health benefits, but concentrated extracts carry risks.