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Belgian police conduct raids after suspected Russian diamonds seized

31/12/2025 Syifa

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BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Antwerp police conducted six raids on Wednesday and made four arrests as part of an investigation into several diamond imports suspected of being Russian-origin, Antwerp’s public prosecutor’s office said in a statement on Friday.

The investigation is the first related to the EU and Group of Seven (G7) import ban on diamonds from Russia that began on Jan. 1 to punish Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine. A wider ban on Russian-origin stones imported via third countries began on March 1. Russia’s state-owned company Alrosa is one of the world’s largest diamond miners.

The investigation was launched after customs officials seized diamonds in late February, the statement said. A spokesperson for the prosecutor said three shipments had been confiscated.

The Belgian city has for centuries been a global diamond hub, particularly for rough diamonds, although 90% of polishing is now done in India.

Sources familiar with the matter said the value of the three seized shipments was in the millions of euros. One source specified the overall value was around 8 million euros ($8.64 million).

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I turned my wedding ring into a gorgeous ‘divorce ring’ — just like Emily Ratajkowski

04/12/2025 Syifa

The word “divorce” certainly doesn’t have a nice ring to it.

And when Lauren Boc’s ex-husband unexpectedly demanded one in October, just four months after they’d tied the knot, the heartbroken Brooklynite found herself in a painfully dark place.

But rather than sulk into the gloominess of sudden singleness, the artsy millennial decided to brighten things up a bit.

“I custom made my own divorce ring,” Boc, 35, of Fort Greene, told The Post of her 18-carat yellow gold loop boasting a 4-carat Ascher-cut, lab-grown diamond.

Her brilliant bauble is loosely inspired by her $6,000 art deco style engagement ring, featuring emerald caliber-cut stones haloing a 1.75-carat round rock. Its luxe look, too, is a nod to a platinum 3.7-carat emerald cut ring the brunette designed and engraved to wear on her right hand during her June 2023 nuptials.

And she’s far from the only divorcée to deck herself out in “we’re done” diamonds.

Emily Ratajkowski is ringing in her single status with a pair of 3-carat rings redesigned from the Toi-Et-Moi engagement ring, which features two hulking stones. She and ex-hubby,

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Garena Free Fire redeem codes for March 20, 2024: Get diamonds, weapons, skins and more

04/08/2025 Syifa

Garena Free Fire offers players the opportunity to obtain free in-game items through redeem codes, enhancing their gaming experience with new gear. In addition to regular redeem codes, the game frequently hosts exclusive events where users can earn unique rewards to enrich their gaming collection.

For those who prefer not to spend diamonds on rewards, there’s an exciting alternative to acquire these enticing items. Explore further for more details on how to access these amazing rewards.

Free Fire redeem codes typically consist of 12 to 16 characters, consisting of a combination of letters and numbers. Each code offers users access to a variety of exciting in-game rewards, including outfits, weapon skins, gaming bundles, diamonds, characters, and more. This presents an enticing opportunity for players to accumulate diamonds, which can then be utilized within the game.

By redeeming these codes, players can acquire stylish gaming items without the need to spend any in-game currency, thus enhancing the overall excitement of the gameplay experience.

It is important to note, however, that the process of redeeming codes and receiving rewards may take up to 24 hours to reflect in your inventory. Refer to the steps below to learn how to utilize Garena Free

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Scientists use indestructible ‘plant diamond’ substance to create storage solution for pollution: ‘You can’t destroy it’

26/07/2025 Syifa

The powerful substance that surrounds pollen is being studied at the University of Florida with the hope of unlocking the secret to its durability.

If the Gator scientists can replicate the near-destructive, protective shell called sporopollenin, it could become a breakthrough for capturing and storing underground air pollution.

The secret is empowering plant roots by replicating the shielding.

Pollen protection is crucial for the “vulnerable” plant particles. Unlocking the chemical structure of the substance has been so far as tough as the sporopollenin itself, the journal Nature reported.

“They call sporopollenin the ‘plant diamond’ because you can’t destroy it,” genetics Professor and study lead Matias Kirst said in the university lab report. “This has made it incredibly difficult to study in the past.”

Plants naturally remove air pollution from our atmosphere and provide many other benefits. But when they decompose, the dirty air is released back into the environment.

Kirst’s team wants to turn root systems into iron men of sorts, boosted with the indestructible armor of sporopollenin. The experts claim the substance would provide a way for the roots

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