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UK Doctors Urge Government to Address ‘Vaping Epidemic’ Among Youth
LONDON – Leading UK doctors called on the government on August 28 to tackle what they…
Indonesia’s Largest Party Nominates Cabinet Minister for Jakarta Governor, Sidelines Early Favourite
JAKARTA – Indonesia’s largest political party, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP), nominated Cabinet Secretary…
Indonesia Expands Free Meal Initiative to Benefit Pregnant Women, Breastfeeding Mothers, and Toddlers
JAKARTA – The Indonesian government is expanding its free meal program to include pregnant women, breastfeeding…
South Korea Passes Bill Expanding Nurses’ Role Amid Doctors’ Strike
SEOUL – South Korea’s parliament passed a bill on August 28 granting nurses the authority to…
Indian Rape Protests Escalate into Political Clashes in Kolkata
KOLKATA – What began as protests seeking justice for a murdered doctor in India’s eastern city…
US Surgeon General Declares Parent Stress a Public Health Crisis
WASHINGTON – US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on August 28 issued a public health advisory addressing…
Russia Launches New Wave of Missile and Drone Attacks on Ukraine, Killing at Least Four
KYIV – Russia unleashed several waves of missile and drone attacks across multiple Ukrainian regions early…
Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Arrested in France Amid Cybercrime Investigation
PARIS – Pavel Durov, the Russian-born founder of messaging app Telegram, was arrested in France on…
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan Holds Talks with Chinese Officials Amid Heightened US-China Tensions
BEIJING – US President Joe Biden’s national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, is engaging in several days…
Australia to Cap New International Student Enrolment at 270,000 for 2025 Amid Record Migration Concerns
SYDNEY – Australia announced on August 27 that it will limit the enrolment of new international…
Muhyiddin Yassin Pleads Not Guilty to Sedition Charge in High-Profile Trial
KUALA LUMPUR – Opposition leader Muhyiddin Yassin pleaded not guilty to a sedition charge on August…