Laws that have driven smoking out of offices, restaurants, public transport and other public spaces have reduced exposure to second-hand smoke, but a global study suggests the problem remains far from resolved.
The United States has declared South Africa’s ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, persona non grata, effectively expelling him from the country after he criticized President Donald Trump in an online lecture. Secretary of State
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by Durga Velayutham A government emboldened by an overwhelming majority—nay, a supermajority—has now exhumed the controversial Batalanda Commission Report, a document long buried in the annals of political history, only to be
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On March 15, the world observes the International Day Against Islamophobia, a day officially recognized by the United Nations to raise awareness about the growing issue of Islamophobia and to promote tolerance,
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Somalia and Somaliland have denied holding any discussions with the United States or Israel regarding the resettlement of Palestinians from Gaza, with Somalia firmly rejecting any such proposal. Somalia’s Foreign Minister Ahmed
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A controversial plan to extend Japan’s high-speed bullet train network beneath the historic city of Kyoto has sparked fierce opposition from the region’s Buddhist temples, who warn that the project threatens the
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Armenia and Azerbaijan have reached a significant breakthrough in their long-running peace negotiations, agreeing on the language of a historic agreement that could officially end decades of hostilities. The announcement, which signals
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) has ignited fresh controversy by issuing an arrest warrant for former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, accusing him of crimes committed between November 1, 2011, and March 16,
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A covertly funded U.S. project in Afghanistan, the Qosh Tepa Canal, is raising alarms over a looming water crisis in Central Asia. The canal, now 80% complete, diverts water from the Amu
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A groundbreaking development in HIV prevention has emerged with the promising results of an early-stage trial for lenacapavir injections, a drug that could offer year-long protection against HIV infections. The findings, recently
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The failure of COP29 negotiators to secure adequate climate finance for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) has sparked urgent calls for alternative solutions to keep global warming within the 1.5°C threshold set
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