In a decision that could reshape public health for generations, the United Kingdom has taken a bold step toward eliminating smoking among future adults. Both chambers of Parliament have approved a groundbreaking bill that will ban the sale of cigarettes to anyone currently aged 17 or younger—effectively ensuring that people born after January 1, 2009, […]
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Iran has ruled out immediate participation in fresh negotiations with the United States, signaling a deepening diplomatic rift just days before a fragile Middle East ceasefire is set to expire. State media confirmed that Tehran currently has “no plans” to attend proposed talks in Pakistan, despite a push from Donald Trump, who recently instructed American […]
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China is stepping deeper into global diplomacy as President Xi Jinping held high-level talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Beijing, signaling a growing alignment between the two powers during a time of escalating global uncertainty. The meeting comes as world leaders increasingly turn to China for dialogue and influence, especially as the Middle […]
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A powerful tropical storm has struck the northern tip of Queensland, bringing dangerous winds, heavy rainfall and powerful ocean swells that are already testing the resilience of remote coastal communities. Authorities are warning residents that this cyclone could deliver some of the strongest winds the region has experienced in many years. Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle […]
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North Korea has issued a stark warning over the annual South Korea-US military exercises, with Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of leader Kim Jong Un, cautioning of “terrible consequences.” This statement comes just weeks after Pyongyang appeared to end hopes for a diplomatic thaw with Seoul. Seoul and Washington launched their springtime military drills, […]
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Tens of thousands of people took to the streets around the world this Sunday, as International Women’s Day sparked passionate calls for gender equality and peace. From Paris to Madrid, Istanbul to Rio de Janeiro, demonstrators marched to demand women’s rights, denounce gender-based violence, and call for an end to conflict in the Middle East. […]
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Early this morning, a drone believed to be Iranian struck the runway at the UK’s Royal Air Force base in Akrotiri, Cyprus, causing minor damage. The incident comes amid growing tensions in the region as the US and Israel continue their confrontations with Iran. Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides confirmed that shortly after midnight (2200 GMT/6am […]
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed India’s “firm” support for Israel during a visit to Jerusalem, following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks that left many lives lost. Speaking in the Knesset, Modi conveyed his condolences, saying, “We feel your pain, we share your grief. India stands with Israel firmly with full conviction in this moment […]
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The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics officially began today with a dazzling opening ceremony at San Siro Stadium, marking the start of what will be the most geographically spread Games in history. From Milan’s bustling streets to the snow-capped peaks of the Dolomites, athletes will compete across four stunning venues this year. The ceremony, starting at 1900 […]
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The final nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia officially expired on Thursday, ending decades of limits on their nuclear arsenals and sparking global concern over a renewed arms race. The New START Treaty, originally signed in 2010 during a period of warmer relations, lapsed on February 5, after former President Donald […]
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