President Says Government Measures Have Led Many to Quit Smoking

MALDIVES: President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu reports that the tobacco-control measures put in place by his administration are showing positive results, with many people quitting smoking. His administration has taken several steps to control tobacco use, such as banning vapes and e-cigarettes, doubling the import duty and value-added tax on cigarettes, and introducing a general [...]

Japanese Ambassador and UNDP Discuss Enhancing Development Cooperation in Libya

LIBYA: The team from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Libya met with Japanese Ambassador Shimura Izuru to discuss how to improve development in Libya. They discussed important strategies aimed at building skills and ensuring lasting stability. The conversations also emphasized the need to support Libyan youth, giving them chances to realize their potential [...]

China Adopts New Policies to Address Growing Needs of Both Elderly and Youth

CHINA: China is undergoing a significant change in its population structure. According to government data, the number of people aged 60 and older has already exceeded 300 million and is expected to reach around 390 million by 2030. This shift will move China from being a moderately aged society to one that is severely [...]

Bangladesh Dengue Crisis Deepens: 4 More Deaths, 1,143 New Cases

Bangladesh’s dengue outbreak continues to worsen, with four new deaths and 1,143 new hospitalizations reported in the past 24 hours, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). This brings the total death toll to 263 and total infections to 65,440 in 2025.Currently, 2,733 patients remain hospitalized nationwide, including 930 in Dhaka. Most patients [...]

Ten South Koreans Arrested in Cambodia Amid Expanding Cybercrime Crackdown

Ten South Koreans have been arrested and two rescued in Cambodia for allegedly taking part in major online scam operations, South Korea’s Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said. Earlier, Cambodia had sent back 64 South Koreans accused of running “pig butchering” scams — schemes that trick victims online before stealing their money. Officials say Cambodia’s [...]

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