Laura Bicker China correspondent Watch: ‘Both sides suffer’ – Shanghai residents on US-China tariff tensions Beijing has made its decision. After days of warning of counter measures and urging Washington to enter negotiations and “meet China halfway”, it has decided to hit back – or at least threaten to retaliate with its own tariffs. China
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Photograph used for representational purposes only | Photo Credit: istock.com/BrianAJackson (In the weekly Health Matters newsletter, wewrite about getting to good health, and staying there. You can subscribe here to get the newsletter in your inbox.) Every year, public health activists look forward to the Union Budget, hoping for increased allocations for the health sector, a boost for primary health, a focus
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Cancer is a major health concern worldwide accounting for nearly 1 in every 6 deaths, as per WHO. But did you know that nearly 50% of cancer cases can be prevented by making simple lifestyle changes? There are some factors like smoking, poor diet, lack of physical activity, and exposure to harmful substances significantly increase
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Cancer is a formidable opponent, unpredictable and relentless. It does not discriminate; it reaches across all ages, races, and backgrounds. Yet, while we may not have complete control over it, we are far from powerless. Medical science has made extraordinary strides. From precision medicine and immunotherapy to targeted therapies and groundbreaking clinical trials, cancer treatment
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Laura Bicker China correspondent Reuters Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met in 2019 If China is angry at the United States for imposing an extra 10% tariff on all Chinese goods, it is doing a good job of hiding it. Both Canada and Mexico vowed to retaliate and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his
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Getty Images There have been previous outbreaks of GBS in India – in 2019 at least one child died in the north of the country (file photo) Last month, a school teacher in the western Indian city of Pune found her six-year-old son upset about homework. “I had erased some words and asked him to
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Image for representation only. | Photo Credit: iStockphoto The Ministry of Labour and Employment, in its year-end review report for 2024, stated that all States and Union Territories are expected to complete the process of harmonisation and pre-publication of draft rules for the new Labour Codes by March 31, 2025. This provides an efficient window
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Tom Bateman State Department correspondent in Panama Watch: Marco Rubio visits the Panama Canal on first trip as a diplomat US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has demanded that Panama make “immediate changes” to what he calls the “influence and control” of China over the Panama Canal. America’s top diplomat said Panama must act or
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Becoming a chef is a dream for many, but not everyone has the right qualities to succeed in the demanding world of culinary arts. The kitchen is a fast-paced, high-pressure environment where creativity meets precision, and the rewards can be great, but the challenges are significant. If you find yourself excited by the idea of
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With over 1,600 cancer-related deaths in India daily, early detection could be the difference between life and death, say doctors. | Photo Credit: Getty Images As the world marks another World Cancer Day on Tuesday, February 4, the conversation around the disease extends far beyond medical treatment. With over 1.5 million new cancer cases expected
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