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Xi Vowed To Curb Smoking, But Cigarette Sales Tell A Different China Story
China's cigarette packaging also looks strikingly different from that in many countries. Instead of graphic health warnings, packs typically feature a single-line caution alongside national imagery such as pandas or the Gate of Heavenly Peace.
Russian Lawmakers Want Banks, Their Staff To Help Fight Ukrainian Drones
Russian bank staff and branches could be joining the fight against Ukrainian drone attacks under an ambitious plan approved by the country's lower house of parliament.
Iran Says "Low" Possibility Of Return To War With US
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Wednesday that a return to war with the United States was unlikely, but warned the Islamic republic stood ready to respond to any attack.
West Bank On Edge As Israeli Army Steps Up Vigil In Samaria Amid Regional Tensions
NDTV travelled to Peduel in Samaria, where Israeli authorities say security forces are maintaining round the clock vigilance amid fears of infiltration attempts and attacks targeting Jewish communities in and around the West Bank.
UK Suspends Indian-Origin Doctor. He Slept With Patient, Gave Her Opioids
The accused doctor, Chirag Patel, a consultant neurosurgeon at Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales, claimed to have prescribed opioid painkillers to a woman named only as 'Patient A' because she "blackmailed" him with threats of exposing their rel
Woman Missing Since 1978 May Have Been Kidnapped, Turned Spy In North Korea: Report
Aleida Maria Anderske Kaspersma, known as Leidy, vanished in July 1978 while living near the Irish town of Kenmare with her British boyfriend Nick.
Nvidia To Invest Rs 12,000 Crore In 'Epicentre Of AI Revolution' Taiwan
Jensen Huang, the chief executive of the world's most valuable company, said "Taiwan is booming" and Nvidia's investment, up from $100 billion, will "fuel an incredible ecosystem here".
Ukrainian Drones Stray Into Baltic Airspace, Raising Tensions With Russia
The airspace incursions have occurred as Ukraine, seeking to land heavier blows on Russia four years after Moscow's full-scale invasion, uses exploding drones to hit Russian Baltic ports that handle nearly 40% of national oil and gas exports.
Tibet-In-Exile Leader Penpa Tsering Sworn In For Second Term
Penpa Tsering, was elected for a second term, after taking 61% in the preliminary round -- a high enough threshold to win outright.
Matthew Perry's Assistant Last To Be Sentenced In Ketamine Drug Death Case
Kenneth Iwamasa, 60, is set to be sentenced Wednesday in the Los Angeles federal courtroom of Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett, who has sentenced four of his co-defendants in the past year.
78,000 Samsung Workers Set For Rs 3 Crore Bonuses After Big AI Profits
Around 78,000 employees from the company's 125,000-strong domestic workforce are eligible to receive a bonus of roughly $370,000 this year
Opinion: Opinion | Why Pakistan Will Not Risk Signing Abraham Accords - Even For Best Friend Trump
A fanatical opposition to Israel has been assiduously cultivated by successive regimes in Pakistan, so much so that anti-Semitism has been normalised. A U-turn could cause massive unrest.
Ex-JPMorgan Banker's Lawyer Withdraws Hours Before Sex Abuse Case Hearing
Court documents revealed that Rana does not currently have another lawyer to represent him.
Exclusive: World's Newest Country Is Without Medicine. And It's Getting Worse
For the people of South Sudan, the destruction of an MSF-run hospital meant the disappearance of the only secondary healthcare facility serving nearly 250,000 people across the region.
The China Factor In The New India-US Critical Minerals Deal
The United States and other nations depend heavily on China for these minerals. But in recent years, especially under President Donald Trump's administration, Washington has pushed to diversify its sourcing to reduce reliance on Beijing.
NASA Rolls Out Moon Base Plan, Signs Deals For Landers, Rovers, Drones
The space agency outlined the first phase of its moon base plans on Tuesday, awarding hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts to four US companies.
Trump Team Proposes Non-Disclosure Agreements For Staff To Stop Media Leaks
A proposed notice is expected to be officially published seeking comment on a draft NDA to be used by federal agencies for "both new and existing employees."
Rise In Suicides Among Immigration Detainees Since Trump Took Office: Report
An AP probe found that at least 10 detainees, all men, have died by suicide since President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, a pace that exceeds growth in detainee population
Big Tech's AI Cost Panic: Uber, Microsoft And The Burn Problem
Big tech companies such as Microsoft and Uber are now raising serious questions whether the huge AI spends are justified after all?
