E-cigarette products, or vapes, may contain toxic metals that are particularly harmful to children and teens, a new study has found. The study, published Monday in the Tobacco Control journal, says vaping may increase the risk of exposure to lead, uranium and cadmium. Ingesting metals causes systemic harm to young people following not only long-term … Read more
After three tumultuous years, Senegal’s presidential elections in March saw Bassirou Faye elected to lead the country. The political crisis was linked to uncertainty about whether former president Macky Sall would contest for a third term, due to varying interpretations of the two-term limit stipulated in the constitution. Mr Sall’s decision to postpone the polls, … Read more
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Youth Mental Health Index can be a vital tool for monitoring the “psychosocial health” of youth on a periodic basis, say experts. Consultant paediatrician Datuk Dr Amar Singh HSS said the mental health problem faced by youth is not peculiar to Malaysia but has been observed worldwide. “It might be better … Read more
Despite a challenging global environment, India’s gross domestic product grew by as much as 7.8 per cent in the year to March, according to International Monetary Fund estimates. China, meanwhile, reported GDP growth of 5.2 per cent in 2023. But economists say a host of legacy issues that could hinder investments still need to be … Read more
The Sankei newspaper’s refusal to bow to what it claims is an assault on free speech has attracted support from across the political spectrum. “It’s appalling that far-left groups are attempting to intimidate publishers and bookshops and trying to influence what people can read, and I am glad that they are not succumbing to that … Read more
The ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) knows this and has spent the last two decades trying to conquer the various platforms. The government regularly makes major announcements over social media alongside mainstream channels. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, 72, for example, announced on Monday his decision to hand over the reins to Wong on May … Read more
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