A high-stakes meeting at the White House yesterday between top US officials and representatives from Denmark and Greenland did little to ease tensions over President Donald Trump’s controversial interest in the Danish territory of Greenland. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Greenlandic counterpart Vivian Motzfeldt met with US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary […]
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The World Health Organization has raised fresh concerns over the growing affordability of sugary drinks and alcohol, warning that while these products are becoming cheaper for consumers, the cost of treating the diseases they cause is rapidly climbing. In a statement released yesterday, the UN health agency called on governments worldwide to increase taxes on […]
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Qatar has sounded a stark warning over any potential military escalation between the United States and Iran, emphasizing that such a conflict would have devastating consequences for the wider Middle East. The statement came after Washington threatened air strikes in response to Iran’s ongoing crackdown on mass protests. Speaking at a press conference in Doha, […]
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The Trump administration has released new federal nutrition guidelines encouraging Americans to reduce highly processed foods and added sugars while recommending increased consumption of red meat and full-fat dairy—foods that many health experts have long cautioned against. The updated guidelines place greater emphasis on protein than previous recommendations, presenting a flipped-pyramid graphic that places meat, […]
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The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed on Wednesday that the International Cricket Council is reviewing its request to relocate Bangladesh’s Twenty20 World Cup fixtures from India due to security concerns. Relations between India and Bangladesh have been strained in recent weeks. The situation escalated after Indian Premier League franchise Kolkata Knight Riders said the Board […]
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