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85 pc increase in cancer cases, deaths expected by 2050 in South-East Asia: WHO

3Feb

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85 pc increase in cancer cases, deaths expected by 2050 in South-East Asia: WHO

South-East Asia region is expected to witness an 85 per cent increase in the number of new Cancer cases and deaths, said the World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday, ahead of World Cancer Day. Each year 4 February is commemorated as World Cancer Day. “The theme this year United by Unique is a reminder of the collective commitment against cancer,” said Saima Wazed, Regional Director for WHO South-East Asia. “WHO acknowledges every patient’s unique experiences and the value of people-centered care delivered jointly by healthcare providers, families, friends, and community,” she added. In 2022, the WHO South-East Asia Region had 2.4 million new cases of cancer, including 56,000 children, and 1.5 million deaths. “Among all the WHO regions, our Region had the highest number of cancers of...

2025 Grammy Awards: The most eye-catching red carpet fashion – National

3Feb

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Entertainment, Movies

2025 Grammy Awards: The most eye-catching red carpet fashion – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size It’s time, music and fashion lovers: The 2025 Grammy Awards are here. The biggest and most beloved stars in popular music have descended on Los Angeles to walk the red carpet and, if the stars align, take home a trophy on music’s biggest night.Comedian Trevor Noah is hosting Sunday night’s festivities for the fifth year in a row, and viewers will be treated to performances from Lady Gaga, Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Bruno Mars, Sheryl Crow, Stevie Wonder and more.Beyoncé leads this year’s Grammy nominations with 11, followed by Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone and Charli XCX at seven each, and Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan with six apiece.But before we ...

I tried to escape London for Sri Lanka to write a book — it didn’t all go to plan

3Feb

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I tried to escape London for Sri Lanka to write a book — it didn’t all go to plan

Next, I headed to Malabar Hill, a serene escape from the surfer crowd in Weligama. If you’re after total tranquility, this is the place. The beach is nearby, but let’s be honest—I was all about disappearing for a month. Unfortunately, no matter how far you travel, you can’t escape the doomscrolling couple—those who sit next to each other, glued to their phones, loudly watching TikToks. It’s a universal experience, even in remote Sri Lanka. Source link

Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day: Busting 5 common myths about the condition

2Feb

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day: Busting 5 common myths about the condition

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune condition that affects millions worldwide. According to the World Health Orgnization, 18 million people worldwide were living with the condition in 2019. February 2 is observed as Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day every year to raise awareness about the condition, its causes, symptoms, treatment options and more. Despite advancements in medical science, several myths about RA persist, often leading to misinformation and delayed treatment. In a conversation with mid-day.com, Dr Vaibhav Bagaria, Director - Orthopaedics, Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai, busts five common misconceptions about the condition. Myth 1: RA only affects the elderly. Unlike osteoarthritis, which is primarily age-related, RA can affect individuals of a...

Support, silence and confusion: Republicans respond to Trump’s trade war – National

2Feb

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Politics

Support, silence and confusion: Republicans respond to Trump’s trade war – National

U.S. President Donald Trump’s unprecedented move to pull America’s closest neighbours into a trade war has left some Republican lawmakers precariously navigating how to support the leader’s tariff agenda while their local economies brace for impact. Many Republicans — caught between risking the president’s ire and facing backlash from constituents concerned about rising costs — remained quiet about the damaging duties, set to be deployed Tuesday. Other came out loudly in support.“Canada needs to come to the table,” Kristi Noem, the former governor of South Dakota and the new head of the Department of Homeland Security, told NBC News on Sunday.“They need to work with us to make sure that not only can we be good neighbours, but that we can help each other’s economies by getting in line.”Trum...

Finance Minister ‘hopeful’ for end to tariff war, while Trump and Trudeau have yet to speak directly – National

2Feb

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Politics

Finance Minister ‘hopeful’ for end to tariff war, while Trump and Trudeau have yet to speak directly – National

Long simmering trade issues between Canada and the United States have now blown up into a full-blown tariff war. Starting Tuesday, President Donald Trump’s tariff threats will kick in, hitting Canadian goods sent south of the border with a 25 per cent tariff. Canadian energy was spared slightly, with tariffs of 10 per cent. A few hours after Trump’s order was official, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hit back, slapping 25 per cent tariffs on $155 billion worth of American goods shipped to Canada — on items ranging from orange juice to household appliances.Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc was at Trudeau’s side for the announcement, and as chair of the recently formed Cabinet Committee on Canada-U.S. relations, he’s been inside many of the trade negotiations.“We’re not seeking to escalate thi...

Canada’s retaliatory tariffs: Here’s the list of targeted items – National

2Feb

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Canada’s retaliatory tariffs: Here’s the list of targeted items – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canada is hitting back against U.S. tariffs with a lengthy list of counter-tariffs of its own. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the measures — $155 billion worth — Saturday, in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order imposing tariffs on Canadian (and Mexican) goods.The government released a list Sunday of the first $30 billion in affected goods, marking the first phase of Canada’s response.Among the U.S. goods affected by the Canadian government’s tariffs (a full list is available online):PoultryMeat and edible meat offalMilk and cream, yogurt, buttermilk, curdled milk, whey, butter and other milk-derived fats and oils, cheese and curdEggs and egg yolksNatural hone...

‘Unjust and unjustified’: Poilievre outlines tariff response – National

2Feb

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Politics

‘Unjust and unjustified’: Poilievre outlines tariff response – National

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has outlined a wide-ranging plan for retaliation against U.S. tariffs, saying “we must put Canada first,” during an address to Canadians on Sunday. Speaking to the country from Vancouver, Poilievre shared a wide-ranging plan for retaliation, a day after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced counter-tariffs worth $155 billion.“Common sense conservatives condemn President Trump’s massive, unjust and unjustified tariffs, which will damage both American and Canadian economies,” Poilievre said.U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 25 per cent tariff on most goods from Canada and a 10 per cent tariff on Canadian energy products on Saturday. The tariffs will come into effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern on Tuesday, Feb. 4.In an address to the nation on Saturday, Pr...

‘Buckle up’: Trump threatens U.S. ‘goodwill’ with allies, ex-official says – National

2Feb

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Politics

‘Buckle up’: Trump threatens U.S. ‘goodwill’ with allies, ex-official says – National

Less than two weeks into his second term as U.S. president, Donald Trump has fuelled even more uncertainty for longtime allies, upended the civil service and targeted any dissent in his administration. That combative approach is likely making one-time friends to the U.S. look elsewhere for stability, a former Trump administration official says.“It’s making America a less predictable ally,” Anthony Scaramucci, who briefly served as Trump’s White House communications director during his first term, told Mercedes Stephenson in an interview that aired Sunday on The West Block.He said the tariffs Trump threatened on Canada and Mexico — with threats of more to come for other countries around the world — are just one example of that approach put into practice.“It’s going to cause places like Cana...

Ford tells LCBO to pull U.S. booze from shelves

2Feb

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Politics

Ford tells LCBO to pull U.S. booze from shelves

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The LCBO will pull U.S. booze from its shelves after President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on Canada, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said. Ford announced the details of the plan on Sunday, 12 hours after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hit back against Trump’s tariffs with counter-tariffs worth $155 billion.“Every year, LCBO sells nearly $1 billion worth of American wine, beer, spirits and seltzers. Not anymore,” Ford said in a statement.“Starting Tuesday, we’re removing American products from LCBO shelves. As the only wholesaler of alcohol in the province, LCBO will also remove American products from its catalogue so other Ontario-based restaurants and retailers can’t order or restoc...