Author: Arbind Mandal

IAAPA Expo Asia 2025, the premier event for the global attractions industry in the Asia-Pacific region, has officially kicked off at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC).Read More

SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Traders shipped the most jet fuel from Northeast Asia to Europe in almost a year in June as lower freight rates and ample Asian supplies spurred exports, according to shiptrackers and three trade sources, amid fears of a Middle East supply disruption. Some 350,000 metric tons (2.8 million barrels) of aviation fuel is heading to Europe from South Korea and China, Kpler data showed, with some trader estimates at 465,000 tons for bookings made in June. These shipments are expected to slightly ease Asia’s jet fuel oversupply and provide a floor to prices in the near term, analysts…

Background The global older population has been rapidly increasing in recent decades, presenting substantial economic and social challenges. Aims This study aims to examine the global disease burden and the associated risk factors among the population aged 70 and older across different regions. Methods Data from the Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) database were used to analyze global deaths, disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), and average annual percentage changes to assess disease burden and associated risk factors. Results In 2021, the global population aged 70 and older reached 494.4 (95%UI 482.1–508.2) million. Death and DALY rates have declined by 9.2%…

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the official end of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) on Tuesday, after rapidly dismantling the government’s foreign aid arm since President Donald Trump’s return to the White House, the Hill reported.Read More

As the U.S. and other countries cut funding for global health initiatives, what role will philanthropy take?Read More

Graduates of Owensboro Community & Technical College’s Surgical Technology program have achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the national certification exam for the 11th year in a row — a streak school officials say reflects the program’s rigorous training and strong career preparation.Read More

Australian retail sales rose less than expected in May as a rare drop in the food sector offset gains in clothing and department stores, underlining the case for another cut in interest rates as early as next week.Read More

A prominent Chinese Communist Party publication called for a crackdown on forms of competition that fuel price wars and squeeze profits in various industries, criticising big firms and local governments for unfair practices.Read More

Root cause of fire at substation was ‘preventable, technical fault’ most likely caused by moisture, report saysRead More

For more than 30 years, the Castro Coffee Company and the Castro Nail Salon have welcomed thousands through their doors. But any day now, that could be coming to an end.Read More