Trump says any country trafficking drugs into US could be attacked
In response to the threat, Colombia’s Petro says his nation destroys drug labs ‘without missiles’ and warns Trump not to ‘awake the Jaguar’
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Newest first · UTC+11:00National Guard shooting suspect pleads not guilty to murder from hospital bed
The judge ordered Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, held in custody without bond, citing the ‘sheer terror’ of the fatal ambush in Washington
· Reuters
“The Human Psyche Was Not Built for This”
Vicky Rae Byrd had a sinking feeling.
· Marilyn W. Thompson, Jenny Deam, Mollie Simon, and Kitra Cahana
The U.S. Never Banned Asbestos. These Workers Are Paying the Price.
Henry Saenz remembers when he first learned what even the tiniest bit of asbestos could do to his body. He was working at a chemical plant where employees used the mineral to make chlorine, and his coworkers warned him about what could happen each time he took a breath: Tiny fibers, invisible to the eye, could enter…
· Kathleen McGrory, Neil Bedi, Rich-Joseph Facun, and Haisam Hussein
India’s humanitarian assistance continues with Operation Sagar Bandhu - DailyNews
India continues to deepen its humanitarian support to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu, with medical, rescue and relief deployments expanding countrywide as communities grapple with the severe impact of Cyclone ‘Ditwah’.
· Mavan perera
Thirty-one Japanese disaster management experts arrive - DailyNews
Thirty-one Japanese emergency disaster management experts and medical professionals are joining forces to strengthen relief services in the country.
· Mavan perera
Navy continues countrywide Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief efforts - DailyNews
The Sri Lanka Navy continued its Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations on Monday (01), extending vital support to communities affected by the recent floods. These efforts included the provision of medical care, dry rations, drinking water and the restoration of essential services in affected …
· Mavan perera
Abandono de pessoas idosas é crime e aumenta no Brasil
Marta* tinha 71 anos quando foi internada em um hospital de Osasco, na Grande São Paulo. O marido a acompanhou por alguns dias, até que deixou de visitar a esposa que não apresentava melhoras e continuava hospitalizada.
· Gustavo Basso
E-cargo bikes drive health, sustainability in Uganda
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UK to make drug approvals easier in latest tariff deal with Trump
Abigail Hauslohner in Washington
· Abigail Hauslohner
Ex-Honduran president freed from US prison after Trump pardon for drug crimes
While in prison, Hernandez wrote to Trump calling him ‘Your Excellency’ and referring to their ‘shared values’
· Reuters
Virus has killed almost 9 million birds ― and counting
Despite the bird flu-related death of a man in the US, the risk of another human pandemic remains low — currently — according to public health agencies and experts.
· Matthew Ward Agius
Whyte hopes last-start winner can get rolling again: ‘He’s a very nice horse’
After recovering from knee surgery, Celestial Hero races for the first time this season at Happy Valley on Wednesday night
· Sam Agars
Jemima Kelly tries reiki – the treatment with ‘joyraising’ powers
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· Jemima Kelly
White House defends ‘double-tap’ US attack on alleged drug boat as lawful
US military operation on September 2 killed 11 people, including those who survived the initial strike, raising accusations of a possible war crime
· Agence France-Presse
China’s 3SBio seeks US$400 million in Hong Kong to boost drug pipeline
Share placement to help Shenyang-based firm advance clinical research in China and the US, expand reach of cancer and hair-loss drugs
· Julie Zhang
Teen mauled to death after climbing into lion enclosure at Brazil zoo
Authorities say 19-year-old Gerson de Melo Machado, who had mental health struggles, scaled a six-metre wall to enter the enclosure
· Agence France-Presse
Imran Khan's sister tells DW officials denying jail visits
The family of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan has demanded a meeting with the jailed politician, expressing worries about Khan's health after being denied access to him for several weeks.
· Haroon Janjua
Health Minister reviews disaster response with Officials - DailyNews
Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, held a special discussion yesterday to comprehensively review the country’s Healthcare system’s response to the ongoing disaster situation.
· damith
Japan to dispatch Emergency Assistance Team, Medical Team after damages caused by Cyclone Ditwah - DailyNews
The Japanese Government has decided to dispatch an International Emergency Assistance Team and Medical Team to the affected area, based on the specific medical needs and other needs assessed through the dispatch of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) assessment team.
· damith
Students, workers, domestic helpers hit by Hong Kong fire get HK$20,000 payout
Injured residents will receive HK$50,000 if they spent up to six days in hospital, or HK$100,000 for seven days or more
· Emily Hung
US-UK zero tariff deal to reshape NHS medicine spending
The agreement removes tariffs on medicines and raises NHS spending on new drugs by 25 per cent, boosting pharmaceutical growth
· Reuters
United we stand: why mammals that band together may face lower cancer risks
In cooperative societies – like elephants or whales – natural selection seems to favour genetic mechanisms that suppress cancer, study says
· Emiliano Martínez Viademonte
Reviving Switzerland’s Isolated Villages
And one of the top priorities is ensuring the availability of medical care.
· Deutsche Welle
Severe flooding forces temporary closure of Chilaw General Hospital - DailyNews
The disaster-affected Chilaw General Hospital will remain temporarily closed until further notice, according to Hospital Director Specialist Dr. Sumith Attanayake.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Raids on men-only spas in Malaysia raise concerns about LGBTQ targeting
Activists said the police’s actions and the leaking of identities amplify stigma and safety, health risks
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Sri Lanka receives two rapid field hospital systems from India - DailyNews
A special aircraft of the Indian Air Force carrying two makeshift field hospital systems, along with essential medicines, medical equipment, and a team of Indian military doctors, arrived at Katunayake Airport last night (30).
· Thushan Jayasuriya
PHIs urge caution with drinking water in flood-hit areas - DailyNews
The Public Health Inspectors Association has warned residents in flood-affected areas to exercise caution when using drinking water.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Como o sexo casual pode afetar as mulheres
Sexo casual, por si só, não necessariamente faz mal, mas quem o faz passando por cima de necessidades pessoais ou limites emocionais pode pagar com a saúde mental.
· Kaukab Shairani
Transforming the AIDS response - DailyNews
HIV/AIDS (Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) is no longer the death sentence that it used to be even 10 years ago. This is due to the widespread availability of Anti Retro Viral (ARV) drugs that can not only keep the patients alive but also give them the freedom to live a normal, usefu…
· damith
Air Force pilot killed in Bell 212 helicopter crash in Wennappuwa - DailyNews
A Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Bell 212 helicopter crashed into the Gin Oya today while conducting disaster relief operations. Police confirmed that the pilot of the aircraft passed away while receiving medical treatment following the crash.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Japan sends JICA medical assessment team and emergency aid to Sri Lanka after cyclone - DailyNews
The Government of Japan has announced that it will dispatch an assessment team to Sri Lanka through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to evaluate the damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah and coordinate further relief efforts.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Gaza: Israeli fire kills 2 Palestinian boys
An Israeli drone attack on Gaza killed two children on Saturday, Palestinian health authorities and the children's families said.
· Kalika Mehta
والز د ټرمپ ذهني وړتیا تر پوښتنې لاندې راوسته
دا غوښتنه د امریکا متحده ایالاتو د ولسمشر دونالد ټرمپ د ذهني وړتیا په اړه نوي پوښتنې راپورته کوي، په داسې حال کې چې په واشنګټن کې د ملي ګارډ د دوو سرتېرو پر وړاندې برید سیاسي تشنج زیات کړی دی.
· احمد ولي اڅکزی
Line of Mercury or Health - DailyNews
The normal Lime of Mercury originates from the Rascette and proceeds towards the Mount of Mercury.
· Mavan perera
د عمران خان د روغتيا په اړه یې د ګوند او کورنۍ اندېښنې
د پاکستان پخوانی لومړی وزير عمران خان، د ۲۰۲۳م کال کې له اګست میاشتې راهېسې په زندان کې دی او د فساد د يوې قضيې په ترڅ کې د ۱۴ کلونو بند سزا تیروي. نوموړی له ډېرو تورونو سره لاس او ګريوان دی چې دی یې سیاسي غچ اخيستنه ګڼي او تور لګوي چې پوځ د سياست څخه د نوموړي د لېرې ساتلو په موخه دا قضيې په لوی لاس جوړې کړي دي. خو …
· بريښنا صابر
Can US health care solve its cost crisis by copying Europe?
The steep cost of health care remains a thorny political issue in the United States.
· Arthur Sullivan
Are medical bills free with government’s zero-balance billing?
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· dfernandez0358
Heavy rains flood wards at Mahiyangana and Badulla Hospitals - DailyNews
Several wards at the Mahiyangana Base Hospital have been inundated following continuous heavy rainfall, disrupting operations and forcing the relocation of patients to upper-floor wards for safety.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Free Medical Health Camp at Dematagoda - DailyNews
The Nation Healthcare Association has organised a Free Medical Health Camp in commemoration of World Diabetes Day 2025. The event will be held on Sunday (30), from 9 am onwards at Cargills Food City Premises, Dematagoda, with the Association President Dr. Mohamed A. Afzal in attendance.
· Gayan Abeykoon
कैंसर को पकड़ने में मदद कर सकती है कोलोनस्कोपी
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Other Martial Arts | South China Morning Post
Why Indian-Hongkonger Lulla ‘couldn’t imagine life without fighting’The 22-year-old Rehaan Lulla, who overpowered his opponent in a KF1 Muay Thai event in Tai Po, trains through university studies, a pandemic and a lack of attention in the local combat sports scene.
Turkey hotel deaths: Toxic phosphine gas under investigation
Chemical poisoning — not foodborne disease — is now considered the probable cause of the deaths of a German-Turkish family in Istanbul.
· Matthew Ward Agius
Burnout from casual sex has women rethinking hookup culture
Casual sex isn't inherently harmful, but for some people, overlooking personal needs or emotional boundaries can take an emotional toll.
· Kaukab Shairani
Ride for Ceylon 10th edition to support Manipay Hospital - DailyNews
Ride for Ceylon, the internationally recognised endurance cycling initiative, has announced its 10th Anniversary Ride, scheduled from March 11 to 14, 2026.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Second Cardiac Catheterization Lab inaugurated at Galle National Hospital - DailyNews
The official opening of the second Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at the Galle National Hospital, a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s cardiac care development, was held this morning (27) under the patronage of Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Woman seriously injured as a van crashes into a bridge under construction - DailyNews
A woman sustained serious injuries and was admitted to the Kurunegala Teaching Hospital after a van collided with an under-construction bridge on the Wilgoda Bypass Road in Kurunegala earlier today.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Adiala Jail rejects rumours: Imran Khan healthy and not moved anywhere - DailyNews
Pakistan’s Adiala jail administration has dismissed circulating rumours claiming the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder had been moved out of the facility, Geo News reported, insisting he remained inside the prison and was in good health.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Sammanthurai DS Limited Overs Cricket Champs - DailyNews
Sammanthurai Divisional Secretariat (DS) team beat Kalmunai Ashraff Memorial Hospital (AMH) team by 03 runs in the final to emerge champions of the ‘Ampara District Coastal Area Inter Government Sector Champion Trophy-2025’ cricket tournament conducted by Addalaichenai Divisional Sports Federation at the Addalaichen…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) focused upon in view of world antimicrobial awareness week - DailyNews
“Awareness on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has to be made effectively to change behaviour of the general public. The message has to be communicated continuously and consistently at least for one year to the masses. Many people are with the perception; antibiotics are the cure for all illnesses. Eating one meal a d…
· Gayan Abeykoon