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A representational image shows an employee pouring alcohol in a glass in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, October 18, 2018. — ReutersWASHINGTON/LONDON: Alcoholic drinks should carry a warning about cancer risks on their label, the US Surgeon General said on Friday in a move that could signal a shift toward more aggressive tobacco-style regulation for the sector if adopted.US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said alcohol consumption increases the risk of at least seven types of cancer, including breast, colon and liver cancer, but most US consumers remain unaware of this. Murthy also called for the guidelines on alcohol consumption limits to be…

Myanmar’s military rulers announced an amnesty for 5,864 prisoners to mark Independence Day, state media reports.Myanmar’s military rulers will release 5,864 prisoners, including 180 foreigners, under an amnesty to mark the country’s 77 years of independence from British colonial rule, state media said. The military said on Saturday that it had ordered the release “on humanitarian and compassionate grounds” and would commute the life sentences of 144 people to 15 years, according to state-run MRTV television. Details were not provided of what the prisoners had been convicted of and the nationalities of the foreign detainees, who were set to be…

On Friday evening, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, offered his condolences to Humaid Hamad Dalmuk Al Dhaheri, on the death of his late wife, Amna Muhammad Khalifa Al Dhaheri, at Al Khabisi Council in Al Ain. He also offered condolences to the deceased’s sons, Hamad, Suhail, Ahmed, Saeed, Nasser, and Dhafer. He expressed his sincere condolences and sincere sympathy, asking God Almighty to shower her with His vast mercy, dwell her in His spacious gardens, and inspire her family and loved ones with patience and solace. (wham)

Foreign tourists Kowalczyk Jakub Tomasz and Scantamburlo Marie Elisabeth pose for a photo. — ReporterSUKKUR: Sujawal Police on Friday claimed to have traced and arrested robbers who looted a foreign cycling couple, Poland national Kowalczyk Jakub Tomasz and Scantamburlo Marie Elisabeth, in Sindh earlier this week.Senior Superintendent Police (SSP) Sujawal Abdul Khaliq Pirzada, while addressing a press conference in his office, said that by using modern technology and intelligence gathering, police had arrested accused Nadim Wiharo and Maqbool. Pirzada added that the suspected criminals had intercepted the foreign tourists on Badin bypass in Sujawal a few days ago and snatched…

Police officers stand guard near the Government Complex Gwacheon in Gwacheon, South Korea, January 3, 2025. — Reuters Officials have been indicted over alleged roles in martial law bid.Prosecutors deem officials’ actions as having intent to subvert Constitution.Officials are accused of abuse of power, says prosecutors’ report. SEOUL: Two South Korean military officials including army chief Park An-su who was named martial law commander during the short-lived declaration last month have been indicted after being detained by prosecutors who are investigating insurrection charges, Yonhap news agency reported on Friday.According to Yonhap, the officials have been indicted over their alleged roles in the short-lived…

Molly-Mae Hague breaks silence on ‘hard’ breakup from Tommy FuryMolly-Mae Hague has finally broken her silence on her “hard” split from fiancé Tommy Fury.Speaking to British Vogue, the 25-year-old TV personality expressed sadness over her unexpected breakup with the professional boxer.  “I wanted to get married to Tommy, 100%, and that would never have changed,” said Molly-Mae. “It’s very hard when it’s kind of taken away.”For those unversed, Molly-Mae and Tommy first met on Love Island in 2019 and engaged in 2023. The couple welcomed their first daughter, Bambi, last year. Announcing their breakup in August on Instagram, the influence…

Jason Kelce teases new details about his new late night showJason Kelce is venturing into late night comedy shows.The former NFL player-turned-podcast host-turned-singer, 37, is now set to film a late night show in front of a live audience. “We have a bunch of really funny writers who are going to make the show funny because I certainly can’t,” Jason told People Magazine.They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce, produced by NFL Films and ESPN, promises “a bunch of really great guests lined up” to appear on the show.”We’re going to be utilizing great footage and soundbites from the…

This year is likely to be one of the most pivotal in Myanmar’s modern history. The country is embroiled in a civil war, ignited by the military’s 2021 coup against an elected government. Fighting has escalated and the military regime, which calls itself the State Administration Council (SAC), has suffered mounting defeats. It has responded to the loss of control over border regions and swaths of territory to opposition forces with indiscriminate air attacks and atrocities against civilians. The military’s most formidable opposition – a coalition of ethnic armed groups – now controls most of Rakhine state in the country’s…

Sharjah: Al Khaleej, in celebration of World Braille Day, Kalimat Foundation, the non-profit organization concerned with empowering deprived and visually impaired children and ensuring their right to read, organized an interactive community program that included a range of activities aimed at integrating blind and visually impaired children into society. The program brought together blind and visually impaired children with sighted children in a living embodiment of one community, in line with the Kalimat Foundation’s mission and goals aimed at promoting the independence of all children. Their right to education, and ensuring their integration into society. The program was held at…

PML-N leader Rana Sanaullah addresses a press conference. — APP/FileSanaullah says PTI wasted 15 days themselves.Says PTI didn’t share list of those killed in Islamabad protest. He asks PTI to produce eye witnesses in support of their claim.  Shifting the blame for wasting 15 days on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political and Public Affairs Rana Sanaullah on Thursday urged the former ruling party to extend “its cut-off date” for dialogue until February 28.Speaking on Geo News programme ‘Naya Pakistan’, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader said: “PTI wasted 15 days themselves, now extend the deadline…