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- Japan health scare: Drugmaker reports two more deaths linked to supplement March 28, 2024Kobayashi Pharma has recalled cholesterol-lowering supplements with red yeast rice over possible link to kidney disease.
- Philippines’s Marcos promises measures after China’s ‘dangerous attacks’ March 28, 2024President says country to respond to South China Sea confrontations with proportionate measures after soldiers injured.
- Kyiv targets Russia’s navy as Moscow’s forces inch ahead in eastern Ukraine March 28, 2024Ukraine mounted a sophisticated air-and-naval attack on Sevastopol in the past week, damaging ships and infrastructure.
- ‘Over my dead body’, say Gambian mothers amid efforts to lift FGM ban March 28, 2024As politicians work to repeal anti-female circumcision law, women stand firm to shield the next generation of girls.
- China lifts steep Australian wine tariffs as relations improve March 28, 2024Beijing imposed the tariffs in 2020 during a diplomatic feud, raising duties from zero to above 200 percent.
- India’s media – captured and censored March 28, 2024Across almost every form of media in India - social, broadcast and print - Narendra Modi and the BJP hold sway.
- Colombia expels Argentina’s diplomats after Milei calls Petro ‘terrorist’ March 28, 2024Argentina's president calls his Colombian counterpart a 'murderer' and 'communist', prompting a diplomatic spat.
- Fears of AI disinformation cast shadow over Turkish local elections March 28, 2024Turkish politicians have denounced the use of what they say are manipulated images and videos for electoral advantage.
- Ex-crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried due to be sentenced for defrauding FTX March 28, 2024The 32-year-old faces up to 50 years behind bars for illegally using money from FTX depositors to cover his expenses.
- What is Islamic halal investment and why is it on the rise? March 28, 2024Global halal economy is on the rise with an increase in demand fuelling more opportunities for investment.