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Apr 11 2026HEALTH

Women in Asia Face Hidden Risks: Violence and Suicidal Thoughts

This review aims to uncover how common violence from partners is among Asian women aged 19‑45 and how it links to thoughts or attempts of suicide. Researchers will sift through thousands of studies in databases like PubMed and Scopus, up to the end of November 2025. They will also look at unpublishe

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Apr 11 2026HEALTH

Testing dogs for tropical diseases in Panama: what works and what doesn't

In rural Panama, dogs act like living alarms for two dangerous diseases spread by bugs. One disease, called American cutaneous leishmaniasis, causes skin sores and is carried by sandflies. The other, Chagas disease, attacks the heart and is spread by kissing bugs. Both diseases are common in the sam

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Apr 09 2026HEALTH

Barriers in Stroke Care for Multilingual Patients

Health workers and skilled translators work together to help people who have had a stroke and now struggle with speech. These patients often come from many different cultures and speak languages other than the one used in the hospital. The team faces challenges that can change how well a patient rec

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Apr 08 2026POLITICS

Ukraine's War Lessons Spread to Asia

Countries in Asia are taking notice of Ukraine’s maritime defense strategies, which were shaped by years of war. After Russia’s invasion, Ukraine found creative ways to protect its Black Sea ports without a large navy. Instead of traditional warships, it used smaller, low-cost tools like robotic boa

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Apr 07 2026FINANCE

Air Lease and Sumisho Air Lease Sign Final Deal, Ready to Merge

Air Lease, a Los Angeles airline leasing firm, has secured the last regulatory green light needed to finish its merger with a unit of Sumisho Air Lease Corporation. The approval clears the final hurdle, allowing the deal to close later this month if all remaining conditions are met. The merger will

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Apr 04 2026ENVIRONMENT

Blue crabs taking over the Mediterranean: a problem turned into an opportunity?

The Atlantic blue crab didn't always live in the Mediterranean. It first arrived quietly in the 20th century. Then, warmer waters from climate change helped it spread fast. By 2019-2020, its numbers exploded. The Northern Adriatic Sea became one of the worst-hit areas. Scientists call this tropicali

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Apr 02 2026HEALTH

Daily Pill Promises Clear Skin for Plaque Psoriasis

A new oral medication could soon offer people with severe plaque psoriasis a convenient alternative to injections. Clinical trials carried out in 21 countries involved almost 1, 800 adults with moderate‑to‑severe disease. When the drug called zasocitinib was taken once a day, about 70 percent

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Mar 31 2026BUSINESS

Fuel Swaps and Energy Scrambles in Asia

Indonesia’s president flew to Tokyo amid a regional rush to find new fuel sources. The Middle East conflict has cut many supplies, and now countries are trading energy to keep their economies running. Jakarta is planning a deal that would bring more liquefied natural gas into Japan while sending liq

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Mar 30 2026BUSINESS

Casino Gives Back: $1. 6 Million Helps New Hampshire Nonprofits

The Nash casino in Nashua, which opened on March 5, 2025, is part of New Hampshire’s unique charity casino model. The system channels a share of gaming income to local groups in short, rotating cycles. In its first year, the casino raised more than $17 million for a wide range of nonprofits. Recent

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Mar 29 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Near‑Miss with the Stars: How Asimov Almost Joined a TV Space Saga

The original 1978‑79 “Battlestar Galactica” was a mixed bag. On one side, it tried to copy the excitement of “Star Wars, ” offering flashy laser fights and space battles that felt more like air combat than real interstellar warfare. On the other side, its creator Glen A. Larson slipped in religious

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