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Thermonuclear missile launch near Los Angeles is final sign of World War III on the precipice... US, China and Russia all escalating covert attacks in run up to global war

China's World Bank to put an end to dollar imperialism in developing nations

Slave labor in Asia produces the shrimp found in Western supermarkets

Science links new autoimmune disease to aluminum adjuvants in vaccines

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Vitamin D deficiency widespread across South Asia

December 14, 2010 - Vitamin D deficiency widespread across South Asia

Tuesday, December 14, 2010 by: Ethan A. Huff, staff writerTags: vitamin D deficiency, Asia, health news

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Gac fruit: A nutritional superstar from Southeast Asia

March 13, 2025 -

Few fruits are as vibrant, nutrient-dense and culturally significant as the gac fruit (Momordica cochinchinensis).

Known by various names such as baby jackfruit, sweet gourd, spiny bitter gourd and red melon, this exotic fruit has been a staple in traditional Southeast Asian medicine and cuisine for centuries.

With its striking appearance, unique flavor and unparalleled nutritional profile, gac fruit is gaining global recognition as ...

Putin: NATO’s focus on Asia-Pacific region poses security threat

June 28, 2024 -

He made these remarks during a press conference in Hanoi last week following meetings with his Vietnamese counterpart To Lam, and after signing a strategic partnership treaty with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang.

"We see what's happening in Asia, right? A bloc system is being put together [and] NATO is already moving there as if to a permanent place of residence. This, of course, poses a threat to all countries in the region, including the Russian ...

Can a plantain from Asia keep liver disease at bay?

May 04, 2021 -

In Japan, the leaves of Chinese plantain are consumed as a vegetable or used to make an herbal tea, while in China, its seeds are used as a diuretic, antipyretic, antitussive, antiphlogistic (anti-inflammatory) and laxative. Because of its many medicinal properties, Chinese plantain has been widely studied in recent years.

According to several reports, Chinese plantain extracts have shown utility in preventing diabetic complications. Its essential oils have also shown cholesterol-lowering ...

American fast food diet unleashes disease epidemic sweeping across Asia

July 26, 2012 - American fast food diet unleashes disease epidemic sweeping across Asia

Thursday, July 26, 2012 by: Ethan A. Huff, staff writerTags: fast food, chronic disease, epidemic

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Rice crisis incoming: Soaring fertilizer prices threaten rice production in Asia

July 13, 2022 -

Rice harvests in Asia have been generally plentiful for the past four years, keeping prices affordable. But with natural gas prices trading at historic highs in the wake of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, this has put fertilizer prices soaring, affecting the ability of farmers to produce enough. Both the World Bank and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization are forecasting that prices will go up as production stalls due to the unaffordability of ...

Saudi Arabia hikes oil prices as Asia eases COVID-19 restrictions

June 08, 2022 -

Bloomberg reported that the increase for July shipments resumes a series of hikes that started in February. Aramco increased its key Arab Light crude grade for Asian customers by $2.10 a barrel from June to $6.50. The market was only expecting a boost of $1.50, according to a Bloomberg survey of refiners and traders.

The gas company also elevated all grades for the north west Europe and Mediterranean regions. Meanwhile, prices for United States remained the same ...

Accumulation of ammonia from agriculture linked to cloud formations over Asia

December 17, 2021 -

Aerosol layer largely made up of ammonia-based chemical

The Asian tropopause aerosol layer (ATAL) is an accumulation of aerosols (liquids or solids composed of fine particles suspended in gas) that commonly form during the Asian monsoon -- a major wind system in the region that seasonally reverses its direction. First observed in 2011, the ATAL hovers seven to 11 miles above the Middle East all the way to the western Pacific Ocean. Prior to the study, however, ...

Loquat, native to many regions in Asia, exhibits anti-diabetes properties

October 21, 2020 -

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), loquat, or pi pa, is used to clear stomach heat, treat cough and eliminate phlegm. When fried in ginger juice, loquat leaves are great for relieving nausea and vomiting. They are also a common ingredient in traditional acne formulas because of their ability to clear the skin.

In a recent study published in the International Journal of Green Pharmacy, researchers from India explored the other medicinal properties of loquat leaves....

An uncommon plant found in East Asia shows potent antioxidant properties

October 10, 2018 -

The plant is reportedly capable of detoxification, reducing body temperature, and expelling pus from the body. Traditional Chinese medicine uses it as a remedy for intestinal disorders such as acute appendicitis, dysentery, enteritis, and deep-rooted ulcer.

Earlier studies showed that natural components found in the golden valerian possess anticancer and anti-inflammatory activities. These bioactive compounds can be isolated from plants and used as new pharmacological ...

Slave labor in Asia produces the shrimp found in Western supermarkets

June 11, 2014 - Slave labor in Asia produces the shrimp found in Western supermarkets

Wednesday, June 11, 2014 by: J. D. HeyesTags: slave labor, shrimp production, supermarkets

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Slave labor in Asia produces the shrimp found in Western supermarkets

June 11, 2014 - Slave labor in Asia produces the shrimp found in Western supermarkets

Wednesday, June 11, 2014 by: J. D. HeyesTags: slave labor, shrimp production, supermarkets

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Asia arms up: Military spending surges as regional tensions reach boiling point

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The balance of power in Asia is being redrawn not by diplomacy, but by checkbooks. Over the past five years, military expenditure across the region has climbed sharply, fueled by escalating territorial disputes, nuclear threats, and a growing perception that the era of guaranteed American protection is over. From the East China Sea to the Indian Ocean, nations are investing heavily in new missiles, drones, and ships, preparing for a future where ...

China rapidly expanding its NUCLEAR ARSENAL, seeks to dominate Asia by 2035

August 06, 2025 -

According to a report by the Hudson Institute, China is no longer satisfied with merely deterring its adversaries. It is now aggressively expanding its nuclear arsenal to rival that of the U.S., with the ultimate goal of dominating Asia by the mid-2030s.

According to the report, Beijing's rapid nuclear buildup is not solely for defensive purposes but is part of a broader strategy to undermine American influence in the region. By amassing ...

Countries in Central Asia and Europe are worried Afghanistan chaos will spread

August 18, 2021 -

Neighboring Pakistan fears that more refugees will try to cross the border between both countries. This will add to the existing 3 million Afghan refugees already living there because of previous violence. Meanwhile, China fears that Islamic fundamentalism could seep in from Afghanistan into its Xinjiang province, which shares a roughly 50-mile-long border with Afghanistan.

This is despite both governments have maintained ties with the Taliban.Neighbors wary of ...

Trump should have stopped all incoming flights from Asia back in February

April 07, 2020 -

An ABC News investigation found that during the critical period of December 2019 through February 2020, some 759,493 people from China had entered our country unabated. And not long after, the virus created a national emergency all throughout our country.

"This is an astonishing number in a short period of time, illustrating how globalized our world has become," says Dr. Vinayak Kumar, an internal medicine resident at the Mayo Clinic and a contributor to the medical unit ...

How is a massive “blob” of rock causing earthquakes in Central Asia?

November 20, 2019 - asian and Indian tectonic plates. Therefore, the usual candidates for the cause behind constant earthquakes are absent from the area. (Related: Fracking-induced earthquakes in Central and Eastern America are on the rise, caution researchers.)Beneath the Hindu Kush mountains drips a giant blob of molten rock

Researchers from the University of Montana (UM) and the University of Colorado (UC) Boulder recently published their findings on the Hindu Kush quakes. They ...

Prevent periodontal disease with the myrobalan, a native fruit of South Asia

September 06, 2018 -

Periodontal disease is a broad term referring to an infection in the structures surrounding your teeth. These include your gums, the alveolar bone, and the periodontal ligament. There are two stages of periodontal disease: gingivitis and the more severe periodontitis.

Gingivitis is referred to as the initial stage of periodontal disease. It mainly affects the gums, causing inflammation, swelling, redness, and bleeding in the margins around the teeth.

In certain ...

'Considerable lead content' found in cookware commonly used throughout Africa and Asia

August 25, 2014 - 'Considerable lead content' found in cookware commonly used throughout Africa and Asia

Monday, August 25, 2014 by: Julie Wilson Tags: lead content, cookware, Africa

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