Japan’s Return to Russian Crude Raises Questions About Asia’s Energy Trade Realignment

Japan’s Return to Russian Crude Raises Questions About Asia’s Energy Trade Realignment

Japan resumed imports of Russian Sakhalin crude in May after two domestic refiners purchased cargoes under a U.S. sanctions waiver, marking Tokyo’s most notable return to Russian oil since supply disruptions in the Middle East heightened concerns over energy security. The purchases highlight Japan’s reliance on oil supplies from the Middle East, some of which…

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How Drug Gangs Recruit Thai Flight Attendants Through Social Media

How Drug Gangs Recruit Thai Flight Attendants Through Social Media

Drug trafficking networks in Thailand are increasingly using platforms like TikTok and Facebook to recruit flight attendants as couriers, Thai authorities said, days after a Thai Airways crew member was charged with importing more than 1 kilogram of heroin into Australia. Investigators said the case revealed recruiters using fake social media accounts to contact flight…

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Colombia eye last-16 place against Ghana challenge

Colombia eye last-16 place against Ghana challenge

Colombia face Ghana in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 in Kansas City Luis Díaz and James Rodríguez are expected to spearhead Colombia’s attack Ghana will look to Thomas Partey and Jordan Ayew to inspire an upset Colombia are favourites, with most predictions backing a narrow victory Colombia and Ghana meet in the…

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Study Links Low Birth Weight to Long-Term Disease Risk

Study Links Low Birth Weight to Long-Term Disease Risk

KEY POINTS Study linked low birth weight to proteins in umbilical cord blood. Researchers found elevated developmental proteins in one-third of SGA babies. Higher protein levels were associated with poorer adult lung function. Findings may explain later heart, lung and metabolic disease risks. Babies born smaller than expected may carry a biological signature at birth…

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