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US: Haze Blankets New York Due to Ongoing Canadian Wildfires

More than 200 wildfires continue to burn across Canada, sending smoke into several U.S. states, including the East Coast. Air quality alerts remained in effect for some areas, especially near the Canadian border.

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Heavy smoke rises over north Gaza a day before ceasefire

A location in Gaza is under attack on Jan. 19, 2025. The Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement in Gaza came into effect on Sunday, after more than 15 months of deadly strikes. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the beginning of the ceasefire in a statement, after Hamas released the names of the first three female hostages set to be freed later in the day. The ceasefire agreement, brokered by Qatar, Egypt and the United States, was scheduled to go into effect at 0830 a.m. (0630 GMT). However, Netanyahu ordered the military to continue the assault, vowing not to cease fighting until Hamas provided the list of hostages. In a statement, Hamas reaffirmed its commitment to the deal but said the delay of providing the list was due to technical reasons. Meanwhile, the Israeli military said it conducted artillery and airstrikes in several locations across Gaza. Palestinian health authorities reported at least eight people were killed in the attacks. Photo by Jamal Awad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy smoke rises over north Gaza a day before ceasefire

A location in Gaza is under attack on Jan. 19, 2025. The Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement in Gaza came into effect on Sunday, after more than 15 months of deadly strikes. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the beginning of the ceasefire in a statement, after Hamas released the names of the first three female hostages set to be freed later in the day. The ceasefire agreement, brokered by Qatar, Egypt and the United States, was scheduled to go into effect at 0830 a.m. (0630 GMT). However, Netanyahu ordered the military to continue the assault, vowing not to cease fighting until Hamas provided the list of hostages. In a statement, Hamas reaffirmed its commitment to the deal but said the delay of providing the list was due to technical reasons. Meanwhile, the Israeli military said it conducted artillery and airstrikes in several locations across Gaza. Palestinian health authorities reported at least eight people were killed in the attacks. Photo by Jamal Awad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy smoke rises over north Gaza a day before ceasefire

A location in Gaza is under attack on Jan. 19, 2025. The Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement in Gaza came into effect on Sunday, after more than 15 months of deadly strikes. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the beginning of the ceasefire in a statement, after Hamas released the names of the first three female hostages set to be freed later in the day. The ceasefire agreement, brokered by Qatar, Egypt and the United States, was scheduled to go into effect at 0830 a.m. (0630 GMT). However, Netanyahu ordered the military to continue the assault, vowing not to cease fighting until Hamas provided the list of hostages. In a statement, Hamas reaffirmed its commitment to the deal but said the delay of providing the list was due to technical reasons. Meanwhile, the Israeli military said it conducted artillery and airstrikes in several locations across Gaza. Palestinian health authorities reported at least eight people were killed in the attacks. Photo by Jamal Awad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Philippines: Taal Volcano Reports Minor Phreatic Eruption 2

A minor phreatic eruption was reported at Taal Volcano on Tuesday morning, October 22.

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Philippines: Taal Volcano Reports Minor Phreatic Eruption

A minor phreatic eruption was reported at Taal Volcano on Tuesday morning, October 22.

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Italy Declares Red Alert Due To Extreme Heat Wave - Rome

A hippo eats watermelon to cool off at the Bioparco zoo in Rome, Italy, August 13, 2024. Health Ministry issued a "red alert" for 22 cities nationwide, indicating the highest risk level due to rising temperatures. This warning, took effect on Wednesday and came after 19 cities, including the capital Rome, were placed under the same alert level today. The red alert designation indicates severe health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such as the elderly, children, and those with pre-existing health conditions. Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Italy Declares Red Alert Due To Extreme Heat Wave - Rome

A woman cools off at Fontana dei Leoni during a heatwave in Rome, Italy, on August 14, 2024. Health Ministry issued a "red alert" for 22 cities nationwide, indicating the highest risk level due to rising temperatures. This warning, took effect on Wednesday and came after 19 cities, including the capital Rome, were placed under the same alert level today. The red alert designation indicates severe health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such as the elderly, children, and those with pre-existing health conditions. Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Italy Declares Red Alert Due To Extreme Heat Wave - Rome

A man cools off at Fontana dei Leoni during a heatwave in Rome, Italy, on August 14, 2024. Health Ministry issued a "red alert" for 22 cities nationwide, indicating the highest risk level due to rising temperatures. This warning, took effect on Wednesday and came after 19 cities, including the capital Rome, were placed under the same alert level today. The red alert designation indicates severe health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such as the elderly, children, and those with pre-existing health conditions. Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Italy Declares Red Alert Due To Extreme Heat Wave - Rome

A woman cools off at Fontana dei Leoni during a heatwave in Rome, Italy, on August 14, 2024. Health Ministry issued a "red alert" for 22 cities nationwide, indicating the highest risk level due to rising temperatures. This warning, took effect on Wednesday and came after 19 cities, including the capital Rome, were placed under the same alert level today. The red alert designation indicates severe health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such as the elderly, children, and those with pre-existing health conditions. Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Italy Declares Red Alert Due To Extreme Heat Wave - Rome

A sea lion eats frozen fish to cool off at the Bioparco zoo in Rome, Italy, August 13, 2024. Health Ministry issued a "red alert" for 22 cities nationwide, indicating the highest risk level due to rising temperatures. This warning, took effect on Wednesday and came after 19 cities, including the capital Rome, were placed under the same alert level today. The red alert designation indicates severe health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such as the elderly, children, and those with pre-existing health conditions. Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Italy Declares Red Alert Due To Extreme Heat Wave - Rome

People cool off at Fontana dei Leoni during a heatwave in Rome, Italy, on August 14, 2024. Health Ministry issued a "red alert" for 22 cities nationwide, indicating the highest risk level due to rising temperatures. This warning, took effect on Wednesday and came after 19 cities, including the capital Rome, were placed under the same alert level today. The red alert designation indicates severe health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such as the elderly, children, and those with pre-existing health conditions. Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Italy Declares Red Alert Due To Extreme Heat Wave - Rome

A man cools off at Fontana dei Leoni during a heatwave in Rome, Italy, on August 14, 2024. Health Ministry issued a "red alert" for 22 cities nationwide, indicating the highest risk level due to rising temperatures. This warning, took effect on Wednesday and came after 19 cities, including the capital Rome, were placed under the same alert level today. The red alert designation indicates severe health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such as the elderly, children, and those with pre-existing health conditions. Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Italy Declares Red Alert Due To Extreme Heat Wave - Rome

A giraffe licks frozen fruits to cool off at the Bioparco zoo in Rome, Italy, August 13, 2024. Health Ministry issued a "red alert" for 22 cities nationwide, indicating the highest risk level due to rising temperatures. This warning, took effect on Wednesday and came after 19 cities, including the capital Rome, were placed under the same alert level today. The red alert designation indicates severe health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such as the elderly, children, and those with pre-existing health conditions. Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan's Kobayashi Pharma factory inspected amid supplement health scare

STORY: Japan's Kobayashi Pharma factory inspected amid supplement health scare SHOOTING TIME: March 29, 2024 DATELINE: March 31, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's headquarters in the city of Osaka 2. various of the recalled three products containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's beni-koji 3. various of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's products in Japan's drugstores STORYLINE: Japan's health ministry and local authorities on Saturday inspected the Osaka factory of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical following reports of deaths and hospitalizations possibly linked to its dietary supplements containing red yeast rice, known as "beni-koji." The factory in western Japan, which was making the ingredients of the product named Beni-koji Choleste Help, a type of granules advertised with the effect of lowering LDL cholesterol levels, shut down in December. However, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and the Osaka city government decided to carry out

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Response measures in effect as child respiratory cases decline in China

STORY: Response measures in effect as child respiratory cases decline in China SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: Dec. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:28 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of pediatric medical institutions in China 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG BIN, Head of pediatric department, Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University STORYLINE: Facing the recent high incidences of respiratory infectious diseases among children, medical authorities across China have coordinated medical resources and taken multiple measures to optimize diagnosis and treatment process to improve efficiency. Currently, pediatric medical institutions nationwide continue to run around the clock, providing necessary medical support for minor patients timely. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG BIN, Head of pediatric department, Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University "Starting from November, the number of patients with respiratory infections has increased significantly. The patients are mainly g

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Japan's nuclear-contaminated water discharge to affect millions: Pakistani expert

STORY: Japan's nuclear-contaminated water discharge to affect millions: Pakistani expert DATELINE: July 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:39 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Fukushima plant 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ZAFAR ULLAH KORESHI, Dean of graduate studies, Air University, Pakistan 3. various of protests in Japan and South Korea STORYLINE: A Pakistani expert has expressed concern over Japan's plan to discharge nuclear-contaminated water into the ocean. The dean of graduate studies of Air University in Pakistan said that such actions will affect the entire ocean bed and the health of millions of people. SOUNDBITE (English): ZAFAR ULLAH KORESHI, Dean of graduate studies, Air University, Pakistan "The contamination of the seawater, which is our common property, and it is the Pacific Ocean. So it affects fishermen, and the seafood, the marine life, and the effect of life and the ecological effect also. So I think it's a very serious thing. The government has got approval to disch

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Chinese doctors help enhance wellbeing for Solomon Islands people

STORY: Chinese doctors help enhance wellbeing for Solomon Islands people DATELINE: July 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:03 LOCATION: Honiara CATEGORY: HEALTH/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of local residents at the hospital 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): REX FOUKONA, Local resident 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MARTIN POPOT, Local resident 4. various of the Solomon Islands 5. various of the hospital 6. various of George Wilson Malefoasi 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): WILSON MALEFOASI, CEO of National Referral Hospital 8. various of the Chinese medical team treating patients 9. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): WILSON MALEFOASI, CEO of National Referral Hospital 10. various of the Chinese medical team treating patients STORYLINE: Chinese medical team's traditional acupuncture therapy has been gaining popularity in Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands, with its effect winning widespread recognition from local residents. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): REX FOUKONA, Local resident "I have visited the acupuncture treatment for six days now. Today

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Kazakh student's passion for traditional Chinese medicine

STORY: Kazakh student's passion for traditional Chinese medicine DATELINE: May 18, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:58 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of Mukhamed Lyushlin 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MUKHAMED LYUSHLIN, Kazakh student 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): MUKHAMED LYUSHLIN, Kazakh student 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): MUKHAMED LYUSHLIN, Kazakh student STORYLINE: Mukhamed Lyushlin, a 29-year-old Kazakh man, is a third-year graduate student majoring in acupuncture and massage at Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine. Attracted by Chinese culture, Lyushlin came to China to study traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in 2015. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MUKHAMED LYUSHLIN, Kazakh student "My parents had experienced traditional Chinese medicine in Kazakhstan. My dad once felt unwell, then he received acupuncture treatment and took traditional Chinese medicine. I was quite amazed at the curative effect of it." With the encouragement and help of his teachers, Lyushlin has overcome language barrier and othe

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Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Israel reach ceasefire deal

STORY: Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Israel reach ceasefire deal DATELINE: May 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of destroyed buildings 2. various of local people STORYLINE: An official in the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement (PIJ) announced on Saturday that an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire agreement had been reached between the movement and Israel in the Gaza Strip. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told Xinhua that the ceasefire would come into effect at 10:00 p.m. local time (1900 GMT) and would end the five-day confrontation that started on Tuesday. The Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza said that 33 Palestinians were killed, including six children, three women, and seven senior PIJ militants, and more than 150 were injured in the past five days. Muhammad al-Hindi, a senior PIJ leader told Al-Qahera Al-Ikhbareya (Cairo News Television) that "this agreement was reached as a result of a continuation of the Egyptian effort." "We

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Ceasefire fails in Sudan, vital supplies run short

STORY: Ceasefire fails in Sudan, vital supplies run short DATELINE: April 20, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:49 LOCATION: Khartoum CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Sudanese army troops STORYLINE: A 24-hour ceasefire agreed upon by the Sudanese Army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) failed on Wednesday. The ceasefire, brokered by countries trying to evacuate their citizens, was supposed to come into effect at 6 p.m. local time (1600 GMT). Dwindling vital supplies and the threatened healthcare system in Sudan are pressing issues. Residents are running out of food, fuel and other vital supplies, with the health care system in danger of collapse. Fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the RSF broke out on Saturday, forcing civilians to flee and seek shelter from the hostilities. Hundreds of people have been killed and thousands injured. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Khartoum. (XHTV)

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Indian gov't exempts basic customs duty on drugs for rare diseases

STORY: Indian gov't exempts basic customs duty on drugs for rare diseases DATELINE: March 31, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of buildings 3. various of hospitals 4. various of medicine shops STORYLINE: The Indian government on Thursday said basic customs duty on all imported drugs and food for special medical purposes for personal use for the treatment of all rare diseases listed under the National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021 has been exempted. According to the federal finance ministry, an individual importer has to produce a certificate from the health department officials to avail exemption. Drugs and medicines otherwise attract basic customs duty of 10 percent, while some categories of lifesaving drugs and vaccines attract a concessional rate of 5 percent or nil. As per the official notification, the import duty waiver will come into effect from April 1. Officials said the exemption will result in substantial cost sa

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U.S. Ohio derailment leads to long-term environmental, health, legal concerns

STORY: U.S. Ohio derailment leads to long-term environmental, health, legal concerns DATELINE: Feb. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:16 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): XIA LIN, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): XIA LIN, Xinhua correspondent "Local residents feared for their health and concerns have mounted about the environmental effect, after about 50 Norfolk Southern train cars, including at least 10 carrying hazardous materials, derailed on Feb. 3 in the Ohio village of East Palestine. No one was injured in the derailment that investigators said was caused by a broken axle. Fearful of a major explosion, the authorities have carved out an evacuation zone and carried out a controlled release of toxic fumes to neutralize burning cargo. 'Plumes of smoke, questions about dead animals, worries about the drinking water. A train derailment in Ohio and subsequent burning of some of the hazardous chemicals has people asking: How worried should they

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U.S.-OHIO-EAST PALESTINE-TRAIN-DERAILMENT

(230215) -- EAST PALESTINE (U.S.), Feb. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Norfolk Southern freight train runs past the site of the Feb. 3 derailment on the outskirts of the village of East Palestine, Ohio, the United States, on Feb. 14, 2023. Residents in and around the village of East Palestine feared for their health and concerns have mounted about the environmental effect, after about 50 Norfolk Southern train cars, including 20 carrying hazardous materials, derailed on Feb. 3 on the outskirts of the village. (Photo by Phil Zhang/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Roundup: Ohio derailment leads to long-term environmental, health, legal concerns

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U.S.-OHIO-EAST PALESTINE-TRAIN-DERAILMENT

(230215) -- EAST PALESTINE (U.S.), Feb. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Twisted rails are seen on the site of the Feb. 3 derailment on the outskirts of the village of East Palestine, Ohio, the United States, on Feb. 14, 2023. Residents in and around the village of East Palestine feared for their health and concerns have mounted about the environmental effect, after about 50 Norfolk Southern train cars, including 20 carrying hazardous materials, derailed on Feb. 3 on the outskirts of the village. (Photo by Phil Zhang/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Roundup: Ohio derailment leads to long-term environmental, health, legal concerns

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U.S.-OHIO-EAST PALESTINE-TRAIN-DERAILMENT

(230215) -- EAST PALESTINE (U.S.), Feb. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Workers drain contaminated water on the site of the Feb. 3 derailment on the outskirts of the village of East Palestine, Ohio, the United States, on Feb. 14, 2023. Residents in and around the village of East Palestine feared for their health and concerns have mounted about the environmental effect, after about 50 Norfolk Southern train cars, including 20 carrying hazardous materials, derailed on Feb. 3 on the outskirts of the village. (Photo by Phil Zhang/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Roundup: Ohio derailment leads to long-term environmental, health, legal concerns

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U.S.-OHIO-EAST PALESTINE-TRAIN-DERAILMENT

(230215) -- EAST PALESTINE (U.S.), Feb. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Train wreckage from the Feb. 3 derailment is seen piled up beside the railway on the outskirts of the village of East Palestine, Ohio, the United States, on Feb. 14, 2023. Residents in and around the village of East Palestine feared for their health and concerns have mounted about the environmental effect, after about 50 Norfolk Southern train cars, including 20 carrying hazardous materials, derailed on Feb. 3 on the outskirts of the village. (Photo by Phil Zhang/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Roundup: Ohio derailment leads to long-term environmental, health, legal concerns

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U.S.-OHIO-EAST PALESTINE-TRAIN-DERAILMENT

(230215) -- EAST PALESTINE (U.S.), Feb. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Train wreckage from the Feb. 3 derailment is seen piled up beside the railway on the outskirts of the village of East Palestine, Ohio, the United States, on Feb. 14, 2023. Residents in and around the village of East Palestine feared for their health and concerns have mounted about the environmental effect, after about 50 Norfolk Southern train cars, including 20 carrying hazardous materials, derailed on Feb. 3 on the outskirts of the village. (Photo by Phil Zhang/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Roundup: Ohio derailment leads to long-term environmental, health, legal concerns

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U.S.-OHIO-EAST PALESTINE-TRAIN-DERAILMENT

(230215) -- EAST PALESTINE (U.S.), Feb. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Norfolk Southern freight train runs past the site of the Feb. 3 derailment on the outskirts of the village of East Palestine, Ohio, the United States, on Feb. 14, 2023. Residents in and around the village of East Palestine feared for their health and concerns have mounted about the environmental effect, after about 50 Norfolk Southern train cars, including 20 carrying hazardous materials, derailed on Feb. 3 on the outskirts of the village. (Photo by Phil Zhang/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Roundup: Ohio derailment leads to long-term environmental, health, legal concerns

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U.S.-OHIO-EAST PALESTINE-TRAIN-DERAILMENT

(230215) -- EAST PALESTINE (U.S.), Feb. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Excavators dig up contaminated soil on the site of the Feb. 3 derailment on the outskirts of the village of East Palestine, Ohio, the United States, on Feb. 14, 2023. Residents in and around the village of East Palestine feared for their health and concerns have mounted about the environmental effect, after about 50 Norfolk Southern train cars, including 20 carrying hazardous materials, derailed on Feb. 3 on the outskirts of the village. (Photo by Phil Zhang/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Roundup: Ohio derailment leads to long-term environmental, health, legal concerns

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Urban heat island effect related to summer deaths in Europe: Spanish researchers

STORY: Urban heat island effect related to summer deaths in Europe: Spanish researchers DATELINE: Feb. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:20 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1 various of city views in Barcelona during summer STORYLINE: Over four percent of summer deaths in European cities are due to the urban heat island effect, according to a recent study on 93 cities across Europe carried out by the prestigious Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal). The ISGlobal study estimates that a third of deaths due to heat islands could be avoided if 30 percent of urban space was covered by trees. The Barcelona-based ISGlobal research center said that heat exposure during high summer temperatures is linked to premature death, cardiorespiratory diseases and hospital admissions. The researchers also pointed out that with increasing global warming and urban growth, the consequences of high temperatures in cities are expected to get worse in the future. "Our objective is to inform those responsible fo

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THAILAND-CHINESE PASSENGERS-ARRIVAL

(230110) -- BANGKOK, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese passengers are welcomed by Thai officials at the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Samut Prakan, Thailand, Jan. 9, 2023. Thailand on Monday welcomed the arrival of thousands of Chinese tourists in its capital of Bangkok, the first group following China's optimization of COVID-19 strategy which took effect on Jan. 8. At the Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and other senior officials welcomed 269 tourists from the Chinese city of Xiamen, who were greeted with flowers and gift bags. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-CHINESE PASSENGERS-ARRIVAL

(230110) -- BANGKOK, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member displays Thailand tourism brochures at the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Samut Prakan, Thailand, Jan. 9, 2023. Thailand on Monday welcomed the arrival of thousands of Chinese tourists in its capital of Bangkok, the first group following China's optimization of COVID-19 strategy which took effect on Jan. 8. At the Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and other senior officials welcomed 269 tourists from the Chinese city of Xiamen, who were greeted with flowers and gift bags. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-CHINESE PASSENGERS-ARRIVAL

(230110) -- BANGKOK, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese passengers arrive at the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Samut Prakan, Thailand, Jan. 9, 2023. Thailand on Monday welcomed the arrival of thousands of Chinese tourists in its capital of Bangkok, the first group following China's optimization of COVID-19 strategy which took effect on Jan. 8. At the Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and other senior officials welcomed 269 tourists from the Chinese city of Xiamen, who were greeted with flowers and gift bags. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-CHINESE PASSENGERS-ARRIVAL

(230110) -- BANGKOK, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and other senior officials attend a welcome ceremony for Chinese tourists at the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Samut Prakan, Thailand, Jan. 9, 2023. Thailand on Monday welcomed the arrival of thousands of Chinese tourists in its capital of Bangkok, the first group following China's optimization of COVID-19 strategy which took effect on Jan. 8. At the Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and other senior officials welcomed 269 tourists from the Chinese city of Xiamen, who were greeted with flowers and gift bags. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-CHINESE PASSENGERS-ARRIVAL

(230110) -- BANGKOK, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Thai officials welcome Chinese passengers at the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Samut Prakan, Thailand, Jan. 9, 2023. Thailand on Monday welcomed the arrival of thousands of Chinese tourists in its capital of Bangkok, the first group following China's optimization of COVID-19 strategy which took effect on Jan. 8. At the Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and other senior officials welcomed 269 tourists from the Chinese city of Xiamen, who were greeted with flowers and gift bags. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-CHINESE PASSENGERS-ARRIVAL

(230110) -- BANGKOK, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese passengers arrive at the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Samut Prakan, Thailand, Jan. 9, 2023. Thailand on Monday welcomed the arrival of thousands of Chinese tourists in its capital of Bangkok, the first group following China's optimization of COVID-19 strategy which took effect on Jan. 8. At the Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and other senior officials welcomed 269 tourists from the Chinese city of Xiamen, who were greeted with flowers and gift bags. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-CHINESE PASSENGERS-ARRIVAL

(230110) -- BANGKOK, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese passengers arrive at the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Samut Prakan, Thailand, Jan. 9, 2023. Thailand on Monday welcomed the arrival of thousands of Chinese tourists in its capital of Bangkok, the first group following China's optimization of COVID-19 strategy which took effect on Jan. 8. At the Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and other senior officials welcomed 269 tourists from the Chinese city of Xiamen, who were greeted with flowers and gift bags. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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Thailand welcomes first group of Chinese tourists after China's optimized COVID-19 strategy

STORY: Thailand welcomes first group of Chinese tourists after China's optimized COVID-19 strategy DATELINE: Jan. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:37 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese tourists at the Suvarnabhumi Airport 2. SOUNDBITE (Thai): ANUTIN CHARNVIRAKUL, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister 3. various of sea in Thailand STORYLINE: Thailand on Monday welcomed the arrival of thousands of Chinese tourists in its capital of Bangkok, the first group following China's optimization of COVID-19 strategy which took effect on Jan. 8. At the Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and other senior officials welcomed 269 tourists from the Chinese city of Xiamen, who were greeted with flowers and gift bags. SOUNDBITE (Thai): ANUTIN CHARNVIRAKUL, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister "The increase in the number of tourists entering Thailand from China and other countries is a good sign for Thailan

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THAILAND-CHINESE PASSENGERS-ARRIVAL

(230110) -- BANGKOK, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese passengers are welcomed by Thai officials at the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Samut Prakan, Thailand, Jan. 9, 2022. Thailand on Monday welcomed the arrival of thousands of Chinese tourists in its capital of Bangkok, the first group following China's optimization of COVID-19 strategy which took effect on Jan. 8. At the Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and other senior officials welcomed 269 tourists from the Chinese city of Xiamen, who were greeted with flowers and gift bags. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-CHINESE PASSENGERS-ARRIVAL

(230110) -- BANGKOK, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and other senior officials attend a welcome ceremony for Chinese tourists at the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Samut Prakan, Thailand, Jan. 9, 2022. Thailand on Monday welcomed the arrival of thousands of Chinese tourists in its capital of Bangkok, the first group following China's optimization of COVID-19 strategy which took effect on Jan. 8. At the Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and other senior officials welcomed 269 tourists from the Chinese city of Xiamen, who were greeted with flowers and gift bags. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-CHINESE PASSENGERS-ARRIVAL

(230110) -- BANGKOK, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member displays Thailand tourism brochures at the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Samut Prakan, Thailand, Jan. 9, 2022. Thailand on Monday welcomed the arrival of thousands of Chinese tourists in its capital of Bangkok, the first group following China's optimization of COVID-19 strategy which took effect on Jan. 8. At the Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and other senior officials welcomed 269 tourists from the Chinese city of Xiamen, who were greeted with flowers and gift bags. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-CHINESE PASSENGERS-ARRIVAL

(230110) -- BANGKOK, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese passengers arrive at the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Samut Prakan, Thailand, Jan. 9, 2022. Thailand on Monday welcomed the arrival of thousands of Chinese tourists in its capital of Bangkok, the first group following China's optimization of COVID-19 strategy which took effect on Jan. 8. At the Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and other senior officials welcomed 269 tourists from the Chinese city of Xiamen, who were greeted with flowers and gift bags. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-CHINESE PASSENGERS-ARRIVAL

(230110) -- BANGKOK, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese passengers arrive at the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Samut Prakan, Thailand, Jan. 9, 2022. Thailand on Monday welcomed the arrival of thousands of Chinese tourists in its capital of Bangkok, the first group following China's optimization of COVID-19 strategy which took effect on Jan. 8. At the Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and other senior officials welcomed 269 tourists from the Chinese city of Xiamen, who were greeted with flowers and gift bags. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-CHINESE PASSENGERS-ARRIVAL

(230110) -- BANGKOK, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Thai officials welcome Chinese passengers at the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Samut Prakan, Thailand, Jan. 9, 2022. Thailand on Monday welcomed the arrival of thousands of Chinese tourists in its capital of Bangkok, the first group following China's optimization of COVID-19 strategy which took effect on Jan. 8. At the Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and other senior officials welcomed 269 tourists from the Chinese city of Xiamen, who were greeted with flowers and gift bags. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-CHINESE PASSENGERS-ARRIVAL

(230110) -- BANGKOK, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese passengers arrive at the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Samut Prakan, Thailand, Jan. 9, 2022. Thailand on Monday welcomed the arrival of thousands of Chinese tourists in its capital of Bangkok, the first group following China's optimization of COVID-19 strategy which took effect on Jan. 8. At the Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and other senior officials welcomed 269 tourists from the Chinese city of Xiamen, who were greeted with flowers and gift bags. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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U.S. Supreme Court orders asylum-limiting measure to remain in place

STORY: U.S. Supreme Court orders asylum-limiting measure to remain in place DATELINE: Dec. 28, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:05 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exterior of the U.S. Supreme Court 2. various of U.S. - Mexico border STORYLINE: The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered an asylum-limiting measure to remain in place, blocking thousands of migrants from crossing the border. The 5-4 decision reversed lower court decisions that the so-called Title 42 public health order had to end in December. It means the policy will remain in effect until a final ruling. Title 42, which came into effect in spring 2020, allows U.S. border officials to swiftly expel migrants and asylum-seekers in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court also scheduled arguments in the case for February, with a final decision expected later in summer. The White House responded in a statement that the Supreme Court's order "keeps the current Title 42 policy in place while the C

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TCM helps fight against COVID-19: expats living in China

STORY: TCM helps fight against COVID-19: expats living in China DATELINE: Dec. 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: MEDICINE SHOTLIST: 1. various of traditional Chinese medicine 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): YULIA TEMELIDI, Russian student at Tsinghua University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MUHAMMAD WASIM ASIM, Pakistani expat living in Shenzhen STORYLINE: Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been recognized by many for its unique effect on COVID-19 prevention and treatment. Some expats living in China have shared their coronavirus experience and spoken highly of the important role TCM has played in fighting the epidemic. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): YULIA TEMELIDI, Russian student at Tsinghua University "I think that TCM plays a really important role in fighting the virus. I stored a small health kit in my dormitory. This health kit helped me a lot when I had a headache or a stomachache or just a small fever. And during my recovery (from Omicron infection), it actually helped me a lot. So I saw th

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Online sales of over-the-counter drugs

TOKYO, Japan - Health, Labor and Welfare Minister Norihisa Tamura holds a press conference at the ministry in Tokyo on Nov. 6, 2013. The government said the same day that online sales of drugs moving from prescription to over-the-counter status will be banned for three years from the point of such movement in principle under new rules that could take effect next spring.

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Kanagawa launches Japan's 1st antismoking ordinance

YOKOHAMA, Japan - A man puts a ''NO SMOKING'' sticker in a dining area inside a department store in Yokohama on April 1, 2010, as Japan's first antismoking ordinance took effect the same day in the Prefecture. The ordinance bans smoking in public facilities such as hospitals, schools and government offices in a bid to prevent health hazards from passive smoking.