Beijing – On Tuesday (Jan. 14), Guo Jiakun, spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announced that China warmly welcomes international tourists to join in the celebrations of the Chinese Lunar New Year and experience the joy of the traditional festival.

Gaza — Dr. Khaled Al-Saidani, a 51-year-old pediatrician, walks through the pediatric ward of Al-Aqsa Hospital on one real leg and one prosthetic leg. His condition is a testament to the devastating impact of war on Gaza’s healthcare system. For Al-Saidani, continuing his medical mission despite losing a leg to an Israeli airstrike was an unequivocal decision.

Thailand’s Cabinet has approved changes to certain categories of the Long Term Residence (LTR) visa, which offers indefinite stays and multiple entries for 10 years (structured as 5-year periods, renewable once). The LTR program, introduced in 2022 by the Board of Investment (BOI), aims to attract wealthy foreigners, retirees, and remote workers by offering tax benefits and streamlined residency processes. To boost the program’s popularity, the BOI has recommended relaxing some of the eligibility criteria.

According to a new study, the lifetime risk of developing dementia is higher than previously estimated. The findings suggest that individuals may have up to a 4 in 10 chance of developing dementia if they live long enough, starting from age 55.

Associate Professor Dr. Veerasak Jaratchaisri, also known as Dr. Moo Veerasak, has revealed that alcohol consumption at any level is unsafe for human health. According to a statement published by WHO in The Lancet Public Health, no amount of alcohol consumption is considered safe for health.

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