The number of blazes in Indonesia's rainforests has jumped sharply, satellite data showed Thursday, spreading smog across Southeast Asia and adding to concerns about the impact of increasing wildfire outbreaks worldwide on global warming.
The US administration says it plans to ban the sale of flavored electronic cigarettes. This follows reports that some cases of respiratory illness may be linked to vaping.
Pakistan's foreign minister has warned of a serious violation of human rights in the Indian-controlled part of the disputed region of Kashmir and urged the United Nations to launch an international investigation.
