Hundreds missing after devastating floods on China-Nepal border
Summary
This episode covers a deadly flash flood near the Nepal-China border, leaving hundreds missing, and a tragic hospital fire in Pakistan that killed 14 newborns. It also reports on Russia’s campaign targeting Ukrainian petrol stations and rising prescription drug misuse among Chinese students facing exam pressure. Additionally, new research suggests vaping is more effective than gum for quitting smoking, and the podcast honors the late country music legend Dolly Parton.
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Flash floods devastate Nepal-China border region
Fire kills 14 newborns in Pakistan hospital
Study finds vaping more effective for quitting smoking
Russia targets Ukrainian petrol stations with drones
Chinese teens misuse prescription drugs for exam stress
Global tributes pour in for Dolly Parton
Sign-off and credits
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