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Melbourne tobacco store goes up in smoke amid gang war

Police are investigating if a suspicious fire at a tobacconist in Melbourne's north is linked to an illicit cigarettes turf war.

AAP

Former Chief Tobacco Regulator Targeted in Graft Probe

Ling Chengxing, the former head of China’s State Tobacco Monopoly Administration, is one of nearly 20 executives and officials swept up in the two-year probe of the cigarette industry

Caixin Global

Health Ministry denies compromise on OTT smoking rules

Health Ministry denies report of weak enforcement of anti-tobacco warnings for TV/films streamed online. No compromise with rules; action will be taken for non-compliance. Gov't met with industry reps & emphasized need for "pragmatic approach" to OTT platforms, per meeting minutes.

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‘Earn or burn’: the firebombings and underworld conflicts exposing Australia’s illicit tobacco trade

Victorian detectives play catch-up as they suspect a ‘large proportion of the tobacco industry has been infiltrated by serious and organised crime’

The Guardian - AU

Smoking can deeply impact your mental wellbeing; learn how homeopathy can help

In today's world, the importance of prioritizing mental health has never been more evident. The connection between tobacco use and mental health is both intricate and eye-opening. In India, where a staggering 15 crore people are in need of some form of mental health care, the statistics are concerning. With…

The Times of India

OTT services, govt. reach uneasy compromise on smoking warnings

Over-the-top (OTT) streaming services such as Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar and Amazon Prime Video reached an uneasy compromise with the Union government on adding smoking warnings to their content.

The Hindu

3 Tobacco Stocks Providing Steady Profits

Tobacco products remain in consistent demand despite economic uncertainties, thanks to their status as essential items. Moreover, the introduction of NGPs will likely fuel the growth of tobacco companies. Therefore, it could be wise to buy tobacco stocks Vector Group (VGR), Turning Point Brands (TPB), and British American Tobacco (BTI),…

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Australia breaches WHO treaty with carbon neutral certification of big tobacco company

Endorsement of British American Tobacco by Climate Active was revoked after complaint was made, FoI documents show

The Guardian - AU

Six arrested and $1m in vapes seized in tobacco probe

Police have seized $1 million worth of vapes as part of a probe into organised crime syndicates linked to the illicit tobacco trade, with six people arrested.

AAP

Scrapping NEP has more politics to it than merit, says ABVP

ABVP State Sec. Manikanta Kalasa claims State govt's decision to scrap NEP & introduce SEP is politically motivated. ABVP will launch agitations & awareness programmes to oppose decision, which will cause irreparable loss to student community. ABVP welcomes govt's move to ban tobacco products on campus.

The Hindu

How gas utilities used tobacco tactics to avoid gas stove regulations

Gas stoves emit potentially harmful pollutants, but utilities and their trade group avoided regulation with tactics perfected by the tobacco industry to cast doubt on science showing health problems.

WEKU

Bengaluru police launch poster campaign against smoking

After cracking down on tobacco consumers and sellers in the city, the Bengaluru police launched a poster campaign against smoking in and around the city

The Hindu

FDA rules six Vuse Alto e-cigarettes can no longer be sold in the US

Risks associated with the products outweigh the benefits, per the FDA

The Independent UK

Marlboro owner is pushing to undermine the WHO's crackdown on vapes

Philip Morris International says that WHO's treaty covering tobacco products, potentially even vapes, "is no longer fit for purpose."

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The Guardian - UK

Philip Morris lobbying to stop WHO ‘attack’ on vapes and similar products

Exclusive: Leaked email shows firm behind Marlboro cigarettes critical of global ‘prohibitionist’ agenda

Inverse

This 1500-Year-Old Human Poop Sample Reveals Something Strange About Ancient Diets

Mummified poop from pre-Columbian humans Huecoid and Saladoid shows a diet of maize, sweet potato, peanuts, and traces of tobacco and cotton.

The Hindu

How Odisha gram panchayats said ‘no’ to alcohol for decades

In Rayagada district, seven gram panchayats have chosen to prohibit the sale of liquor and tobacco products. This tradition has been followed for decades, and is enforced by warnings and non-cooperation policies.

AAP

Two syndicates targeted in gang war over illegal smokes

There have been 27 arson attacks on businesses across Victoria, almost all of them tobacco stores, in an ongoing feud between crime gangs.

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The Hindu

Kochi police register cases for abuse, sale of narcotic drugs

Kochi police conducted a special combing operation, registering 51 cases for narcotic abuse/sale, 42 for public drinking, 372 for drunk driving, 77 for reckless driving, and 24 for banned tobacco sale. Nine absconders were also nabbed. An infant girl's body was found abandoned in Perumbavoor, and 13 persons were arrested…

AAP

Four gunmen at large following public fatal shooting

Tensions between organised crime groups over the tobacco trade are being looked at as police probe the fatal shooting of a man at a Melbourne shopping centre.

The Independent UK

Sunak says he has never smoked but it is ‘irrelevant’ to proposed crackdown

A new law would stop children who turn 14 this year and those younger from ever legally buying cigarettes or tobacco in England.

Evening Standard

Where are the UK’s smoking hotspots? Rishi Sunak pledges to phase out tobacco

A total ban of tobacco smoking is set to be introduced incrementally in the UK, with those aged 14 or under never allowed to buy cigarettes under proposals

WEKU

UK’s AppalTRuST to study tobacco use, marketing in eight eastern Kentucky counties

The study will examine tobacco use and marketing in three northeastern and five southeastern Kentucky counties – and compare the data.

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak’s crackdown will not stub out share prices of tobacco firms

Even if gradual prohibition works, life expectancy of sector’s business models won’t be shortened by much

Evening Standard

What are the current smoking rules? As the UK marks No Smoking Day 2025

The annual awareness day aims to help people kick the habit

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