Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy weight loss drug sales soar 67% in second quarter
Boxes of Ozempic and Wegovy made by Novo Nordisk at a pharmacy in London on March 8, 2024. Hollie Adams | Reuters Sales of Novo Nordisk‘s blockbuster Wegovy weight loss…
War-weary Syria will be hurt further by Trump’s 41% tariff rate — the highest on earth
U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in this handout released on May 14, 2025. Saudi Press Agency | Via Reuters In May,…
US releases report on Titan submersible implosion
This undated image courtesy of OceanGate Expeditions, shows their Titan submersible launching from a platform. Safety failures by the OceanGate company led to the deadly 2023 implosion of its Titan…
Trump to hike India tariffs over ‘next 24 hours’
US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 13, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump…
US-India relations hit new low despite Trump-Modi bromance: What’s next?
New Delhi, India — When Donald Trump returned to the White House in January, many Indian analysts celebrated, arguing that his bonhomie with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi would shield…
Russia, China naval forces to carry out joint Asia Pacific patrol: Report
Russian Pacific Fleet says joint patrol with China in the Asia Pacific will follow naval drill in the Sea of Japan. Russian and Chinese naval vessels plan to conduct a…
UN official says Israel expanding Gaza operations would risk ‘catastrophic consequences’
13 minutes ago Share Save Yolande Knell Middle East correspondent Yang Tian BBC News Share Save Watch: UN official says Netanyahu’s reported Gaza expansion plans risk “catastrophic consequences” A top…
Despite Trump’s peace calls, Russian attacks on Ukraine double since inauguration
5 hours ago Share Save Matt Murphy & Ned Davies BBC Verify Share Save Reuters Russia has more than doubled the number of drones and missiles fired towards Ukraine since…
RFK Jr cancels $500m in mRNA vaccine development in the US
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) plans to cancel $500m (£376m) in funding for mRNA vaccines being developed to counter viruses like the flu and Covid-19. The…
Hiroshima marks 80 years since atomic bombing
3 hours ago Share Save Shaimaa Khalil Japan Correspondent in Hiroshima Koh Ewe BBC News, Singapore Share Save Getty Images Japanese prime minister Shigeru Ishiba (second from right) attended the…