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Africa’s new medicines regulator: Big step forward but ownership will determine its impact

Africa’s newly launched medicines regulator marks a major advance in health governance—but its influence will depend on how deeply African nations embrace and resource the agency for ownership and effectiveness. Read More

‘Political, unjustified prosecution’: Trump urges Israeli president to pardon Netanyahu over corruption charges

President Trump has asked Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon PM Netanyahu, calling the ongoing corruption trial against his longtime ally “political” and “unjustified,” according to a report, citing Herzog’s office on Wednesday Go to So Read More

‘India’s support to Bhutan unwavering’: PM Modi, King Wangchuk talk energy, economic ties

During his visit to Bhutan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi affirmed India’s ‘unwavering support’ to Bhutan’s 13th Five Year Plan, emphasising India’s commitment to actively assist Bhutan in achieving its key development priorities and advan Read More

US govt shutdown to end today? House panel clears first hurdle, advances funding measure

The measure, which already passed the Senate on Monday, cleared the procedural hurdle on an 8-4 vote, representing the first significant step by the House to restore full government operations after over a month of halted services, widespread flight Read More

Sun erupts with strongest solar flares since Oct 2024, blacks out radio signals in Africa, Europe

The flare was classified as an X-class flare, which represents the most intense category of solar events. Read More

What’s the $13 bn bitcoin hack that China blames US for?

China has accused the US of orchestrating a $13 billion bitcoin hack, alleging NSA involvement in stealing digital assets, a claim that deepens geopolitical and cybersecurity tensions between the two global powers. Read More

Rare earths can now be extracted from plants? Chinese scientists say they did it

A Chinese-led team of scientists said it has found a naturally formed mineral containing rare earth elements inside a living fern — a world first that could pave the way for a “green circular model” of extracting these critical materials, according t Read More

Is Red Sea safe for ships again? Houthis signal green, but with a threat to turn it red if…

The Red Sea may finally see calm after two years of turmoil as Yemen’s Houthi rebels have signalled a halt to their attacks on Israel and commercial ships following the Gaza ceasefire — but warned they would “return to our military operations” if fig Read More