Geneva: The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the second dengue vaccine. This initiative taken by the organization will provide protection to millions of people around the world against mosquito-borne diseases. A statement issued by the agency said that the agency has approved the dengue vaccine made by Japanese pharmaceutical company Takeda. WHO recommends this…
In actions taken late evening on Friday, the 193-member General Assembly also adopted nearly $50 million in additional funding for decisions taken by the Human Rights Council, UN’s primary forum on human rights matters. It also decided to establish the Peacebuilding Account, a dedicated multi-year special account, as a modality to finance the Peacebuilding Fund….
The R21/Matrix-M vaccine, developed by Britain’s Oxford University, can be used to curb the life-threatening illness spread to humans by mosquitoes, the WHO said, stating that “both vaccines are shown to be safe and effective in preventing malaria in children and, when implemented broadly, are expected to have high public health impact.” It is the…
—File photo Japan has given formal permission to one of its scientists to produce animals with human organs and experiment with human embryos. According to foreign media reports, Japanese biologists have received permission to produce animals with human organs, which will allow them to produce (embryo) animals in the laboratory with organs, congenital disabilities or…
File photo German cabinet approves China strategy German Foreign Minister Annalina Bierbock has said that the more diversified the trade, the more flexible our country will be. He said that we need China and China also needs us in Europe. China needs us for economic growth, fair competition and climate policy, says Annalina Bierbok. We…
A new Alzheimer’s drug has proven to be highly successful in directly preventing the disease. Photo: File Washington: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the US drug approval agency, has approved the first drug to slow Alzheimer’s disease. Although it is an expensive drug with an annual cost of $26,000. This drug called ‘Lacombe’ is…
Washington: The Biden administration approved the supply of cluster bombs to Ukraine. According to foreign media reports, the United States has announced to supply cluster bombs to Ukraine in a new military package, the Biden administration has approved the supply of cluster bombs. US President Joe Biden says that it was a difficult decision to…
After the Russia-Ukraine war, the World Bank has approved a loan for the welfare of the displaced citizens in Ukraine and to solve their basic problems. According to details, the World Bank has approved a $1.5 billion loan guaranteed by Japan to Ukraine to meet the needs of displaced people and “enhance transparency and accountability…
File photo The US has approved two arms sales deals to Taiwan. The Pentagon says the deals approved to sell arms to Taiwan are worth $440 million. The arms deals include the sale of ammunition, logistical support, the Pentagon said. It should be noted that the Biden administration has made 10 deals to sell arms…
German Parliament The German parliament today approved a new immigration law to attract foreign talent to Germany. 388 lawmakers voted in favor of the new law while 234 voted against it. The law establishes a points-based system that will evaluate candidates coming to Germany based on their educational qualifications, age and language proficiency. At the…
