There are predicted to be more than 35 million cancer cases during 2050, up from the estimated 20 million in 2022, according to latest figures from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a specialized branch of the UN World Health Organization (WHO). The increase reflects both population ageing and growth, as well as…
Global immunisation services reached four million more children in 2022, compared with the previous year as countries increase efforts meant to combat the historic backsliding in immunisation triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Millions missing out Data published by the UN agencies on Monday reveal that, in 2022, 20.5 million children failed to receive one or…
Ankara: After the re-election of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, his government has adopted new economic policies, the first step of which is to appoint Mehmet Simsek as the Minister of Finance and Hafez Gaye Erkan as the head of the Central Bank. Erdogan’s new cabinet plans aim to deal with a devastating economic crisis that…
It was agreed that the payment will be made in the currencies of friendly countries, Minister of Energy. Photo file Moscow: Russia has said that it has not given any special concession to Pakistan in the purchase of oil. According to a US media report, Russia has said that it has started exporting oil to…
The Bank of England will raise interest rates after rising inflation in the UK. According to British media from London, the Bank of England is expected to raise interest rates for the 11th time in less than 18 months. The Bank of England will announce the decision today. According to the British media, the increase…
File photo Electricity rates in Sri Lanka were increased by 275%, adding to the hardships of the people. Speaking to reporters, the Sri Lankan Energy Minister said that electricity charges had to be increased again as per the IMF conditions. He said that they cannot get handouts from the treasury to maintain electricity prices. The…
The Bank of England has raised the interest rate from 3.5% to 4%. According to media reports, the interest rate in the UK has reached a 14-year high. According to experts, the interest rate will go up to 4.5 percent in the summer. According to media reports, tracker mortgage customers will have to pay £49…
