Author: News Desk

Guinea-Bissau: Guinea-Bissau is heading to the polls on 4th June 2023 for legislative elections, as voters seek stability more than a year after President Mr. Umaro Sissoco Embalo dissolved parliament over corruption allegations. In the central district of Bairro Militar in the capital city of Bissau, voters lined up early to cast their ballots under the shade of trees. With 22 parties vying for 102 seats and approximately 884,000 registered voters, results are expected within 48 hours. The three dominant parties competing for seats in the national assembly include Embalo’s Madem G15 party, the African Party for the Independence of…

United States: In a significant move to avert a potential US default, President Mr. Joe Biden signed a bill suspending the nation’s debt limit until January 1st, 2025. The bipartisan budget agreement not only prevents a first-ever default but also aims to reduce the deficit, safeguard crucial social programs like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, and fulfil obligations to veterans. US President took to Twitter to announce the signing of the bill, stating, “I just signed into law a bipartisan budget agreement that prevents a first-ever default while reducing the deficit, safeguarding Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, and fulfilling our…

Netherlands: Barcelona claimed their second Women’s Champions League title in three years with a stunning comeback victory over VfL Wolfsburg. In a thrilling final held in Eindhoven before a sold-out crowd, the Spanish champions overturned a 2-0 halftime deficit to secure a 3-2 win. The match began disastrously for Barcelona as they conceded an early goal just three minutes into the game. Ewa Pajor capitalized on a defensive mistake and found the back of the net. Barcelona had opportunities to equalize through Irene Paredes and Caroline Graham Hansen but failed to convert. Wolfsburg extended their lead in the counterattack when…

United States: A potential breakthrough in breast cancer treatment has emerged with the introduction of a new drug called ribociclib. This blockbuster medication, presented at the prestigious American Society of Clinical Oncology (Asco) annual meeting, shows promising results in extending the lives of women diagnosed with the most common form of breast cancer. Additionally, it significantly reduces the risk of cancer recurrence by a remarkable 25 percent. The recent study on ribociclib presents an encouraging prospect for breast cancer patients. This targeted therapy drug has previously shown its effectiveness in prolonging survival for those with advanced-stage breast cancer. However, the…

United States: The United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, has pledged that the United States will not tolerate any form of coercion or intimidation directed towards its allies and partners by China. At the same time, Mr. Austin assured Beijing that the US remains committed to maintaining the current situation regarding Taiwan and prefers peaceful dialogue to conflict. During his speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, a prominent security summit in Asia, Mr. Austin sought support for the US’s vision of an Indo-Pacific region that is free, open, and secure, operating within a framework of rules and rights.…

United States: The US Secretary of State Mr. Antony Blinken will visit Saudi Arabia next week, his first trip to the kingdom since Tehran and Riyadh agreed to re-establish diplomatic relations in a deal brokered by Beijing. The Department of State announced that the top United States diplomat will meet with Saudi officials and attend Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) talks during his visit, starting on June 6. “Mr. Blinken will discuss US-Saudi strategic cooperation on regional and global issues and a range of bilateral issues, including economic and security cooperation”, the State Department noted in a statement. “The US Secretary…

United Kingdom: A new study has suggested that a blood test for more than 50 forms of cancer could help speed up diagnosis and fast-track patients for treatment. NHS trial results of the liquid biopsy, published at the world’s largest cancer conference in the US, suggest the Galleri blood test has the potential to spot and rule out cancer in people with symptoms. The liquid biopsy test functions by detecting minuscule fragments of tumor DNA in the bloodstream. It notifies physicians if a cancer signal has been detected and predicts the likely origin of that signal within the body. Although…

China: Record-breaking temperatures and heavy rains in parts of China are causing significant damage to farm animals and crops, leading to concerns about food security in the world’s second-largest economy. The country is experiencing extreme weather patterns, with a heatwave hitting many regions earlier than last year. Since March 2023, dozens of Chinese cities have seen record seasonal highs, and the heatwave has intensified in recent days, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in several cities in Yunnan and Sichuan provinces. According to the China Meteorological Administration, 578 national weather stations across the country have recorded their…

United States: Mr. Elon Musk has regained his position as the world’s wealthiest individual, surpassing Mr. Bernard Arnault, the head of luxury goods company LVMH. Mr. Arnault briefly surpassed Musk on the rich list in December 2022 when LMVH shares soared amid a rebound in luxury goods demand. However, Tesla’s shares experienced a sharp decline as concerns arose about Mr. Musk’s leadership due to his involvement with Twitter. Nonetheless, Tesla shares have since rebounded by nearly 92 percent as investor confidence has been restored and Mr. Musk announced his successor as Twitter CEO. Additionally, Mr. Musk’s recent visit to China…

United States: The United States will stop providing Russia with some notifications required under the New START nuclear arms control treaty, including updates on missile and launcher locations, in what Washington describes as a retaliatory “countermeasure” due to Moscow’s “violations” of the accord. The US State Department stated that it had ceased providing the status and locations of its nuclear missiles and launchers but would continue to provide notification of the launch of intercontinental ballistic missiles and submarine-launched ballistic missiles. According to a State Department fact sheet, Russian inspection activities on US territory have ceased, and visas issued and pending…