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Geneva: WHO Member States have made history in Geneva by reaching consensus on a proposed draft Pandemic Accord, marking a major milestone in global health diplomacy. The agreement, which follows over three years of negotiations and 13 formal rounds of discussion, sets the stage for a coordinated international response to future pandemics. The finalized draft will now be presented for consideration at the World Health Assembly in May, the WHO confirmed. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus praised the milestone as proof that multilateralism remains effective, stating that countries have shown they can work together to find consensus. Tedros said…
Washington DC: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the witness stand in a landmark antitrust trial at a federal court in Washington DC, defending his company against claims it unfairly dominates the social media market. The case, brought by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in 2020 during the end of the Trump administration, accuses Meta of monopolistic behavior through its acquisitions of Instagram in 2012 for $1 billion and WhatsApp in 2014 for $19 billion. The FTC argues that Meta made these purchases not to innovate but to neutralize competition, highlighting internal communications in which Zuckerberg admitted concern about how…
Van Horn, Texas: Pop superstar Katy Perry and five other women returned safely to Earth following a successful suborbital spaceflight aboard Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin New Shepard rocket. The mission marked a notable moment for private space travel, featuring an all-female crew that included high-profile figures from entertainment, science, and activism. Joining Perry were Lauren Sánchez, Bezos’s fiancée; Gayle King, CBS presenter; Aisha Bowe, a former NASA rocket scientist; Amanda Nguyen, a civil rights activist; and film producer Kerianne Flynn. The rocket launched from West Texas on 14th April, 2025, at approximately 08:30 local time, and the flight lasted around…
London: In an unprecedented move, an emergency bill aimed at securing the future of British Steel’s Scunthorpe blast furnaces has officially become law. Passed in just one day, the Steel Industry (Special Measures) Bill grants UK ministers sweeping powers to ensure the plant remains operational. The legislation was rushed through both the House of Commons and the House of Lords during a special sitting, the first such recall from recess in over four decades. It was swiftly granted royal assent by King Charles. The new law empowers the government to intervene directly in the steel industry, allowing ministers to take…
Washington DC: In a major policy shift, former US President Donald Trump’s administration has revealed that smartphones, computers, and other electronic devices will be excluded from steep tariffs, including the 125 percent levies on Chinese imports. This marks the first significant exemption under the sweeping tariff strategy initiated during Trump’s term. According to a notice by US Customs and Border Protection, these goods are also excluded from the global 10 percent tariff previously applied to most countries. The exemptions, which are backdated to April 5, extend to semiconductors, solar cells, memory cards, and other essential electronics. While traveling to Miami,…
New York: A tragic helicopter crash in New York’s Hudson River has claimed the lives of six people, including three children, officials confirmed. The victims were identified as Agustin Escobar, President & CEO of Siemens Spain, his wife, their 3 children, and the Pilot. The aircraft, operated by New York Helicopters, departed from the Downtown Skyport in Manhattan at 2:59 pm local time and crashed minutes later, around 3:17 pm, near the George Washington Bridge while flying along the New Jersey shoreline. Video footage showed the helicopter flipping upside down before hitting the water. Emergency services responded swiftly, deploying rescue…
London, UK: In a major boost for cancer care, thousands of women in England and Wales with advanced breast cancer will now have access to a groundbreaking twice-daily pill, capivasertib, on the NHS following a reversal by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). The decision is expected to benefit up to 3,000 women annually with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer that has spread and contains specific genetic mutations. Capivasertib, branded as Truqap and developed by AstraZeneca, works by blocking the AKT protein, which promotes the growth and multiplication of cancer cells. This targeted action helps to…
Los Angeles: LeBron James, one of the most influential figures in modern sports, has entered the toy world in a historic first—Mattel has unveiled a Ken doll in his likeness, marking him as the first professional male athlete to receive this recognition. The doll is part of Barbie’s ongoing initiative to diversify its lineup and highlight inspiring role models across various fields. Krista Berger, Mattel’s senior VP of Barbie, said the figure celebrates LeBron not just as a basketball legend but as a cultural icon who sets a positive example for younger generations. “We are excited to bring fans a…
Rome, Italy: The King and Queen marked their 20th wedding anniversary with a private audience with Pope Francis at the Vatican, a highlight of their state visit to Italy. Held at Casa Santa Marta, the meeting was confirmed only that morning due to the Pope’s ongoing recovery from health issues. According to Buckingham Palace, King Charles and Queen Camilla was “delighted the Pope was well enough to host them” and appreciated the chance to offer their wishes in person. The 20-minute audience included a private exchange of gifts and took place as Pope Francis continues to convalesce following a recent…
Santo Domingo: A devastating roof collapse at the Jet Set nightclub in the Dominican Republic’s capital has killed at least 98 people and injured over 150, according to local officials. The incident occurred around 1 a.m. on Tuesday during a concert by legendary merengue singer Rubby Pérez, who was among those killed. Former Major League Baseball pitcher Octavio Dotel, 51, was also confirmed dead after being pulled from the rubble and dying on the way to the hospital. Nelsy Cruz, governor of Monte Cristi province and sister of baseball star Nelson Cruz, was another prominent figure who lost her life…