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In China, weight-loss drugs are becoming big business

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/06/2024 - 03:56
Chinese pharmaceutical companies are racing to roll out weight-loss drugs amid the popularity of Ozempic.

Man who contracted H5N2 bird flu dies in Mexico, WHO says

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/06/2024 - 02:41
The H5N2 strain has never before been found in a human, health agency says, but stresses risk remains low.

Nvidia overtakes Apple to become world’s second-most valuable company

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/06/2024 - 02:29
Chipmaker's market capitalisation passes $3 trillion after latest rally in stock price.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 832

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/06/2024 - 02:11
As the war enters its 832nd day, these are the main developments.

Putin warns West over Ukraine armaments, nuclear arsenal in news conference

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/06/2024 - 00:05
Russia's president reiterated that attacking NATO countries was a 'crazy' idea but warned against Ukraine interference.

Iran calls UN nuclear watchdog resolution ‘hasty, unwise’

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 22:17
IAEA board of governors passed a resolution criticising Iran and urging it to step up cooperation with UN watchdog.

Why has India’s BJP lost its parliamentary majority?

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 21:56
India's Narendra Modi will have to form a coaltion government with other parties in order to secure a majority.

Zelenskyy thanks Qatar for role in returning Ukraine children on Doha visit

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 21:35
Ukrainian president thanks Qatar for its role in returning children 'forcibly deported' by Russia during the war.

Can out-of-form Pakistan find a way to win the T20 World Cup?

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 21:25
The 2009 champions must overlook their chaotic lead-up to the World Cup and find form to have a shot at the semifinals.

How will Biden’s new restrictions affect asylum seekers at US border?

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 21:10
Al Jazeera breaks down the latest effort to curb southern border crossings, and what risks they pose.

Palestinian journalist attacked by right-wing ‘Jerusalem Day’ marchers

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 21:03
Thousands of ultranationalist Israelis paraded through occupied East Jerusalem as part of an annual ‘Jerusalem Day’.

Starliner enroute to ISS with first crewed mission in Boeing-NASA venture

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 20:53
After years of delays and two failed attempts, the joint Boeing-NASA crewed mission to space is in orbit.

France arrests Ukraine-Russia national following explosion at hotel

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 20:26
Man treated by a fire brigade 'when he suffered serious burns following an explosion', the prosecutor's office says.

Slovak PM Robert Fico says could return to work ‘in several weeks’

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 18:52
In first public speech since surviving assassination attempt, Fico says he feels 'no hatred' towards his attacker.

Thousands of Israelis march through Jerusalem, some attacking Palestinians

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 18:26
Islamic authorities say more than 1,100 Israelis encroached on Al-Aqsa Mosque compound during provocative annual parade.

‘Godfathers of climate chaos’: UN chief calls for ban on fossil fuel ads

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 17:40
Antonio Guterres urges a 30 percent cut in global fossil fuel production and use by 2030 amid record high temperatures.

Netanyahu says Israel ‘prepared for very intense operation’ near Lebanon

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 17:03
Israeli PM says 'we will restore security' to border area with Lebanon amid cross-border attacks with Hezbollah.

Six-time MotoGP champion Marquez to ride for Ducati factory team from 2025

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 16:51
Ducati officially confirms that Marc Marquez will be Francesco Bagnaia’s factory teammate for the 2025 MotoGP season.

Photos: Ultranationalist Israelis march in Palestinian area of Jerusalem

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 16:30
The marchers also chanted anti-Palestinian and anti-Muslim slogans outside of the Damascus Gate.

Bank of Canada cuts rates for first time in four years as inflation eases

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 16:00
After keeping rates at a more than two-decade high of 5%, BoC said indicators for underlying inflation improved.

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