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EU regulators greenlight twice-yearly HIV injection, hailed as medical breakthrough
Published on 25/07/2025 - 10:31 GMT+2 •Updated 14:16 European regulators have greenlit a twice-yearly injection to prevent HIV that has been hailed as a game-changer in the course of the epidemic. The jab from the drugmaker Gilead was considered...

Needed stringent action on the Mawpat Forest plunder case
Editor, I want to lend my support to the views of Toki Blah in his article “To Catch a Thief” (ST July 24, 2025). This article is a follow up to the Op Ed piece by Patricia Mukhim, “Stunning Silence on the Mawpat Forest Plunder” (ST July 19,...

Peanut Allergy Market Set to Grow at a 16% CAGR During the Study Period (2020-2034) Owing to Current Usage of Epinephrine, Anticipated Usage of XOLAIR in Adults, PALFORZIA in Toddlers and Expected Entry of Viaskin Peanut Patches | DelveInsight
The evolving peanut allergy treatment market landscape features clinical trials led by DBV Technologies (Viaskin [DBV712] Peanut Patch), Novartis (Remibrutinib), Aravax (PVX108), ALK-Abello (Sublingual Immunotherapy-Tablet), InnoUp Farma (INP20),...

Exelixis’ Partner Ipsen Receives European Commission Approval for CABOMETYX® (cabozantinib) for Patients with Previously Treated Advanced Neuroendocrine Tumors
– Approval is based on the phase 3 CABINET pivotal trial, in which CABOMETYX demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in progression-free survival versus placebo – – CABOMETYX is the first and only systemic...

Americans Caught Off Guard After Canadian Passport Was Just Declared To Be Much More Powerful
Around the world, countries continue to make significant modifications to their passport systems. France has introduced a new online appointment system, which is now mandatory for all types of visas. Additionally, the Philippines has introduced a...

We swapped Disneyland for this German theme park – it could be Europe’s best
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India's Trade Diplomacy: Many Success Stories, UK FTA Latest Feather In Crown
Last Updated:July 24, 2025, 10:23 IST India has active, duty‑concession FTAs or CEPAs with Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, Australia, South Korea, UAE among other nations. PM Modi will be in United Kingdom between July 23 and 24. (Pic: ANI)As...

Schengen Area: What can I expect when crossing the EU’s internal borders?
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

A vaccine against cancer – but not for everyone
Some EU countries are beating HPV-related cancers, but others fail to provide life-saving measures. When Kim Hulscher sits upright at a table, her right leg swells. This is a lasting effect of lymphedema, a common cancer-related condition she...

‘Siddaramaiah must clarify': Minister Piyush Goyal slams Karnataka CM over vaccine remarks
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal Saturday lashed out at Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, accusing him and the Congress of belittling India’s scientific community and pharmaceutical sector. Goyal’s rebuttal came in response...
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PM Modi signs India-UK FTA. Here’s how India benefits
India and the United Kingdom have signed a free trade agreement (FTA). The development came in the backdrop of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the UK. India and the UK had been negotiating the deal for years. Modi said the agreement will...

Europe’s countdown to T+1: Critical steps to meet accelerated timelines
The publication of the EU T+1 Industry Committee’s High-Level Roadmap is a major milestone in the transition of European markets to the shortened settlement cycle, which must be ready for October 11, 2027 – the date that European markets will...
Payment Automation Hacks: Best Practices to Streamline & Scale Your AP Processes
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India warns of ‘impact’ to ‘social cohesion’ by Sikh separatists as PM Modi set to depart to UK
New Delhi: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri Tuesday warned that Sikh separatists are a “matter of concern” for countries like the UK, as the space given to them “impacts social cohesion and social order” in these countries. Speaking at a special...

Pathways to the financial regulation of virtual assets (crypto-assets) eco-systems: A Case for Hybrid Financial Regulatory Approaches
By Richmond Akwasi ATUAHENE (Dr) This paper presents pathway to regulating and supervising the virtual assets (cryptocurrencies) in Ghana which involves a multi-faceted financial regulatory approach. The Bank of Ghana is actively developing...

The new Brits ‘visa’ for Europe has tripled in price – here’s when it will come into effect
Travel to and around Europe is set to change for Brits in quite a major way later this year. If you go on holiday to places like France, Greece or Italy from October onwards, don’t be alarmed when you’re asked for your finger prints or your facial...

Pathways to the financial regulation of virtual assets (crypto-assets) eco-systems in Ghana: ‘A case for hybrid financial regulatory approach’
By Dr. Richmond Atuahene, Banking Consultant Summary Ghana’s unregulated virtual asset markets can pose significant risks to the financial sector, including increased volatility, potential for illicit activities like money laundering and fraud,...

UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz | July 13 to July 19, 2025
UPSC Weekly Quiz is a current affairs-based quiz on relevant topics from the past week, curated for the aspirants of competitive examinations. Attempt the weekly quiz every Saturday and find answers to the MCQs with explanations.🚨 Click Here to...

NEUTRIK Races Into 50 Years of Innovation and Connection
CHARLOTTE, JULY 21, 2025 – Neutrik Group, a global leader in interconnect solutions including NEUTRIK®, REAN® and CONTRIK®, proudly announces the 50th anniversary of its iconic brand, NEUTRIK. The company celebrated this milestone with a dynamic...

How discovery of 2,000-year-old tomb transformed Al Ain Museum
Al Ain Museum is undergoing a remarkable transformation. Guided by UAE-based Dabbagh Architects' design vision and inspired by recent archaeological discoveries, the redevelopment promises an immersive visitor experience – including 'live...