After US approval, Japan OKs its first Alzheimer's drug. Leqembi was developed by Eisai and Biogen
Japan’s health ministry has approved Leqembi, a drug for Alzheimer’s decease that was jointly developed by Japanese and U.S. pharmaceutical companies
2023-09-26 16:20
Faramarz Javidzad: Iran denies medical negligence over prisoner's death
Iranian authorities rejects claims that Faramarz Javidzad's death was due to a lack of medical care.
2023-09-26 15:58
Assisted dying: Grieving son calls for law change
James Johnson says his terminally ill mother used her life savings to die alone at a Swiss clinic.
2023-09-26 15:19
Nagorno-Karabakh: Fuel depot blast kills 20 as refugee count doubles
Officials say 290 people have been taken to hospital with dozens in a critical condition.
2023-09-26 15:17
Ukraine says Russian ships still launching strikes after alleged death of commander as US Abrams tanks arrive
Russian warships were still launching attacks on Ukraine following the claim from Kyiv that the commander of Moscow's Black Sea Fleet was killed Friday, as President Volodymyr Zelensky praised the arrival of US Abrams tanks to the country.
2023-09-26 14:16
Japan's MUFG Bank, two others lead $290 million Sierra Space fundraising -Nikkei
TOKYO MUFG Bank is among three Japanese firms leading a $290-million fundraising round for U.S. spaceship company Sierra
2023-09-26 14:15
Evergrande shares slide as mainland unit misses debt payment
Beijing-based news service Caixin reported several current and former Evergrande executives have been detained.
2023-09-26 13:59
Morocco Seen Holding Rates as it Grapples With $12 Billion Earthquake Recovery Bill
Morocco is expected to keep interest rates unchanged for the next quarter to help finance the hefty cost
2023-09-26 13:48
Filipino diver with a knife helps remove floating barrier installed by China in South China Sea
A floating barrier installed by China to prevent Filipino boats from fishing in a disputed area of the South China Sea has been removed, Philippine authorities said Monday, the latest flashpoint between Manila and Beijing over their competing maritime claims.
2023-09-26 13:46
New cars are supposed to be getting safer. So why are fatalities on the rise?
Government test data shows new passenger vehicles in the U.S. are extremely safe, but roadway deaths are steadily rising
2023-09-26 13:22
Humans of New York's Brandon Stanton wades into India copyright row
Humans of Bombay, which follows the same format as the New York blog, is suing a similar Indian platform.
2023-09-26 12:27
Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom to square off in November debate
The "red v blue state" debate between the governors of Florida and California will be in November.
2023-09-26 10:26