A nuclear test that was carried out on an island in French Polynesia in 1971. Credit: CTBTO By Thalif DeenUNITED NATIONS, Jul 28 2025 (IPS) The rising nuclear threats over Europe and East Asia are increasingly ominous—particularly in the ongoing Russian-Ukraine military conflict and in the North- South political confrontation in the Korean Peninsula. The…
Merck & Co. has announced a groundbreaking acquisition of U.K.-based Verona Pharma in a transaction valued at approximately $10 billion, marking one of its largest purchases in years. Under the terms, Merck will acquire Verona at $107 per American Depositary Share (ADS)—a 23% premium over Verona’s previous closing price. The deal, unanimously approved by both…
In a move that touches the lives of millions of Chinese families, Beijing is introducing monthly subsidy vouchers to help cover the growing costs of elder care. As the country’s population rapidly ages, many households are struggling to care for aging parents while juggling financial uncertainty. The new program, led by China’s Ministry of Civil…
by Joe Annani Across India’s buzzing cities and sprawling towns, a new generation of tech startups is rewriting the country’s waste story—one app at a time. From Bengaluru to Bhopal, young entrepreneurs are building platforms to tackle one of India’s most pressing problems: mountains of uncollected, untreated waste. The numbers are daunting. India produces over…
by Jay Chiang In operating rooms across Taiwan, a quiet revolution is underway—one that could transform how brain surgeries are performed, how patients recover, and how the nation prepares for a rapidly ageing population. Taiwan’s neurosurgery robotic surgical systems market is on the cusp of major growth, projected to expand at a compound annual growth…
Vodafone’s merger with Three has officially reshaped the UK mobile market—creating the country’s largest mobile network and delivering faster speeds to millions of users. The newly formed VodafoneThree, now serving 28.8 million customers, reported a 14.5% surge in UK revenue in the first quarter following the May 31 merger. Over seven million customers are already…
In a bold bid to reshape the West Midlands and lift its people into a new era of prosperity, Mayor Richard Parker has unveiled a sweeping Growth Plan that promises more than economic statistics — it offers real, tangible change for families, workers, and communities across the region. From Wolverhampton to Coventry, from Solihull to…
by Beverley Bogle “Yuh cyaan know yuh future if yuh nuh know yuh past.” That’s the spirit moving the feet and hearts of JANUKA — Jamaican Nurses in the UK and their Associates — a spirited voluntary dance group based in Southeast London, keeping the flames of Jamaican folk culture blazing through the art of…
This summer, Manchester City’s iconic Etihad Stadium has become more than just a football ground — it’s a symbol of transformation, investment, and a glimpse into the future of matchday experience. Currently undergoing a £300 million redevelopment project, the Etihad is not just growing in size — it’s evolving in ambition. Located in East Manchester,…
In today’s Premier League, youth is not just an asset — it’s a strategy. Arsenal’s £68m pursuit of 27-year-old striker Viktor Gyokeres has raised eyebrows not for his talent, but for his age. In a market where clubs are aggressively investing in players 22 or younger, 27 suddenly feels “veteran.” Contrast that with Liverpool’s £100m…
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