[ad_1] Policy Cures Research today releases a landmark report quantifying, for the first time, the impact of the last two decades of global investment in research and development for neglected diseases. The two-year project, using PCR’s G-FINDER funding data, a newly developed database of pipeline candidates in infectious diseases and sophisticated modelling, shows that investing […]

[ad_1] Carnival Corp. will fold P&O Cruises Australia into Carnival Cruise Line next year. The cruise line operator will retire the P&O Cruises Australia brand in March 2025, the company announced Monday. “Despite increasing Carnival Cruise Line’s capacity by almost 25% since 2019 including transferring three ships from Costa Cruises, guest demand remains incredibly strong […]

[ad_1] Two of the latest fatalities were 16-year-old Ahmed Ashraf Hamidat and 17-year-old Mohammed Musa Al Bitar, both shot “at a distance of about 70 metres while running away after throwing stones and/or Molotov cocktails towards a[n Israeli] military post outside a settlement near Aqabat Jaber, CCTV footage shows”, said the High Commissioner’s Office, OHCHR. […]

[ad_1] The spread of disinformation campaigns challenges the integrity of public discourse, democratic processes, and social harmony. These campaigns, designed to mislead, manipulate, and sow discord, are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their effectiveness and reach.[1] The involvement of AI in disinformation campaigns marks a significant evolution from traditional disinformation campaigns, offering new […]

[ad_1] On Friday, US President Joe Biden outlined a ceasefire proposal for the war in Gaza. The plan is comprised of three stages in which Israel and Hamas would negotiate an exchange of captives, an eventual permanent cessation of hostilities and rebuilding of homes and public facilities. He called on Israel and Hamas to immediately […]

[ad_1] India, the world’s most populous country, is also among the most vulnerable to climate hazards. That’s not only because of the heat and floods that global warming has exacerbated, but also because so many of the country’s 1.4 billion people are vulnerable to begin with. Most people are poor, by global standards, and they […]

[ad_1] 44 minutes ago Anthony Zurcher,North America correspondent Getty Images Ahead of opening statements in Hunter Biden’s gun possession trial, which are expected on Tuesday, his father released a statement that illustrated the fine line he is trying to walk in the midst of his re-election campaign. “I am the president, but I am also […]

[ad_1] On Tuesday, the Senator representing Bauchi North Senatorial District, Senator Abdul Ningi, returned to plenary sessions following a three-month suspension. The Senate had pardoned and recalled him, ending his suspension that began on March 12, 2024. Last week, Deputy Minority Leader Senator Abba Moro moved a motion for Ningi’s recall, expressing regret on his […]

[ad_1] The arrival of our Old-New National Anthem is more than just a change in melody. It is a call for unity, patriotism, and national renewal. It reminds us of our shared aspiration as a united nation, destined to live in peace and plenty. Let us embrace this call and work vigorously towards building a […]

[ad_1] The Democracy Watch Initiative (DWI) on Tuesday lambasted the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) for their ongoing strike action, accusing them of holding the entire country hostage for the benefit of a tiny minority. The DWI condemned the labour unions’ ‘selfish and reckless’ demands, warning that their actions would […]