Top FDA drug official is trying to hire a friend who’s seeking a warning about unproven side effects of antidepressants

The Food and Drug Administration’s top drug regulator, Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg, is working to hire a researcher and friend who ...

International Women's Day 2026: Women Leaders Driving Innovation and Progress

Every year on March 8, the world celebrates International Women's Day, a day dedicated to honoring the achievements, strength, and leadership of women across the globe. In 2026, the focus is on ...
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Our goal is to build a “Thriving Nation” where a woman can walk without fear or doubt, where her talents are duly recognized, and where she can lead a life of dignity – PM

Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarsooriya in her message on International Women’s Day 2026 says that the governments goal is to build a Thriving Nation where a woman can walk without fear or doubt, where ...

Dubai Marina tower hit by debris

Foreign affairs minister says Australia is considering aiding Gulf countries against strikes; Three Tehran oil refineries ...
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Trump says US does not need UK aircraft carriers for Iran war

United States President Donald Trump has posted on social media that he does not need the United Kingdom to deploy aircraft carriers to the Middle East, amid the ongoing war with Iran. Saturday’s post ...