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US approves gene therapy treatment for hemophilia 26 Apr 2024 - 08:19 pm

Washington: Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has received US approval for a gene therapy against a form of hemophilia, a rare and inherited blood clotting...

Two Kyiv hospitals evacuating over feared Russian strikes 26 Apr 2024 - 08:02 pm

Kyiv, Ukraine: Officials in Ukraine's capital Kyiv Friday announced the evacuation of two hospitals which they feared could be targeted by Russian strikes....

Saudi Arabia warns of bogus Hajj companies, campaigns 26 Apr 2024 - 07:54 pm

Makkah Al Mukarramah: A source at the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah warned those who wish to perform the Hajj pilgrimage rituals...

Herds of endangered hippos trapped in mud in drought-hit Botswana 26 Apr 2024 - 06:40 pm

Maun, Botswana: Herds of endangered hippos stuck in the mud of dried-up ponds are in danger of dying in drought-struck Botswana, conservation authorities...

At least 10 people killed in Brazil fire: officials 26 Apr 2024 - 06:06 pm

Rio de Janeiro: At least 10 people were killed Friday in a fire that broke out in a defunct hotel being used as...

France, Germany sign deal on 'tank of the future' 26 Apr 2024 - 05:57 pm

Paris: France and Germany on Friday firmed up plans to jointly develop a next-generation battle tank equipped with artificial intelligence and laser technology,...

Romania court opens way for start of influencer Tate's trial 26 Apr 2024 - 05:49 pm

Bucharest: A Bucharest court on Friday gave the green light for the start of the human trafficking trial of controversial influencer Andrew Tate...

Gaza baby saved from dying mother's womb dies 26 Apr 2024 - 05:34 pm

Palestinian Territories: A baby saved from her dying mother's womb in the war-battered Gaza Strip has died, her uncle told AFP on Friday....

Kenya flood death toll since March climbs to 70 26 Apr 2024 - 05:09 pm

Nairobi: The number of people killed in floods in Kenya due to heavier than usual rainfall since the start of the monsoon in...

French Indian Ocean island Mayotte reports local cholera cases 26 Apr 2024 - 04:39 pm

Mamoudzou: Mayotte, a French island in the IndianOcean, on Friday reported its first locally acquired cases of cholera, in addition to 10 imported...

TotalEnergies profit rises as CEO floats US listing move 26 Apr 2024 - 04:12 pm

Paris, France: TotalEnergiessaid Friday its first-quarter net profit rose to $5.7 billion as a strong oil market offset weaker gas prices, while its...

EU toughens safety rules on Chinese fashion retailer Shein 26 Apr 2024 - 04:00 pm

Brussels, Belgium: The European Union on Friday added Chinese-founded online retailer Shein to its list of digital companies that are large enough to...

Indian election resumes as heatwave hits voters 26 Apr 2024 - 03:50 pm

Mathura, India: India's six-week-long election resumed Friday with millions of people lining up outside polling stations in parts of the country hit by...

EU commits 70 million euros more for Gaza aid 26 Apr 2024 - 03:36 pm

Brussels, Belgium: The European Union on Friday said it was giving an extra 68 million euros ($73 million) to provide desperately needed aid...

US regulators probe Tesla recall over autopilot concerns 26 Apr 2024 - 02:13 pm

Washington: US auto safety regulatory body said on Friday it opened a probe to determine whether Tesla's decision to recall two million cars...

Girl, 13, in court after triple stabbing at Welsh school 26 Apr 2024 - 01:37 pm

London: A 13-year-old girl made a first appearance in court in Wales on Friday on three counts of attempted murder after two teachers...

Japan town to block Mount Fuji view from troublesome tourists 26 Apr 2024 - 01:13 pm

Tokyo: A huge black barrier to block Mount Fuji from view will be installed in a popular photo spot by Japanese authorities exasperated...

Gulf Air introduces Guangzhou, Shanghai as latest destinations 26 Apr 2024 - 10:27 am

DOHA: Gulf Air will commence scheduled flights to two prominent Chinese destinations starting in May 2024 including Guangzhou, located in southern China and...