Category: World

Jun 02, 2025 04:55 PM IST Sanofi will purchase Blueprint Medicines for $9.1 billion to bolster its rare disease portfolio.  Sanofi SA will buy Blueprint Medicines Corp. for $9.1 billion equity value, in a deal that sees the European pharmaceutical firm expand its rare immunological disease portfolio. Sanofi will pay $129 per share in cash, the […]

By Parisa Hafezi Iran poised to dismiss US nuclear proposal, says Iranian diplomat DUBAI, – Iran is poised to reject a U.S. proposal to end a decades-long nuclear dispute, an Iranian diplomat said on Monday, slamming it as a “non-starter” that fails to address Tehran’s interests and leaves Washington’s stance on uranium enrichment unchanged. “Iran is […]

* Three people reported killed and dozens wounded at an aid site in Gaza, medics say Report is the latest to underscore volatile security situation * Israel says aware of reports of casualties and investigating * Gaza Humanitarian Foundation says aid distributed without incident * Private, U.S.-backed aid group has been criticised by UN By Nidal […]

By Vladimir Soldatkin, Tom Balmforth and Huseyin Hayatsever Russia, Ukraine set to hold more peace talks after Kyiv hits nuclear-capable bombers ISTANBUL -Russian and Ukrainian officials arrived at a palace in Istanbul on Monday for their second round of direct peace talks since 2022 with no sign they are any closer to an agreement, one day […]

After a turbulent six months of political crisis, South Korea is all set to head to the polls on Tuesday, June 3. The early presidential vote in South Korea follows after former President Yoon Suk-Yeol’s imposition of martial law, which ultimately led to his impeachment. People march with flags and placards as they take part in […]

Irish designer Jonathan Anderson has been appointed creative director of the French luxury goods company Dior. With this, he has replaced Maria Grazia Chiuri, who served in that position for nearly ten years. Anderson will be in charge of the couture and accessory collections for both men and women. Irish designer Jonathan Anderson “Jonathan Anderson is […]

The U.S. Supreme Court swept away this week another obstacle to one of President Donald Trump’s most aggressively pursued policies – mass deportation – again showing its willingness to back his hardline approach to immigration. The justices, though, have signaled some reservations with how he is carrying it out.  Trump also pursued restrictive immigration policies in […]

Iran pressed the United States on Monday for guarantees that it will drop sanctions as a condition for a nuclear deal, after the White House reportedly sent a proposal it deemed “acceptable”. Iran demands US ‘guarantee’ it will lift sanctions in nuclear talks With Iran and the United States engaged in talks over Tehran’s nuclear programme […]

Three low-intensity earthquakes within 24 hours hit In Pakistan’s Karachi on Monday, with the first one being reported at around 1 am. As per the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the tremors were felt in Karachi’s Gadap and Quaidabad areas. In the last 24 hours, Karachi has been struck by three low-intensity earthquakes.(Representational) As per PMD, the first […]

Israel’s top diplomat on Monday condemned the media after pro-Israel protestors were attacked in the US state of Colorado, stating that the media had fuelled antisemitic violence. Eight people were injured with burn marks after a man hurled Molotov cocktails at pro-Israeli protestors demonstrating in Colorado.(AFP) In a post on X, Gideon Saar said, “Shocked by […]