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Google to invest $6.4bn

The investment is its biggest-ever in Germany.

Pfizer poised to buy Metsera

The pharma giant improved its offer to $10bn.

Ozempic maker lowers outlook

The company posted tepid Q3 results.

Kimberly-Clark to buy Kenvue

The deal is valued at $48.7 billion.

BYD Q3 profit down 33%

This was a 33% year-on-year decrease.

Poorer countries need money before raising climate targets, says COP29 head

Copenhagen, Denmark - Developing countries should not have to set stricter targets for cutting their carbon emissions before funds are available...

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Man vaccinated for Covid 217 times shows no side effects

Paris, France - A German man who deliberately got vaccinated for Covid-19 a whopping 217 times did not report any side...

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Canada bans travelers from Egypt, Nigeria, Malawi over Omicron fears

All travelers flying to Canada need to be tested at the airport upon landing except for the US.
  • All travelers flying to Canada need to be tested at the airport upon landing except for the US
  • Unvaccinated people can no longer board airplanes or ride trains in Canada
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Pfizer already working on Covid vaccine targeting Omicron: CEO

Bourla likened the situation to the scenario earlier this year when Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech developed a vaccine...
  • Bourla likened the situation to the scenario earlier this year when Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech developed a vaccine in 95 days against Delta which was not used
  • On Monday, the World Health Organization warned the new Covid-19 Omicron variant poses a "very high" risk globally
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Suspected Omicron cases mild: leading S.Africa doctor

A South African doctor who raised the alarm over Omicron said Sunday dozens of her patients suspected of having the...
  • Angelique Coetzee, chair of the South African Medical Association, told AFP she had seen around 30 patients who tested positive for Covid-19 but had unfamiliar symptoms
  • The World Health Organization has designated it a variant of concern, and scientists are working to assess its behavior
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Merck pill can prevent grave Covid infections: US health panel

But the report, from an FDA advisory panel, cautioned that pregnant women should not use the drug, known as molnupiravir
  • But the report, from an FDA advisory panel, cautioned that pregnant women should not use the drug, known as molnupiravir
  • The preliminary FDA report confirmed the drug's effectiveness in patients with mild to moderate Covid or at risk of hospitalization
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B.1.1.529 is ‘variant of concern,’ as WHO names it Omicron

WHO says the new variant ‘has a large number of mutations, some of which are concerning.’
  • WHO said the Omicron strain was first reported officially by South Africa on November 24
  • However, the first known confirmed B.1.1.529 infection was from a specimen collected on November 9
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Insulin out of reach for many 100 years after its discovery: WHO

The main barriers to accessing the lifesaving medicine, namely high prices, low availability of human insulin, a market dominated by...
  • The main barriers to accessing the lifesaving medicine, namely high prices, low availability of human insulin, a market dominated by just a few producers, and weak health systems.
  • Insulin is the “bedrock” of diabetes treatment, and WHO is working with countries and manufacturers to expand access to everyone who needs it
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Dr Abdullah Asiri chosen member of WHO panel on novel pathogen origins

Dr Abdullah Asiri, Saudi Arabia's Deputy Minister for Preventive Health, has been chosen as one of the members of the...
  • Asiri, Saudi Arabia's Deputy Minister for Preventive Health, is one of the 28 members of the Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of Novel Pathogens.
  • Lebanese Dr Nada Ghosn is another expert from the Middle East chosen as the member.

Libyans traumatised after decade of conflict

The war has crippled even basic medical services, and psychological support has taken a back seat.
  • The war has crippled even basic medical services, and psychological support has taken a back seat
  • Despite a year-long ceasefire and the installation of a unity government, security remains shaky across the country and localised violence is common
Business

Israel startup pays virtual coin for trash collection

The scheme aims to encourage citizens to pick up trash in a country ranked among the world's leading litter producers.
  • Israelis generate an average of 1.7 kilograms of waste per person per day
  • Comparatively, residents of European countries generate on an average 1.4 kilograms of waste every day

Pandemic brings global syringe shortage into sharp focus: WHO

The UN health agency said that a shortage of at least one billion syringes “could occur”, if manufacturing does not...
  • The UN health agency said that a shortage of at least one billion syringes “could occur”, if manufacturing does not pick up.
  • Lisa Hedman, WHO Senior Advisor, warned that a generation of children might miss immunization jabs unless manufacturers make more syringes

Poorer countries need money before raising climate targets, says COP29 head

Copenhagen, Denmark - Developing countries should not have to set stricter targets for cutting their carbon emissions before funds are available...
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Saudi professor secures US patent for innovative cancer therapy

Washington, USA -- The Saudi faculty member at Michigan State University Dr. Yasser Al-Dhamin, received a patent from the US...
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Saudi astronauts to conduct 11 experiments at Space Station

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -– Two Saudi astronauts will conduct 14 scientific and research experiments during their ongoing space mission. The...
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WHO unveils network to minimize spread of infectious diseases

The World Health Organization launched a global network to help swiftly detect the threat from infectious diseases, like COVID-19, and...
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UAE sees 20 percent decrease in nitrogen oxide emissions: study

Dubai, UAE-- The UAE has witnessed a 20 percent drop in nitrogen oxide emissions from power generation activities, according to...
  • The findings of the study corresponds with the "National Air Quality Agenda 2031," introduced by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment
  • The UAE aims to lower pollution, improve air quality, foster a safe and healthy environment, and enhance the overall quality of life
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Global warming raises risk of heat-related deaths among workers

The Occupational Heat Stress conference in Qatar, which focused on climate change and how rising temperatures threaten workers' health, heard...
  • There is no international standard for temperatures for outdoor working, but climate change has forced new scrutiny.
  • Last year's World Cup in Qatar drew attention to workers toiling in temperatures that can top 50 degrees, prompting Qatar to ban outdoor working from 10am to 3.30pm.
Business

Burjeel Holdings Q1 profit $33m

The company posted Q1 revenue of US$299 million.
  • Firm's revenue increased by 11.6 percent year-on-year and net profit by 43.4 percent reflecting strong growth.
  • Burjeel Holdings continue to review partnership opportunities in the Middle East and Africa region.