Month : October 2023

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UAE and Saudi leadership chart new paths at GCC-ASEAN summit

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In a significant show of diplomatic and economic cooperation, Riyadh became the backdrop for the collaborative summit between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). At the helm of the UAE’s representation was none other than President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, with the summit’s inauguration carried......
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UAE president holds bilateral talks with Vietnamese prime minister at GCC-ASEAN summit

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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan engaged in a productive meeting with Pham Minh Chinh, the Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, on the sidelines of the highly anticipated joint summit between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The summit, hosted in the Kingdom of......
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Merck and Daiichi Sankyo forge $5.5 billion cancer drug alliance

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Merck, a global pharmaceutical giant, has inked a partnership with Japanese firm Daiichi Sankyo, valuing at $5.5 billion, to co-develop three advanced cancer therapies. Depending on the success of these pioneering cell-targeted treatments, the agreement could garner up to $22 billion for Daiichi. This partnership triggered a significant positive response in......
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Pfizer’s COVID-19 medicine Paxlovid hits the market at a steep $1,400, sparking concerns

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Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has announced its intention to charge $1,400 for a five-day course of its antiviral drug Paxlovid. This marks a significant increase from the $529 the US government previously paid for the same quantity of the drug during the pandemic. The Wall Street Journal reports that Pfizer communicated the new pricing in......
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Solaredge’s warning sends solar stocks spiraling downward

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Solar stocks took a significant hit on Friday as Solaredge, a prominent solar product manufacturer, indicated a sharp decline in European demand. This warning further dampened the sentiment surrounding the renewable energy sector, which has already been grappling with challenges throughout the year. The Invesco Solar ETF (TAN) faced a 6.57% decline on......
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Tesla stock faces setback after Elon Musk’s contentious conference call

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After releasing its Q3 financial results, Tesla’s stock took a significant hit, plummeting by nearly 10%. While the Q3 results did not meet market expectations, the stock remained stable initially, possibly buoyed by the much-anticipated Cybertruck delivery event announcement. However, the subsequent conference call with CEO Elon Musk led to a more negative market response. Several......
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NASA’s InSight lander uncovers tectonic origins of major marsquake

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On May 4, 2022, a groundbreaking discovery was made when NASA’s InSight lander recorded the most potent marsquake to date. While the 4.7 magnitude quake might seem moderate by Earth’s standards, it is a significant event for Mars. Planetary scientist Ben Fernando from the University of Oxford in England stated, “Our analysis shows that......