Agency Desk

Health News Roundup: WHO recommends use of two antibody drugs against Ebola; Abortion drug maker drops challenge to Mississippi ban and more

Following is a summary of current health news briefs. U.S. to boost monkeypox vaccine supply with 1.8 million extra doses The United States said on Thursday...

Odd News Roundup: Pakistan’s Madhubala elephant gets relief after years of dental pain; ‘Spanish Stonehenge’ emerges from drought-hit dam and more

Following is a summary of current odd news briefs. Pakistan's Madhubala elephant gets relief after years of dental pain Madhubala, a 16-year-old elephant in Pakistan suffering...

Unidentified attackers seize control of hotel in Somali capital

Unidentified armed attackers have taken control of a hotel in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, following two car bomb blasts and gunfire, police and intelligence...

Soccer-Manchester United reach deal to sign Casemiro from Real Madrid

Manchester United have reached an agreement with LaLiga champions Real Madrid for the transfer of defensive midfielder Casemiro, the Premier League club said on...

Most TV critics applaud ‘House of the Dragon,’ others find it less magical

The highly anticipated "Game of Thrones" prequel "House of the Dragon" received glowing reviews from many television critics on Friday, but still...

US announces new military aid, drones for Ukraine

The US for the first time on Friday said it will give Ukraine Scan Eagle surveillance drones, mine-resistant vehicles, anti-armour rounds and howitzer weapons...

US STOCKS-Wall Street ends down as yields rise; S&P 500 posts weekly loss

U.S. stocks fell on Friday in a broad selloff led by megacaps as U.S. bond yields rose, with the S&P 500 posting losses for...

Authors and friends rally and read for Salman Rushdie

Friends and fellow authors spoke out on Salman Rushdie's behalf during a rally on Friday on the steps of the main branch of the...