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SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung vowed Thursday to strengthen ...

Merck's immunotherapy Keytruda, including a newer injectable form of the drug, showed stronger-than-expected sales.

The Ogun State Police Command has strengthened its response to gender-based violence with a two-day training for officers on post-violence care and support Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-police-command-strengthens-gbv-response-with-training/

Ulster back row James McNabney speaks about horse riding, his ACL injury and his dad's reaction to his first Ireland call-up.

At OCBC and Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium, adapting roles for employees with disabilities has helped businesses tap overlooked strengths, improve communication and develop more effective leaders.

Egypt’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom presented Egypt’s development vision and efforts to attract investment and strengthen development partnerships during a panel discussion at the 2026 Sustainable Development Goals Dialogue in Madrid, Spain. The session, entitled “Country Platforms in Practice: From National Priorities to Banka

Following the appointment of nearly 1,100 district presidents across the country based on reports of observer, Yadgir is extending the process to frontline units, cell heads, vice-presidents, and executive committee members

A new clinical trial suggests that a simple daily fiber supplement could significantly reduce knee osteoarthritis pain, improve muscle strength, and make the body less sensitive to pain. Researchers discovered that the benefits may be linked to changes in gut bacteria and the hormone GLP-1, revealing a promising new approach to arthritis relief.

Voters supporting two leading Arab parties turned out in record numbers to voice their opposition to the Netanyahu government in Tuesday’s election.

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At BRICS Parliamentary Forum, Lok Sabha Speaker says AI adoption must be guided by human values, ethics, transparency and accountability

The Delta State Government is strengthening its Ebola preparedness with health worker training and surveillance after a suspected case was reported in Abuj Read More: https://punchng.com/delta-strengthens-ebola-preparedness-says-no-case-recorded/

Singapore earlier issued notices under the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act to 10 Singapore-based firms and 10 Indonesian firms.

Transcorp Group has announced its unaudited financial results, delivering a Profit Before Tax of N111.4bn for the nine months ended September 30, 2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/transcorp-group-delivers-n111-4bn-pbt-strengthens-balance-sheet/

Analysis - Israel's inclusion into the Pacific region's main political body has drawn sharply contrasting reactions.

<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_431,w_809/727188' alt='ALYN HOSPITAL. (photo credit: ALYN HOSPITAL)' title='ALYN HOSPITAL. (photo credit: ALYN HOSPITAL)' /><br />Democracy extends beyond elections. Volunteerism and philanthropy help build a stronger Israel and support society’s most

Regular exercise does more than strengthen the heart. New research reveals that it actually reshapes the nerves controlling how the heart functions, and the changes are surprisingly different on the left and right sides of the body.

Premier Ben Carroll and Opposition Leader Jess Wilson have both refused ahead of the state election to commit to new lobbying laws, despite a string of scandals.

Indonesian President Prabowo&nbsp;Subianto told his Cabinet last week that MSCI was trying to "intimidate" Indonesia, but said the country would not be afraid.

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Besides 1,221 local participants, officials said 513 runners were from different parts of the country and 73 foreign athletes, representing 12 countries

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 &mdash; The Ministry of Health (MOH) is to continue strengthening the support system and access to...

BLUETTI showcased its PAYGO, HomeStar, and C&I energy storage solutions at the Canton Fair, aiming to strengthen partnerships across Africa. Read More: https://punchng.com/from-paygo-to-ci-energy-storage-bluetti-strengthens-african-energy-partnerships-at-canton-fair/

<p>The executive vice president of technology giant Siemens on Saturday met with President Asif Ali Zardari in Berlin and expressed his readiness to enhance support for strengthening existing healthcare infrastructure in Pakistan, the Presidency said.</p> <p>The meeting took place on the third and final day of President Zardari’s <a href="https://www.dawn.co

Indiana running back Khobie Martin, who suffered a broken forearm in the Hoosiers' season opener, is available to play against Michigan.

On the set of “Marie Antoinette,” Sofia Coppola was a director in her mid-30s with two previous features under her belt — exhilarated and occasionally overwhelmed by the scope of shooting a historical drama at Versailles. And her mother was there documenting it all. “Making Marie Antoinette,” to be released in theaters Oct. 23 on […]

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Police chiefs from five southern States and three Union Territories discuss intelligence-sharing and policing reforms as Telangana offers to share its technological infrastructure

In today’s episode of Trending Middle East , UAE authorities work to contain an oil spill from a supertanker in the Arabian Gulf after reports of a strong fuel smell. Beaches in Umm Al Quwain have been closed temporarily as clean-up operations continue. Yemen’s internationally recognised government warns citizens against attending Houthi-organised gatherings

Banks and telcos deploying AI are urged to strengthen agent controls by restricting data access and adding independent shutdown mechanisms to prevent unaut Read More: https://punchng.com/banks-telcos-urged-to-strengthen-ai-agent-controls/

Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, met with Rwandan President Paul Kagame in Kigali to strengthen defence cooperation against terrorism. Read More: https://punchng.com/coas-kagame-strengthen-nigeria-rwanda-defence-ties/

The Regional Meteorological Centre has issued orange and yellow alerts warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in several districts. The prospects of rain spell continuing in the State next week hinge on the low pressure area expected to develop in the Bay of Bengal on Friday

Polling will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. across 17 districts, with counting of votes scheduled for October 27

The Federal Government is strengthening primary healthcare delivery in over 700 communities across Nigeria through its National Health Fellows Programme. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-to-strengthen-primary-healthcare-in-700-communities/

<p>Pakistan and the European Union (EU) have agreed to strengthen cooperation at multilateral forums, including the United Nations, to advance a coherent counterterrorism approach, according to a statement issued by the Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday.</p> <p>The agreement was reached during the 10th round of the Pakistan-EU Bilateral Counterterrorism Dialog

Ghana’s Ministry of Health has strengthened its Ebola surveillance and response measures following reported cases in Kenya and Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/ebola-ghana-strengthens-surveillance-after-cases-reported-in-kenya-nigeria/

The Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy has urged the Federal Government to strengthen the country’s preparedness for Ebola and other infectious diseases, proposing a 10-point action plan to improve national health security. The Academy made the call in a statement signed by its President and Chairman of the Governing Council, Prof. Lere Baale, on Thursday, urging R

SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won strengthened against the U.S. do...

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SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has reaffirmed Beijing's...

OTTAWA — A senior federal adviser says a government-wide registry of security clearance information would improve efficiency, reduce duplication and help departments identify where relevant personnel security data may already exist.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone says he has no plans to call out his players publicly more often despite recent criticisms of the club's culture.

The Sokoto State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening social protection policies and programmes to reduce poverty and improve resident Read More: https://punchng.com/sokoto-to-strengthen-social-protection-policy/

<p>Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir and visiting Maldivian President Dr Mohamed Muizzu underscored the importance of strengthening bilateral defence cooperation on Wednesday, state-run <em>Radio Pakistan</em> <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" class="link--external" href="https://www.radio.gov.pk/21

Andy Farrell named his 36-man squad for next month’s Nations Championship northern series games

<p>Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir and visiting Maldivian President Dr Mohamed Muizzu underscored the importance of strengthening bilateral defence cooperation on Wednesday, state-run <em>Radio Pakistan</em> <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" class="link--external" href="https://www.radio.gov.pk/21

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The Ministry of Home Affairs had set the target to free the country from the drug menace by December 31, 2029, Amit Shah says

At this year’s Marché du Film at the Cannes film festival, it would be no exaggeration to say that Japanese content and creators were everywhere you turned. Designated ‘Country of Honour’ at the market, Japan was involved in a slew of panels, workshops and labs; played a prominent role in Cannes flagship programs, including Cannes […]

A new Penn State study suggests that just four minutes of daily strength training can significantly improve mobility and physical function in older adults. After 12 weeks, participants showed meaningful gains in balance, leg strength, and their ability to stand up from a chair, all important factors for maintaining independence and reducing fall risk.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 &mdash; Malaysia and Japan are committed to strengthening security cooperation to combat transnatio...

<p>Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday vowed to strengthen bilateral relations with the Maldives, as the two countries signed 20 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) during the visit of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu.</p> <p>Muizzu <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2038493">arrived</a> in Islamabad on Tuesday on a three-day visit at the invitation of PM

Inflation rose further above the Bank of England’s target as policymakers prepare for a meeting that is expected to yield a first rate increase since the start of the Iran war.

SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Mobis Co., a Hyundai Motor affiliate, said We...