Novo Nordisk Defends High Prices for Weight-Loss Drugs Amid US Senate Scrutiny

CEO Acknowledges Price Negotiation Possibility Novo Nordisk’s CEO, Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen, faced tough questions from US lawmakers over the high prices of its weight-loss and diabetes drugs, Wegovy and Ozempic.…

Escalating Tensions: Over 100 Rockets Fired into Israel from Lebanon

A Significant Barrage In a dramatic escalation, over 100 rockets were launched from Lebanon into northern Israel early on Sunday, hitting areas near Haifa. This barrage signals a potential shift…

Mass Shooting in Birmingham Nightlife District Leaves Four Dead

Tragic Incident in a Popular Entertainment Area A mass shooting erupted in Birmingham, Alabama, on Saturday night, claiming the lives of four individuals and injuring 18 others. The incident took…

Trump Declares 2024 Could Be His Last Presidential Run

No Plans for 2028 if Defeated in 2024 Former President Donald Trump revealed he would not seek the presidency again in 2028 if he loses in the 2024 election. In…

Swiss Voters Reject Plan to Boost Biodiversity Protection

Swiss Referendum Blocks Biodiversity Funding In a recent referendum, Swiss voters decisively rejected a proposal aimed at increasing biodiversity protection. Despite Switzerland’s reputation for natural beauty, 63% of voters opposed…

Major Strike in Israel Demands Action for Gaza Hostages

Nationwide Strike Disrupts Daily Life On September 2, 2024, Israel experienced its first major strike since the onset of the Gaza war, disrupting key sectors and infrastructure nationwide. The strike,…

Gotthard Rail Tunnel Reopens After Year-Long Closure

Reopening of a Vital Connection The Gotthard Base Tunnel, a crucial rail link between Switzerland and Italy, is set to reopen on Monday after a year-long closure caused by a…

Paris Mayor Defends Decision to Keep Olympic Rings on Eiffel Tower

Rings to Stay, But Not Without Controversy Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has announced that the Olympic rings will remain on the Eiffel Tower even after the Paralympic Games conclude. This…

EU Demands Putin’s Arrest During Mongolia Visit

Putin’s Visit to Mongolia Sparks International Controversy Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Mongolia on Monday, making his first official visit to a country that is a member of the…

Russian Airstrike in Kharkiv Claims Six Lives and Injures Dozens

Deadly Attack on Kharkiv A Russian airstrike on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv has resulted in six deaths and 47 injuries. The attack, involving powerful glide bombs, struck five…