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A new triple therapy regimen has demonstrated significant success in slowing the progression of advanced breast cancer, extending patient survival, and delaying the need for further chemotherapy, according to research presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting in Chicago. The study, funded by Roche and published in the New England Journal of Medicine, highlights the potential of combining targeted drugs with hormone therapy to improve outcomes for patients with a specific form of the disease. The treatment involves a combination of two targeted drugs, inavolisib and palbociclib, alongside the hormone therapy fulvestrant. The clinical trial found…

Karol Nawrocki, a conservative historian backed by the nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) party, has narrowly won Poland’s  presidential runoff, securing 50.89% of the vote against liberal Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski, who received 49.11%, according to official results released by the National Electoral Commission. The outcome marks a significant shift in Poland’s political landscape, dealing a setback to Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s pro-European government. Nawrocki, 42, is expected to leverage the presidential veto power to challenge Tusk’s reform agenda, particularly on judicial independence and civil rights, areas where the government lacks the parliamentary majority needed to override presidential objections. Nawrocki, who previously…

U.S. President Donald Trump reacted angrily this week to a question referencing the growing use of the term “TACO trade” on Wall Street, a mocking acronym that stands for “Trump Always Chickens Out.” The label reflects investor frustration over Trump’s pattern of imposing or threatening aggressive tariffs, only to later retreat, often sending markets into sharp reversals. The term was coined earlier this month by Financial Times columnist Robert Armstrong and has quickly gained currency among analysts who observe consistent market reactions to Trump’s tariff maneuvers. Traders have increasingly capitalized on this cycle buying during market dips triggered by tariff threats and profiting when tariffs are scaled back. Trump dismissed the…

The European Union and six of its member countries have formally ratified the United Nations High Seas Treaty, marking a substantial advancement in international efforts to safeguard marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction. The treaty aims to establish a global framework for the creation of marine protected areas (MPAs) across the high seas, which comprise nearly two-thirds of the world’s ocean. The ratifications were officially submitted to the UN headquarters in New York and include those by the EU itself along with Portugal, Slovenia, Cyprus, Latvia, and Hungary. These latest endorsements bring the total number of ratifications to 28. The treaty requires ratification by 60 nations before it can…

Nvidia Corporation reported mixed first-quarter results, outperforming revenue and earnings expectations but acknowledging significant challenges related to U.S. export controls affecting its China operations. The chipmaker posted revenue of $44.1 billion for the quarter ending April 27, exceeding analyst estimates of $43.3 billion. This represents a substantial increase from the $26 billion reported during the same quarter last year. Adjusted earnings per share stood at $0.96, above the expected $0.93 and up from $0.61 a year earlier. Nvidia’s data center division, its largest business segment, generated $39.1 billion in revenue. While this fell slightly short of the projected $39.2 billion, it was still a notable…

flydubai has announced the launch of flights to four new European destinations as part of its ongoing network expansion. Beginning in September 2025, the airline will introduce services to Chișinău in Moldova and Iași in Romania, followed by Riga in Latvia and Vilnius in Lithuania in December. This expansion brings the carrier’s European network to 35 destinations across 20 countries. With the launch of flights to Iași International Airport (IAS), flydubai becomes the first airline from the United Arab Emirates to offer direct services between Dubai and the northeastern Romanian city. The airline initially entered the Romanian market in 2012 with flights to Bucharest, reinforcing its long-term…

The European Union is nearing its primary climate objective for 2030, with current national policies expected to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by 54 percent compared to 1990 levels, according to a report released by the European Commission  on Wednesday. The EU’s target, established under its climate legislation, is to cut emissions by 55 percent by the end of the decade. The Commission’s latest analysis suggests that, based on measures already in place across member states, the bloc is within one percentage point of meeting that goal. The findings are derived from submitted national energy and climate plans, which detail each country’s strategies for…

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has revised its global employment forecast for 2025, citing mounting economic challenges and heightened trade tensions. According to its latest report released on 28 May, the UN agency now expects job growth to reach 1.5% for the year, down from its earlier projection of 2.1%. This adjustment translates to approximately 53 million new jobs in 2025, seven million fewer than previously anticipated. The downgrade comes amid a broader slowdown in global economic growth, with projections reduced from 3.2% to 2.8%. The ILO attributes this weakening outlook to persistent geopolitical instability, ongoing military conflicts, and disruptions in global trade patterns.…

British broadcaster and media personality Piers Morgan praised the transformative vision of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, during a keynote session at the Arab Media Summit on Wednesday. Speaking in Dubai, Morgan described the emirate’s rapid development as “contagious,” citing the construction of the Burj Khalifa as a prime example of its bold ambition. Morgan recalled that when the Burj Khalifa was just 40 percent complete, Sheikh Mohammed insisted that it be made the tallest building in the world. “That’s the level of ambition the rest of…

More than 17,000 residents have been forced to evacuate their homes in Manitoba as wildfires rage across the western Canadian province, prompting the government to declare a province-wide state of emergency. Authorities say the fires mark one of the most severe starts to wildfire season in recent memory. Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew announced the emergency on Wednesday, highlighting the unprecedented scale of the crisis. “This is the largest evacuation Manitoba will have seen in most people’s living memory,” Kinew said in a press conference. He confirmed that military aircraft would be deployed to airlift residents from remote northern communities at…