Author: Amanda Martinez

UK pharmaceutical giant GSK has agreed to pay up to $2.2 billion to settle thousands of US lawsuits claiming its heartburn drug, Zantac, caused cancer. This settlement resolves 93% of all cases, involving around 80,000 claimants represented by 10 law firms. GSK’s decision to settle comes after US regulators pulled Zantac off shelves in 2020 due to concerns that its key ingredient, ranitidine, could turn into a cancer-causing substance when exposed to heat. This move led to thousands of lawsuits against Zantac’s manufacturers, including GSK. Zantac Cancer Claims are at the center of this controversy. GSK will also pay $70…

Taiwan’s President William Lai vowed to defend the island’s sovereignty in his National Day address, pledging to resist “annexation or encroachment” from China. Lai’s speech marked a significant moment in Taiwan-China relations. Lai emphasized Taiwan’s independence, stating that the Republic of China and the People’s Republic of China are not subordinate to each other. He asserted that Beijing has no right to represent Taiwan, highlighting the island’s democratic values. This bold stance comes after Lai’s previous comments sparked tension with China. Last week, he stated that China cannot be Taiwan’s “motherland” due to the island’s distinct history. Lai also questioned…

North Korea plans to shut off all transportation to South Korea starting on Wednesday to “completely separate” the two countries. The military of the North has stated that it intends to block and cut off the southern border. The already high level of animosity between the two Koreas has reached new heights with this North and South Korea separation. Proclaiming the move as a self-defensive measure for inhibiting war, the Korean People’s Army (KPA) referred to the regular deployment of American nuclear assets in the area and the continuing military drills in South Korea. The Korean People’s Army said a…

As Hurricane Milton is about to make an impact in the densely populated Tampa Bay region, Floridians are rushing to complete emergency preparations or relocate away from the area. The category five hurricane features winds of 165 mph, with gusts reaching 270 km/h, and is set to make landfall on Wednesday night. Two weeks ago, Hurricane Helene decimated the state, and now Hurricane Milton evacuation efforts in Florida are ongoing. President Joe Biden has called for an emergency evacuation, describing the choice as a matter of life and death. Additionally, he stressed the gravity of the situation by warning that…

The US Department of Justice (DoJ) is considering drastic measures against Google, including potentially breaking up the search engine giant, to promote fair competition in the tech industry. This move could significantly impact how technology giants operate. The DoJ aims to prevent Google from exploiting its dominance in internet search through illegal practices. A landmark court ruling in August, following a 10-week trial, deemed Google’s dominance unlawful. Prosecutors showed that Google paid billions annually to Apple and Samsung to secure its position as their default search engine. Google countered that users prefer its search engine due to its usefulness. The…

Valencia Mayor María José Catalá reported that Singapore authorities detained Dani Cuesta and his wife, Mireia Sáez, at the airport and confiscated their passports. This sudden turn of events disrupted the Spanish couple’s honeymoon. The reason was their protest against Peter Lim, the billionaire owner of Valencia CF. The couple’s crime? Holding a banner that read “Lim Go Home” outside Lim’s residence and posting photos online. This bold move sparked widespread attention among Valencia fans, who have been unhappy with Lim’s tenure. Cuesta even interviewed a Valencia football podcast, explaining that he brought the banner to Singapore to express his…

According to the latest vote counts, India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in Haryana’s state election but trails behind in Jammu and Kashmir. In Haryana, the BJP is ahead with 50 seats, while the Congress party lags with 35 seats. Conversely, in Jammu and Kashmir, the Congress-National Conference alliance has surpassed the majority mark with 51 seats, leaving the BJP with 23 seats. The BJP’s performance in Haryana is a boost for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party, especially after securing a reduced majority in the general election. A third consecutive win in Haryana would provide momentum for the…

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has sent a heartfelt birthday message to Russian President Vladimir Putin, referring to him as his “closest comrade” as Putin turns 72. This gesture underscores the deepening ties between North Korea and Russia, particularly since the Ukraine war began. Kim expressed his desire to elevate their relationship to new heights, praising the “invincible and eternal” bond between their nations. The historical context of this alliance dates back to Stalin and Kim Il-sung, Kim Jong Un’s grandfather. The Soviet Union provided crucial support to North Korea in its early days, supplying weapons and technology. Notably,…

Israeli airstrikes against Hezbollah have escalated, now including neighborhoods of Beirut and southern Lebanon. Multiple airstrikes by the Israeli military intensified their attack against the Lebanese group. Hezbollah targeted northern Israel near Haifa with rockets while the two sides exchanged gunfire. Within an hour, the Israeli military said it had struck 120 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. An airstrike in Bint Jbeil killed ten Lebanese firemen, adding to the rising number of casualties among first responders in the conflict. Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the Haifa missile attack and military installations in northern Israel. This marked the first attack on Haifa…

Japan has made a significant hydrogen production breakthrough by utilizing Spanish resources in a continuous generation process that lasted 3,000 hours. Hydrogen has become a crucial element in the worldwide endeavor to lower carbon emissions, drawing significant investment, particularly from projects focused on reducing carbon footprints. Wood Mackenzie reports that hydrogen production in Spain rose by 11.1 million tons in the first quarter of 2022, representing 20% of the global new initiatives in this sector. The most abundant chemical element on Earth is hydrogen, composed of a proton and an electron. However, scientists must isolate hydrogen from compounds like water…

British climber Fay Manners was caught on Chaukhamba Mountain in northern India and spent two days in dangerous circumstances. She was in a challenging scenario with her climbing partner, American Michelle Dvorak, when the rope holding their food, tent, and equipment snapped. As a result of the event, they were about 20,000 feet above sea level when they ran out of supplies. They had sent out an emergency notice, but the Fay Manners emergency rescue personnel could not locate them at first. The moment the rope broke, Manners felt utterly helpless since they knew they had lost their vital safety…

A suspected Karachi suicide attack near Jinnah International Airport killed two Chinese nationals and injured at least ten others on Sunday night. At the location, authorities also discovered a third body, which they supposed to be the assailant. A terrorist attack targeted a convoy of Chinese engineers working on a power project in Sindh province. The Chinese embassy in Pakistan denounced the explosion as a terrorist assault. Claiming responsibility for the Karachi suicide attack was the separatist terrorist organization Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). The BLA claimed the attack targeted Chinese investors and engineers arriving from Karachi airport. They have previously…