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Business NewsApple reported better-than-expected quarterly revenue and profit, but its shares fell sharply after the company warned of significant supply constraints affecting advanced chips. Despite strong iPhone sales and record Mac revenue, investors reacted cautiously to concerns about component shortages and slower-than-expected future growth.
1 min read · 31 Jul
Business NewsAmazon has made one of the biggest business announcements of the day after reporting stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings and unveiling plans to invest approximately $220 billion in 2026, largely to expand artificial intelligence infrastructure and Amazon Web Services (AWS). The results sent Amazon's shares sharply higher in premarket trading, reinforcing the company's position as one of the world's leading AI and cloud computing businesses.
1 min read · 31 Jul
HealthThe World Health Organization (WHO) has released new consolidated global guidance to help countries strengthen HIV surveillance systems, improve early diagnosis, and monitor progress toward ending the HIV epidemic. The updated recommendations provide governments with practical tools to collect more accurate data, identify people who need treatment sooner, and strengthen national public health responses.
1 min read · 31 Jul
HealthThe World Health Organization (WHO) has published new global guidance aimed at helping countries strengthen routine health information systems and improve surveillance for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). The guidance is intended to help health authorities detect outbreaks earlier, monitor disease trends more effectively, and improve healthcare delivery in some of the world's most vulnerable communities.
1 min read · 31 Jul
HealthA major healthcare announcement was made today as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) accepted regulatory applications to review PB016, a proposed biosimilar to Entyvio (vedolizumab). If approved, the medicine could provide a more affordable treatment option for patients living with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, potentially improving access to advanced biologic therapies worldwide.
1 min read · 31 Jul
HealthThe European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended approval of Icotyde, the first oral medicine that targets the interleukin-23 (IL-23) receptor for adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. If the European Commission grants final approval, the treatment could offer patients a convenient alternative to injectable biologic therapies.
1 min read · 31 Jul
HealthIndonesia has announced a major step to strengthen its ability to prevent and respond to future disease outbreaks by reinforcing its National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS). Supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) and international partners, the initiative aims to improve disease surveillance, laboratory capacity, emergency response, and coordination across government sectors.
1 min read · 31 Jul
HealthA major development in cancer treatment came this week as a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory committee voted in favor of an experimental gene therapy for patients with advanced melanoma whose disease has progressed after previous immunotherapy. While the vote is not a final approval, it is considered an important milestone that could lead to a new treatment option for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
1 min read · 31 Jul
HealthThe World Health Organization (WHO) and the Government of France have announced a major expansion of their One Health initiative, introducing new international programs to strengthen disease surveillance, improve pandemic preparedness, and address health threats shared by humans, animals, and the environment. The announcement is part of WHO's ongoing global effort to reduce the risk of future pandemics and emerging infectious diseases.
1 min read · 31 Jul
HealthA significant development in global healthcare was announced today as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) accepted applications to review PB016, a proposed biosimilar to Entyvio (vedolizumab). If approved, the medicine could improve access to more affordable treatments for patients living with chronic inflammatory diseases such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
1 min read · 31 Jul
HealthThe World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a major global call urging governments to strengthen breastfeeding support through better health systems, workplace policies, and community programs. The announcement comes ahead of World Breastfeeding Week and highlights breastfeeding as one of the most effective ways to improve child survival, health, and development worldwide.
1 min read · 31 Jul
HealthA major breakthrough in cardiovascular medicine was announced today as Picard Medical and SynCardia unveiled the first detailed architecture of the Emperor Total Artificial Heart at the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Conference (EMBC 2026). The next-generation artificial heart is designed to provide long-term support for patients suffering from end-stage heart failure and represents a significant advancement in life-saving cardiac technology.
1 min read · 31 Jul