Fampridine, the first drug to aid walking for people with multiple sclerosis, is now available on the NHS in England. Up to 5,000 patients annually could benefit from the "signal booster" medication, which was previously rejected but is already available in other UK nations.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio anticipates India's concern regarding new generic drug import tariffs announced by President Trump, which will increase significantly after August 1, 2026. The issue was not raised with India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during their recent meeting, though it might have been discussed with other US officials.
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, will stand trial in the US on June 1, 2027, for drug trafficking charges. Captured by US forces in Caracas, they pleaded not guilty. The defense plans to challenge the indictment based on sovereign immunity and the legality of their capture.
A US judge in New York has set June 1, 2027, as the trial date for former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, on drug trafficking charges. The couple was detained in early January by US forces in Caracas and faces potential life sentences if found guilty.
A US judge set June 1, 2027, as the trial date for former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores on drug trafficking charges. Abducted in a 2026 US military raid, both pleaded not guilty, with Maduro's lawyer challenging the legality based on sovereign immunity.
A New York District Judge has scheduled the drug trafficking trial of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores to begin on June 1, 2027. The couple, who pleaded not guilty, were reportedly captured by US forces in Caracas in January and face charges in the US Federal Court.
US President Trump announced 100-200% tariffs on generic medicines from Aug 2028 unless manufacturing relocates to the US. This poses a significant challenge for India's $30B pharma industry, which supplies 47% of US generic prescriptions, potentially making exports unviable and raising US drug prices.
Jasper Philipsen secured his first Tour de France stage victory in Stage 17, capping a strong team effort, while Tadej Pogačar maintained his overall lead. The stage, favorable for sprinters, saw Philipsen overcome earlier personal disappointment, as the race heads towards the Alps.
As inundações no Rio Grande do Sul afetaram 143 municípios, com 51 desabrigados e 155 desalojados, mas sem mortes. A Defesa Civil emitiu alertas para a elevação do Rio Taquari, prevendo um cenário mais crítico e risco de deslizamentos em algumas áreas.
A US judge has set June 1, 2027, as the trial date for Venezuela's ousted president Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in Brooklyn on drug trafficking charges. They pleaded not guilty and face potential life sentences if convicted.
Night-time anti-doping tests on Tour de France leaders Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard sparked debate. While some, like Jonathan Vaughters, support these "effective" measures against micro-dosing, the cyclists' union CPA argues they are dangerous and disrupt rider rest. The UCI defends the "exceptional" tests as an "absolute priority" in fighting doping.
A US judge set a June 1, 2027, trial date for ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores on drug-trafficking charges in Manhattan federal court. Their defense lawyer plans to seek dismissal based on immunity as a head of state.
The FDA's Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee meets Thursday for two days to recommend on allowing compounding pharmacies to make popular injectable peptides like TB-500 and BPC-157. This decision is critical amidst safety concerns, lack of large-scale human trials, and industry pressure to lift current restrictions.
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, will stand trial in the US on drug trafficking charges starting June 1, 2027. They were seized from Caracas by US forces and face potential life sentences, pleading not guilty while Maduro claims immunity as a former head of state.
Chuvas intensas no Rio Grande do Sul causaram a elevação dos rios Taquari e Caí, que ultrapassaram a cota de inundação, afetando 143 cidades. Mais de 200 pessoas estão fora de casa, e a Defesa Civil emitiu avisos de risco hidrológico para os vales dos rios.
Liberian authorities seized over $370m worth of cocaine in a raid near Monrovia, marking the country's largest drug bust. Several people, including two foreigners carrying Spanish, Colombian, and Serbian passports, were arrested following a long-running investigation into trafficking networks.
Donald Trump's proposed 200% tariff on generic drug imports raises concerns for Indian pharma, but experts suggest a limited long-term impact due to India's cost advantage, US dependence on imports, and lengthy factory approval timelines, making large-scale manufacturing shifts difficult.
Dois homens invadiram o Colégio Hildebrando de Araújo em Curitiba, confrontando um policial militar e uma guarda municipal durante uma tentativa de furto. Um dos suspeitos, que usava tornozeleira eletrônica, foi baleado e morreu no local, enquanto o outro conseguiu fugir. A Polícia Civil investigará o caso.
Venezuela's ousted president Nicolas Maduro is set to appear in a New York court for his third public hearing on Wednesday, facing drug trafficking and firearms charges. Captured by US forces in January, Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores have pleaded not guilty, with prosecutors proposing a June 2027 trial date.
The European Commission expects EU generic medicines to be exempt from new U.S. tariffs announced by Donald Trump, citing a 2025 transatlantic trade deal. Trump's plan, aiming to boost U.S. pharmaceutical production, proposes 100% tariffs on generic drugs by 2028, escalating to 200% in 2029.
The Trump administration announced a $5 billion initiative to use AI to solve scientific problems, including chronic diseases and drug discovery. Fifteen federal agencies will participate, with scientists gaining access to Department of Energy supercomputers. Microsoft will donate $40 million in AI computing credits.
President Trump proposed tariffs up to 200% on imported generic medicines after a two-year grace period, aiming to boost U.S. production. The generic drug industry, operating on thin margins, warns that shifting manufacturing domestically within the timeframe is challenging and could lead to market exits or price increases, impacting patient access to affordable medicines.
Survivors Amanda Stanhope and Zoe Watts share their experiences of drug-facilitated sexual assault (DFSA) by partners, highlighting how the Gisèle Pelicot case brought awareness to this hidden crime. Their stories underscore systemic failures and the need for greater understanding, leading Watts to found the #EndEyeCheck campaign group.
US President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs of up to 200% on imported generic medicines could pressure Indian pharmaceutical exporters, but India's cost advantage may help many drugs remain competitive in the US market, according to the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).
