Wegovy weight loss pill launches in the UAE as Novo looks beyond U.S.

Wegovy weight loss pill launches in the UAE as Novo looks beyond U.S.

Novo Nordisk is launching its weight loss pill Wegovy in the United Arab Emirates, the Danish drugmaker said Wednesday, marking its first launch outside the U.S. market. Novo’s approach will be guided by patient demand, the readiness of healthcare professionals, and the strength of healthcare and telehealth infrastructure, said Emil Kongshøj Larsen, executive vice president,…

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California’s race for governor, other key House primaries remain unsettled as vote count continues

California’s race for governor, other key House primaries remain unsettled as vote count continues

California’s crowded, protracted gubernatorial primary is going to take a little more time to settle. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The race remained too early to call Wednesday morning with 50% of the expected vote counted, according to NBC News’ Decision Desk. Three main candidates…

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U.S. conducts more “self-defense strikes” after shooting down Iranian missiles, in latest test of ceasefire

U.S. conducts more “self-defense strikes” after shooting down Iranian missiles, in latest test of ceasefire

American military forces carried out strikes on an Iranian island abutting the Strait of Hormuz in response to attempted Iranian drone and missile attacks, the latest clash between the two countries as President Trump pushes to strike a longer-term agreement with Iran.  U.S. Central Command said in a statement Tuesday it shot down three Iranian drones that…

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Nikkei, Kospi, Hang Seng, Sensex, Iran, oil

Nikkei, Kospi, Hang Seng, Sensex, Iran, oil

A stock broker at the Prudential Brokerage office follows the Hang Seng Index results in Hong Kong in March 2020. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were set to open mixed Wednesday as investors continue to grapple with volatile oil prices, while uncertainty over negotiations between Iran and the U.S. to end…

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Sen. Dan Sullivan accuses Democrats of recruiting Alaska Senate candidate with the same name

Sen. Dan Sullivan accuses Democrats of recruiting Alaska Senate candidate with the same name

Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan’s re-election campaign is accusing one of his opponents in Alaska and Democrats in Washington of recruiting a candidate with the same first and last name: Dan Sullivan. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “Mary Peltola and D.C. Democrats know they can’t win…

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Iranian officer says renewed war with U.S. seems “inevitable” as Israel, Hezbollah keep fighting

Iranian officer says renewed war with U.S. seems “inevitable” as Israel, Hezbollah keep fighting

Israeli arms exports have reached an all-time high for the fifth consecutive year, hitting more than $19 billion in 2025 driven by sales of missile, rocket and air defense systems, the defense ministry announced Tuesday. Israel is among the world’s leading arms exporters. Its forces have fought on several fronts since Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023…

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