The U.S. has approved the world’s only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV, its maker Gilead Sciences announced Wednesday. It’s the first step in an anticipated global rollout that could protect millions — although it’s unclear how many in the U.S. and abroad will get access to the powerful new option. While a vaccine to prevent … Read more
US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hold a joint press conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 13, 2025. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | Afp | Getty Images Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his first conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump since the early May … Read more
WASHINGTON — Five days after President Donald Trump’s inauguration, seven Senate Democrats voted to confirm Kristi Noem to lead the Department of Homeland Security. Nearly five months later, most of them are critical of her, with some going as far as to say they regret their votes. “I’m very disappointed. I’m very disappointed in her,” … Read more
Erick is expected to become a major hurricane as it moves towards southern Mexico, with heavy rainfall and damaging winds being a major concern for the area 22:33, 18 Jun 2025Updated 22:37, 18 Jun 2025 Hurricane Erick, the fifth tempest of the Eastern Pacific hurricane season, is gathering momentum as it heads towards Mexico. On … Read more
If the U.S. decides to support Israel more directly in its attack on Iran, one option would be to provide the “bunker buster” bombs believed necessary to significantly damage the Fordo nuclear fuel enrichment plant in central Iran, built deep into a mountain. Such a bomb would have to be dropped from an American aircraft. Israeli officials have … Read more
This report is from this week’s CNBC’s UK Exchange newsletter. Each Wednesday, Ian King brings you expert insights on the most important business stories from the U.K. and the key personalities shaping the news. The newsletter will also highlight other key developments in the U.K. that you won’t want to miss, plus a preview of … Read more
When Elon Musk took over Twitter in 2022, he said that addressing the problem of child sexual abuse material on the platform was his “top priority.” Three years later, the problem appears to be escalating, as anonymous, seemingly automated X accounts flood hashtags with hundreds of posts per hour advertising the sale of the illegal … Read more
Brit Vishwash Ramesh, feeling significant survivor’s guilt following his survival of the Air India plane crash said he believes he could have saved his brother’s life 17:46, 18 Jun 2025Updated 20:50, 18 Jun 2025 Vishwash Ramesh carried his brother’s coffin at his funeral The sole survivor of the deadly Air India plane crash has said … Read more
Tensions are flaring up in the Middle East and there are already knock-on effects impacting economies globally, including with higher prices for gasoline at the pumps. According to a Reuters report on Wednesday, former Iranian economy minister Ehsan Khandouzi has said that tankers and LNG cargoes should only transit the Strait of Hormuz with Iranian … Read more
The EU and US flags flutter next to the military hub for Ukraine, in Jasionka, south-east Poland on March 6, 2025. Sergei Gapon | Afp | Getty Images The U.S. and European Union are running out of time to strike a deal on trade tariffs — and analysts say several key sticking points could make … Read more