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Obesity drugs will not solve our billion-person problem, warns WHO

New obesity drugs such as Novo Nordisk A/S's Wegovy and Eli Lilly & Co.'s Zepbound could be an $80 billion market by 2030

Billions awarded in Indian brothers' Los Angeles real estate court feud

The trial, over allegations that Haresh breached a long-standing partnership with his siblings, continues with a punitive damages hearing Monday that could add to the award

WTO talks deadline extended again as ministers struggle to crack deals

The final gathering, pushed back for a second time, is now set for 2 p.m. Abu Dhabi time - past the original end of Thursday evening

Donald Trump to stay on Illinois ballot as he appeals January 6 ban

The decision removes the possibility of a fresh showdown threatening Trump's appearance on a primary ballot, for now

Larry Fink, Bill Gates, Rihanna to join Anant Ambani's pre-wedding bash

The gala kicks off Friday in the family's refinery township of Jamnagar in the western coastal state of Gujarat

CCP Politburo vows to meet growth targets amid China's slow recovery

The Politburo also pledged to speed up development of 'new productive forces,' a vague new slogan favored by Xi that refers to fresh engines of economic growth

US SEC investigates whether OpenAI investors were misled, says WSJ

The SEC's probe may not lead to any finding of wrongdoing by the parties involved. OpenAI selected two lawyers from the firm WilmerHale to conduct its investigation into the events

Adani Energy Solutions aims to raise about $400 mn via oversees bonds

The group's ability to raise funds offshore has been under close scrutiny since the 2023 crisis triggered by shortseller Hindenburg Research's allegations of malfeasance

India looks elsewhere for oil as latest US sanctions crimp Russia trade

India's refiners are keen to take more Russian oil, but there would need to be US approval for buying to ramp up again, the executives said, asking not to be identified because the information is priv

Sony withdraws agreement to merge India operations with Zee from NCLT

While the court filings officially bring the curtain down on the long-drawn saga that was beset by delays, drama over who'll lead the merged entity and a regulatory probe on Zee's founders

Meta hit with European complaints over data for FB, Instagram targeted ads

The groups claim this violates the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, which allows fines as high as 4 per cent of annual revenue for the most serious infractions

US Moon lander Odysseus fades into darkness after historic mission

The spacecraft, nicknamed Odysseus, gathered "so much data and information and science," Altemus said. "It's just an incredible testament to how robust...that little spacecraft is."

US Justice Department looking into Boeing midair blowout last month

If prosecutors determine that the door plug blowout constitutes a breach of that agreement, then Boeing could face criminal liability, the person said.

Pakistan's army still firmly in command despite national election rebuke

The military, which has ruled Pakistan directly or indirectly for most of its modern history, is set to make all important decisions on foreign policy and security for the country's new government

Modi govt trying to boost space startups in bid to close gap with China

"Everything will be defined: What can be done, what restrictions there will be, authorization processes, vendor policy, supply chain management and other factors," Goenka said in an interview

Illinois becomes 3rd state to remove Donald Trump from state ballot

"This is an unconstitutional ruling that we will quickly appeal," Trump spokesman Steven Cheung said in a statement.

Biden, Trump win in Michigan primaries, edging closer to 2024 rematch

Trump easily defeated his final major challenger, Nikki Haley, according to the Associated Press and other news organizations

Hong Kong ups salaries tax for high earners to 16% to tackle fiscal deficit

A two-tier tax system will be introduced from April, with income of up to HK$5 million ($640,000) taxed at a maximum of 15%, and anything higher than that being taxed at 16%

Canada sells first bond worth $3 bn in program that allows nuclear finance

The 10-year bonds have a 3.5% coupon and yield half a basis point less than Canadian government debt due in December 2033

China's Country Garden gets winding-up petition in Hong Kong from creditor

The first hearing date is scheduled for May 17 at Hong Kong's High Court, after Ever Credit Ltd. filed its so-called winding-up petition dated Tuesday