The European Union officially imposed targeted sanctions on several Chinese technology and manufacturing firms after concluding an investigation into allegations of their involvement in utilizing forced labor in supply chains within the Xinjiang region. The sanctions include asset freezes and restrictions on trade and technology transfer, escalatin

Researchers at a leading university in the United Kingdom announced a significant breakthrough in developing a universal influenza vaccine capable of providing broad protection against all known strains of the virus. The vaccine targets a core, unchanging part of the flu virus, potentially eliminating the need for annual seasonal shots and dramatic

The security and humanitarian situation in Haiti has worsened significantly following the UN Security Council's failure to approve an immediate deployment of an international security force. Armed gangs have intensified their control over key infrastructure, including the main port and fuel terminals, pushing the capital, Port-au-Prince, into a sta

The U.S. Treasury Secretary issued a formal call for an urgent, high-level global summit focused on resolving the deepening sovereign debt crisis impacting dozens of low- and middle-income countries. The Secretary warned that delays in restructuring these debts pose a systemic threat to the world financial system and could lead to widespread humani