Packaged food manufacturers and fast-food chains are likely to face increasing pressure to reformulate and redesign their products next year following the approval of Novo Nordisk’s appetite-suppressing Wegovy GLP-1 pill, which is expected to become available in the United States from January. Analysts believe the pill version could significantly accelerate adoption of GLP-1 weight-loss

DAR ES SALAAM: A tragic helicopter crash on Mount Kilimanjaro claimed the lives of five people on Wednesday, the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) confirmed on Thursday. Local media reported that the aircraft was engaged in a medical rescue mission when the accident occurred.

According to a report published by an American magazine, Pakistan has emerged as a clear “winner” under former US President Donald Trump’s revised foreign policy approach in 2025, while India has been described as a relative “loser” in the shifting regional and global landscape. The publication assessed Washington’s evolving strategic priorities and concluded that Pakistan has successfully

Despite ongoing warnings about digital security, “123456” has once again been identified as the most commonly used password of the year. Cybersecurity experts caution that such weak passwords leave accounts highly vulnerable to hacking, data breaches, and identity theft.

Australia plans to field an all-pace bowling attack for the fourth Ashes Test, captain Steve Smith confirmed, while selectors dropped Josh Inglis in favor of Usman Khawaja. The hosts enter the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground with an unassailable 3-0 lead over England but face key absences, with pace spearhead Pat Cummins and veteran spinner Nathan Lyon unavailable.

The United States has intercepted an oil tanker in international waters off the coast of Venezuela, according to confirmation by US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The move comes days after President Donald Trump announced a blockade targeting all sanctioned oil tankers entering or leaving Venezuela, signaling a tougher enforcement stance against what Washington describes as illicit oil

China has discovered its first-ever undersea gold deposit, marking the largest such find in Asia and representing a significant step in the country’s efforts to expand its reserves of precious metals. The deposit was located off the coast of Laizhou in Yantai, Shandong province, increasing the city’s total proven gold reserves to over 3,900 tonnes, which accounts for approximately 26 percent of

Pakistani teenager Abdullah Tanoli has been commended by a UK court for his courageous actions in saving an 11-year-old girl during a knife attack at Leicester Square. The incident took place last August when Abdullah, who was on duty as a security worker, noticed the situation unfolding and immediately intervened to protect the child.

A Dassault Falcon 50 business jet carrying Libya's top military delegation crashed on December 23, 2025, shortly after departing Ankara's Esenboğa Airport on its way to Tripoli, killing all eight people on board. The victims included Lieutenant General Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, Libya's Chief of General Staff and the highest-ranking commander in western Libya, four senior

Abu Dhabi has been officially recognized as the world’s safest city for 2025, securing the top spot in CEO World’s comprehensive ranking of 300 global cities. With a remarkable safety score of 97.73, the UAE capital surpassed other leading cities such as Taipei, Doha, and Zurich, highlighting its exceptional commitment to public safety, urban planning, and law enforcement.