Mozambique Charges ex-Fin. Minister Over $2-Billion Debt Scandal Mozambique’s former Finance Minister Manuel Chang has been charged for his involvement in the African nation’s $2-billion hidden debts scandal that has already seen three ex-Credit Suisse bankers pleading guilty to crimes in the U.S., according to Mozambique’s attorney general. Chang, who has been in detention in […]
Where Does Kamala Harris Stand on Abortion and Reproductive Rights? Joe Biden’s electoral triumph over Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential race means all eyes are on both him and his vice president-elect. And as a history-making vice president, Kamala Harris is especially in the spotlight—and so are her policies. Here, we look into the […]
South African Regulator to Consider Approving Nuclear Power Plan The National Energy Regulator of South Africa will on Nov. 11 consider approving the procurement of 2,500 megawatts of nuclear power. The regulator will consider approving a so-called section 34 determination for the program, which enables the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy to undertake a […]
Novo Nordisk To Gain Full Ownership Of Eligen SNAC Technology With Acquisition Of Emisphere Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) has agreed to acquire Emisphere Technologies Inc., a drug delivery company with proprietary technologies that enable oral formulations of therapeutics. The acquisition provides Novo Nordisk full ownership of the Eligen SNAC technology, which has been used under […]
FTSE 100 LIVE: London stocks rocket as investors snap up big tech amid US election chaos We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. US stocks climbed up again on Thursday as Democratic candidate Joe Biden leads in the polls […]
FDA authorizes first test that screens for Covid neutralizing antibodies The Food and Drug Administration announced on Friday that it has authorized the first serology test that screens for neutralizing antibodies caused by a previous coronavirus infection. Neutralizing antibodies prevent viruses from infecting cells, though questions remain about how long antibodies against Covid-19 last for […]
Biden’s Big Challenge The unity message won. Now it will face a test. By Giovanni Russonello What’s Still Left to Count, and Why Hasn’t a Winner Been Called? Biden’s lead is expected to expand again in Pennsylvania today. By Nate Cohn The Latest Travel Advisories from Africa Many African nations are welcoming foreign travelers again, […]
Jeffrey Katzenberg downsizes home after $1.75B Quibi failure Times are tough for movie mogul Jeffrey Katzenberg. In October, he had to shut down his video app Quibi after just six months — blowing $1.75 billion from investors. Now, he’s downsizing his house. Katzenberg and wife Marilyn plunked down $26.7 million for a new home in […]
Treasury Secretary Warren? Progressives Line Up to Press Their Agenda on Biden With a Senate majority increasingly unlikely, liberal Democrats are trying to figure out how to achieve their policy goals through the White House. By Sydney Ember Biden Says He Will Win Presidency as Ballot Counting Continues Joe Biden said late Friday he was […]
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund invests ₹9,555 crore in Reliance Retail PIF will take a 2.04% stake in RRVL Billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Ltd’s retail arm on Thursday raised ₹9,555 crore from Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia, taking total fundraise in last two months to ₹47,265 crore. PIF will take a 2.04% […]