Entire Gaza population at critical risk of famine, UN-backed assessment says

A UN-backed assessment has said that Gaza’s population of around 2.1 million Palestinians is at “critical risk” of famine and faces “extreme levels of food insecurity” as an Israeli blockade on humanitarian aid continues. The latest report by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) said there had been a “major deterioration” since October 2024,…

Trump’s drug price plan sends ripples through Indian Pharma sector 

The Indian pharmaceutical sector braced for potential impact Monday after US President Donald Trump signaled plans to dramatically reduce drug prices in the United States, a move that could reshape the global generics market. The Nifty Pharma index closed at 20,949.70, showing mixed sentiments amid the developing narrative. Market movements reflected the uncertainty, with companies…

Ex-UK home secretary: Trump unlikely to yield peace between Ukraine, Russia | Russia-Ukraine war News

Former British Home Secretary Charles Clarke has expressed little faith that United States President Donald Trump’s “combination of bullying and flattering” will produce a lasting ceasefire in Ukraine. Trump, on April 17, presented Russia and Ukraine with a “final” ceasefire offer, which forces Kyiv to legally cede Crimea to Moscow, without offering it security guarantees….