It took the new government in Berlin only weeks to approve arms exports worth almost as much as those greenlit by the previous cabinet over six months in 2021 In the seven weeks since taking office, the new German government, led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats, has greenlit arms exports totaling €2.2 billion ($2.48 […]
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EU regulator approves fifth Covid-19 vaccine
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended the use of a Covid-19 vaccine made by US-based biotech firm Novavax for people aged 18 and older. Trial data suggests the vaccine is 90% effective. On Monday, the EMA backed the use of Nuvaxovid, a vaccine developed by Novavax, for adults, making it the fifth Covid shot […]
WHO approves 9th Covid-19 vaccine
The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted emergency use approval for the Covid-19 vaccine made by the Serum Institute of India under license from US biotech firm Novavax. The jab is the ninth to be approved by the body. In a press release on Friday, the WHO said that the granting of emergency use listing […]
China approves first antibody Covid treatment
China’s medical regulator has approved Brii Biosciences’ antibody combination Covid-19 treatment for adults and adolescents, making it the first therapy of this kind given the green light in the country. The BRII-196/BRII-198 combination is intended to treat mild Covid-19 and “common types” of the disease in patients with high risk of developing severe illness, the […]
EU regulator approves Pfizer vaccine for children aged 5-11
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) approved the use of the Pfizer Covid vaccine on 5- to 11-year-olds on Thursday, marking the first time the EU regulator has approved a Covid jab for use in young children. In a statement released by the EMA, the drug regulator stated that it has “recommended granting an extension of […]
US approves sale of $650 million in air-to-air missiles to Saudi Arabia
The State Department has approved Saudi Arabia’s request to buy up to $650 million worth of air-to-air missiles and related equipment from Raytheon, the former employer of US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) informed Congress on Thursday, as required by law, that the proposed sale “will support US foreign policy […]
‘Historic moment’: WHO approves first ever Malaria vaccine, including for children
Amid the ongoing battle against Covid-19, the World Health Organization has approved the first ever vaccine against another deadly disease – Malaria. The WHO believes the jab could be used to save tens of thousands of lives. “The World Health Organization is recommending widespread use of the RTS,S/AS01 (RTS,S) malaria vaccine among children in sub-Saharan […]







