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MENA Newswire,  NEW YORK: Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy is now available in an oral pill form in the United States, marking a major milestone in obesity treatment. The new tablet version, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in December 2025, contains the same active ingredient, semaglutide, as the injectable version that has gained widespread use among patients seeking medical support for weight management. This release makes Wegovy the first and only GLP-1 receptor agonist for chronic weight management to be offered as a once-daily pill. Wegovy, developed by the Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk, works by mimicking the GLP-1 hormone that…

EuroWire, WASHINGTON: The White House confirmed that the United States is evaluating a range of options related to the potential acquisition of Greenland, including the possible involvement of the U.S. military, according to an official statement released Monday. The disclosure followed a briefing in which senior administration officials described the island as a matter of national security interest, citing its geographic position in the Arctic and existing U.S. defense installations on the territory. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that President Donald Trump has directed advisers to explore both diplomatic and strategic frameworks for potential U.S. engagement with Greenland. Leavitt said that the president…

MENA Newswire, NEW YORK: The United Nations General Assembly has approved a regular budget of $3.45 billion for 2026, concluding a series of intensive negotiations among the 193 Member States. The decision caps one of the most compressed budget cycles in the Organization’s history and aligns with the ongoing UN80 reform initiative, designed to modernize administrative and financial operations. The budget, adopted by consensus late Tuesday, will finance the UN’s three central pillars of activity: peace and security, sustainable development, and human rights. The approval underscores the Member States’ collective agreement on maintaining funding stability for the Organization’s core mandates amid global economic and…

LOS ANGELES, December 26, 2025: Los Angeles was placed under a severe flash flood warning late Wednesday as a powerful Pacific storm brought heavy rainfall, widespread flooding, and mudslides across Southern California, severely disrupting Christmas Eve travel and prompting multiple emergency rescues. The National Weather Service issued multiple alerts across Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties as the slow-moving system dumped several inches of rain within hours. Forecasters said up to eight inches of total rainfall could accumulate in some areas through the weekend, with conditions expected to remain hazardous due to saturated ground and continued runoff. Flooded roadways, overflowing storm drains,…

LOS ANGELES, December 23, 2025: Vince Zampella, the co-creator of the globally acclaimed Call of Duty video game franchise and a prominent figure in the interactive entertainment industry, died on Sunday following a car crash in Southern California. He was 55. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Zampella was driving a Ferrari on the Angeles Crest Highway north of Los Angeles on the afternoon of December 21 when the vehicle left the roadway, struck a concrete barrier, and caught fire. Emergency responders pronounced Zampella dead at the scene. A passenger in the car also died from injuries sustained in the crash. Authorities…

SACRAMENTO, California, Dec 23, 2025: One person was killed as heavy rain and flooding swept through parts of  California over the weekend, prompting widespread travel disruptions and emergency responses ahead of the Christmas holiday. The powerful storm system, driven by a Pacific atmospheric river, inundated roads, triggered mudslides, and caused power outages affecting tens of thousands of residents across the state. Authorities in Sacramento County confirmed that one fatality occurred after a vehicle was caught in floodwaters late Friday. Rescue teams responded to multiple incidents involving stranded drivers and flooded neighborhoods as rivers and creeks overflowed following hours of intense rain. Officials warned that…

WASHINGTON, December 19, 2025: The United States Senate has approved a major defense policy bill authorizing $900.6 billion in funding for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2026. The measure, officially titled the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for 2026, received broad bipartisan support in a 77-20 vote on Wednesday, clearing one of the final hurdles before becoming law. The bill, which passed the House of Representatives on December 10, will now be sent to President Donald Trump for his signature. The administration has confirmed the President’s intention to enact the measure, which defines national defense policies and sets the spending ceiling for the…

MIAMI, December 17, 2025: U.S. President Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the British Broadcasting Corporation, accusing the network of defamation and deceptive trade practices over what he claims was a manipulated edit of his January 6, 2021, speech. The lawsuit, lodged in a federal court in Miami, alleges that the BBC’s documentary misrepresented Trump’s remarks in a way that falsely implied he incited the violence at the U.S. Capitol. According to the 33-page complaint, the case centers on a segment aired in the BBC’s investigative program “Panorama,” which examined the events surrounding the Capitol unrest. The filing asserts…

NEW YORK, December 15, 2025: The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) has called on young people across the globe to reaffirm their commitment to peace, dialogue, and mutual respect amid growing social and geopolitical divisions. The appeal comes as international tensions, conflict, and humanitarian crises continue to challenge global stability and cohesion. UNAOC High Representative Miguel Ángel Moratinos said youth play a crucial role in shaping peaceful and inclusive societies, stressing that their participation in decision-making is essential for sustainable peace. Addressing recent developments affecting intercultural relations, Moratinos emphasized that fostering trust among communities and promoting dialogue across divides are key to…

UN warns of critical funding decline for CERF, urging nations to boost support as humanitarian needs surge worldwide.