KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Despite KL having several high-capacity stadiums and venues for concerts and live performances, their availability is still not guaranteed.According to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh, this is due to the overwhelming demand for Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia’s (PBM) venues for concerts and live events all year round.Currently, the venues managed by PBM include the TM National Stadium (previously known as Bukit Jalil National Stadium) and the Unifi Arena Bukit Jalil (previously known as Axiata Arena).PBM has also recently reopened the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil for concerts and live events…
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FIFA World Cup Trophy (Getty Images)Hyderabad: India’s Zee Entertainment Enterprises has announced that they are in talks with FIFA to secure the broadcasting rights in India for the World Cup 2026 starting from June 11. The company issued a statement confirming the same on Tuesday. The moves come at a significant moment for the Indian football fans, considering that the talks between FIFA and the Reliance-Disney joint venture are currently at a deadlock, with the tournament set to start in a few days. “With an aim to build a competitive sports content offering, the Company is also in talks with…
WASHINGTON, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Vanda) (Nasdaq: VNDA) today announced that Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has granted orphan drug designation to imsidolimab, a high‑affinity humanized immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4) monoclonal antibody, for the treatment of generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP). Imsidolimab inhibits interleukin‑36 (IL‑36) receptor signaling, addressing the deficiency in the endogenous IL‑36 receptor antagonist regulator that is commonly observed in patients with GPP.1The MHLW grants orphan drug designation to medicines intended to treat rare diseases with significant unmet medical need. In Japan, approximately 2,200 people have been diagnosed with GPP.2 IL36RN genetic variants—which…
For China’s top AI researchers, the borders are quickly closing. Researchers, startup founders and executives at private firms are now reportedly subject to travel restrictions, with some of the industry’s most prominent figures required to seek government approval before heading abroad. The restrictions reflect a wider shift in how Beijing manages the brain-drain in the AI sector, which has seen skyrocketing demand for talent to train and tweak AI models as the global tech industry taps into this new avenue to seek growth. In March 2025, the Wall Street Journal reported that Chinese authorities had been advising top AI founders…
Beijing-Bishkek direct flight to be launched in July AKIPRESS.COM – A new flight route will be launched between China and Kyrgyzstan, Liang Chichun, the general manager of China’s state-owned airline in Kyrgyzstan, told Tazabek during the Kyrgyzstan-China 2026 media forum… Source link
Katie Price says she has found her husband Lee Andrews two weeks after he was reported missing, with Lee claiming he was allegedly detained in Dubai on suspicion of espionage13:52, 27 May 2026Updated 13:53, 27 May 2026Katie married Lee at the beginning of the year(Image: @wesleeeandrews/Instagram)Katie Price’s husband Lee Andrews has been located. The businessman, who describes himself as a millionaire, was reported missing on 17 May, five days after he was last spotted.Lee alleges he was arrested and held on suspicion of espionage, claiming he has been detained at Dubai’s infamous Al Awir prison.Katie revealed: “I have found him…
Global Wealth Report: Hong Kong Overtakes Switzerland The balance of power in international wealth management is shifting: for the first time, Hong Kong has overtaken Switzerland as the world’s largest cross-border booking centre. Nevertheless, a new BCG study still sees Switzerland playing a key role — particularly as a safe haven in geopolitically turbulent times. Global financial wealth rose by 10,7 percent in 2025 to 333 trillion dollar. Including real assets, total global net wealth reached 550 trillion dollar. According to the latest Global Wealth Report 2026 by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), this marked the strongest growth since 2021. The…
An EHU-University of the Basque Country and Biogipuzkoa Health Research Institute study has linked certain chemicals measured during the first trimester of pregnancy to the subsequent onset of puberty in the children. Within the framework of the INMA project, which studies the impact of environmental pollutants on pregnancy and child development, researchers analysed the concentrations of chemicals known as PFAS measured in the mother’s blood, and the onset of puberty in girls and boys. The study showed that certain types of PFAS may be slightly associated with the early or late onset of some pubertal characteristics. The changes from childhood…
Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection prevalent in tropical and subtropical areas. The World Health Organization (WHO) places half the world’s population at risk of infection, with escalating global tolls. The number of dengue cases has risen from just over half a million in 2000 to 14.6 million reported cases in 2024, with India reporting 0.12 million cases in 2025. Rapid urbanisation and poor urban planning, along with rising temperatures, have significantly contributed to the spread of dengue, which is now endemic in over 100 countries. With no specific treatment available, prevention has been critical. The development of a safe and…
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Minister of Human Rights Natalius Pigai encouraged the strengthening of bilateral relations between Indonesia and Georgia, including cooperation in the advancement of human rights, tolerance, and social justice at the global level.In a statement here on Wednesday, Pigai said that both countries share common values in upholding independence, mutual respect among nations, and the importance of dialogue in facing global challenges.”Indonesia reaffirms its commitment to advancing the universal values of human rights, tolerance, and social justice, while emphasizing the importance of constructive engagement and partnerships among nations,” Pigai said at the celebration of Georgia’s Independence Day here…