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Adherex Technologies’ PEDMARK Push Targets Larger AYA Market After Record Quarter

Fennec Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:FENC) executives outlined the company’s commercial strategy for PEDMARK, its sodium thiosulfate product used to prevent cisplatin-related hearing loss, during a fireside chat at the H.C. Wainwright 4th Annual BioConnect Investor Conference. Ram Selvaraju, managing dir

MarketBeat · May 23

North Korean football club takes Asian women’s title

SUWON, South Korea - ⁠Naegohyang of North Korea won ​the Asian Women’s Champions League with a 1-0 victory over Tokyo Verdy Beleza of Japan ​in the final on Saturday, with ‌forward Kim Kyong-Yong netting the only goal of the match.

Bangkok Post · May 23

F1 2026 qualifying head-to-head: Canadian GP

Here's how things stand in 2026 team-mate duels following qualifying at Formula 1's Canadian Grand Prix

Motorsport · May 23

Japanese woman who scaled the world's 14 top peaks says she wants to share joy

Naoko Watanabe, the first woman to summit K2 three times, has also climbed the world's 14 highest peaks

The Independent UK · May 23

Buddhist hall housing ‘eternal flame’ burns down in Japan

A Buddhist hall in western Japan famed for housing a centuries-old “eternal flame” has been destroyed by a fire on Miyajima Island.

The Independent UK · May 22

Marco Rubio's India mission: Can he salvage US ties amidst Trump's disruptions?

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits India to repair strained ties. His trip faces challenges amid past insults and trade disputes. India's support for the US is declining, with young Indians favoring Russia and Japan. Rubio will discuss energy, trade, and defense cooperation. The visit includes a Quad meeting.…

The Economic Times · May 22

LG Sandhu lays out roadmap from ‘Metro’ to ‘Metropolis’ to transform Delhi

Lieutenant Governor said that the way forward had to be based on the prime pillars of smart mobility, sustainable development, water and environmental management, disaster resilience and development of the Dwarka Sub-city as not just a residential area, but as a hub for knowledge-based industry, innovation centres and global partnerships…

The Economic Times · May 22

An ancient solar storm left clues in tree rings and a famous poet's diary: 'Red lights in the northern sky'

A Japanese poet wrote in his diary that "red lights" appeared in the sky over Kyoto. An analysis of tree rings suggests a powerful solar storm created the sight.

Space · May 22

World Cup 2026: Which countries are in Group A?

There are four teams in Group A at the Fifa World Cup 2026. Mexico: One of the host nations for this year’s World Cup, Mexico will play the first match of the tournament against South Africa on 11 June at the Mexico City Stadium. South Africa: The previous hosts of…

The Independent UK · May 22

Shoot-and-scoot: Mobile missile launchers play key role in US Pacific deterrence strategy

The U.S. Marines have demonstrated their capabilities with a live-fire exercise in Japan, showcasing the HIMARS mobile rocket system

The Independent UK · May 22