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Phase II ARASEC Trial Validates NUBEQA's Efficacy in Prostate Cancer Treatment

Phase II ARASEC Trial Validates NUBEQA's Efficacy in Prostate Cancer Treatment

The Phase II ARASEC trial has demonstrated that NUBEQA (darolutamide) combined with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) significantly improves progression-free survival and overall survival in patients with metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC). The trial, which included U.S. patients, showed a 71% reduction in the risk of progression or death compared to ADT alone. These findings were presented at the American Urological Association Annual Meeting, highlighting NUBEQA's potential as an effective treatment option for mCSPC.
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ImmunityBio Secures Exclusive U.S. Rights to Tokyo Strain of BCG to Address Bladder Cancer Treatment Shortage

ImmunityBio Secures Exclusive U.S. Rights to Tokyo Strain of BCG to Address Bladder Cancer Treatment Shortage

ImmunityBio Secures Exclusive U.S. Rights to Tokyo Strain of BCG to Address Bladder Cancer Treatment Shortage
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Jones Act Waiver Highlights Challenges in U.S. Shipbuilding Capacity

Jones Act Waiver Highlights Challenges in U.S. Shipbuilding Capacity

The Trump administration's decision to issue a waiver for the Jones Act has brought attention to the limitations of the U.S. shipbuilding industry. The Jones Act mandates that cargo transported between U.S. ports must be carried on U.S.-built, owned, flagged, and crewed vessels. However, the waiver allowed foreign vessels to transport certain cargoes due to insufficient capacity in the American fleet. This move underscores the gap between the U.S.'s maritime ambitions and its current industrial capabilities. The waiver was a temporary measure to address logistical challenges, particularly in energy transportation, revealing the inadequacy of the domestic fleet to meet demand efficiently.
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Demand for cruises appears undimmed despite hantavirus and other onboard outbreaks

Demand for cruises appears undimmed despite hantavirus and other onboard outbreaks

Recent outbreaks of hantavirus and norovirus on cruise ships are making headlines, but they’re unlikely to dim vacationers’ growing love of cruises
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European shares fall as inflation worries grip markets

European shares fall as inflation worries grip markets

By Twesha Dikshit May 18 (Reuters) - European shares slipped on Monday, as inflation worries lingered with no sign of a deal between the U.S. and Iran to end their three-month-old war. 
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U.S. Inbound Tourism Faces Decline Amid Political and Economic Concerns

U.S. Inbound Tourism Faces Decline Amid Political and Economic Concerns

The United States is experiencing a decline in inbound tourism, with April 2026 seeing a 14 percent drop in visitors compared to the previous year. According to the National Travel and Tourism Office, around 2.6 million overseas travelers arrived in the U.S. during this period. Despite minor increases in visitors from Canada and Japan, arrivals from China and Europe have remained stagnant or declined. The decline is attributed to several factors, including political perceptions, economic policies, and safety concerns. The upcoming FIFA World Cup, which the U.S. will co-host, adds urgency to addressing these issues as officials hope to attract more visitors during the event.
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Asia shares slip, oil prices pile pressure on bonds

Asia shares slip, oil prices pile pressure on bonds

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, May 18 (Reuters) - Asia share markets slipped on Monday as fresh drone attacks in the Gulf pushed up oil prices and bond yields, while the AI boom is set to be tested by earnings from tech-diva Nvidia this week.
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G7 finance chiefs seek to tackle imbalances as trade strains unity

G7 finance chiefs seek to tackle imbalances as trade strains unity

By Leigh Thomas PARIS, May 18 (Reuters) - G7 finance ministers gathering in Paris on Monday will try to find common ground on tackling global economic tensions and coordinating critical raw material supplies, even as geopolitical differences threaten to test the group's cohesion.
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Explainer-Venezuela starts giant debt rework, but hurdles remain

Explainer-Venezuela starts giant debt rework, but hurdles remain

By Karin Strohecker LONDON, May 15 (Reuters) - Venezuela launched a "comprehensive public debt restructuring" on Wednesday, but still faces major hurdles to pull off one of the largest and most complex sovereign reworks on record.
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AI Offers Solutions to Preserve Farming Knowledge Amid Aging Workforce

AI Offers Solutions to Preserve Farming Knowledge Amid Aging Workforce

AI Offers Solutions to Preserve Farming Knowledge Amid Aging Workforce
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The Vatican has said a lot about artificial intelligence. A primer ahead of the pope's encyclical

The Vatican has said a lot about artificial intelligence. A primer ahead of the pope's encyclical

The Vatican is preparing to release Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical in the coming weeks
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Japan Conducts First Missile Firing from Philippine Soil Amid Rising Tensions

Japan Conducts First Missile Firing from Philippine Soil Amid Rising Tensions

Japan has conducted its first-ever missile firing from Philippine soil, marking a significant military collaboration between the two nations. This event took place during Exercise Balikatan 2026, a joint military exercise involving approximately 17,000 troops from seven countries. The Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force launched two Type 88 anti-ship missiles from sand dunes near Laoag in northwest Luzon, successfully hitting a decommissioned Philippine naval vessel in the South China Sea. This exercise is part of a broader strategy to enhance military cooperation between Japan and the Philippines, particularly in response to China's increasing assertiveness in the region. The deployment of Japanese combat troops on Philippine soil is facilitated by a reciprocal access agreement ratified by both countries in September 2025.