Month: January 2026

U.S. freezes immigrant visa processing for 75 countries. India stays off the list.
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US Freezes Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries; India Excluded as Pakistan and Bangladesh Face Suspension

The United States has announced a sweeping freeze on immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, signalling a sharper turn in its immigration policy. Effective January 21, US embassies and consulates will indefinitely pause immigrant visa appointments for these nations while Washington reviews its screening and vetting systems. The decision has drawn immediate attention […]

Vietnam-Philippines Ties: $10B Trade Boom Unlocks Business Goldmine
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Vietnam-Philippines Ties: $10B Trade Boom Unlocks Business Goldmine

Business leaders, imagine doubling down on a market duo poised for explosive growth. Vietnam and the Philippines are forging a powerhouse partnership, targeting $10 billion in bilateral trade by accelerating deals in agriculture, industry, and tech. This alliance promises rich opportunities for investors eyeing Southeast Asia’s next frontier. Philippine Ambassador Meynardo Los Baños Montealegre highlights […]

spinal muscular atrophy
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Abu Dhabi hospital makes global first with one-time gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy

Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Khalifa Medical City has set a global benchmark in advanced healthcare by becoming the first hospital worldwide to administer ITVISMA, a one-time gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The treatment was successfully delivered on December 28, 2025, under the oversight of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, following regulatory approval […]

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