Keywords: Prevention


UBS capital rules seen as essential to protect Swiss taxpayers, finance minister says

Switzerland must ensure stronger capital requirements for UBS in order to protect taxpayers and maintain long-term financial stability, according to the country’s finance minister. Speaking at a financial sector event in Bern, the minister emphasized that while UBS remains a key global banking......

Apple says App Store blocked more than $2.2 billion in fraud during 2025

Apple published its annual App Store fraud prevention report on Wednesday, detailing how the company stopped more than $2.2 billion in potentially fraudulent transactions in 2025 through a combination of human review and artificial intelligence tools. The figures bring Apple's cumulative total to......

United States strengthens Ebola precaution measures while saying public risk remains low

Health authorities in the United States have announced new precautionary measures to reduce the potential risk of Ebola entering the country, following concerns linked to a recent outbreak in parts of Africa. Officials, however, emphasized that the immediate risk to the public remains low. The Centers......

South Korea says it will pursue all options to avoid Samsung strike

The government of South Korea has stated that it will use all available measures, including emergency arbitration, to prevent a potential labour strike at Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, the country’s largest employer and a key player in the global semiconductor market. According to government officials,......

Dutch government plans to vaccinate laying hens against bird flu

The Dutch government is preparing to introduce a mandatory vaccination program for laying hens in an effort to combat the continued threat of bird flu, according to reports from national broadcaster NOS. Recent trials carried out in the country have shown that vaccinating poultry can significantly reduce......

Pressure shapes resilience and determines psychological outcomes

Pressure has become a defining feature of modern life, reshaping personal relationships, careers and emotional stability for millions worldwide. Constant demands for performance, accelerated work rhythms and financial uncertainty increase daily stress, while social media and permanent connectivity deepen......

Portugal’s forests face growing wildfire threat after winter storms

In the central forests of Portugal, authorities and emergency teams are racing against time to prepare for what could become a dangerous wildfire season after a series of destructive winter storms left thousands of fallen trees and large amounts of dry vegetation across woodland areas. In the historic......

Moderna begins phase 3 trial of mRNA bird flu vaccine

Moderna has launched a phase 3 clinical trial of its mRNA based vaccine targeting pandemic bird flu, marking a significant step in efforts to prepare for potential global outbreaks. The company confirmed that the first participants have received doses of the candidate vaccine mRNA 1018, the first mRNA......

Marseille: Health Minister supports pilot “drug consumption room” initiative

France’s Minister of Health, Stéphanie Rist, has expressed support for experimenting with a supervised drug consumption facility in Marseille, a proposal that has been debated for several years. During a visit to Marseille and Aix-en-Provence, she stated that such facilities, known in France......