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MENA Newswire,  NEW YORK: Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy is now available in an oral pill form in the United States, marking a major milestone in obesity treatment. The new tablet version, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in December 2025, contains the same active ingredient, semaglutide, as the injectable version that has gained widespread use among patients seeking medical support for weight management. This release makes Wegovy the first and only GLP-1 receptor agonist for chronic weight management to be offered as a once-daily pill. Wegovy, developed by the Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk, works by mimicking the GLP-1 hormone that…

EuroWire, WASHINGTON: The White House confirmed that the United States is evaluating a range of options related to the potential acquisition of Greenland, including the possible involvement of the U.S. military, according to an official statement released Monday. The disclosure followed a briefing in which senior administration officials described the island as a matter of national security interest, citing its geographic position in the Arctic and existing U.S. defense installations on the territory. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that President Donald Trump has directed advisers to explore both diplomatic and strategic frameworks for potential U.S. engagement with Greenland. Leavitt said that the president…

The UN General Assembly approved a 3.45 billion dollar regular budget for 2026, funding peace, development, and human rights programs worldwide.

LOS ANGELES, December 26, 2025: Los Angeles was placed under a severe flash flood warning late Wednesday as a powerful Pacific storm brought heavy rainfall, widespread flooding, and mudslides across Southern California, severely disrupting Christmas Eve travel and prompting multiple emergency rescues. The National Weather Service issued multiple alerts across Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties as the slow-moving system dumped several inches of rain within hours. Forecasters said up to eight inches of total rainfall could accumulate in some areas through the weekend, with conditions expected to remain hazardous due to saturated ground and continued runoff. Flooded roadways, overflowing storm drains,…

SEATTLE, December 24, 2025: Amazon has blocked more than 1,800 suspected job applications linked to North Korean operatives over the past 18 months, according to the company’s chief security officer, who detailed an escalating effort by the tech giant to counter foreign infiltration attempts targeting its global workforce. Stephen Schmidt, Amazon’s Chief Security Officer, said in a recent briefing that the company’s security division uncovered repeated attempts by individuals believed to be acting on behalf of North Korea to obtain employment through its remote hiring programs. The findings followed an extensive internal review that identified falsified credentials, stolen identities, and inconsistent digital…

Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dies in a California car crash at 55, leaving a lasting legacy across global video game development.

SACRAMENTO, California, Dec 23, 2025: One person was killed as heavy rain and flooding swept through parts of  California over the weekend, prompting widespread travel disruptions and emergency responses ahead of the Christmas holiday. The powerful storm system, driven by a Pacific atmospheric river, inundated roads, triggered mudslides, and caused power outages affecting tens of thousands of residents across the state. Authorities in Sacramento County confirmed that one fatality occurred after a vehicle was caught in floodwaters late Friday. Rescue teams responded to multiple incidents involving stranded drivers and flooded neighborhoods as rivers and creeks overflowed following hours of intense rain. Officials warned that…

WASHINGTON, December 19, 2025: The United States Senate has approved a major defense policy bill authorizing $900.6 billion in funding for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2026. The measure, officially titled the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for 2026, received broad bipartisan support in a 77-20 vote on Wednesday, clearing one of the final hurdles before becoming law. The bill, which passed the House of Representatives on December 10, will now be sent to President Donald Trump for his signature. The administration has confirmed the President’s intention to enact the measure, which defines national defense policies and sets the spending ceiling for the…

MIAMI, December 17, 2025: U.S. President Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the British Broadcasting Corporation, accusing the network of defamation and deceptive trade practices over what he claims was a manipulated edit of his January 6, 2021, speech. The lawsuit, lodged in a federal court in Miami, alleges that the BBC’s documentary misrepresented Trump’s remarks in a way that falsely implied he incited the violence at the U.S. Capitol. According to the 33-page complaint, the case centers on a segment aired in the BBC’s investigative program “Panorama,” which examined the events surrounding the Capitol unrest. The filing asserts…

NEW YORK, December 15, 2025: The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) has called on young people across the globe to reaffirm their commitment to peace, dialogue, and mutual respect amid growing social and geopolitical divisions. The appeal comes as international tensions, conflict, and humanitarian crises continue to challenge global stability and cohesion. UNAOC High Representative Miguel Ángel Moratinos said youth play a crucial role in shaping peaceful and inclusive societies, stressing that their participation in decision-making is essential for sustainable peace. Addressing recent developments affecting intercultural relations, Moratinos emphasized that fostering trust among communities and promoting dialogue across divides are key to…