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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a pill form of the weight-loss drug Wegovy. Previously, Wegovy was only available as a once-weekly injection. Wegovy is a GLP-1 receptor agonist, and its active ingredient is semaglutide, which is also used in other GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Rybelsus. According to Medical News Today, obesity treatment experts are …

A meeting between Bangladesh’s Sports Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul and national team players has concluded. Web Desk January 22, 2026 DHAKA: The Bangladesh Cricket Board on Thursday confirmed that the national side will not travel to India to take part in the ICC T20 World Cup. According to sources, a meeting between Bangladesh’s Sports Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul and national …

If you suffer from back pain, mild discomfort, or even chronic pain, there can be several underlying causes. According to Devon Trachman, Director of Physical Therapy Central and a licensed physical therapist, prolonged sitting or standing, or repeatedly using muscles in the same position, can place extra stress on the spine and surrounding tissues. Trachman explains that sitting with the …

The study, conducted on more than 3,800 individuals. Web Desk January 22, 2026 Scientists have found in a new study that the shingles vaccine may not only protect against viral infections but could also help slow biological ageing in older adults. Researchers from the University of Southern California said the vaccine — routinely administered to elderly people — may have …

Automaker plans to deploy 30,000 Atlas robots annually by 2028, starting in Georgia Web Desk January 22, 2026 SEOUL: Hyundai Motor is locked in a high-stakes standoff with its labour union over the company’s plan to deploy humanoid robots by 2028. The union has issued a clear warning no robots will be allowed on factory floors without union approval, calling …

Meteorological experts said the city’s weather is expected to turn colder in the aftermath of the rain. Web Desk January 22, 2026 Karachi: Heavy winter rain swept across several parts of Karachi on Thursday, bringing a cool and misty spell to the port city, as forecast by meteorological experts. Rain of varying intensity was reported in different areas, with heavy …

In the highly anticipated Netflix documentary Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart, released January 21, Elizabeth Smart recounts the traumatic night she was abducted from her bedroom in Salt Lake City, Utah, by Brian David Mitchell, who claimed he was following a divine command. Elizabeth Smart, then 14, was held captive and repeatedly assaulted by Mitchell for nine months, enduring unimaginable abuse. On …

Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the confirmation of Additional Judges in the Sindh, Lahore, and Peshawar High Courts and sanctioned extensions for several others, following recommendations from the Judicial Commission of Pakistan. The move, carried out on the advice of the Prime Minister, aims to strengthen the judiciary and ensure the timely disposal of pending cases. Sindh High …

MELBOURNE: Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz withstood a barrage of powerful shots to advance to the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday, joining Aryna Sabalenka and a near-flawless Coco Gauff in moving forward. Three-time finalist Daniil Medvedev also progressed, but needed four sets to secure victory at a cooler, overcast Melbourne Park following days of hot weather. Carlos Alcaraz, a …

In a stunning legal development, towering 7-foot center Charles Bediako has been granted permission to rejoin Alabama’s basketball program, setting the stage for a dramatic return to the court this season. Bediako, who last played for the Crimson Tide in the 2022-23 season, had pursued a professional career after going undrafted in the 2023 NBA Draft. Following a stint with …