Trump’s lack of focus on human rights in China is big departure for US diplomacy
Change reflects both transformation of US in Trump era and China’s increasing confidence on world stage
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Australia to focus on skilled migrants and onshore applicants for permanent residency
Rest of World News: Australia will continue to prioritise skilled immigration and give preference to onshore applicants under its recently released Federal Budget for 202.
Times of India • 5/15/2026, 3:30:00 PMNew WHO online course strengthens good practices in clinical trials
High-quality clinical trials are essential for generating reliable evidence to inform health policy, clinical practice and public trust in science. To support countries and researchers in strengthening trial quality and equity, WHO has launched a new free online course, ‘WHO Good Practices for Clinical Trial Design and Implementation’, available on the WHO Academy online learning platform.The self‑paced course translates the ‘WHO Guidance for Best Practices for Clinical Trials’ into practical, applied learning for those involved in clinical trials. The course responds directly to requests from WHO Member States to strengthen capacity for clinical trials (as articulated in WHA75.8) and improve research quality, coordination and preparedness for public health emergencies.“Well-designed and well-conducted clinical trials are fundamental to protecting participants, producing trustworthy evidence and strengthening confidence in science,” said Dr Sylvie Briand, WHO Chief Scientist. “This course equips a wide range of actors with a shared understanding of good practices, helping to translate global guidance into better trials, better evidence and ultimately better health outcomes.”Clinical trials can involve anyone – healthy individuals or people living with a disease or other health condition. They test a wide range of health interventions, not just medicines. This includes vaccines, medical devices, surgical procedures, diagnostics, nutrition, physical therapy, psychological support, digital health tools, traditional or herbal remedies and process-of-care changes.Recent breakthroughs in global health underscore the critical role of high-quality clinical trials. These include long-acting HIV prevention injectables; innovative cancer therapies showing promising improvements in survival; advances in malaria prevention and treatment and new diagnostic tools to help end TB. “At a time when the global health agenda, and even science itself, is under attack, the importance of clinical trials cannot be overstated,” noted Dr Meg Doherty, Director of WHO’s Science for Health Department. “WHO remains committed to supporting the global research community to deliver life-saving advances in health, particularly in developing countries where the need is greatest. This new course forms part of our renewed focus on strengthening equitable research and ethics ecosystems.”Grounded in WHO’s 2024 guidance, the course is structured around five universally applicable scientific and ethical principles. Across nine interactive modules, taking approximately 4.5 hours to complete, learners explore how these principles can be applied in different settings, disease areas and health systems. The course emphasizes real‑world decision‑making, addressing common challenges in trial design, conduct and oversight, including participant protection, ethical review, community engagement, operational feasibility and relevance to public health needs. “The course provides a clear and highly practical foundation for ethical, high‑quality clinical research,” enthused Dr Rajeshree Sanyal, Senior Project Manager at The George Institute for Global Health in India, and an early course participant. “The real‑world case studies and interactive course format makes the learning process both engaging and easy to follow.”While currently available in English, other language versions of the course are planned to be rolled out in coming years. “The course successfully bridges the gap between ethical theory and operational reality, giving me the professional edge to ensure our trials are both robust and participant-centred,” explains Mithun Mohan George, Project Manager at Sunnybrook Research Institute in Canada. “I have already started implementing key lessons in my monitoring plan documents and would definitely recommend this course to all those who are looking to make clinical research practices better.”By making this course freely available online, WHO aims to reduce barriers to high‑quality clinical trials education and support countries in building sustainable research capacity aligned with national and global health priorities. Register for the course here
World Health Organization (WHO) • 5/15/2026, 2:44:18 PMPM Modi Embarks On Tour Of UAE, Europe
NEW DELHI, May 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday embarked on a six-day tour of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy to enhance bilateral ties amid the ongoing geopolitical upheaval. Safeguarding energy flows, mitigating trade disruptions from the West Asia crisis and enhancing cooperation in critical technologies are expected to be the key focus of the trip. Over the next six days, the prime minister will engage with several world leaders across a wide-ranging […]
Daily Excelsior • 5/15/2026, 5:49:52 AMGrand finale of ‘Orange Promptathon 2026’ AI summit at RBU on May 15
ramdeobaba university (rbu), nagpur, is all set to host orange promptathon 2026, a first-of-its-kind next-gen college ai summit in india focused on empowering students to solve real-world business challenges using generative ai and prompt engineering. organised in partnership with carrier, nasscom, and infocepts, the summit will bring together over 600 students, along with industry leaders, faculty members, and technology experts to explore the future of ai-led innovation. the grand finale on may 15 will fe
The Hitavada • 5/15/2026, 12:00:00 AMGrand finale of ‘Orange Promptathon 2026’ AI summit at RBU on May 15
ramdeobaba university (rbu), nagpur, is all set to host orange promptathon 2026, a first-of-its-kind next-gen college ai summit in india focused on empowering students to solve real-world business challenges using generative ai and prompt engineering. organised in partnership with carrier, nasscom, and infocepts, the summit will bring together over 600 students, along with industry leaders, faculty members, and technology experts to explore the future of ai-led innovation. the grand finale on may 15 will fe
The Hitavada • 5/15/2026, 12:00:00 AMStreamex Corp. Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results and Announces Business & Quarterly Update Call
WINTER PARK, Fla., May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Streamex Corp. ('Streamex” or the 'Company”) (NASDAQ: STEX), a technology company focused on the tokenization of commodity real-world assets, today announced that it has filed its Q1 2026 financial results and will host an earnings and corporate update presentation on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. ET.
The Manila Times • 5/14/2026, 10:09:30 PMStreamex Corp. Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results and Announces Business & Quarterly Update Call
15.05.2026 - WINTER PARK, Fla., May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Streamex Corp. (“Streamex” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: STEX), a technology company focused on the tokenization of commodity real-world assets, today announced that it has filed its Q1 2026 ...
Wallstreet Online • 5/14/2026, 10:05:32 PMTea, Talks and Farewell: What's On Plate for Trump On His Last Day Of China Trip?
President Trump's concluding day in China on May 15, 2026, features a lighter agenda focused on personal diplomacy with President Xi Jinping. , World News, Times Now
Times Now • 5/14/2026, 9:26:46 PM