Israel's Powerful Finance Minister and the Future of the Gaza Strip

Novo Nordisk has terminated its partnership with Hims & Hers Health due to allegations of the telehealth company selling counterfeit versions of its weight-loss drug, Wegovy, which posed safety risks to patients. This decision follows a recent collaboration intended to enhance accessibility to obesity treatments, with Hims & Hers shares dropping by approximately 31% after the announcement. Need More Context? 🔎

Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTSINGAPORE: The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) rejected former NTUC Income CEO Tan Suee Chieh's request for a meeting regarding the halted Income-Allianz deal, citing extensive parliamentary discussions on the matter. Tan had previously raised concerns in three open letters about MAS's regulatory oversight, particularly during...

A 79-year-old woman, Helen Gregory, was found dead in her Wellington home on January 24, 2024, with significant amounts of cash hidden around her house, including $50,000 in her freezer. Her daughter, Julia DeLuney, is accused of the murder, allegedly motivated by financial difficulties, and is said to have staged the scene to appear as an accident. Need More Context? 🔎

Celebrations marked the reopening of the border between Ethiopia and Eritrea, allowing families separated for five years due to conflict to reunite in Zalambessa. Organized by local activists, the event symbolized peace and reconciliation amid ongoing economic hardships and infrastructure challenges, with hopes for improved relations between the two nations. Need More Context? 🔎

Qatar has temporarily closed its airspace amid escalating tensions following threats from Iran to retaliate against the US after strikes on its nuclear sites. The US and UK advised their citizens in Qatar to shelter in place, while Qatari officials stated the security situation remains stable, leading to confusion among residents regarding safety measures. Need More Context? 🔎

The oil market remains cautious amid the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, with minimal supply disruptions and Brent crude prices only rising about $10. However, potential medium-term risks include political upheaval in Iran that could severely impact oil production, coinciding with reduced spare capacity in Opec+ and stagnating US output, potentially leading to higher prices in the future. Need More Context? 🔎