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China launches clinical trial of domestic tuberculosis vaccine

Beijing, Mar 24 (UNI) China's self-developed novel tuberculosis mRNA vaccine started a clinical trial at Beijing Chest Hospital on Monday, according to the local newspaper Beijing Evening News.
Previous animal experiments have shown that the protective efficacy of the new vaccine is more than 20 times higher than that of both Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) and foreign tuberculosis vaccines.
This tuberculosis vaccine with independent intellectual property rights can offer a new vaccination option for people of all age groups and effectively reduce the incidence and infection rates of tuberculosis.
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Talks between US and Iran for peace in West Asia fail, both sides blame each other

12 Apr 2026 | 5:52 PM

Islamabad, Apr 12 (UNI) The much-hyped talks between Iran and the United States in Islamabad for peace in West Asia have failed with both sides blaming each other for the fiasco.

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Iran-US talks in Islamabad fail, both sides blame each other

12 Apr 2026 | 10:03 AM

Islamabad, Apr 12 (UNI) The much-hyped talks between Iran and the United States in Islamabad for peace in West Asia have failed.

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US-Iran talks end without agreement: Vance

12 Apr 2026 | 8:19 AM

Islamabad, April 12 (UNI) Iran has rejected the terms of a US-proposed agreement, and the US delegation is returning without a deal, US Vice President J.D. Vance said after talks in Islamabad.

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Arif Habib group says efforts underway to expand PIA fleet to 60 to boost competitiveness and revenue

12 Apr 2026 | 12:13 AM

Islamabad, Apr 11 (UNI) Chairperson of the Arif Habib Consortium said efforts are underway for expanding the fleet of Pakistan's national airline carrier – Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) – to 60 aircraft, as the carrier undergoes full privatisation and dramatic restructuring to improve its efficiency, competitiveness, and generate greater revenue.

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US Navy warships cross Strait of Hormuz for first time since beginning of war amid ceasefire negotiations

11 Apr 2026 | 11:31 PM

Washington, Apr 11 (UNI) US Navy warships crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday for the first time since the war began, in a deliberate move to increase confidence among the international shipping community, and show that the strait remains open for business, even with significant tensions underscoring the ceasefire.

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