'Really suffocating': Pakistan emerges from record smog season

Tens of millions of Pakistanis spent at least four months breathing toxic air pollution 20 times above safe levels, in the worst winter smog season for several years, according to data analysed by AFP.

Tens of millions of Pakistanis spent at least four months breathing toxic air pollution 20 times above safe levels, in the worst winter smog season for several years, according to data analysed by AFP.

AFP Honoured at the 2025 Istanbul Photo Awards

Omar Al-Qattaa, Eyad Baba, Sameer Al-Doumy and Luis Tato were recognised at the 2025 edition of the Istanbul Photo Awards.

Omar Al-Qattaa, Eyad Baba, Sameer Al-Doumy and Luis Tato were recognised at the 2025 edition of the Istanbul Photo Awards.
12/05/2025 06:00
Galderma Opens up New Chapter for Sculptra® with MDR Certification and New Expanded Indication for Body

Galderma (SIX: GALD), the pure-play dermatology category leader, today announced the certification of Sculptra for body indications in the European Union (EU) following its certification under the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR). This expands Sculptra’s current clinical use on the face, to include four new areas: gluteal area, posterior thighs, décolletage, and upper arms. Sculptra can be used across these areas to address varied treatment goals – from improving skin quality (including the i...

AFP represented at the “Democracy Matters – Facts Matter” Conference in Brussels

The European Fact-Checking Standards Network (EFCSN), of which AFP is a co-founder and verified member, is co-organising the policy-focused conference "Democracy Matters – Facts Matter" with the European Parliament and the European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO) in Brussels on 25-26 March 2025.

The European Fact-Checking Standards Network (EFCSN), of which AFP is a co-founder and verified member, is co-organising the policy-focused conference "Democracy Matters – Facts Matter" with the European Parliament and the European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO) in Brussels on 25-26 March 2025.

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12/11/2025 07:30
Kyowa Kirin Announces Proposed Appointment of Abdul Mullick to President and Chief Executive Officer, While Former CEO Masashi Miyamoto to Remain Chairman

Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. (TSE:4151, Kyowa Kirin), a Japan-based global specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced the Board of Directors’ decision to appoint Abdul Mullick, Ph.D., currently President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), to the role of President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The appointment will become effective March 2026 following the conclusion of the Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders. As Mullick takes on the role of President and CEO for Kyowa Kirin, current CE...

12/22/2025 13:00
Media Partners Asia Launches the AETHER Summit Uniting AI, Creativity, and Infrastructure

Media Partners Asia (MPA), the organiser of APOS, Asia’s leading media and technology summit, today announced the launch of AETHER, a new invitation-only global summit, convening Global & Local Leaders to be held at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, on January 15–16, 2026. AETHER is conceived as the first curated forum in APAC to unite leaders across Artificial Intelligence, immersive and generative technologies, connectivity and compute infrastructure, creativity and content, and global capit...