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Economic Times
14 hours ago
- Business
- Economic Times
AstraZeneca breast cancer medicine slows disease by over six months
Agencies Camizestrant works as a hormone therapy to stop estrogen from attaching to cancer cells and helping them to grow. New York: AstraZeneca Plc's experimental breast cancer pill delayed disease progression by over six months, according to data from a new study that is likely to capture investors' attention. Camizestrant, in combination with other cancer medicines, helped patients with a specific type of breast cancer to live for a median of 16 months without their cancer progressing, compared with 9.2 months for those taking the current standard treatment. Astra hopes the study data, presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology's annual meeting in Chicago, will help establish a new treatment strategy for some breast cancer patients. Camizestrant works as a hormone therapy to stop estrogen from attaching to cancer cells and helping them to grow. When other potential uses for camizestrant are taken into account, Astra believes the drug could bring in over $5 billion in annual sales. But analysts are more cautious as other similar drugs have failed, with Barclays estimating potential peak year sales at $3.6 billion. AstraZeneca has established itself as a cancer drug powerhouse under CEO Pascal Soriot, with medicines including Tagrisso and Imfinzi fueling growth.
Travel Daily News
4 days ago
- Business
- Travel Daily News
TPConnects: AI Integration to transform travel technology platforms
TPConnects integrates AI-powered Trip Captain into Astra and Iris platforms, transforming travel planning with conversational tools, automation, and multi-language support. DUBAI – TPConnects Technologies, a leading IATA-certified global travel aggregation and distribution technology company, announced the ongoing integration of its advanced AI capabilities into its industry-leading Astra and Iris platforms, marking a significant step forward in intelligent travel technology. The TPConnects conversational AI agent, Trip Captain, combines natural language processing, travel information, and deep learning capabilities to bring frictionless experience in travel planning and management. The conversational AI agent will enable airlines and travel sellers to plan and modify customer journeys through natural conversation in their preferred language. The system's ability to manage the best available offers, process real-time travel data, and provide rich media information makes it a comprehensive solution for the benefit of both leisure and business travellers. By integrating Trip Captain into our platforms, we are not only enhancing the travel planning experience but also delivering tangible efficiency gains for our partners. Automated workflows and intelligent query handling reduce manual intervention, cut response times, and help serve more travellers with greater accuracy. These improvements drive down operational costs and free up valuable time, enabling greater efficiency. 'The travel industry is ready for the next evolution in technology,' said Praveen Kumar, Chief Technology Officer at TPConnects Technologies. 'By integrating advanced AI capabilities into our Astra and Iris platforms, we're not just adding features and automating existing processes. We're fundamentally transforming how these systems understand and respond to traveller needs. By reimagining the entire travel planning experience for airlines and travel sellers, we are making it more intuitive, more personalized, and more responsive to real-world changes.' Key features of the conversational AI agent include: Natural language processing for intuitive interaction Simplified queries for freedom from cryptic commands Comprehensive offer management for contextual recommendations Reshop made easy for better customer service Rich media integration for enhanced decision-making Multi-language support for global accessibility Deep learning capabilities for continuous improvement Future updates will include voice-driven booking capabilities, further enhancing the system's accessibility and ease of use. Trip Captain will be rolled out gradually across the Astra and Iris platforms, with initial features becoming available in H2 2025. Voice-driven capabilities and additional enhancements are planned for subsequent releases.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Defence plants under large-scale UAV attack in Russia – photo, video
Explosions rang out in various oblasts of Russia on the night of 25-26 May. Local residents reported attacks on a drone factory in Tatarstan and a chemical plant in Ivanovo Oblast. Explosions were also heard in Tula Oblast, where a defence plant is located; as usual, the authorities reported that the attack had had no adverse effects, while the Russian Ministry of Defence claimed that air defence had shot down almost a hundred UAVs. Source: Russian Telegram channels Astra, Baza and Shot; Russian regional authorities and the Russian Ministry of Defence on Telegram Details: Residents of Tula reported hearing explosions. Tula is home to NPO Splav, one of Russia's leading developers and manufacturers of multiple-launch rocket systems, which has already been attacked twice in May. There were also reports of explosions in Kineshma in Russia's Ivanovo Oblast. Local residents reported that drones had attacked the Dmitrievsky Chemical Plant. Smoke after the explosion in Kineshma. Photo: Astra Telegram Channel The Ivanovo Oblast Operational Headquarters reported "the fall of UAV debris in the industrial zone" and "damage to an outbuilding for storing packaging". Kineshma is located more than a thousand kilometres from the Ukrainian border. It was also reported that drones were being shot down over Yelabuga (Tatarstan), a city that is home to a plant for assembling Shahed UAVs. It has been attacked before. Yelabuga is located 1,500 kilometres from the border with Ukraine. The Russian Federal Air Transport Agency Rosaviatsiya reported that temporary restrictions on aircraft flights had been imposed at Kaluga and Nizhnekamsk airports and at Moscow's Domodedovo and Zhukovsky airports. The Russian Ministry of Defence announced that it had allegedly downed "96 Ukrainian UAVs" over 12 oblasts of Russia. In particular, 31 drones were allegedly shot down over Bryansk Oblast, 16 over Belgorod Oblast, 11 over Kursk Oblast, nine over Tula Oblast, eight over Oryol Oblast, six over Moscow Oblast, five over Kaluga Oblast, four over Ivanovo Oblast, two over Ryazan and Vladimir oblasts, and one over Yaroslavl Oblast and the Republic of Tatarstan. As per usual, the Russian Ministry of Defence has not disclosed anything about the total number of drones involved in the attack, and nothing about the consequences of the strikes or the downing of UAVs. Background: On 25 May, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported an attack by several drones flying towards the city, and three airports in the Russian capital and the Moscow region temporarily shut down. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Russian drone production site, chemical plant targeted in alleged Ukrainian drone strike
Russian air defenses opened fire against drones near the Yelabuga drone production site in Russia's Tatarstan Republic, while other drones attacked a chemical plant in Ivanovo Oblast, independent news channel Astra reported on May 26. The reported attacks against Russian industrial facilities come as Moscow intensifies its aerial strikes against Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv. Local residents reported air defense fire and drones flying over Yelabuga city on May 25, Astra and Baza Telegram channels wrote. The so-called Alabuga Special Economic Zone hosts a factory producing Shahed-type drones and has been repeatedly targeted by Ukrainian forces throughout the full-scale war. It is unclear whether the facility, lying some 1,000 kilometers (600 miles) from the Russia-Ukraine border, suffered any damage in the May 25 attack. 0:00 / 1× In Ivanovo Oblast, local authorities reported intercepting a drone attack in the town of Kineshma, with drone wreckage falling in the industrial area. No casualties were reported. The drones targeted the town's Dmitrievsky Chemical Plant, Astra reported, citing residents. The facility produces components for Russian arms, namely missiles, Ukrainian official Andrii Kovalenko said. Kineshma lies around 750 kilometers (470 miles) from the Russia-Ukraine border. At least 10 explosions were also reported in Russia's Tula Oblast overnight. Russia's Defense Ministry claimed its forces had downed 148 Ukrainian drones between 10 a.m. local time on May 25 and 8 a.m. on May 26. A Ukrainian drone attack also reportedly targeted Moscow on May 25, local authorities claimed. The airports in Moscow, Nizhnekamsk, and Kaluga have temporarily suspended operations, Russian authorities said. Ukraine's military has not yet commented on the attacks, and the Kyiv Independent could not verify claims provided by Russian officials. Read also: 'I don't know what the hell happened to Putin,' says Trump as Russia unleashes 3rd consecutive attack on Ukraine We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Russian air base in Tver Oblast attacked by drones, media reports
Editor's Note: This is a developing story and is being updated. Russia's Migalovo Air Base in Tver Oblast came under attack by drones overnight on May 25, the Russian independent news channel Astra reported. Locals reported that drones were targeting the air base and that explosions occurred in the area. Tver Oblast Governor Igor Rudenya confirmed that air defense units had intercepted unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the area. Rudenya claimed that five UAVs were shot down but reported no damage or casualties. He did not mention the Migalovo airfield. Later in the night he said that three more drones were shot down in the area and that air defense was active over Tver. The Kyiv Independent could not independently verify these reports. The Migalovo military airfield is located on the outskirts of Tver, over 1,300 kilometers (807 miles) from the Ukrainian border. The facility is a base for military transport aircraft, including the Ilyushin Il-76. Ukraine has previously targeted Russian air bases in drone attacks, aiming to undermine Moscow's ability to carry out large-scary aerial assaults against Ukrainian cities. In March, Ukrainian drones successfully hit Russia's Engels-2 air base in Saratov Oblast. Kyiv has also launched several strikes against targets in Tver Oblast. In January and February, Ukraine struck the Andreapol oil pumping station in the region twice in two weeks. Previous targets have included ammunition depots and missile arsenals. The latest reported attack on Tver Oblast came as Russia launched a large-scale aerial assault on Kyiv and cities across Ukraine. For the second night in a row, Moscow barraged Kyiv with drones and missiles, injuring civilians. Explosions were reported in cities across the country as attacks continued throughout the night. As Russia intensifies aerial attacks on Ukraine and the civilian death toll climbs, Ukraine has stepped up its drone attacks on Russian territory. The recent surge in drone strikes aims to disrupt airport operations, overwhelm air defenses, and mount pressure against the Russian population. Read also: Ukrainian drones shot down near Moscow as Russia attacks Kyiv, official claims We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
