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North Korea tests new weapon bolstering nuclear capability

North Korea test-fired a new type of tactical guided weapon designed to boost its nuclear capability, state media reported Sunday, a day before its chief rivals the United States and South Korea begin annual military drills that the North views as an invasion rehearsal.

North Korea slams US for ‘double standards’ after new missile test

North Korea fired a missile toward the sea off its east coast on Tuesday, South Korea's military said, as Pyongyang called on the United States and South Korea to scrap their "double standards" on weapons programmes to restart talks.

North Korea says it tested new long-range cruise missiles

North Korea said it successfully test fired newly developed long-range cruise missiles over the weekend, its first known testing activity in months, underscoring how it continues to expand its military capabilities amid a stalemate in nuclear negotiations with the United States.

TIFF to require proof of vaccine or negative COVID-19 test for staff, audience

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) said it will require proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test result for staff, audience members and visitors entering its venues.

Russia successfully tests hypersonic missile: Defense Ministry

The Russian military reported another successful test launch of a new Tsirkon hypersonic cruise missile on Monday.

Iran begins second phase of human trial of its COVID-19 vaccine

Iran began the second phase in the human trial of its homegrown COVID-19 vaccine with injection of the vaccine to four volunteers on Monday.

Iran unveils homegrown rapid antigen coronavirus test kits

Health Ministry reports record 13,352 new daily cases

Urine-based liquid biopsy test outperforms urine cytology in detecting bladder cancer

Analysis of DNA copy number variants (CNVs) in the cells exfoliated in urine showed better sensitivity and similar specificity in detecting urothelial carcinoma compared with urine cytology, according to results published in Clinical Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.

Simple coronavirus test gives results in 90 minutes

A rapid test can accurately diagnose a coronavirus infection within 90 minutes without needing a specialist laboratory, said scientists.

Russia ‘successfully completes’ human testing of COVID-19 vaccine

A Russian research center said it has successfully completed the clinical trials of the world’s first coronavirus vaccine on humans, and scientists in China and Thailand are also racing to start new phases in developing their own potential vaccines for COVID-19.

Iran: France’s nuclear ballistic missile test threat to global peace

Iran voiced concern over a recent test-firing of an intercontinental nuclear-capable ballistic missile by France, saying the test is inconsistent with the country’s international commitments and is in clear violation of the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

DNA blood test spots cancers in seemingly cancer-free women but produces false alarms

Detecting many kinds of cancers early, with a simple blood test for DNA shed by tumor cells, is a seductive prospect. Such tests, often called liquid biopsies, are now stepping out of the lab.

Iranian-made test kit helps patients assess their health at home

By Sadeq Dehqan & Leila Imani

Genetic test could pick out 'ultra-high risk' bone marrow cancer patients

A new genetic test could help doctors pick out patients with the bone marrow cancer multiple myeloma who are at 'ultra-high risk' of their cancer progressing aggressively early on.

Urine test could reduce unnecessary prostate cancer biopsies

Unnecessary prostate cancer biopsies could be reduced by 60 percent thanks to new research from the University of East Anglia.