NEW YORK, United States — Moderna shares surged in U.S. trading on Wednesday after the company and Merck reported positive Phase 3 results for their personalised mRNA cancer vaccine, Intismeran, in combination with Keytruda for melanoma patients. The breakthrough trial result also lifted Merck shares and became the standout development among several major premarket stock movers.
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India vs Pakistan Hockey: India Win 5-3
India — India vs Pakistan Hockey: India booked their place in the second round of the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 with a 5-3 victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in their final Pool D match on Wednesday, August 19. Captain Harmanpreet Singh and Abhishek scored twice each, while Hardik Singh added another goal as India held off a spirited Pakistan comeback.
Arlene Kelly and Alice Tector Return as Ireland Name England ODI Squad
DUBLIN, Ireland — Ireland Women have named a 14-member squad for their upcoming three-match ODI series against England, with Arlene Kelly and Alice Tector returning after recovering from injuries. Gaby Lewis will captain the side for the series, which forms part of the ICC Women’s Championship.
Ukraine Wartime Elections Call Challenges Zelenskiy
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s ousted Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for wartime elections, presenting the demand as a way to address what he described as a “systemic crisis of governance” and creating the most significant internal political challenge to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022.
Nidhhi Agerwal Appears Before ED in Betting App Case
HYDERABAD, India — Actor Nidhhi Agerwal appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Hyderabad on Wednesday for questioning in connection with an ongoing investigation into the alleged promotion of illegal betting apps. She arrived at the ED office under police security and was escorted inside the premises, according to visuals cited in the supplied report.
Love Lottery Teaser: Akshay Oberoi Faces a Shocking Courtroom Mystery
MUMBAI, India — The teaser of Akshay Oberoi-starrer “Love Lottery” has been released, offering an early look at a courtroom drama that combines romance, suspense and a crime mystery. Directed by Arvind Pandey, the film is scheduled to arrive in theatres on September 18.