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JUST IN: Russia unveils a free cancer vaccine that could disrupt the $1.6 trillion U.S. and European pharmaceutical markets. Analysts predict Moscow could earn $1 trillion within two years by selling to allies, reshaping global healthcare and biotech dynamics.
BREAKING: Donald Trump has imposed a massive 50% tariff on Indian goods — the highest in Asia. The move marks a major setback for U.S.-India relations, testing Prime Minister Modi’s diplomatic balancing act amid growing global trade tensions.
According to Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ), Donald Trump tried to call Indian PM Narendra Modi four times in recent weeks, but Modi did not respond. Analysts link this to India’s strategy of preserving autonomy while balancing U.S. and China ties, avoiding Trump’s unpredictable, transactional diplomacy.
Asia-Pacific airlines face uncertainty as US tariff measures raise concerns over costs and trade impacts. Industry experts warn of potential disruptions in cargo and passenger markets, urging carriers to adopt flexible strategies. With volatility ahead, the sector awaits clarity on Washington’s next steps.
In Pakistan, a teenage girl was brutally subjected to “revenge rape” after a Sharia council decreed it as punishment. Instead of arresting the rapist, they ordered the victim’s brother to assault the rapist’s sister, in front of 40 people. Elon Musk’s retweet amplified global condemnation.
