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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.
An Iranian student accepted to Harvard faces uncertainty as Trump’s revived travel ban halts her journey. Despite academic excellence and hopes of studying in the U.S., her dream remains suspended—raising concerns about access, equality, and opportunities for international students.
A federal judge has ruled that Trump appointee Alina Habba is unlawfully serving as a US attorney, citing procedural violations in her appointment. The decision raises questions about her past actions in office and could impact ongoing legal proceedings under her tenure.
