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President Donald Trump announced that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had committed to scaling back India’s purchases of Russian oil. The statement came as Washington intensified efforts to curb Moscow’s energy revenue and increase pressure over the war in Ukraine. Trump told reporters that Modi assured him India would halt Russian oil imports “within a short period of time.” He called the pledge “a big stop.” US ramps up pressure on India The US president has used India’s reliance on Russian oil as leverage in trade negotiations. So far, New Delhi has resisted, arguing that its energy policies protect domestic…

Rhizanthella is one of the world’s most remarkable orchids—an elusive plant that lives and flowers entirely underground. Lacking leaves and sunlight, it survives by drawing nutrients from a symbiotic fungus, which in turn connects to the roots of the broom bush (Melaleuca uncinata). The orchid first stunned the scientific world in 1928 when a farmer in Western Australia unearthed it while ploughing his field. Nearly a century later, it remains incredibly difficult to find. Botanists must locate suitable habitats and carefully scrape away soil to reveal the hidden blossoms—tiny reddish flowers encased in creamy-pink bracts that give off a rich…

Real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran has sold her Upper East Side penthouse for $13.5 million, just one day after it was listed. The sale price exceeded the asking price by $1.5 million, highlighting the strong demand in New York’s luxury real estate market. The penthouse attracted immediate interest from high-profile buyers, reflecting the continuing appeal of prime Manhattan properties. Corcoran’s property features modern design, high-end finishes, and panoramic city views, making it a standout in the competitive market. Industry experts note that this rapid sale demonstrates the resilience of New York’s luxury real estate sector. Despite economic uncertainties, prime properties…

Gilead Sciences presented new findings on HIV research at the European AIDS Conference (EACS) 2025. The data highlights strategies to expand access to HIV prevention, particularly in France and the United Kingdom. The research focuses on innovative methods to improve testing, treatment, and preventive care. Gilead’s approach emphasizes reaching populations at higher risk and addressing barriers that limit access to HIV prevention services. Experts at the conference noted that expanding prevention programs is essential to controlling HIV transmission rates. The new findings offer actionable insights for healthcare providers, policymakers, and community organizations. In France, Gilead’s data points to ways of…

Cuts Hit Core of Long-Running NHANES ProgramThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has dismissed the entire planning team responsible for the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), one of the government’s most critical tools for tracking the nation’s health. The layoffs, affecting the National Center for Health Statistics, reportedly include all eight remaining staff overseeing survey planning and logistics. The cuts follow earlier workforce reductions in 2025 that had already downsized the division. Decades of Data Collection at RiskNHANES has operated for more than six decades, providing vital data used to shape national health guidelines, food labeling…

The United States has seized over $14 billion in bitcoin and charged Cambodian businessman Chen Zhi, founder of the Prince Group, for allegedly running one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency scams. The joint US-UK investigation revealed a sprawling criminal network built on deception, forced labour, and international money laundering. Cambodian Tycoon Accused of Leading International Fraud Chen Zhi, a dual citizen of Cambodia and the UK, was charged in New York with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering. Both the US and UK have sanctioned his companies and frozen his assets. UK authorities confirmed that 19 London properties…

Rising Medical and Drug Prices Drive Forecasted IncreaseJPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said the bank anticipates its employee health care expenses will climb by about 10% next year, reflecting mounting pressures from medical inflation and higher prescription drug costs. The company currently spends roughly $3 billion annually on health coverage for its global workforce, making health benefits one of its largest employee-related expenses. Dimon’s warning aligns with national trends showing that employers across the U.S. expect similar double-digit cost increases heading into 2026. Employers Nationwide Brace for Higher Health Care SpendingAccording to recent industry surveys, most U.S. companies project health…

Relations between Washington and Beijing keep deteriorating as both countries impose new fees on each other’s ships. The escalating trade fight alarms global investors. President Donald Trump tried to calm fears online, writing, “Don’t worry about China, it will all be fine!” European markets opened lower on Tuesday, ignoring Wall Street’s Monday rally after Trump’s reassurance about US-China relations. Investor confidence remains fragile as the world’s two biggest economies battle over trade influence. Both nations began applying ship fees on Tuesday. Washington introduced a $50 (€43.27) per tonne charge on Chinese vessels in US ports, while Beijing responded with a…

Alcohol consumption is a major cause of cancer in Europe, according to a new report by the World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). Experts say that stronger government policies to reduce drinking could prevent thousands of cancer cases and deaths each year. In the European Union, where alcohol consumption is the highest in the world, more than 111,000 new cancer cases in 2020 were linked to alcohol. Globally, the figure reached approximately 741,000 cases, with men accounting for nearly 70% of them. The financial burden is also immense. Premature deaths caused by alcohol-related cancers cost…

The Guardian expands soccer coverage in preparation for the 2026 Men’s World Cup across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The news organization is introducing several new roles, including U.S.-based soccer correspondents, a global sports business correspondent, and a sports data visuals journalist. This strategic move aims to strengthen coverage of U.S. national teams, domestic leagues, women’s soccer, and the English Premier League. The plan also includes hiring a social video producer, a sports audience editor, and an assistant sports editor. These new additions will help make the coverage more engaging and accessible to fans around the world. The Guardian will…