Tariffs hit India, But the impact radiates, Russia and China feel the squeeze. Trump’s decision to impose a hefty additional tariff on Indian imports may appear as punishment for New Delhi’s ties to Russia. Yet the ripple effect extends far beyond that bilateral discomfort. The move is a calculated strike against Russia and China, aiming to sever the financial lifelines that sustain their global ambitions.

Tobacco’s sales hold steady when recession bites, Alcohol withstands the worst of economic nights. But when inflation burns and prices twist and roar, Even these pillars may falter like never before. Industries long classified as “recession‑proof”, such as alcohol and tobacco, have earned reputations for stability during economic downturns. The logic has been straightforward: consumers cut discretionary spending first, but often continue small indulgences even when times are tight. Yet this conventional wisdom is now being challenged.

The walls go up, the costs rise high, While buyers ask the reason why. The goods remain, but fewer people choose them. When tariffs leave them bound to lose. As President Trump ramps up his latest round of tariffs, concerns over their far-reaching consequences are intensifying. Countries that have yet to strike trade agreements with the United States, such as Canada, Mexico, and Brazil, are bracing for the fallout.

The tide of change is slow to turn, Yet signals rise, too clear to spurn. What waits beneath the calm facade, May soon emerge to shift the guard. In its latest policy meeting, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) chose once again to hold interest rates steady, resisting the growing pressure seen across global central banks. But behind this seemingly calm surface lies a powerful signal. For the first time in years, the BOJ revised its projected inflation rate upward, from 2.2% to 2.7%.

No GPS trust. No U.S. signals. Jammed launches, stranded ships, compromised sites. Iran courts Beidou to escape surveillance and regain control. In a move that highlights the geopolitical fault lines in modern technology, Iran has officially abandoned the U.S.-led Global Positioning System and instead turned to China’s Beidou satellite network.

The United States withdraws from UNESCO for the third time. The move underscores growing U.S. resistance to multilateral institutions seen as promoting progressive values. Trump administration claims ideological misalignment; critics warn of long-term diplomatic costs. In a dramatic yet familiar move, the United States has once again severed its ties with UNESCO, the United Nations’ cultural and educational agency. Announced in July 2025, this withdrawal marks the third such exit in U.S.

AI companion market growing explosively Over 160 services offer “AI lovers” Potential side effects include pseudo-attachment and emotional isolation As generative AI becomes increasingly sophisticated, the dating app market built on this technology is booming. The concept of Samantha from the movie Her—an AI that shares emotions with a human—has become reality. However, many analysts warn that emotional exchanges with AI may negatively impact human emotional health in the long run.

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