US aid cuts halt HIV vaccine research in South Africa, with global impact
South Africa has played a historic, global role in scientific research, from COVID-19 vaccines to HIV.
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Modi Wants More Indians to Speak Hindi. Some States Are Shouting ‘No.’ – The New York Times
Modi Wants More Indians to Speak Hindi. Some States Are Shouting ‘No.’ The New York TimesMigrant Auto Driver Beaten On Camera Days After “Hindi Bolunga” Remark NDTVMaharashtra: Row over language turns violent in India’s richest st…
Pakistan’s Next Move: Why Drones, Not Fighter Jets, Are the Future of its Air Force Defence Uncut Podcast
In our latest episode of Defence Uncut, a few interesting news items crossed our desk, from potential maintenance deals with South Africa to the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) next-generation fighter aircraft (NGFA) plans. Perhaps most notably, the visit of the Pakistan Air…
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Iran says in no rush to enter talks with US
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that Iran is in no rush to enter ‘ill-considered’ talks with the US, stressing that Tehran prioritizes the Iranian nation’s interests in weighing a possible return to indirect diplomacy with Washington.
U.S. aid cuts halt HIV vaccine research in South Africa, with global impact
Just a week had remained before scientists in South Africa were to begin clinical trials of an HIV vaccine, and hopes were high for another step toward limiting one of history’s deadliest pandemics. Then the email arrived.
Ireland begins complex forensic dig to locate 796 babies – Financial Times
Ireland begins complex forensic dig to locate 796 babies Financial TimesAn Irish baby was discarded in a septic tank 80 years ago. Her sister won’t rest until she’s buried CNNDig begins at site in Ireland believed to hold remains …
Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ is estimated to leave millions without health care. He insists ‘it’s not going to cause death’
About 11.8 million people are at risk of losing their health insurance, according to the Congressional Budget Office
New tax break for auto loans could save some buyers thousands of dollars. But will it boost sales?
The new tax law signed by President Donald Trump creates a federal tax deduction for interest on auto loans.
Samsung agrees to acquire Seattle-based Xealth, which helps healthcare providers manage digital health tools and has raised over $50M, for an undisclosed sum (Taylor Soper/GeekWire)
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Samsung agrees to acquire Seattle-based Xealth, which helps healthcare providers manage digital health tools and has raised over $50M, for an undisclosed sum — GeekWire’s startup coverage documents the Pacif…
Britain’s strategic priorities have changed. Australia must take note
Keir Starmer’s Labour government sees Britain’s interests largely confined to its own region. That has profound implications for the UK-Australia relationship and AUKUS.