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"I Wear My Colours": Raghav Chadha Backs Harvard After Trump's Foreign Students Ban

AAP MP Raghav Chadha, an alumnus of Harvard University, expressed solidarity with students affected by the policy.

Published on: 24.05.2025 01:56
Future Queen Of Belgium Caught Up In Harvard Foreign Student Ban

Princess Elisabeth is studying Public Policy at Harvard, a two-year master's degree program that according to the university's website broadens students' perspectives and sharpens their skills for "successful career in public service".

Published on: 24.05.2025 01:47
12 Injured In Knife Attack In Germany, 39-Year-Old Woman Arrested

Germany police on Friday said they had arrested a woman after at least 12 people were injured in a knife attack at the main station in the northern city of Hamburg.

Published on: 24.05.2025 01:44
US Congressman Ro Khanna Condemns Trump's Harvard Foreign Students Ban

Following the Donald Trump administration's decision to bar Harvard University from enrolling international students, US Congressman Ro Khanna criticised the move and challenged prominent tech figures including Elon Musk to defend the ban.

Published on: 23.05.2025 19:49
12 Injured In Knife Attack At Railway Station In Germany's Hamburg

At least 12 people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant.

Published on: 23.05.2025 18:47
Israeli Settlers Thrashed Palestinians, Torched Cars, Houses In West Bank

The Israeli military said it had received a report on Thursday that Israeli civilians had vandalised property in the area of the village, in the northern part of the West Bank.

Published on: 23.05.2025 18:41
Trump Signs Order To Boost US Nuclear Energy

President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders Friday to boost nuclear energy in the United States, including by rolling back regulatory processes on a still divisive technology.

Published on: 23.05.2025 18:40
Oracle To Buy $40 Billion Of Nvidia Chips For OpenAI's US Data Center

Oracle will spend around $40 billion on Nvidia's higher-performance chips to power OpenAI's new US data center, the Financial Times reported on Friday.

Published on: 23.05.2025 18:35
Explained: The New US-Backed Gaza Aid Plan And Why UN Does Not Like It

A US-backed organization aims to start work in the Gaza Strip by the end of May, overseeing a new model of aid distribution in the Palestinian enclave, but the United Nations says the plan is not impartial or neutral, and it will not be involved.

Published on: 23.05.2025 18:29
UK Net Migration Falls To Half In 2024, Compared To Previous Year

The decline in net migration has been welcomed by the Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, who stated that "the 300,000 drop in net migration since the election is important and welcome after the figures quadrupled to nearly a million last parliament."

Published on: 23.05.2025 18:26
'Selfish' Genes "Introners" Proves To Be Major Source Of Genetic Complexity: Study

A new study proves that a type of genetic element called 'introners' is the mechanism by which many introns spread within and between species.

Published on: 23.05.2025 18:16
JD Vance Says Use Of Military Force Under Trump Will Be "Cautious, Decisive"

US Vice President JD Vance said on Friday that the United States under President Donald Trump will choose carefully when to use military force and will avoid involvement in open-ended conflicts in what he called a break from recent US policies.

Published on: 23.05.2025 18:07
"People Are Fantasising": Russia Brushes Aside Vatican-Mediated Ukraine Peace Talks

Moscow has played down the idea of the Vatican being a potential location for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, calling it a "fantasy" that many people are talking about.

Published on: 23.05.2025 18:06
"Dehumanising": Students Caught In Harvard Crisis Speak To Foreign Media

There are 6,800 international students in Harvard that make up about 27% of Harvards enrollments this year. About one-third of its foreign students are Chinese and 700 are Indian.

Published on: 23.05.2025 17:34
Adidas Warns Of Consumer Data Breach

German sportswear maker Adidas said on Friday an unauthorised external party had obtained certain consumer data through a third-party customer service provider albeit not passwords or credit card data.

Published on: 23.05.2025 16:20
How Starbucks Is Keeping Politics Out Of Coffee In South Korea

This move is a response to the growing trend of customers using politicians' names as nicknames when ordering drinks, often accompanied by messages of support or opposition.

Published on: 23.05.2025 16:04
US Judge Blocks Trump's Order Barring Harvard From Enrolling Foreign Students

A US judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from revoking Harvard University's ability to enroll foreign students, a move that ratcheted up White House efforts to conform practices in academia to President Donald Trump's policies.

Published on: 23.05.2025 16:01
Russia, Ukraine Each Free First 390 Prisoners In Start Of War's Biggest Swap

Russia and Ukraine each released 390 prisoners on Friday and said they would free more in the coming days, in what is expected to be the biggest prisoner swap of the war so far.

Published on: 23.05.2025 15:36
Trump Warns Of 25% Tariff On Apple If iPhones Not Made In US

US President Donald Trump threatened once again on Friday to intensify his trade war, recommending a 50% tariff on European Union goods starting June 1, and warning Apple he may impose a 25% tariff on any iPhones manufactured outside the US.

Published on: 23.05.2025 15:33
Ryanair Orders Flight Attendants To Return Salary Hike They Received

The affected flight attendants have been told that the "money will be simply deducted from the payslip until the debt is paid".

Published on: 23.05.2025 14:33

News from Arabic Countries

German woman arrested after mass stabbing at Hamburg train station

Police say four victims face life-threatening injuries, suggest suspect had suffered 'psychological emergency'.

Published on: 24.05.2025 02:03
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,185

These are the key events on day 1,185 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 24.05.2025 01:51
Thailand readies homecoming for stolen ancient statues located in US museum

San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum is set to return four bronze statues from Thailand's looted Prakhon Chai hoard.

Published on: 24.05.2025 01:15
US Steel shares soar on Trump’s apparent blessing for deal with Nippon

Investors interpreted Trump's comments to mean Nippon Steel had received his approval for its takeover.

Published on: 23.05.2025 23:56
‘Farcical’: Venezuelan opposition denounces arrest before weekend vote

Opposition leaders have argued the detention of politician Juan Pablo Guanipa and others is meant to stifle dissent.

Published on: 23.05.2025 23:27
DRC’s ex-president Kabila slams justice system after losing immunity

Kabila, accused of ‘treason’ and ‘war crimes’, denies government accusations of links to M23 rebel group.

Published on: 23.05.2025 23:12
US lifts first sanctions on Syria following Trump’s surprise announcement

The president announced the sanctions relief in May, ahead of an unannounced visit with Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.

Published on: 23.05.2025 22:56
Does criticising Israel amount to anti-Semitism?

Israel often labels anyone who criticises its devastating war on Gaza as 'anti-Semtic'.

Published on: 23.05.2025 22:54
Paris court convicts eight over 2016 Kim Kardashian armed heist

Trial featured emotional testimony from Kardashian, who said the robbery was traumatising but forgave ringleader.

Published on: 23.05.2025 22:33
Napoli win Serie A title, Inter Milan refocus on Champions League

Napoli beat Cagliari 2-0 to seal the Serie A title as Champions League hopefuls Inter's victory at Como is in vain.

Published on: 23.05.2025 21:58
Lebanon launches process to disarm Palestinian factions in refugee camps

Process begins after visit by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who said weapons ‘hurt’ Lebanon and Palestine cause.

Published on: 23.05.2025 21:10
Boeing reaches deal with US DOJ to avoid prosecution over 737 Max crashes

The DOJ is expected to have a written agreement with Boeing in place by the end of next week.

Published on: 23.05.2025 20:37
Qalanders-Islamabad: Lahore reach PSL final with 95-run win

Lahore Qalanders beat Islamabad United by 95 runs to reach Sunday's Pakistan Super League final.

Published on: 23.05.2025 20:17
Trump’s foreign student ban on Harvard has caused ‘very real damage’

Donald Trump’s decision to ban Harvard from enrolling foreign students has caused irreparable damage, says one student.

Published on: 23.05.2025 20:14
Trump seeks to boost US nuclear power, roll back regulations

A host of new executive orders seeks to fast-track approvals to grow the US's nuclear energy sector, a lengthy process.

Published on: 23.05.2025 20:04
UEFA Women’s Champions League final: Barcelona vs Arsenal start, team news

Barcelona face Arsenal while aiming to become only the second side to claim a Women's Champions League three-peat.

Published on: 23.05.2025 19:46
Israeli strike rocks Jabalia even as aid to Gaza resumes

Palestinians searched for bodies after an Israeli airstrike leveled a building in Jabalia.

Published on: 23.05.2025 19:27
A lens on poverty and the environment: Sebastiao Salgado is dead at age 81

The famed Brazilian photographer was praised for his work capturing marginalised populations, including mineworkers.

Published on: 23.05.2025 19:16
US investment Firm RedBird to buy UK’s Daily Telegraph newspaper

Abu Dhabi’s IMI will take a minority stake in the company of no more than 15 percent.

Published on: 23.05.2025 18:23
FTC abandons Biden-era effort to block Microsoft’s purchase of Activision

It was the second time in one day that the FTC pulled out of litigation begun during the Biden administration.

Published on: 23.05.2025 17:43
Trump’s Golden Dome defence system “unrealistic”

Michael O’Hanlon discusses Trump’s Golden Dome defence system, and whether it’d be a good strategy for the US.

Published on: 23.05.2025 17:39
Why is El Salvador’s President Bukele targeting foreign-funded nonprofits?

A new law, championed by President Nayib Bukele, is seen by advocates as an effort to stifle dissent in El Salvador.

Published on: 23.05.2025 17:31
Ukraine, Russia exchange hundreds of soldiers, civilians in prisoner swap

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says each side exchanged 390 detainees, with more to come over several days.

Published on: 23.05.2025 17:24
‘No soldiers, no occupation’: Israel’s anti-war protests small, but growing

More young Israelis are turning their backs on the Gaza war, but wider society shows little sympathy for Palestinians.

Published on: 23.05.2025 17:15
UN chief Antonio Guterres says Gazans are enduring “the cruelest phase” of

UN chief Antonio Guterres says Gazans are enduring “the cruelest phase” of the war.

Published on: 23.05.2025 17:05