Donald Trump refuted Michael Wolff's assertion that he was denied admission to Harvard University, labeling Wolff a "third-rate reporter." Trump stated he never applied to Harvard, having graduated from the Wharton School of Finance. Wolff's claim lacks evidence, as no records confirm Trump's application to Harvard in the 1960s. This denial comes amidst escalating tensions between Trump and Harvard.
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Iran summoned Austria's charge d'affaires following Austria's intelligence report, which alleged Iran's pursuit of atomic weapons, labeling the report as "fake." This dispute occurs amidst ongoing delicate negotiations between Iran and the United States regarding Iran's nuclear program. Iran vehemently denies seeking nuclear weapons, asserting its program is solely for civilian purposes, despite IAEA concerns about uranium enrichment levels.
Russian President Vladimir Putin seeks firm concessions from the West to end the Ukraine war, demanding a halt to NATO's eastward expansion and Ukraine's neutrality. Amidst stalled negotiations and intensified military operations, Putin insists on controlling eastern regions.
Egypt has denied that a controversial court ruling over Sinai's Saint Catherine monastery threatens the UNESCO world heritage landmark, after Greek and church authorities warned of the sacred site's status. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's office defended the ruling Thursday, saying it "consolidates" the site's "unique and sacred religious status", after the head of the Greek Orthodox church in Greece denounced it.
Burundi's parliamentary elections are underway, shadowed by concerns over fairness. The ruling CNDD-FDD party is heavily favored after the main opposition, CNL, faced significant obstacles, including the suspension and barring of its leader, Agathon Rwasa. Amidst a deep socio-economic crisis marked by shortages and high inflation, other candidates report harassment.
Google on Friday urged a US judge to reject the notion of making it spin off its Chrome browser to weaken its dominance in online search. US government attorneys have called on Mehta to order Google divest itself of Chrome browser, contending that artificial intelligence is poised to ramp up the tech giant's dominance as the go-to window into the internet.
South Africa's communications minister refuted the claims that a draft policy easing Black ownership requirements for tech firms was designed to favor Elon Musk's Starlink. Minister Solly Malatsi defended the directive before Parliament, denying it was specifically for Starlink, despite Musk's criticism of the ownership laws. The policy aims to boost competition by allowing more operators into the market.
Nearly 200 migrants trying to cross the Channel from France to Britain in small boats were rescued between late Friday and late Saturday, French coastal authorities said. A total 184 people were picked up in four different rescue operations, the maritime prefecture for France's Channel and northern region said in a statement on Sunday.
Despite attracting 65 million tourists and ranking as a top global destination, Italy remains under a U.S. travel advisory urging increased caution due to potential terror threats in public areas. The warning, similar to those for France and the UK, advises vigilance at tourist spots, transport hubs, and other common targets.
China has refuted US accusations of violating a trade tariff reduction agreement reached in Geneva, dismissing them as "bogus charges and unreasonable allegations." Beijing insists it is committed to the consensus, while criticizing the US for imposing discriminatory restrictions, including AI chip export limits and student visa cancellations.
New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon considered new privacy laws. This followed allegations against his press secretary, Michael Forbes. Forbes allegedly recorded sex workers without their consent. He also secretly photographed women at the gym. Forbes resigned and apologised for his actions. Luxon expressed shock and questioned the legality of Forbes's behaviour.