Harvard University is seeking a summary judgment to unfreeze $2.5 billion in federal research funding, arguing the Trump administration's freeze is unlawful and politically motivated. The university claims the suspension jeopardizes critical research projects, including those related to national security and public health.
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The Rwanda-backed M23 militia has carried out "mass killings" of Congolese civilians in the occupied eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Human Rights Watch (HRW) warned on Tuesday. With hundreds of Congolese soldiers and allied militia fighters having dispersed to avoid capture, the M23 has carried out frequent raids in a bid to stamp its authority on the restive region.
Former President Bill Clinton has dismissed allegations about Joe Biden's mental fitness, asserting Biden was in "good shape" during their recent encounters. Clinton refuted claims from the book "Original Sin," which suggested Biden's cognitive decline necessitated a council of advisers to manage the White House.
President Zelenskyy is meeting Chancellor Merz in Berlin as Ukraine seeks more military aid amidst intensified Russian attacks. Germany, a key military supporter, has lifted range restrictions on weapons supplied to Ukraine. Recent heavy drone and missile attacks have targeted both Ukrainian and Russian regions, disrupting infrastructure and causing damage, highlighting the conflict's escalation.
Tom Homan warns of a potential 9/11-style attack due to Biden's border policies, citing 2 million 'gotaway' migrants. He fears terrorists are among them, avoiding vetting. This concern arises after an Egyptian national, in the US illegally after a visa overstay, allegedly committed an antisemitic attack in Colorado, raising questions about visa policies.
Ivory Coast's upcoming presidential election faces controversy as four prominent opposition figures, including Tidjane Thiam and ex-president Laurent Gbagbo, are excluded from the final electoral list. Thiam's nationality is under question, while Gbagbo and others are barred due to past convictions. The electoral commission insists on respecting court decisions, while the opposition alleges a lack of democracy. With 8.
Once best known for saluting protesters on January 6 before running from them on camera, Hawley has undergone a political transformation few would have predicted. This year, he shocked conservatives and delighted labour organisers by releasing a union-friendly proposal: A Pro-Worker Framework for the 119th US Congress. Among other things, it seeks to ban captive-audience meetings and impose civil penalties for labour violations—ideas more at home in Bernie Sanders’ toolkit than Paul Ryan’s.
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.
Israel's announcement of establishing 22 new West Bank settlements, including legalizing unauthorized outposts, has sparked international concern. This move, deemed illegal under international law, is expected to further strain the relations with allies critical of Israel's actions. Israeli officials defend the decision as strengthening their hold on the region and preventing a Palestinian state.
In Dalian, China, two Japanese men were killed. Police arrested Yuan, a Chinese business partner, in connection with the deaths. Yuan, a long-time resident of Japan, had business dealings with the victims. The incident occurred after previous attacks on Japanese schoolchildren in China. Dalian has historical significance as a former Russian naval base seized by Japan.