A video has surfaced featuring a young Barack Obama passionately defending academic freedom during a 1991 protest. The protest supported law professor Derrick Bell, a critical race theory pioneer, amid Harvard's denial of tenure to Regina Austin. Obama, then president of the Harvard Law Review, lauded Bell's impact and truth-telling.
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Italian journalist Cecilia Sala was released from Iranian prison, thanks to Elon Musk's intervention with Iran's UN ambassador. Her boyfriend sought Musk's help amidst Iran-Italy-USA prisoner negotiations. Sala endured harsh conditions during detention, while an Iranian engineer held in Italy was also freed. Musk's involvement remains obscure.
Former US vice president Kamala Harris visited wildfire-stricken California, describing the devastation vividly and emphasizing the need for climate resilience and preparation. Harris met with displaced residents and faced questions about a potential run for governor. She highlighted the increasing frequency of extreme weather events and stressed the importance of adaptation.
South Sudan’s deputy president Riek Machar has threatened to withdraw from the 2018 peace agreement after President Salva Kiir dismissed multiple officials, including two vice presidents, the health minister, and the spy chief. Machar claims the move violates the power-sharing deal that ended years of civil war. With elections scheduled for 2026, ongoing political tensions and stalled reforms continue to threaten the country’s fragile stability.
India and Saudi Arabia convened the inaugural Army-to-Army Staff Talks in New Delhi, solidifying defense cooperation through the Annual Defence Cooperation Plan. Discussions centered on Joint Exercise Sada Tanseeq, military training, and operational logistics. Both nations aim to enhance interoperability and capability development, building upon Prime Minister Modi's visit and the deepening strategic partnership.
Iran and the US are scheduled to hold talks in Muscat, Oman, this Saturday regarding Tehran's nuclear program, with Germany advocating for a diplomatic resolution between the two countries. These talks, mediated indirectly through a Mideast envoy, aim to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, a scenario that would destabilize the region.
A shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday morning left multiple people injured. Madison police responded to the incident and are currently investigating. The public is advised to avoid the area around the school. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are awaited.
The University of Houston defended its Hindu religion course, explaining that the use of terms like 'fundamentalism' is grounded in academic religious studies. The course aims to analyze how religions evolve over time, without making judgments or showing bias, despite student complaints.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Macau to commemorate 25 years of Chinese rule and attend the new chief executive's inauguration. Xi's visit emphasizes the need for Macau to diversify its casino-dependent economy. Heightened security measures were in place for the president's arrival, who expressed his concern for Macau's development and residents' well-being.
A US judge blocked President Trump's transgender military ban, ruling it likely violates constitutional protections. The decision, affecting thousands of transgender service members, was postponed until Friday to allow for an appeal. This follows multiple legal challenges to Trump's policies, including recent blocks on orders concerning transgender youth and athletes.