Donald Trump defended his administration's attempt to block foreign students from Harvard, criticizing the university's demographics and funding. He claimed American taxpayers shouldn't subsidize the high number of foreign students and alleged antisemitism. This came after Homeland Security revoked Harvard's ability to enroll foreign nationals, a decision challenged in court and temporarily suspended by a judge.
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In anticipation of Eid-ul-Adha, the Bangladesh central bank has released new currency notes of Taka 1,000, Taka 50, and Taka 20. These notes replace the image of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman with depictions of nationally significant establishments and scenic locations. The new notes are available in limited quantities at the Motijheel office and will be distributed more widely soon.
Driving instruction is also under tighter control. Only certified instructors with valid permits may train others, and they must not allow trainees to drive in populated areas unless they are confident of the trainee’s ability to operate the vehicle safely.
A minor earthquake, registering a magnitude of 2.4, struck Long Beach at 11.34 pm Pacific time on Sunday night. The US Geological Survey reported the quake originated at a depth of 7.6 miles, with its epicenter situated less than a mile from Los Angeles. The region typically experiences around 59 similar-sized earthquakes annually.
Bangladesh's interim government warned it would take action with the people if its duties were obstructed by internal or external forces, hindering reforms, justice, or fair elections. This statement comes amid tensions between Chief Adviser Yunus and the military over a proposed humanitarian corridor to Myanmar.
In a recent CBS interview, Elon Musk sidestepped questions about a potential ban on foreign students, pivoting the conversation to spaceships. He did, however, express disappointment with Trump's new spending bill, citing concerns about the budget deficit.
Authorities in Washington are searching for three sisters, Paityn (9), Evelyn (8), and Olivia Decker (5), who went missing after a visit with their father, Travis Decker, on Friday. The father, who is homeless and drives a white 2017 GMC Sierra, failed to return the girls to their mother, Whitney Decker, as scheduled.
Following a severe heatwave, Pakistan has been struck by intense storms, resulting in at least 32 fatalities and over 150 injuries in the past week. Northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa experienced five deaths on Thursday due to heavy rains and strong winds, with continued stormy weather expected in northern and central regions.
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.
Sixteen states, led by New York, are suing the Trump administration over significant funding cuts and program changes at the National Science Foundation. The lawsuit challenges the elimination of programs supporting diversity in STEM and a new rule limiting indirect research cost funding. These actions, resulting in $1.4 billion in grant cancellations, are argued to undermine U.S.