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Yale graduates stage pro-Palestinian walkout of commencement
Yale University students walk out of commencement to protest Gaza war and financial ties, sparking similar actions at other universities. Protests escalate after violent attacks on activists, leading to strikes and censure motions. The events highlight debates on freedom of expression, hate speech, and police response.
Israel's Rafah offensive heightens strain on Egypt ties
Egypt has formally accused Israel of genocide and hardened its stance over the Gaza conflict, reflecting public anger. Both countries blamed each other for the closure of the crucial Rafah border crossing. Despite harsh rhetoric, analysts see no threat to the 1979 peace treaty between the U.S. allies. Egypt's support for an international case against Israel marks a significant shift, although largely symbolic, aimed at addressing domestic discontent. Diplomatic relations remain tense but stable.
Donald Trump suggests Chinese migrants are in the US to build an 'army.' The migrants tell another story
Chinese immigrants in Flushing, New York, deny Trump's claim of forming a military, seeking work and better lives. Concerns arise about potential violence due to political rhetoric. Immigrants face challenges post-border crossing, aiming for stability and opportunity in the U.S.
Some colleges that had been permissive of pro-Palestinian protests begin taking a tougher stance
University President Paul Alivisatos acknowledged the school's role as a protector of freedom of speech after officers in riot gear blocked access to the school's Quad but also took an enough-is-enough stance.
Huawei secretly backs US research, awarding millions in prizes
Huawei Technologies Co., a Chinese telecommunications giant blacklisted by the US, is secretly funding cutting-edge research at American universities, including Harvard, through an independent Washington-based foundation. The foundation, Optica, administers a research competition solely funded by Huawei, attracting top scientists worldwide. Huawei's involvement has sparked controversy due to concerns about national security and lack of transparency. Despite this, the foundation defends the partnership, emphasizing the support for global research and academic communication.
Israeli airstrikes killed 10 Lebanese civilians in a single day. Hezbollah has vowed to retaliate
Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon killed 10 civilians, including women and children, marking the deadliest day in months of border clashes. Hezbollah vowed retaliation after strikes hit Nabatiyeh and Souaneh, triggered by Lebanon-fired projectiles that killed an Israeli soldier. The strikes destroyed part of a building in Nabatiyeh, killing seven from a single family. Hezbollah fighters were also killed. The violence escalated from ongoing exchanges since the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza. Lebanese institutions closed in protest.
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Airstrikes on Yemen bring new level of chaos to shipping in the southern Red Sea
The disruption is affecting raw materials and consumer goods all along the supply chain. Oil from countries such as Iraq and Saudi Arabia has been disrupted by in the chaos.
How many Palestinians have died in Gaza war and how will the counting continue?
A senior Israeli official told journalists on Monday that around a third of those killed in Gaza so far were enemy combatants, estimating their number at less than 10,000 but more than 5,000, without detailing how the estimate was reached. The official said the total count of some 15,000 dead as of Monday given by Palestinian authorities, who do not break down the count between civilians and combatants, is "more or less" right.
'Leo' box-office Day 2: Thalapathy Vijay's action-thriller storms into Rs 100 cr club in India, crosses Rs 24.97 cr in USA
Thalapathy Vijay's action-packed thriller 'Leo' has made an impressive entry into the Rs 100 crore club within just two days of its release. The film, released in multiple languages, received an overwhelming response from fans worldwide.
Joys of coffee : A cup of caffeine a day, can keep heart disease, diabetes and weight gain at bay
People who drank an extra cup of coffee a day gained 0.12 kg less weight than expected over four years, according to a new study
9 signs you have inflammation in your body. Could an anti-inflammatory diet help?
If inflammation persists for a longer time it's called "chronic". That can indicate a health problem such as arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, dementia or other autoimmune disorders.
Perseid Meteor Shower this weekend: What is the best time to watch & when will it be at its peak? Check all the details about upcoming celestial display
Named after the constellation Perseus, the Perseids meteor shower originates from the debris field of the comet Swift-Tuttle, which orbits the sun every 133 years.
An American has crossed into North Korea without authorization and has been detained
An American has crossed the heavily fortified border from South Korea into North Korea, the American-led U.N. Command overseeing the area said Tuesday, amid heightened tensions over North Korea's nuclear program.
Two more Australian universities restrict Indian students as fraud concerns rise
The Federation University in Victoria and Western Sydney University in New South Wales wrote to education agents last week instructing them to no longer recruit students from Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh, as well as the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, The Sydney Morning Herald reported.
Australian university denies ban on applications from Indian students
The UOW said in a statement that it "does not have any restrictions on student applications from India other than the standard entry criteria we apply to all international students and the requirements of the Australian Department of Home Affairs".
Indian students face restrictions from five Australian universities amidst surge in fraudulent applications
Australia is on track for its biggest-ever annual intake of Indian students, topping 2019's high watermark of 75,000. But the current surge has prompted concerns from lawmakers and the education sector about the integrity of Australia's immigration system and the long-term impact on the nation's lucrative international education market.
Tornadoes kill at least 10 across US Midwest and South
Emergency responders across the region counted the dead and surveyed the damage Saturday morning after tornadoes touched down into the night, part of a sprawling storm system that also brought wildfires to the southern Plains and blizzard conditions to the Upper Midwest.
Can China reverse its population decline? Just ask Sweden
With 850,000 fewer births than deaths last year, at least according to the country's official report, China joined an expanding set of nations with shrinking populations caused by years of falling fertility and often little or even negative net migration, a group that includes Italy, Greece and Russia, along with swaths of Eastern and Southern Europe and several Asian nations like South Korea and Japan.
Elevated four-lane NH via Kaziranga set to get okay
National Highway 715, which passes through the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger reserve area in Assam, is likely to be decommissioned soon.
Russians find asylum lifeline to US, but at a high price
Migrants have been denied rights to seek asylum more than 2.5 million times since March 2020 on grounds of preventing the spread of COVID-19 under Trump-era restrictions known as Title 42.
H-1B operation has not kept pace with country's needs, says American political commentator
"In 2005, 85,000 visas were available. Today, nearly 20 years later, 85,000 visas are available. There are many promising options for expanding skilled immigration," Mia Love, a former Republican Congresswoman, top political commentator and national outreach director of Utah University, said during her testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.
Do you face difficulty in spreading your toes? 2 yrs of pandemic have made your feet fragile & breakable
For those starting ambitious running routines right out of the pandemic gates, Achilles' tendinitis has been a common diagnosis.
Former Aviation Joint Secretary R K Singh appointed as Principal Advisor to IndiGo's MD
In the past, RK has served as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation and has served on the Boards of Air India, Indian Airlines, Alliance Air, Air India Charters Limited (Air India Express) and has been the CMD of Pawan Hans Helicopters Limited, it mentioned.
Budget allocation on education sector crosses Rs 1 lakh crore for the first time: MoS Education
Replying to queries during the question hour in the Upper House, Minister of State for Education, Subhas Sarkar said the 15th Finance Commission provided a grant of Rs 6,143 crore for online learning and development of professional courses besides other grants.
Evacuations underway from Ukraine's besieged Mariupol
Russia's relentless bombardment of Ukraine edged closer to central Kyiv as a series of strikes hit a residential neighbourhood Tuesday, while the leaders of three European Union countries planned a bold visit to Ukraine's capital and the number of people the war has driven from the country passed 3 million.
Allu Arjun, Tovino Thomas, Fahadh Faasil added southern spice to Indian cinematic fare in 2021
The year saw a significant increase in pan India content.
Cuba evacuates 180,000 as Tropical Storm Elsa nears island
The Cuban government opened shelters and moved to protect sugarcane and cocoa crops ahead of the storm, which was offshore moving along Cuba's southern coast Sunday night.
After 100 days, Americans give Biden high marks for COVID-19 response, economy
Biden received the highest marks for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, with 65% supporting his response. In January, 38% approved of Trump's handling of the health crisis. Ninety-percent of Democrats, 61% of independents and 39% of Republicans said they approved of Biden's response, the poll showed.
Covid-19: US notches 4 million virus cases, Europe tops 3 million amid fresh outbreaks
Having recorded more than 144,000 total fatalities, the US has seen a coronavirus surge, particularly in southern and western states, as Texas, California, Alabama, Idaho and Florida all announced record one-day death tolls. Nevertheless, the rate of new cases is now showing signs of easing off in some of the worst-hit zones.
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