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After Trump's ban, Hong Kong University announces 'unconditional offers' for Harvard foreign students
Harvard University called the US Government's move to ban foreign students "unlawful".
WORLD
Indian army plans troop ‘rebalance’ on border, Pakistan to take pre-April positions: Report
The development comes as Operation Sindoor remains on hold despite military alerts at elevated levels.
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Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth slammed for ‘direct attack’ on press; press association raises transparency concerns
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth faces backlash for tightening media access and transparency, drawing sharp criticism from press and military reporters.
WORLD
Harvard’s China ties: Once an asset, now a growing political liability
Harvard's longstanding ties to China have come under intense scrutiny, as the Trump administration accuses the university of enabling Beijing's influence and revokes its ability to enroll foreign students.
WORLD
Elon Musk's X down, tens of thousands of users face issues globally
Several users said that basic functions such as logging in, accessing the app, and loading the website had become difficult during the outage.
WORLD
TSMC hits back at US, warns tariffs could derail $165 billion Arizona investment
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impost tariffs of up to 100 percent on semiconductors from Taiwan, repeatedly claiming Taipei "stole" the chip business from Washington.
WORLD
Zelensky calls for new sanctions after Russia’s overnight drone and missile attacks on Kyiv
Ukrainian President Zelensky has called for stronger international sanctions on Russia to force a ceasefire, following intense Russian missile and drone attacks on Kyiv amid ongoing Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian targets.
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IAF aims to dominate ‘near space’: How earth’s ‘secret zone’ could make India unbeatable in the skies
IAF eyes near-space dominance with ISRO, DRDO tech to boost surveillance, missile defense, and air superiority.
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IMF expected to review Pakistan’s funding in second half of 2025 amid 11 new conditions
The IMF will review Pakistan’s funding in H2 2025, with inflation control and a 1.6% primary surplus as key goals, Reuters reported.
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Fortnite is back on iPhones in US after court orders Apple to relax app payment regulations
Epic's billion-dollar court fight pays off—at least in the near term—as Fortnite regains top position on App Store charts
WORLD
'20,000 Indians killed in terrorist attacks': India slams Pakistan at UN, defends Indus Waters Treaty suspension
India has strongly criticised Pakistan for spreading “disinformation” about the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty.
WORLD
'We’re taking a look': Trump on potential ban on more colleges enrolling foreign students
President Trump criticizes Harvard’s enrollment of international students, calling for change amid a legal battle over the university’s ability to admit foreign students.
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Harvard’s international students face uncertainty after Trump administration revokes enrollment rights, temporarily blocked by federal judge
Thousands of Harvard’s international students face uncertainty after the Trump administration revoked the university’s authority to enroll them, prompting legal action and global ripple effects.
WORLD
Germany: 12 injured in knife attack at Hamburg train station, woman arrested
According to local media reports, three people were critically injured in the attack while the others received minor injuries.
WORLD
‘He does not hanker after power’: Muhammad Yunus not stepping down, says Bangladesh minister
The comments come in response to reports that Yunus, who took over as interim leader following last year’s mass uprising, has threatened to resign if political parties fail to support his transitional administration.
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US Judge blocks Trump administration from revoking Harvard’s right to enroll foreign students
The university argued the policy was part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to punish it for refusing to “surrender its academic independence."
WORLD
Face-saving script: Why Pakistan rushed to promote Asim Munir as field marshal
The decision to anoint Munir as Field Marshal is not a reward for battlefield excellence - as there has been none - but rather a politically loaded manoeuvre.
WORLD
China to host world's first full-size humanoid robot combat tournament
The event is designed to test robots' physical limits and intelligence levels through highly competitive and visually engaging combat scenarios.
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India, US close to first tranche of trade deal: Agreement likely in 7-10 days; tariff relief on cards
The development could mark a significant milestone in bilateral trade ties, with an announcement expected within the next 7–10 days.
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'Unlawful and unwarranted': Harvard sues Trump administration over ban on enrolling foreign students
Harvard said the government’s action violates the First Amendment and will have an “immediate and devastating effect for Harvard and more than 7,000 visa holders.
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‘Without its international students, Harvard is not Harvard’: University sues Trump admin over DHS ban
In a letter to the Harvard community, Provost Dr. Alan M. Garber denounced the DHS action as illegal and dangerous, warning of its sweeping implications.
WORLD
'Discussions going nowhere': Trump threatens 50% tariff on EU goods starting June 1
Trump's sharp remarks not only reflect hardline protectionist rhetoric but also signal a potentially dramatic escalation in US-EU trade tensions.
BUSINESS
India calls for dismantling export controls among BRICS members
Representing India at the meeting Economic Adviser in the Department of Commerce, Yashvir Singh, emphasised the need to eliminate restrictive trade measures that disrupt critical supply chains.
WORLD
FATF grey list, World Bank aid, IMF scrutiny: How India is tightening economic noose around Pakistan
With Pakistan’s economy already on life support, India’s moves to push it back onto the FATF grey list, challenge an upcoming $20 billion World Bank package, and disrupt IMF assistance mark a sharp escalation.
