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The Trump administration has said it is freezing more than $2bn (£1.5bn) in federal funds for Harvard University, hours after the elite college rejected a list of demands from the White House. “Harvard’s statement today reinforces the troubling entitlement mindset that is endemic in our nation’s most prestigious universities and …

China has upped its retaliatory tariffs on US imports to 125%, escalating the trade war between the world’s two biggest economic powers.   Chinese leader Xi Jinping struck a defiant tone in his first public comments on the trade war, saying his nation was “not afraid.

The University of Maryland announced that the beloved Muppet, Kermit the Frog, will deliver the university’s 2025 commencement address to graduates and their families on May 21. After a sold-out visit to campus last year as part of the Arts and Humanities Dean’s Lecture Series, the legendary frog returns from …

The story behind this is truly heartwarming. He’s the only political superstar on earth who dresses like an average working guy. He never bought a mansion or a fancy Villa. He still lives in an old house in a regular neighborhood. His priciest possession a 15 years old Blackberry phone, …

All six passengers died after a helicopter crashed in the 🇺🇸 Hudson River near Jersey City on Thursday afternoon. Several witnesses have said that a plane part appeared to break off mid air around 3:15 p.m. and fell into the body of water. Emergency services from both New Jersey and …

Applying for a Canadian visa can be a rigorous process, and many hopeful applicants often face rejection for reasons they may not fully understand. While Canada welcomes immigrants, students, and tourists from around the world, its immigration officers are tasked with ensuring that only qualified and genuine applicants are granted …

When Liz Gabbitas joined thousands of fellow protesters Saturday in Washington, she thought her message to the Trump administration would be best delivered through her homemade sign: a cardboard guillotine. The 34-year-old librarian made clear she does not advocate violence, but insisted that her one-meter (three-foot) sign, complete with tin …

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO, established in 1949 as a bulwark against Soviet expansion, has long been a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy. However, former President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed skepticism toward the alliance, at times even threatening withdrawal. His stance has alarmed European allies and foreign policy …

Global Markets Plunge as China Retaliates in Escalating Trade War The FTSE 100 suffered a sharp decline after China announced retaliatory tariffs against the U.S., intensifying the global trade war. The UK’s benchmark stock index dropped as much as 3.9%, marking its steepest fall since the outbreak of the Ukraine …

Russia has reportedly presented the U.S. with a list of demands for a deal to end its war against Ukraine and reset relations with Washington, according to two people familiar with the matter. It is not clear what exactly Moscow included on its list or whether it is willing to …