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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 …

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 …

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 …

Two Iskander-M ballistic missiles hit the Panama-flagged container ship MSC LEVANTE F – reportedly Swiss-owned – soon after it arrived in Odesa on March 1, after making a stop in Turkey. Two port workers were believed to have been wounded in the strike, which also damaged infrastructure, Ukrainian reports said. …

As of February 2025, here are some of the world’s Black billionaires, their estimated net worths, and their primary industries: 1. Aliko Dangote – $23. 9B (Manufacturing) 2. Robert F. Smith – $23.9B (Private Equity) 3. David Steward – $11. 4B (IT Services) 4. Alexander Karp – $10. 2B (Technology …

In an important development affecting the war between Russia and Ukraine, the United States led by Donald Trump has sent 90 Patriot missile defense systems to help Ukraine. It is noteworthy that the US has sent missile defense systems which were previously posted in Israel. Also, it is also worth …

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on Thursday inspected Shenyang, capital city of northeast China’s Liaoning Province. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on Thursday inspected Shenyang, capital city of northeast China’s Liaoning Province. Xi made the trip …

Geneva – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued an official statement in response to the announcement by the United States of America regarding its intent to withdraw from the organization. WHO expressed regret at this decision, noting the critical contributions the US has made to global health initiatives over …

President-elect Trump is being honored with a two-story-tall bronze statue, designed to capture his iconic defiant fist pump following the assassination attempt on his life in Butler, Pennsylvania, last July. The statue is hoped to be unveiled at Trump’s inauguration.

In a closely contested race, Nigerian-born Kemi Badenoch has emerged as the new leader of the UK Conservative Party. Badenoch, 44, and Member of Parliament for North West Essex, secured victory over Robert Jenrick with 53,806 votes to his 41,388, following a months-long campaign. In her victory speech, Badenoch emphasized …