Columbia University Settles Antisemitism Claims for $221M, Ends DEI Policies
Columbia University will pay $221 million to the Trump administration and EEOC to resolve federal antisemitism and civil rights probes. In return, it regains access to nearly $400M in frozen federal grants and agrees to sweeping reforms, including the end of DEI initiatives.
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Israel Reviews Hamas Ceasefire Response Amid Mounting Pressure and Humanitarian Crisis
Israel is reviewing Hamas's latest ceasefire response amid growing international pressure and a deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Key issues remain unresolved as negotiations continue.
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Thai F-16 Jet Bombs Cambodian Targets as Deadly Border Clash Escalates Near Disputed Temple
Thailand launches airstrikes on Cambodia near the Ta Moan Thom temple after deadly clashes leave civilians dead. Tensions rise as diplomatic ties crumble between the Southeast Asian neighbors.
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Russian Passenger Plane With 50 Aboard Crashes Near Tynda
A Russian An-24 passenger plane with nearly 50 people onboard has crashed near Tynda in the Amur region. The wreckage was found with no survivors, officials confirmed. Search and rescue efforts continue in the remote Far East area.
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US to Withdraw from UNESCO by 2026 Over Anti-Israel Bias, “Woke Agenda” Cited
The Trump administration has announced that the US will exit UNESCO by December 2026, citing anti-Israel bias and a "woke cultural agenda." Critics warn the move undermines American global influence and empowers China.
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Trump Slaps 19% Tariff on Philippine Goods in Bold New Trade Deal
U.S. President Donald Trump imposes a 19% tariff on Philippine imports under a new trade deal, granting American goods zero-tariff access to Manila. The agreement also expands military cooperation amid rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific.
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Indian Student Brutally Beaten in Adelaide in Suspected Racist Attack
A 23-year-old Indian student in Adelaide, Australia, was brutally assaulted in a suspected hate crime, suffering brain trauma and facial fractures. The shocking attack has sparked global outrage and calls for stronger protection of Indian nationals abroad.
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Indian Techie Brutally Assaulted in Suspected Racist Hate Crime in Dublin
An Indian Amazon employee was viciously beaten, stripped, and robbed by a teen gang in Tallaght, Dublin, in what’s being investigated as a racist hate crime. The attack has sparked outrage and demands for justice from Ireland’s immigrant communities.
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Trump Accuses Obama of Treason Over 2016 Russia Probe
Donald Trump accuses Barack Obama of treason over the 2016 Russia probe, citing a controversial report by DNI Tulsi Gabbard. Here's a full breakdown of the political firestorm, bipartisan investigations, and expert responses.
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Pakistan Brings Kashmir and Water Dispute to the Forefront at UN
Pakistan, holding the UN Security Council presidency, raised the Kashmir dispute and the Indus Waters Treaty with India, while sponsoring a resolution on peaceful dispute settlement. India hits back strongly.
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