Columbia University Faces Loss of Accreditation Over Antisemitism Allegations Amid Pro-Palestine Protests
In a major escalation of tensions, Columbia University Faces Loss of Accreditation Over Antisemitism Allegations Amid Pro-Palestine Protests. The U.S. Department of Education has formally notified Columbia University’s accrediting agency that the university is in violation of federal anti-discrimination laws. The department concluded that Columbia “acted with deliberate indifference” toward the harassment of Jewish students on campus during recent pro-Palestinian protests, putting its accreditation and hundreds of millions in federal funding at risk.
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US Blocks UN Gaza Ceasefire Resolution as Humanitarian Crisis Worsens
In a move that has intensified global scrutiny, US Blocks UN Gaza Ceasefire Resolution as Humanitarian Crisis Worsens. The United States on Wednesday vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an "immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire" in Gaza. The resolution, supported by all 14 other council members, also demanded unhindered humanitarian aid access and the release of all hostages held by Hamas.
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Hajj 2025 Begins: 2 Million Muslims Gather in Mecca Amid Scorching Heat and Stricter Regulations
Officially Hajj 2025 Begins: 2 Million Muslims Gather in Mecca Amid Scorching Heat and Stricter Regulations. Mecca, Saudi Arabia – Hajj 2025 began on Wednesday, June 4, drawing over 2 million Muslims from across 180 countries to the holiest city in Islam. Spanning five days until Sunday, June 8, the pilgrimage involves a deeply spiritual journey filled with traditional Islamic rituals, many of which date back more than 1,400 years.
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Vietnam Abolishes Two-Child Policy to Combat Falling Birth Rates and Aging Population
In a historic shift, Vietnam Abolishes Two-Child Policy to Combat Falling Birth Rates and Aging Population. Amid alarming fertility decline, the Vietnamese government has officially scrapped its decades-old two-child policy. The country faces a deepening demographic crisis marked by a falling birth rate, an ageing population, and growing concerns over long-term socio-economic development.
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Khamenei Rejects U.S. Nuclear Proposal, Vows Iran Will Continue Uranium Enrichment
Iran's supreme leader Khamenei Rejects U.S. Nuclear Proposal, Vows Iran Will Continue Uranium Enrichment. In a forceful speech on Wednesday, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei sharply criticized a new U.S. nuclear proposal, calling it “100 percent against” the principles of Iran’s 1979 Islamic revolution. Although Khamenei did not entirely close the door on a potential agreement with the United States, he was unequivocal in rejecting any deal that would force Iran to give up uranium enrichment a key component of the country’s nuclear program.
The comments come amid the sixth round of indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the U.S., aimed at reviving a broader agreement and easing decades-long tensions.
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Israel Launches Strikes on Syria After Rocket Fire: Tensions Rise Along Golan Heights
Cross-border tensions reignite as Israel Launches Strikes on Syria After Rocket Fire: Tensions Rise Along Golan Heights. Tensions flared along the Israel-Syria border this week as Israel launched its first airstrikes in nearly a month, in response to two projectiles fired from Syrian territory into open areas of the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. While the rockets caused no casualties or structural damage, the Israeli government wasted no time in retaliating, holding interim Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa "directly responsible."
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Trump’s Tariff Hikes and Social Media Blasts Disrupt Global Trade Talks
Amid trade tensions, Trump's Tariff Hikes and Social Media Blasts Disrupt Global Trade Talks. In a week marked by economic turbulence and diplomatic unease, U.S. President Donald Trump has once again upended global trade talks this time by combining sharp tariff hikes with a stream of provocative late-night social media posts. The Trump administration's decision to double tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, along with escalating rhetoric aimed at Chinese President Xi Jinping, is sending shockwaves through ongoing negotiations with both China and the European Union.
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Chinese Nationals Arrested in U.S. for Smuggling Deadly Fungus Linked to Agroterrorism
In a shocking development two Chinese Nationals Arrested in U.S. for Smuggling Deadly Fungus Linked to Agroterrorism. Despite growing tensions between the United States and China, two Chinese nationals have been arrested and charged for allegedly smuggling a dangerous biological pathogen into the country. The fungus, Fusarium graminearum, has been classified as a potential agroterrorism weapon, raising deep concerns over national security and bio-threats to the U.S. agricultural system.
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Trump Doubles Metal Tariffs to 50% India Faces Trade Setback as UK Secures Exemption
A New Tariff Shockwave strikes the markets as Trump Doubles Metal Tariffs to 50% India Faces Trade Setback as UK Secures Exemption. In a move that’s shaking global markets, US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to double tariffs on imported steel and aluminium from 25% to 50%, effective June 4, 2025. The hike, which Trump claims will “further secure the steel industry in the US,” has sparked immediate reactions across global trading partners. While the United Kingdom has been exempted from this sharp increase thanks to a bilateral trade agreement, India is among the nations expected to face direct consequences.
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Lee Jae-myung Wins South Korean Presidency in Historic Snap Election
South Korea reclaims its democracy as Lee Jae-myung Wins South Korean Presidency in Historic Snap Election. In a momentous turn of events, Lee Jae-myung has been elected as the new President of South Korea following a high-stakes snap election triggered by the impeachment of former president Yoon Suk Yeol. With nearly 80% voter turnout the highest in nearly three decades South Koreans sent a powerful message: a rejection of authoritarianism and a firm embrace of democratic values.
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