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In the backdrop of Trumps moves on Ivy League institutions in America, a look at the scope and limitations of freedom on campus, and why its not always easy with institutions being pulled in different directions
Mr. Vance quoted U.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio who have said that Washington wants the tensions to de-escalate as quickly as possible
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said, Israel should be able to defend itself... against any threat and against any enemy
Russian President and Chinese President display defiance against the West in Moscow, while Ukraine accuses Russia of violating truce
The new Leo XIV, a Chicago native, was entrusted by his predecessor Francis to head the powerful Dicastery for Bishops, charged with advising the pontiff on new bishop appointments; Italian newspaper La Repubblica called Prevost the least American of the Americans for his soft-spoken touch
U.S. President said that the agreement would lead to more beef and ethanol exports to the U.K., which would also streamline the processing of U.S. goods though customs
That means the winner secured at least 89 votes of the 133 cardinals participating in the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis.
South Asians for Human Rights warns that failing to do so will irrevocably affect people of both countries as well as the people of South Asia.
The deal is the biggest trade agreement the U.K. has signed with a single country since leaving the European Union
One person died and two were wounded when Russian forces dropped guided air bombs on residential areas near the border in the northeast Sumy region, the regional prosecutors office said
The British Parliament debated rising India-Pakistan tensions after the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, citing concerns for the U.K.s large Indian and Pakistani communities
Black smoke is again pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney
The intruder was found purposefully crossing the International Border in the dark night of May 7-8, 2025
Cementing renewables investment by continuing to build renewables capacity, the returned Labour government can position Australia on the world stage as a genuine leader on clean energy
We hope that India and Pakistan will prevent the escalation of tension in the region, Mr. Araqchi said, reiterating calls for restraint
More than a dozen states are suing the Trump administration for withholding funds from for the buildout of electric vehicle chargers across the U.S. The federal lawsuit says $5 billion allocated to states under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law signed by President Joe Biden in 2021 cannot be withdrawn by the Trump administration
In a late-night development on Wednesday, May 7, the Pakistan government has closed its airspace for all commercial flights at Lahore and Islamabad airports.
Its right now too early to opine on any of that (Operation Sindoor), says US Army Pacific Commanding General, General Ronald Clark
Mr. Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on U.S. trading partners last month but temporarily froze most of them to allow for the negotiation of trade deals.
Authorities were searching for at least two suspects whose connection to the school and motive were not clear,
With no one securing the necessary two-thirds majority, or 89 votes, the cardinals will retire for the night to the Vatican residences where they are being sequestered.
43-year-old suspect arrested for attempted murder after slashing two passengers on Tokyo subway during evening rush
Israels military offensive in Gaza threatens Palestinian existence, with U.N. warning of war crimes and humanitarian crisis
Ongoing drone strikes in Sudan raise fears of humanitarian aid disruption and escalating conflict with UAE involvement
Russian flag carrier Aeroflot cancelled more than 100 fights to and from Moscow, while more than 140 fights were delayed as planes were repeatedly grounded, says Mayor Sobyanin
Pakistan claims without any evidence that it has downed five Indian fighter jets
The tit-for-tat tariffs have left the two nations with cripplingly high levies that have shocked financial markets and reportedly caused a sharp slowdown in bilateral trade
National Peoples Power emerges as largest party in local councils across Sri Lanka, facing challenges in forming administrations
Catholic cardinals have filed into the Sistine Chapel for the start of the conclave to elect a new pope to follow Pope Francis
Marking 80 years since its World War II victory, Russias supremo set to welcome Chinese and Brazilian leaders for a powerful commemoration
Ministry of Culture halts Sothebys Hong Kong auction of sacred Buddhist relics, demanding repatriation and apology
Friedrich Merz and Emmanuel Macron are hoping to give the relationship fresh impetus at a crucial time, with Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin both exerting pressure on the EU
Heres all you need to know about the 2025 Papal Conclave, including the electoral procedure, and who might become the future Pope
The military strikes were conducted under Operation Sindoor two weeks after the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians
The strikes came after a Houthi missile gouged a crater near Tel Avivs Ben Gurion airport on Sunday (May 4, 2025)
Cardinals from 70 countries sequestered in Vatican to elect new Pope, face challenges of diversity and tradition
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he is monitoring the situation; China calls the strikes regrettable
Amazon.com's Zoox agreed to recall 270 driverless vehicles after an unoccupied robotaxi was involved in an April 8 crash
China said it finds Indias military operation early this morning regrettable
Theyve been fighting for a long time, says U.S. President Donald Trump in his first reaction to Indias Operation Sindoor targetting terror targets in Pakistan and PoK.
A U.S. jury on Tuesday handed WhatsApp a major victory in its cyberespionage suit against NSO Group
About 77% of Indians have a bachelors degree or higher, second only to Taiwanese (83%)
Indian armed forces carried out missile attacks early on May 7 on 9 terror targets in Pakistan and PoK, including Bahawalpur which is a major base of Jaish-e-Mohammad terror outfit
U.S. sanctions Myanmar warlord Saw Chit Thu and his militia for cyber scams, human trafficking, and smuggling operations
The two countries, both under massive Western sanctions, signed a strategic partnership earlier this year.
Mr. Trump, whose tariff policy has rattled world markets, said he and Mr. Carney would discuss ough points, an allusion to the president's belief that the United States can do without Canadian products.