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Is academic freedom a made-up concept?

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

9 May 2025 8:30 am
U.S. to stay out of war that's none of our business: Vance on India-Pak tensions

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

9 May 2025 7:27 am
Israel vows harsh retaliation against Iran after Houthi hit

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said, Israel should be able to defend itself... against any threat and against any enemy

8 May 2025 11:39 pm
Putin, Xi rail against West as Kyiv reports truce violations

Russian President and Chinese President display defiance against the West in Moscow, while Ukraine accuses Russia of violating truce

8 May 2025 11:24 pm
Soft-spoken Robert Francis Prevost is first pope from the United States

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

8 May 2025 11:12 pm
Trump agrees to cut tariffs on U.K. autos, steel, aluminum in planned trade deal with Britain

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

8 May 2025 10:04 pm
Habemus papam! White smoke billows from Sistine Chapel, signalling new pope elected

That means the winner secured at least 89 votes of the 133 cardinals participating in the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis.

8 May 2025 9:46 pm
South Asian rights body calls for de-escalation in India-Pakistan tensions

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.

8 May 2025 7:38 pm
U.K. government officials defend FTA with India

The deal is the biggest trade agreement the U.K. has signed with a single country since leaving the European Union

8 May 2025 7:36 pm
Ukraine and Russia both report attacks on the first day of Moscow-declared ceasefire

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

8 May 2025 5:39 pm
United Kingdom discusses rising tensions between India, Pakistan in Parliament; appeals for de-escalation

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

8 May 2025 5:26 pm
8 May 2025 4:30 pm
Pakistan intruder shot dead by Border Security Force along International Border in Punjab

The intruder was found purposefully crossing the International Border in the dark night of May 7-8, 2025

8 May 2025 3:36 pm
Australia is set to be a renewables nation; after Labours win, theres no turningback

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

8 May 2025 2:31 pm
Iran's Foreign Minister repeats call for restraint in India-Pakistan standoff

We hope that India and Pakistan will prevent the escalation of tension in the region, Mr. Araqchi said, reiterating calls for restraint

8 May 2025 1:17 pm
States sue the Trump administration for blocking funds for electric vehicle charging

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

8 May 2025 10:47 am
Blast heard in Pakistan's Lahore, says media report

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.

8 May 2025 10:20 am
Operation Sindoor: Watching situation very closely, says top U.S. army general

Its right now too early to opine on any of that (Operation Sindoor), says US Army Pacific Commanding General, General Ronald Clark

8 May 2025 9:47 am
Trump to announce trade deal with U.K. on May 8: U.S. media

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.

8 May 2025 9:16 am
One student killed, 2 injured in stabbing outside California high school

Authorities were searching for at least two suspects whose connection to the school and motive were not clear,

8 May 2025 7:58 am
Black smoke signals no pope elected at first conclave vote

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.

8 May 2025 12:40 am
Man with knife slashes 2 people at Tokyo subway station, arrested

43-year-old suspect arrested for attempted murder after slashing two passengers on Tokyo subway during evening rush

8 May 2025 12:07 am
Israel's war plans threaten 'continued existence' of Palestinians in Gaza: U.N.

Israels military offensive in Gaza threatens Palestinian existence, with U.N. warning of war crimes and humanitarian crisis

8 May 2025 12:00 am
Drone strike targets Port Sudan naval base: army source

Ongoing drone strikes in Sudan raise fears of humanitarian aid disruption and escalating conflict with UAE involvement

7 May 2025 11:48 pm
Ukrainian drones keep targeting Moscow as foreign leaders arrive for Red Square parade

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

7 May 2025 11:45 pm
Pakistan NSC authorises armed forces to take corresponding actions

Pakistan claims without any evidence that it has downed five Indian fighter jets

7 May 2025 11:32 pm
China vows to defend justice in looming trade talks with U.S.

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

7 May 2025 11:16 pm
Sri Lankan presidents party continues winning streak in local election

National Peoples Power emerges as largest party in local councils across Sri Lanka, facing challenges in forming administrations

7 May 2025 11:02 pm
Cardinals enter Sistine Chapel to start centuries-old secret conclave to elect a new pope

Catholic cardinals have filed into the Sistine Chapel for the start of the conclave to elect a new pope to follow Pope Francis

7 May 2025 9:20 pm
Russia to host leaders of China, Brazil for 80th anniversary of its World War II victory

Marking 80 years since its World War II victory, Russias supremo set to welcome Chinese and Brazilian leaders for a powerful commemoration

7 May 2025 4:34 pm
Sothebys postpones auction of jewels associated with Buddha after backlash from Union Government

Ministry of Culture halts Sothebys Hong Kong auction of sacred Buddhist relics, demanding repatriation and apology

7 May 2025 4:14 pm
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz plans to team up with Poland, France on support for Ukraine, against Trumps tariff

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

7 May 2025 3:58 pm
Papal conclave 2025: What is the voting process to choose the new Pope?

Heres all you need to know about the 2025 Papal Conclave, including the electoral procedure, and who might become the future Pope

7 May 2025 1:36 pm
What is the U.N. Charters Article 51 invoked by Pakistan after Indias Operation Sindoor?

The military strikes were conducted under Operation Sindoor two weeks after the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians

7 May 2025 1:35 pm
Israel attack on Sanaa airport caused $500 million in damage: director

The strikes came after a Houthi missile gouged a crater near Tel Avivs Ben Gurion airport on Sunday (May 4, 2025)

7 May 2025 1:07 pm
Pope election: Cardinals to begin solemn, secret voting ritual

Cardinals from 70 countries sequestered in Vatican to elect new Pope, face challenges of diversity and tradition

7 May 2025 1:05 pm
Operation Sindoor | India briefs 5 countries after strikes on Pakistan; says no civilian, economic or military targets chosen

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he is monitoring the situation; China calls the strikes regrettable

7 May 2025 11:12 am
Amazon's robotaxi unit Zoox agrees to software recall after self-driving crash

Amazon.com's Zoox agreed to recall 270 driverless vehicles after an unoccupied robotaxi was involved in an April 8 crash

7 May 2025 11:10 am
China finds Indias military operation regrettable, calls on India, Pakistan to exercise restraint

China said it finds Indias military operation early this morning regrettable

7 May 2025 10:37 am
Indias Operation Sindoor: I just hope it ends very quickly, says Trump

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.

7 May 2025 10:27 am
WhatsApp awarded $168 million by U.S. jury in NSO Group cyberespionage suit

A U.S. jury on Tuesday handed WhatsApp a major victory in its cyberespionage suit against NSO Group

7 May 2025 9:17 am
Indians earn the most among Asian Americans: Data

About 77% of Indians have a bachelors degree or higher, second only to Taiwanese (83%)

7 May 2025 7:00 am
Heavy shelling by Pak troops along LoC in Poonch, Rajouri as India carries out 'Operation Sindoor'

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

7 May 2025 4:29 am
U.S. puts sanctions on Myanmar warlord and militia linked to cyber scams

U.S. sanctions Myanmar warlord Saw Chit Thu and his militia for cyber scams, human trafficking, and smuggling operations

6 May 2025 11:15 pm
Putin tells Iranian president Russia wants 'fair' U.S.-Iran nuclear deal

The two countries, both under massive Western sanctions, signed a strategic partnership earlier this year.

6 May 2025 11:14 pm
Carney meets Trump, stresses Canada will never be for sale

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.

6 May 2025 10:33 pm