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'India, Africa have strong relationship', says Mozambique envoy to India

he said, "We are really very happy that Dr S Jaishankar, the Minister of External Affairs of the government of India, came and graced the occasion. It's a big honour for us

Trump admin uses India-Pak ceasefire to justify 'Liberation Day' tariffs

Members of the Trump administration told the court that India and Pakistan reached a ceasefire only after Trump interceded and offered both nations trading access with the US to avert a full-scale war

Harvard to hold graduation as Trump-linked court battle casts long shadow

Harvard's commencement day will be observed amid a federal court hearing on Trump-era measures targeting the university's foreign student programme, funding, and academic independence

Who is Muhammed Sinwar, the top Hamas commander killed by Israel?

Muhammed Sinwar, brother of Yahya Sinwar, was a Hamas commander from Khan Younis. A key figure in Hamas' military wing, he helped plan the 2006 Schalit raid and rose to high ranks before his death

Musk exits DOGE, thanks Trump for chance to 'reduce wasteful spending'

Elon Musk called Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' a 'massive spending bill' that raises the deficit and undercuts DOGE's cost-cutting work

White House says America needs more electricians, not 'LGBTQ Harvard grads'

White House escalates criticism of Harvard, says federal funds should support trade schools producing electricians and plumbers, not LGBTQ graduate majors from elite institutions

Trump issues series of pardons for politicians, union leader, rapper

Among those receiving the latest round of Trump pardons was Louisiana rap artiste NBA YoungBoy, whose real name is Kentrell Gaulden

US to revoke visas of many Chinese students enrolled in 'critical fields'

The announcement added to the uncertainty for international students aiming to study in the US, who have faced intense scrutiny from the Trump administration

Canadian province declares emergency over wildfires as thousands flee

This is the largest evacuation Manitoba will have seen in most people's living memory, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew sai

US court blocks Trump from imposing 'Liberation Day' tariffs on imports

The ruling came after several lawsuits were filed against Trump, arguing that he has exceeded his authority as President

Trump's student ban causing harm despite judge's block, says Harvard

Harvard sued President Donald Trump's administration on May 23, and US District Judge Allison Burroughs blocked the ban about two hours later

Japan expands military build-up against China with US stand in doubt

For the first time, Japan sent destroyers through the Taiwan Strait on two occasions in recent months

UK taps Ukraine lessons to invest GBP 1 billion into warfare systems

In its strategic defense review, expected to be published in full next week, the UK will also set up a new Cyber and Electromagnetic Command to protect military networks

Vance urges crypto industry to engage in politics, touts govt's record

Vance urged the crypto executives and enthusiasts to keep pressure on Congress to pass pro-crypto legislation supported by the White House

Trump denies 'chickening out' on tariffs amid frequent rate changes

Markets generally sell off when Trump makes his tariff threats and then recover after he backs down

Judge rules Trump admin wrongly ended parole for hundreds of thousands

The decision is another legal setback for President Trump's plans for mass deportation, but it may prove temporary and its immediate impact was unclear

Judge refuses to block Trump admin from removing copyright office director

Earlier this month, Trump appointed Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche to replace Carla Hayden as Librarian of Congress

New US visa policy adds to rising scrutiny of international students

Trump said on Wednesday that Harvard, whose current student population is made up of more than a quarter of international students, should limit that percentage to about 15 per cent

Donald Trump asks Harvard to cap foreign student enrollment at 15%

Trump's comments come as the administration pushes the school and other academic institutions to change many of their policies

French crypto chiefs step up security after string of violent kidnappings

All targeted people with ties to the cryptocurrency world - in most cases, family members of crypto entrepreneurs or influencers