Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem also announced on Wednesday the termination of two DHS grants totaling more than $2.7 million to Harvard. Noem said she wrote a letter to Harvard demanding records on what she called the “illegal and violent activities” of Harvard’s foreign student visa holders by April 30. “And if Harvard […]
In a written ruling, U.S. District Judge James Boasberg in Washington found “probable cause” to hold officials in criminal contempt of court, saying the administration demonstrated “willful disregard” for his March 15 order barring the government from deporting alleged members of a Venezuelan gang to El Salvador under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act. Many of […]
The KWS said authorities had intercepted live queen ants, including from the sought-after Messor Cephalotes species, also known as the Giant African Harvester Ant, concealed in modified test tubes and syringes. “Investigations revealed that the test tubes had been designed to sustain the ants for up to two months and evade airport security detection,” the […]
President Donald Trump has ratcheted up tariffs on Chinese goods to eye-watering levels, prompting Beijing to slap retaliatory duties on U.S. imports in an intensifying trade war between the world’s two biggest economies that markets fear will lead to a global recession. Data on Wednesday showed China’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 5.4% in the […]
The world’s largest importer of weapons after Ukraine is expanding the ability of the state-owned Export-Import Bank (EXIM) to offer long-term, low-cost loans to clients, including those whose political or credit risk profiles may limit their access to conventional financing, according to two Indian officials and three industry sources. New Delhi will also sharply increase […]
Yoon declared martial law in December, sending armed soldiers to parliament before reversing course. He was quickly impeached by lawmakers but resisted arrest for weeks in a criminal probe. After a lengthy standoff, in which his security detail played a key role, he became South Korea’s first sitting head of state to be arrested in […]
Oman will operate four weekly flights to Amsterdam starting July 1, 2025. The announcement was made during a signing ceremony held as part of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s state visit to the Netherlands. The event was attended by Con Korfiatis, CEO of Oman Air, and Pieter van Oord, CEO of Royal Schiphol Group. […]
The initiative, currently in progress, would allow Saudi citizens to travel freely for short stays within the 27 EU member states that make up the Schengen Area. The move is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen EU-Saudi ties and simplify travel procedures. The European Commission has already taken a significant step by easing visa rules […]
Asked about the media report, Reynolds’ office, the department for business and trade, said they were taking a “consistent and strategic approach” to Britain’s trade relationship with China. The department, which did not confirm Reynolds’ trip, said they were engaging with China in areas of trade that benefit Britain’s national interests. The Guardian said Reynolds’ […]
“Hamas will most likely send its response to the mediators within the next 48 hours, as the movement is still conducting in-depth consultations,” the official told AFP. Hamas said Monday it had received Israel’s latest proposal to halt the war in Gaza, now in its 18th month. The official said the offer includes a truce […]
