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Australians in limbo as Trump says Harvard's 'getting their ass kicked'
Harvard University's Australian students' group chat is often focused on picnics and pub nights. But it's now blowing up with talk about the Trump administration's sudden move to end their enrolment.
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'Are they troublemakers?': Trump questions why Harvard has so many international students
'Are they troublemakers?': Trump questions why Harvard has so many international students Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 05/28/2025 - 20:21 The school is fighting the administration in court to maintain its funding and foreign student enrollment Members of the Harvard community hold a 'Harvard Stand United' rally in support of the school's international students at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on 27...
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Trump’s rules slow the release of migrant children to their families
Government data show only 45 of more than 2,000 children in custody were released last month.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:War By Other Means: India and Pakistanβs Diplomatic Duel
As the two countries send out competing diplomatic delegations, has India rehyphenated itself with Pakistan?
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Growing demand for energy efficient homes from 'middle Australia'
Half the homes currently for sale tout some energy efficient feature, and certain aspects can net an extra $300,000, according to a new report.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Long-awaited Adelaide freight bypass hits crossroad in funding tussle
As the SA government prepares to hand down its last budget before a state election, it recognises a need to build a bypass to take trucks off Adelaide roads β but how much is it willing to spend?
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Health officials say four Gazans dead after UN food warehouse stormed
Four Palestinians have died after a UN food hub was stormed by hundreds of desperate Gazans, according to hospital officials.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:How a dogged researcher tracked down the original Sentimental Bloke β and found a different man to C.J. Dennisβs loveable larrikin
After more than 100 years, the mystery of the man who inspired this famous comic verse novel has been solved.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Behind the wellness industryβs scented oils and soothing music are often underpaid, exploited workers
A new report recommends changes to the popular and growing wellness industry to protect workers from mistreatment and exploitation.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:X-rays have revealed a mysterious cosmic object never before seen in our galaxy
The object doesnβt resemble any known type of star or system in the Milky Way.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:PCOS affects 1 in 8 women worldwide, yet itβs often misunderstood. A name change might help
Polycystic ovary syndrome affects many parts of the body, not just the ovaries.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Antarcticaβs sea ice is changing, and so is a vital part of the marine food web that lives within it
When sea ice forms later, the communities of tiny algae that live within it change too. Detecting these early signals now could help us adapt to a changing world.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:The body as landscape: how post-war Japanese dance and theatre shaped performance in Australia
From the surreal imagery of butoh to Suzukiβs dreamlike approach to theatre, post-war Japanβs performance styles have inspired numerous Australian performers.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Trump cuts to Education Department grants will cost students opportunities, educators and former employees say
In March, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to eliminate the federal Department of Education. Now, employees who served the nation's students and educators say they fear for the future of public education.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Venezuela: Right-wing Extremists Attempted to Attack the UN Office and European Embassies
In recent days, the political landscape in Venezuela has been punctuated by alarming revelations, and now regarding planned attacks on foreign diplomatic missions. The Minister of Interior, Justice and Peace, Diosdado Cabello, disclosed that extremist groups linked to notable figures like MarΓa Corina Machado and Juan Pablo Guanipa intended to target embassies and residences of [β¦]
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Merzβs coalition agrees on policy program aimed at boosting Germanyβs economy
The first formal meeting of coalition partners ends in success as the parties agree on a wide range of measures for the government.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Harvard ends legal battle over early photos of enslaved people, agrees to relinquish images
A lawyer says the images will be transferred to a South Carolina museum devoted to African American history with a woman who says she is one of the subjects' descendants.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Trump to Netanyahu: 'Not appropriate' to bomb Iran, as US engages in talks
Trump to Netanyahu: 'Not appropriate' to bomb Iran, as US engages in talks Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Wed, 05/28/2025 - 19:04 Washington and Tehran have been holding meetings in Oman and Italy to strike a deal that replaces the Obama-era nuclear deal US President Donald Trump speaks at the White House in Washington, DC, on 28 May 2025 (Leah Millis/Reuters) Off US President Donald Trump on Thursday told reporters...
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Can new US and Israeli-backed aid foundation in Gaza work?
The UN and aid agencies have criticised the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation after chaotic and deadly delivery.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Joby Aviation shares pop nearly 29% as electric air taxi maker closes $250 million Toyota investment
Joby announced that it received the first $250 million of a $500 million investment from Toyota to support its air taxis.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:WATCH: Air traffic control system must be overhauled to prevent problems like Newark airport, Duffy says
Duffy provided an update Wednesday on the repairs and staffing efforts that are underway to help eliminate the problems affecting Newark Liberty International Airport.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Congo-Kinshasa: The DR Congo Needs Dialogue, Not More Guns
[allAfrica] Washington, DC -- The U.S.-led push for a peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda might include a minerals-for-defense cooperation deal that could reshape the region's geopolitical landscape. In exchange for exclusive access to key mineral resources vital to advanced technologies, the United States reportedly could provide military assistance and training to the DRC's...
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Trump says Harvard should cap foreign enrollment, provide student list
US president says Harvard must 'show us their list' of foreign students to make sure they are not 'troublemakers'.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Outrage as Netanyahu says no mass starvation in Gaza, suggests Palestinians are overweight
Outrage as Netanyahu says no mass starvation in Gaza, suggests Palestinians are overweight Submitted by Ghalia Mohamed on Wed, 05/28/2025 - 20:14 Prime minister says Israel has photographs of thousands of unclothed prisoners, an 'indication' of sufficient food, as experts warn of looming famine Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives a press conference in Jerusalem, on 21 May 2025 (Ronen Zvulun/Pool/AFP) Off...
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:US sparks criticism online after halting student visa appointments and extending βsocial media vettingβ
US sparks criticism online after halting student visa appointments and extending βsocial media vettingβ Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 05/28/2025 - 18:55 Many on social media called it an attack on knowledge, free speech and pro-Palestinian activism Activists hold a demonstration in lower Manhattan against the arrest of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, a graduate student at Columbia University, in New York City, on...
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:The Road to Mandalay | The Full Report
A magnitude 7.7 quake hit Myanmar in March. Al Jazeera documented the crisis as thousands lost shelter, food and water.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Giant of African literature NgΕ©gΔ© wa Thiong'o dies aged 87
The Kenyan author sent shockwaves through African literature by refusing to write in English.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:NgΕ©gΔ© wa Thiong'o - a giant of African literature
The Kenyan author sent shockwaves through African literature by refusing to write in English.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Visa application pause 'will be felt in every corner' of US
Even a short-term pause on new student visa interview appointments could have major economic consequences and leave many uncertain about pursuing studies or careers in the United States.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Israeli officials vow to starve Palestinians as hunger crisis deepens
On World Hunger Day, Palestinians continue to starve in Gaza. Some Israelis oppose the minimal aid that's getting in.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Anthropic appoints Netflix Chairman Reed Hastings to AI startup's board of directors
Netflix Chairman Reed Hastings, who co-founded the video-on-demand company in 1997, has been appointed to Anthropic's board of directors
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Pakistanβs Hasan Ali claims 5-30 as Bangladesh beaten by 37 runs
Pakistan win the opening match of the three-game T20 series against Bangladesh by 37 runs in Lahore.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Fed feared that loss of βhavenβ status would hit US economy
Minutes showed officials worried about βlong-lastingβ effect of market turmoil after President Trump launched trade war
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Thousands of starved Palestinians storm warehouse in Gaza for bags of flour
Thousands of Palestinians stormed a UN WFP warehouse in Gaza, taking bags of flour after months of Israeli blockade.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Palestinian UN envoy says Israel using aid as 'weapon of war'
Palestinian UN envoy says Israel using aid as 'weapon of war' Riyad Mansour, the Palestinian ambassador to the UN, slammed Israel on Wednesday at the UN Security Council for using aid as "a weapon of war" and putting starving Palestinians in "cages" "The images of hungry, desperate people storming out of the cages they were forced into, in order to get aid, is gut-wrenching and heartbreaking. These are people, human...
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