Trump Okays Chinese Students Amidst Academia Crackdown
US President Donald Trump told reporters late Friday that he wanted to reassure Chinese international students studying in the nation that everything would be alright despite his administration's crackdown on academia. Trump’s administration this week said it would specifically target permissions for Chinese students, in its latest broadside against US higher education. But when asked Friday what message he would send...
VIDEO: Finnish Court Holds Pre-Trial Hearing For Simon Ekpa On Terrorism Charges
Simon Ekpa, a former local councillor from Lahti, Finland, appeared in the Päijät-Häme District Court on Friday for a pre-trial hearing to face terrorism-related charges. The charges include participation in a terrorist organization and publicly inciting crimes for terrorist purposes, linked to his involvement in a separatist movement seeking the independence of the Biafra region in southeastern Nigeria. https://youtu.be/e4aR5AzRn1w Prosecutors allege...
Macron Warns Of Possible Sanctions Against Israel Over Gaza Crisis
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that France may impose sanctions on Israel unless the Tel Aviv government responds urgently to the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Speaking during a visit to Singapore on Friday, Macron emphasized that the international community cannot remain passive as Palestinians in Gaza face a growing hunger emergency amid a nearly three-month blockade. “The humanitarian...
France Set To Implement Public Smoking Restrictions From July 1
Starting July 1, 2025, France will implement a smoking ban in outdoor public spaces frequented by children, including beaches, parks, bus stops, school entrances, and sports venues. The announcement was made on Thursday, May 29, by Health and Family Minister Catherine Vautrin. “Tobacco must disappear where there are children. The freedom to smoke stops where children’s right to breathe clean air starts,”...
Trump’s Tariff Policies To Remain In Effect Following Appeals Court Ruling
US President Donald Trump received a temporary legal boost for his hardline trade strategy on Thursday, as an appeals court issued a stay that allows his sweeping import tariffs on China and other nations to remain in place—for now. The decision provides short-term relief for the administration after the US Court of International Trade ruled on Wednesday that Trump had...
Chelsea Prepared To Secure Real Madrid Player Following Delap Agreement
Chelsea are reportedly preparing to compete with Arsenal in the pursuit of Real Madrid winger Rodrygo, as incoming manager Enzo Maresca looks to bolster his squad ahead of the new season, according to AS. The interest in Rodrygo follows Chelsea’s agreement to sign young striker Liam Delap from Ipswich Town, signaling a busy summer in the transfer market for the...
”Trade Talks With China ‘Stalled” – US
Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, stated Thursday that trade talks with China were "a bit stalled" and proposed that President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping may intervene. “I would say that they are a bit stalled,” Bessent told broadcaster Fox News when asked about trade talks with Beijing. “I believe that we will be having more talks with...
China Denounces US Proposal To Revoke Student Visas
Beijing reacted in fury Thursday at the US government’s vow to revoke Chinese students’ visas, condemning President Donald Trump’s crackdown on international scholars as “political and discriminatory.” Trump’s administration on Wednesday said it would “aggressively” remove permissions for Chinese students, one of the largest sources of revenue for American universities, in his latest broadside against US higher education. The US will...
Harvard’s International Students Weigh Departure Amid Escalating Immigration Restrictions
Harvard University is facing a surge of transfer inquiries from international students following a series of restrictive immigration measures introduced by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, according to a university official. “Too many international students to count have inquired about the possibility of transferring to another institution,” Maureen Martin, Harvard’s Director of Immigration Services, stated in a court...
Trump Pledged To ‘Aggressively’ Oust Chinese Students From US
President Donald Trump's administration pledged Wednesday to "aggressively" revoke the visas of Chinese students, one of the biggest sources of funding for American universities, in his most recent tirade against US higher education. The announcement by Secretary of State Marco Rubio marked a show of defiance after China criticized his decision a day earlier to suspend visa appointments for students...
