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President Trump Threatens to Revoke Harvard's Tax-Exempt Status
Harvard has already lost a serious financial punch in the form of $2.2 billion in frozen federal funds at the hands of the Trump administration. The freeze followed Harvard's refusal to fall into line on a sweeping set of mandates aimed at the school's administrative procedures, academic policies, and measures to enforce civil rights.
India and G4 Nations Oppose Allocating UNSC Seats Based on Religion Amid Calls for Islamic Representation
On behalf of the G4 in a meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) on reform of the Council, India's Permanent Representative P. Harish stressed that adding criteria like religious background "runs counter to established UN practice."
Russia yet to reach agreement with US on key issues on resolving Ukraine crisis, Says Lavrov
Speaking with Kommersant, released on Tuesday, Lavrov said that Moscow remains receptive to talking to the U.S. but made a distinction between the current administration under President Joe Biden and the previous one under President Donald Trump.
Netanyahu Rejects Palestinian Statehood Amid French Efforts for Recognition
During a telephone call, Netanyahu declared his "strong opposition" to Palestinian statehood, labeling it "a major reward for terrorism," a statement from his office said.
Trump Mulls Pausing Auto Tariffs Amid Lawsuit Against White House Over Sweeping Tariffs
Trump explained that carmakers need time to move production out of Canada, Mexico and other areas, and said, "And they (the car manufacturers) need a little bit of time because they are going to make them here, but they need a little bit of time. So I'm talking about something like that," according to AP.
Melinda Gates Labels Divorce from Bill Gates 'Necessary'; A Look at Both Perspectives
At an open interview to The Sunday Times, the 60-year-old philanthropist spoke on behalf of Bill Gates' comments earlier in January that had used the phrase "the mistake [he] most" regretted while describing their breakdown.
White House Releases Health Report Declaring 78-Year-Old Trump Fit to Serve as President
Trump, who has often gushed about his own health, has long castigated his Democratic counterpart, aged 82-year-old Joe Biden, as "decrepit" and "mentally unfit" to serve.
Trump Alleges Zelensky Shares Responsibility for ‘Millions of Deaths’ in Ukraine Conflict
Trump's comments followed a devastating Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Sumy over the weekend that left at least 35 dead. The attack, one of the bloodiest since the start of Moscow's all-out invasion in 2022, was followed by additional Russian missile strikes on Monday, Ukrainian officials said.
Trump Administration Halts $2.2 Billion in Grants to Harvard, Says Investment ‘Not an Entitlement’
Aside from the grant freeze, federal contracts valued around $60 million have also been suspended. The action was confirmed by the Department of Health and Human Services, which released a statement via the Joint Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism: "The Joint Task Force to combat anti-Semitism is announcing a freeze on $2.2 billion in multi-year grants and $60M in multi-year contract value to Harvard University."
Trump Warns Iran: Abandon Nuclear Weapons or Face Consequences
In spite of what were termed "positive" and "constructive" U.S.-Iranian talks between officials in Oman last week, Trump expressed doubt about Iran's motives. Another round of negotiation is planned for Saturday.
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