The United States military announced on Thursday it conducted strikes to “destroy” Yemen‘s key Ras Isa Port. The objective of the action, it said, was to “degrade” the port, an “economic source of power” of the Houthis.The US military’s Central Command (CENTCOM) carried out the strikes.In a statement on its X handle, CENTCOM said, ”…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan army chief Asim Munir on Wednesday backed the “two-nation theory” which led to the creation of Pakistan, citing differences between Hindus and Muslims in “every possible aspect of life.”While addressing the Overseas Pakistanis Convention in Islamabad, the Pakistani general said that parents must narrate the story of the creation of Pakistan to…
China on Thursday said that if the United States continues to play the “tariff numbers game”, it will pay no attention to it, reported Reuters. Chinese President Xi Jinping at an event at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 28, 2025.(AP) China’s foreign ministry made the comment in response to the…
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US President Donald Trump has stepped up pressure on Harvard University, demanding that the institution apologise for what he and his administration claim is the promotion of antisemitism.The White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, told journalists on Tuesday, “Trump wants to see Harvard apologise. And Harvard should apologise.” The statement follows Trump’s post on Truth…
Last Updated:April 15, 2025, 12:42 IST Chinese diplomat Zhang Zhisheng slammed Karoline Leavitt for wearing a dress made in China. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt in a red and black lace dress, (right) the dress available on Chinese websites. (Image credit: X) As the trade war between the US and China deepens, White House…
The Trump administration on Monday froze $2.2 billion in multiyear grants to Harvard University, along with a $60 million contract, after the university refused to comply with a series of policy changes proposed by the US President.This action follows a letter from the government to the Ivy League institution, stating that Harvard “has, in recent…
Harvard University in Cambridge (File photo) The Trump administration announced Monday it will freeze $2.2 billion in grants and $60 million in contracts for Harvard after the university refused to comply with its policy demands concerning changes in its policies. The mandates, issued in an April 3 directive, required changes to university governance, hiring and…
Harvard University refused to accept a deal with the Trump administration to tackle perceived antisemitism, saying it will not “negotiate over its independence or its constitutional rights.” The US government has threatened to halt almost $9 billion in funding if the university refuses to implement its demands. Demonstrators rally on Cambridge Common in a protest…
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 occurred struck San Diego on Monday morning, stated the U.S. Geological Survey. Tremors were felt in several parts of Southern California, including Los Angeles. Southern California was hit Monday morning by a strong earthquake near San Diego(Reuters) The shallow earthquake was located in San Diego County, 2.5 miles…
