Breaking 15:30 Iran’s decentralized cyber offensive heightens risk for U.S. firms 14:28 Global finance braces for mounting Iran crisis risks 14:25 U.S. Embassy in Beirut urges citizens to leave Lebanon amid escalating security risks 14:07 Bitcoin drops to $63,000 as Iran strikes rattle global markets 13:55 Black smoke over Dubai as Iranian strikes ignite fires at Jebel Ali and Palm Jumeirah 13:47 US strikes on Iran spark severe flight chaos across Middle East 13:44 Only 27 percent of Americans support Trump’s military operation against Iran, poll finds 13:04 US and Israel kill Khamenei in sweeping strikes on Iran 12:53 El Niño’s potential 2026 return raises risk of new global heat records 12:46 Bitcoin swings as US and Israel strike Iran and markets eye Hormuz risk 12:45 United Kingdom opens military bases to the United States against Iran but insists it is not at war 12:30 Middle East conflict lifts dollar and gold as investors seek safety 12:17 Trump urges Iranians to rise as regime change path stays uncertain 12:00 Kuwait mistakenly shoots down three US fighter jets during regional escalation 11:58 US and Israel pound Iran as regional conflict widens 11:51 Cambodia recovers 74 looted Khmer artifacts from British dealer’s estate 10:38 US Iran escalation raises energy and inflation risks for Morocco 10:23 Safe-haven currencies climb as Iran crisis rattles global markets 10:15 Ali Larijani moves to consolidate power after Khamenei killing 10:10 Musk’s ‘another one bites the dust’ post fuels backlash after Khamenei killing 09:52 Israel’s upgraded David’s Sling faces first major test in Iran clash 09:45 Amazon cloud outage in UAE exposes Gulf infrastructure to Iran conflict 09:33 Apple prepares three day wave of new product launches 09:26 Treasury yields hit multi‑month lows as Middle East war drives flight to safety 09:18 US Iran conflict fuels fears of strategic overstretch with China 09:13 Iran drone strike on Ras Tanura refinery deepens Gulf energy shock 08:50 Iran accuses US of destroying trust after Khamenei killing 07:20 US and Israel strike Iran, killing Khamenei and choking global oil routes 07:00 Iranian missile barrage kills nine in Israel and narrowly misses Jerusalem holy sites 15:40 Lebanon sets up emergency unit to assist citizens abroad amid regional crisis


US Tightens Student Visa Rules Requiring Access to Social Media

The United States government has reactivated its student visa processing program after a temporary suspension but with a significant new requirement: all applicants must make their social media accounts publicly accessible for government inspection. According to a statement released on Wednesday, the......

Moroccan robotics team wins global championship, inspiring youth innovation

The Moroccan high school robotics team, “Robotics For Future,” from 11 Janvier High School in Moulay Yacoub, has achieved a remarkable victory by securing first place at the World Robotics Championship held at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Massachusetts, USA. Competing against......

Trump’s move to block foreign students threatens Harvard’s Kennedy School

Oscar Escobar, who at 35 became the youngest elected mayor in his Colombian hometown in 2023, earned a spot at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government a program designed for future global leaders like him. However, due to recent actions by the Trump administration, Escobar may......

Spain's immigration law poses challenges for US university students

The Spanish university sector has raised alarms over new requirements in the recent Immigration Law, warning that thousands of US university students may face obstacles when attempting to study in Spain. The visa application process for American students seeking to attend universities in Spain is at......

US Suspends Student Visas amid Stricter Social Media Checks

The United States has temporarily halted the processing of student visas as part of a broader effort to intensify social media scrutiny for international applicants. According to an internal State Department cable, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio directed the suspension on Tuesday, in line with President......

Hong Kong opens universities to students affected by Trump’s Harvard ban

Hong Kong is extending an academic lifeline to international students barred from attending Harvard University due to a controversial new policy under Donald Trump's administration. The move follows an announcement that foreign students would be restricted from enrolling at Harvard, citing alleged......

Trump administration revokes Harvard’s student visa program certification

In a surprising move that threatens the academic futures of numerous international students, the Trump administration has rescinded Harvard University’s certification to enroll foreign students. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) cited “pro-terrorist conduct” and noncompliance......

Trump revokes Harvard’s right to admit international students

The administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump has revoked Harvard University’s authorization to admit international students, as announced by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In a public statement on X, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem accused Harvard of inciting violence, enabling......

US Slashes $60 Million in Harvard Funding amid Dispute over Antisemitism and Academic Freedom

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced it will cut an additional $60 million in federal grants to Harvard University, intensifying its conflict with the Ivy League institution over issues of alleged antisemitism, political influence, and the boundaries of academic freedom. The......

Harvard reports reveal rising anti-Jewish and anti-Muslim bias on campus

Harvard University has released two independent reports revealing that both anti-Semitic and Islamophobic sentiments have increased within its academic community, creating a tense and polarized environment for students and faculty. These findings come after the formation of two dedicated task forces......

Columbia University students protest for release of detained activists

Columbia University became the backdrop for a powerful demonstration on Monday, as approximately two dozen students and alumni gathered at the campus gates to protest the detainment of pro-Palestinian student activists. This action comes in response to the recent arrests of Mohsen Mahdawi and Mahnoud......

Harvard University defies Trump administration amid funding freeze

Harvard University has taken a firm stand against the Trump administration's sweeping demands, rejecting efforts to exert political control over its operations and to suppress the rising campus support for Palestine. Following the public declaration of its position, the administration responded......

Chinese: The Language of the Future now Taught in Saudi Schools

A large map of China hangs on the classroom wall as 14-year-old Yasser al-Shaalan learns the names of different professions from a Mandarin textbook. This scene reflects a significant shift in Saudi Arabia's education system, as public schools now include Mandarin in their curricula—another......

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