NY College professor placed on leave for making racist comments about black students
A Hunter College professor in New York, Allyson Friedman, has been placed on leave after making racist comments about black students during a virtual meeting. The remarks, captured on a hot mic, sparked outrage among parents, students, and public officials. College President Nancy Cantor confirmed the leave and said an investigation is ongoing under the […]
Former Harvard University president Larry Summers to resign from Harvard over Jeffrey Epstein ties
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary and ex-Harvard president Larry Summers has announced he will retire from his teaching role at Harvard University at the end of the academic year. His decision comes amid renewed scrutiny over past correspondence with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. Summers said stepping down was a difficult choice. Although documents released by […]
Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum threatens legal action against Elon Musk over ‘laughable’ cartel comments
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has said she may take legal action against Elon Musk after he suggested she had links to drug cartels. Musk made the remark on X while reacting to security developments in Mexico. Sheinbaum described the comment as unacceptable and without proof. The controversy followed the capture and killing of Jalisco New […]
Driver in Anthony Joshua crash appears in court after being charged over de@ths of his two friends
The driver involved in the car crash that killed two friends of boxer Anthony Joshua has appeared in court following charges related to the fatalities. The incident occurred when the vehicle reportedly lost control, resulting in a tragic collision. Court proceedings revealed that the driver faces serious charges connected to the de@ths, and legal representatives […]
Deal with U.S. within reach ‘only if diplomacy is given priority’–Iran’s foreign minister
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araqchi, says a deal with the United States is possible if diplomacy is placed above confrontation. His comments come ahead of fresh talks in Geneva, where U.S. envoys are expected to meet Iranian officials. Araqchi described the moment as a “historic opportunity” for a fair and balanced agreement. Tehran signaled readiness […]
SA president, Cyril Ramaphosa thanks Putin for release of South Africans lured into Russia-Ukraine war
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for helping return South African nationals who were allegedly drawn into the Russia–Ukraine conflict. Fifteen of the 17 men misled into joining Russian-linked mercenary groups have either returned home or are on their way. Four men arrived in South Africa last week, while 11 […]
Trump’s address becomes longest State of the Union in decades
U.S. President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union-style address in decades, speaking for about one hour and 48 minutes before Congress on Tuesday night. The speech exceeded the previous modern-era record he set last year at one hour and 39 minutes. According to the American Presidency Project, the address is the lengthiest […]
King Harald of Norway, 89, rushed to hospital during royal’s winter holiday in Spain
King Harald V of Norway, 89, was rushed to Hospital Universitario Hospiten Sur in Tenerife during a private winter holiday due to infection and dehydration. The Royal Palace stated his condition is satisfactory given the circumstances. The monarch, Europe’s oldest sovereign, celebrated his 89th birthday recently and is accompanied on holiday by his wife, Queen […]
Russia claims UK and France are preparing to give Ukraine a nuclear bomb
Russia has accused the United Kingdom and France of planning to provide Ukraine with nuclear capabilities, marking another sharp escalation in rhetoric as the war enters its fourth year. Moscow’s Foreign Intelligence Service claimed London and Paris were considering giving Kyiv a nuclear or “dirty bomb” option to strengthen its position in the conflict. The […]
Australian Prime Minister evacuated from home due to ‘safety threat’
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was evacuated from his official residence, The Lodge in Canberra, on Tuesday due to a reported safety threat. Emergency responders and Australian Federal Police (AFP) quickly moved the Prime Minister to a secure location while conducting a thorough search of the premises. AFP confirmed no suspicious items were found and […]