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US cuts $60m more in grants to Harvard University

21-05-2025 CAMBRIDGE: The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has said it is terminating $60m in federal grants to Harvard University, further escalating an ongoing feud between the Ivy League institute and President Donald Trump’s administration over alleged anti-Semitism, presidential control and the limits of academic freedom. …

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Indian traders announce full boycott of Turkish products

20-05-2025 Bureau Report NEW DELHI/ MUMBAI: Small Indian grocery shops and major online fashion retailers are boycotting Turkish products ranging from chocolates, coffee, jams and cosmetics to clothing amid growing anger at Turkey’s support for Pakistan in a confrontation with India. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan expressed public solidarity with Pakistan, …

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Iran summons UK charge d’affaires amid nuclear friction

20-05-2025 TEHRAN: Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned the United Kingdom’s charge d’affaires over what it called “suspicious and unwarranted” arrests of several Iranian nationals. The UK earlier this month accused several Iranian nationals of offences without offering evidence, wilfully refrained from informing Iran’s embassy in time, and prevented …

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