Trump unlawfully cancelled Harvard’s research grants, U.S. judge rules

Trump unlawfully cancelled Harvard's research grants, U.S. judge rules

Demonstrators with group Crimson Courage, who gathered to support Harvard University outside a hearing before a federal judge to order U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to restore about $2.5 billion in cancelled federal grants and cease efforts to cut off research funding, are reflected in a window of the federal courthouse in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., … Read more

U.S. President Trump appoints Brent Christensen as new U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh

U.S. President Trump appoints Brent Christensen as new U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh

Brent Christensen. File Photo: www.state.gov U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated Brent Christensen, career member of the Senior Foreign Service, as the new U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh. The appointment came as Bangladesh continues to deal with political uncertainties as the interim administration led by Chief Adviser Prof. Mohammed Yunus prepares for holding election in February … Read more

Lisbon streetcar accident: 15 dead, 18 injured as Gloria funicular derails

Lisbon streetcar accident: 15 dead, 18 injured as Gloria funicular derails

First responders work at the site of the accident involving Lisbon’s Gloria funicular, a popular tourist attraction, which derailed and crashed, resulting in fatalities and injuries, according to authorities, in Lisbon, Portugal, on September 3, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters An electric streetcar that is one of Lisbon’s landmarks and a big draw for tourists … Read more

Trump welcomes nationalist Polish President for talks dominated by Ukraine

Trump welcomes nationalist Polish President for talks dominated by Ukraine

U.S. President Doanld Trump and the President of Poland Karol Nawrocki meet in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on September 3, 2025 | Photo Credit: Reuters US President Donald Trump hosted new Polish President Karol Nawrocki on Wednesday (September 3, 2025) for talks focused on the war in Ukraine … Read more

At least 21,000 children disabled in Gaza war: U.N. committee

At least 21,000 children disabled in Gaza war: U.N. committee

Palestinian children play at the seafront next to a tent camp in the Gaza City port, on September 2, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP At least 21,000 children in Gaza have been disabled since the war between Israel and Hamas began on October 7, 2023, a United Nations committee said on Wednesday (September 3, 2025). … Read more

Iran increased stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium before Israeli attack, UN agency says

Iran increased stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium before Israeli attack, UN agency says

An Iranian security official in protective clothing walks through part of the Uranium Conversion Facility just outside the Iranian city of Isfahan. File. | Photo Credit: AP A confidential report by the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog circulated to member states and seen by The Associated Press said Wednesday (September 3, 2025) that Iran increased its … Read more

Putin says ready to meet Zelenskyy in Moscow, Ukraine calls offer ‘unacceptable’

Putin says ready to meet Zelenskyy in Moscow, Ukraine calls offer ‘unacceptable’

Putin said he had always been open to meeting Mr. Zelenskyy but reiterated the Kremlin’s oft-repeated stance that such a meeting had to be well prepared in advance and lead to tangible results. File. | Photo Credit: AFP Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday (September 3, 2025) that he was ready to hold talks … Read more

Jamaica holds general election as island shaken by corruption, inequity, economic concerns

Jamaica holds general election as island shaken by corruption, inequity, economic concerns

Jamaica was holding a general election on Wednesday (September 3, 2025) that many believe could be a defining moment for an island shaken by corruption, inequity and economic concerns. Prime Minister Andrew Holness of the Jamaica Labour Party is seeking a third term and running against Mark Golding, an attorney and longtime leader of the … Read more