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Columbia University agrees to pay $220-million to Trump administration to restore federal funding

The Tribune (Chandigarh) · July 24, 2025

Columbia University announced on Wednesday that it had reached a deal with the Trump administration to pay more than $220 million to the federal government to restore federal research money that was cancelled in the name of combating antisemitism...

Ten killed in Turkey as forest fires rage in soaring heat

The National News ·

Ten people were killed in forest fires in Turkey as blazes broke out around the country amid soaring temperatures. Five forestry workers and five search and rescue volunteers were killed after becoming trapped when “a sudden change in winds fanned...

Moldova and Israel could relaunch the governmental commission for commercial-economic cooperation

IPN · July 24, 2025

0 Moldova and Israel intend to relaunch the activities of the Intergovernmental Commission for Trade-Economic Cooperation. This would facilitate the attraction of mutual investments and the initiation of joint projects in priority areas, such as...

KACST Manufactures 25 Advanced Electronic Chips by Saudi Talents

Asharq Al-Awsat · July 25, 2025

Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) announced on Thursday its successful design and fabrication of 25 advanced electronic chips, developed by Saudi talents in its cleanroom laboratories for purposes of training,...

The prospects for the development of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Türkiye in the field of education and youth policy were discussed

Turkmenportal ·

On 23 June 2025, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan Mekan Ishangulyyev met with the newly appointed Chairman of the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities of the Republic of Türkiye (YTB) c Abdulhadi Turus in...

[Column] Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

Hankyoreh · July 24, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with US President Donald Trump as the two meet in the White House on Feb. 4, 2024. (Reuters/Yonhap) By Jung E-gil, senior international affairs writer Israel is currently committing a genocide in...

RI Veterans: Did you know? 24.07.25 (Naval War College trip, upcoming events, resources) – John A. Cianci ) – John A. Cianci

RI News Today - Rhode Island · July 24, 2025

by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues Nursing Home Residents Visit Naval War College Museum A RI Gem: Naval War College Museum, Newport RI Photo from...

Israel launches air and ground assault on Deir al-Balah in central Gaza – Middle East crisis live

The Guardian · July 21, 2025

Israel launches air and ground offensive on Deir al-Balah in central Gaza Peter Beaumont is a senior international reporter who has reported extensively from conflict zones including Africa, the Balkans, the Middle East and Ukraine Israel has...

Columbia University reaches $221M settlement with Trump administration

I24 News ·

Columbia University has finalized a $221 million settlement with the Trump administration, paving the way for the reinstatement of its suspended federal research funding. The funding had been frozen in recent months due to the university’s...

One in 10 Israelis misuse sedatives in wake of October 7, study finds

Ynet · July 24, 2025

Israelis may be developing a dangerous dependence on prescription sedatives and other medications in the wake of the October 7 terror attack and the ongoing war, according to new research released this month by the Israel Center for Addiction and...

Columbia University Agrees To Pay $200 Million in Sweeping Settlement With Trump Administration Over Botched Antisemitism Response

The New York Sun · July 24, 2025

Columbia University and the Trump administration have come to a much-anticipated agreement to reinstate the $400 million in federal funding revoked by the government this spring over the school’s mishandling of campus antisemitism. The deal was...

Columbia University to pay more than $200m to resolve Trump probes

Times LIVE ·

After the government cancelled funding, the school acquiesced later in March to a series of demands that included scrutiny of departments offering courses on the Middle East and other concessions that were widely condemned by US academics. Last...

Columbia University to pay over Ksh.25.7 billion to resolve Trump probes

Citizen TV Kenya · July 24, 2025

Columbia University said on Wednesday it will pay over $200 million (Ksh. 25.7 billion) to the U.S. government in a settlement with President Donald Trump's administration to resolve federal probes and have most of its suspended federal funding...

Spain hopes British school holidays will save the summer season, Mallorca top spot

Majorca Daily Bulletin · July 24, 2025

It is blatantly clear that the summer season is not living up to expectations and in some resorts, far from it. But, Mallorca could be about to enjoy a surge in British tourism with the schools holidays starting this weekend. ABTA – The Travel...

Was 'Virus' Played By Boman Irani In '3 Idiots' Really A Villain?

News18 · July 24, 2025

Last Updated:July 24, 2025, 13:24 IST Why was Virus so disliked in 3 Idiots? Reddit has revisited '3 Idiots' to shed light on Boman Irani's iconic character. Was Virus a villain or a redeemable character with a number of flaws in him? (3 Idiots /...

Schoolboy boxers to compete in European Championship

AzerNews · July 23, 2025

Azerbaijani team will compete at EUBC Schoolboys and Schoolgirls European Boxing Championships, Azernews reports. The five-day competition will take place on July 23-28 in Zlatibor, Serbia. The coaching staff will include Babak Abdullayev (40 kg),...

Columbia University To Pay More Than $220M In Antisemitism Settlement With Trump Administration, Restore Federal Research Funds

Free Press Journal · July 24, 2025

New York: Columbia University announced Wednesday it has reached a deal with the Trump administration to pay more than $220 million to the federal government to restore federal research money that was canceled in the name of combating antisemitism...

Israelis protest in Tel Aviv over Gaza food shortages

The Citizen (Nigeria) · July 23, 2025

Israeli activists gathered at HaBima Square on Tuesday for a protest march towards the Israeli Defence Ministry headquarters in Tel Aviv, denouncing the ongoing food shortage and forced displacement of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. The...

Jet2holidays and Jet2Villas offering Free Child Place holidays on every flight for the school holidays

Wales Online · July 24, 2025

Jet2holidays has announced that it has added even more Free Child Place holidays across the peak 2025 summer holiday season from all Jet2.com and Jet2holidays’ airports across the UK, including Bristol, Birmingham, and Manchester. Families looking...

New mobile app helps applicants prepare for university entrance in Turkmenistan

Turkmenportal ·

A new mobile app called "MenTalyp" is now available on Google Play, designed to assist prospective students in Turkmenistan preparing for university admission. The app includes four main sections: Main — countdown timers show how many days, hours,...