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Columbia University on edge over Gaza: What’s going on?
Classes will be held virtually on Monday amid mounting tension between US pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli protesters.
Published On 22 Apr 2024
Video Duration 00 minutes 49 seconds
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Why is Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi visiting Pakistan?
Raisi is set to hold talks with top Pakistani leaders as the two nations aim to boost trade and resolve border issues.
Published On 22 Apr 2024
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Why does NASA want a time zone on the moon?
NASA has been tasked with determining a standard time zone for the moon, but it’s more complicated than you might think.
Published On 21 Apr 2024
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US Congress to vote on aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan: What’s the deal?
Showdown looms: Speaker Mike Johnson struggling to rally Republican malcontents, dependent on Democratic votes.
Published On 20 Apr 2024

Showdown looms: Speaker Mike Johnson struggling to rally Republican malcontents, dependent on Democratic votes.

Tesla and other Western electric car manufacturers are facing stiff competition from China.

Iran deployed air defence batteries to intercept three drones, but downplayed the incident.

Iranian media on Friday reported explosions in Isfahan city, amid steadily increasing tensions with Israel.

Zuma has survived a series of political setbacks and legal challenges. Now he’s challenging President Cyril Ramaphosa.

A total of 102 constituencies in 21 states will vote on April 19 for the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections.

Why are nearly 10,000 Palestinians being held in Israeli prisons – one-third of them without charge?

The UK’s smoking ban aims to phase out sales of tobacco, which is one of the main causes of cancer deaths in Britain.

Iran operates a wide variety of missile defence batteries at different ranges that aim to defend against aerial strikes.

Previous hearings led to the resignation of Harvard and UPenn bosses. Now Columbia’s Minouche Shafik is in line of fire.

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