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World news is all reports on stories involving politicians, conflict and revolutions outside of the United States and Israel that affect the world and the Jewish state. 'World news' helps the global environment set the political agenda through journalists situated in conflict regions reporting on the important facts.

US academic leaders unite against Trump's higher education policies

Presidents of over 100 institutions criticized what is described as "the unprecedented government overreach and political interference now endangering American higher education."

By REUTERS
22/04/2025
 Smoke rises from a Delta plane due to an engine fire in Orlando, Florida, United States, April 21,

Passengers evacuate Delta Airlines plane in Orlando after engine catches fire

No injuries were reported. NBC reported that the cause of the fire remains unclear.

22/04/2025

FSU shooting suspect used neo-Nazi imagery on social media, ADL finds

The suspect in the Florida State University shooting used Nazi imagery and language in his online profiles.

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
22/04/2025

Trump administration weighs pro-family policies amid falling US birthrates

Among the ideas under consideration are a $5,000 "baby bonus" for new mothers, and reserving 30% of Fulbright scholarships for applicants who are married or have children.

Harvard University sues Trump administration

The lawsuit charged that the administration exceeded its statutory and constitutional authority when it engaged in arbitrary and capricious threats of withholding grants.

'The Defeat of Evil': A warning for constant vigilance against a resurgent evil within

The Defeat of Evil ends with this somber warning: “Even in victory, we must remember: No triumph is ever complete or permanent. Safeguarding our values demands constant vigilance.”

Putin ratifies Russia-Iran agreement to strengthen military, diplomatic ties

The Kremlin chief signed the agreement with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in January.

Arab states' shifting views may factor into Iran's nuclear plans

Saudi Arabia Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman flew to Iran and held talks with Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Thursday, April 17.

'A man of the people': World leaders react to Pope Francis's passing

"The global Catholic community bids farewell to a leader who recognised the burning issues of our day and called attention to them," Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof said.

21/04/2025

Trump threatens to cut another $1 billion in Harvard funding, WSJ reports

This comes after the Trump administration announced it would freeze $2.3 billion in funds for the Ivy League university.

By REUTERS
21/04/2025
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