Trump Freezes $2.2 Billion in Harvard Funding Over DEI, Policy Dispute
Trump administration has frozen $2.2 billion in grants and $60 million in contracts to Harvard after the university refused demands to end DEI programs, alter hiring and admissions, and cooperate with federal immigration checks.
Trump administration has frozen $2.2 billion in grants and $60 million in contracts to Harvard after the university refused demands to end DEI programs, alter hiring and admissions, and cooperate with federal immigration checks.
Harvard President Alan Garber said the university would not compromise its autonomy or academic freedom, calling the demands “unprecedented government interference.”
The freeze is part of a broader crackdown on universities over alleged antisemitism. Harvard plans to offset losses with $750 million in private funding while pursuing legal action.
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On the 2nd anniversary of the Sudan war, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) conducted a series of drone strikes targeting energy infrastructure, including power stations in northern Sudan.
Ret. Gen. Osama Abdul Salam stated that RSF began drone usage early in the war, with recent strikes hitting Kosti and Khartoum.
Sudan’s electricity company reported blackouts in Atbara and Dongola after unknown drones hit local power stations.
RSF shifting tactics after battlefield losses
Brigadier Jamal al-Shaheed called the escalation a serious threat, pointing to RSF’s shift toward targeting civilian infrastructure to paralyze regions under army control.
Source: Al JAzeera
Ret. Gen. Osama Abdul Salam stated that RSF began drone usage early in the war, with recent strikes hitting Kosti and Khartoum.
RSF strikes power stations in Atbara, Dongola, and Kosti.
Sudan’s electricity company reported blackouts in Atbara and Dongola after unknown drones hit local power stations.
RSF shifting tactics after battlefield losses
Brigadier Jamal al-Shaheed called the escalation a serious threat, pointing to RSF’s shift toward targeting civilian infrastructure to paralyze regions under army control.
Brigadier Omar al-Bashri noted RSF's manpower losses (~100,000 fighters) and its reliance on untrained criminals (shafshafa) to fill ranks, who fled after looting.
Source: Al JAzeera
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U.S. Secretary of State Rubio and Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan spoke by phone, focusing on threats posed by Iran and its proxies, regional counterterrorism efforts, and NATO cooperation.
They also discussed the situation in Syria, the Gaza humanitarian crisis, and ceasefire efforts in Ukraine.
They also discussed the situation in Syria, the Gaza humanitarian crisis, and ceasefire efforts in Ukraine.
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Iran’s IRGC:
National security and our defense capabilities are a red line and will never be negotiated.
National security and our defense capabilities are a red line and will never be negotiated.
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Israel has taken over about a third of the Gaza Strip, declaring new security zones and expelling civilians to pressure Hamas.
Four military corridors split Gaza into isolated zones.
• Israeli forces completed the Morag corridor, cutting Rafah off and razing parts of it. Civilians are again displaced, many losing homes and land.
• Nearly 400,000 Palestinians were displaced between March 18 and April 8. Two-thirds of Gaza is now under Israeli evacuation orders or inaccessible.
Israel Katz said, “Many territories are being seized and added to the security zones of the State of Israel.”
Israel has redrawn Gaza’s map with the Netzarim and Kissufim corridors, further isolating northern areas from the rest of the Strip.
Source: WSJ
Four military corridors split Gaza into isolated zones.
• Israeli forces completed the Morag corridor, cutting Rafah off and razing parts of it. Civilians are again displaced, many losing homes and land.
• Nearly 400,000 Palestinians were displaced between March 18 and April 8. Two-thirds of Gaza is now under Israeli evacuation orders or inaccessible.
Israel Katz said, “Many territories are being seized and added to the security zones of the State of Israel.”
Israel has redrawn Gaza’s map with the Netzarim and Kissufim corridors, further isolating northern areas from the rest of the Strip.
Source: WSJ
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent:
Tariffs on China are big numbers, no one thinks they are sustainable and wants them to remain.
Tariffs on China are big numbers, no one thinks they are sustainable and wants them to remain.
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China Halts Rare Earth Exports: Critical defense production could be affected
China has suspended exports of key critical minerals, including six heavy rare earth metals and rare earth magnets, vital to U.S. military tech.
These materials power fighter jet engines, missile fins, and drone motors—making their restriction a threat to U.S. national security. Pentagon stockpiles not enough for long-term use.
As a tariff response:
The move is a direct response to President Trump’s new tariffs, and seen as a warning shot from Beijing with room for escalation.
China dominates global rare earth production and refining. U.S. defense systems are deeply reliant on these minerals.
F35 program needs rare earth:
Rare earths are in F-35s (900 lbs per jet), warships, tanks, missiles, and lasers. Submarines can contain over 9,000 lbs of these elements.
Source: NYT
Photo: Newsweek
China has suspended exports of key critical minerals, including six heavy rare earth metals and rare earth magnets, vital to U.S. military tech.
These materials power fighter jet engines, missile fins, and drone motors—making their restriction a threat to U.S. national security. Pentagon stockpiles not enough for long-term use.
As a tariff response:
The move is a direct response to President Trump’s new tariffs, and seen as a warning shot from Beijing with room for escalation.
China dominates global rare earth production and refining. U.S. defense systems are deeply reliant on these minerals.
F35 program needs rare earth:
Rare earths are in F-35s (900 lbs per jet), warships, tanks, missiles, and lasers. Submarines can contain over 9,000 lbs of these elements.
“We have more than 15 years ago—but not enough,” said AEI’s Dan Blumenthal.
Source: NYT
Photo: Newsweek
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German Chief of General Staff General Carsten Breuer visited Turkish defense company ASELSAN.
During the visit, defense projects open to international cooperation were shared with General Breuer.
During the visit, defense projects open to international cooperation were shared with General Breuer.
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AP Reporters Barred from Oval Office Despite Court Order
Despite a federal court ruling set to take effect Monday, Associated Press journalists were blocked from attending an Oval Office news conference with President Trump and El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele.
The decision follows the AP’s refusal to rename the Gulf of Mexico, a dispute that led to their restricted access since mid-February.
The Trump administration is appealing the court order and argues changes can wait pending review.
AP reporters continue to face limited access, though two photographers were later allowed at a separate South Lawn event.
Despite a federal court ruling set to take effect Monday, Associated Press journalists were blocked from attending an Oval Office news conference with President Trump and El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele.
The decision follows the AP’s refusal to rename the Gulf of Mexico, a dispute that led to their restricted access since mid-February.
The Trump administration is appealing the court order and argues changes can wait pending review.
AP reporters continue to face limited access, though two photographers were later allowed at a separate South Lawn event.
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Russia Seeks to Base Warplanes in Papua, Alarming Australia
Russia has reportedly requested permission to station long-range aircraft at Manuhua Air Base in Papua New Guinea, just 1,200km from Darwin, according to Janes.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese said Canberra is seeking clarification from Indonesia, warning:
“We obviously do not want to see Russian influence in our region.”
The base lies near key U.S. and Australian military installations.
Russia has reportedly requested permission to station long-range aircraft at Manuhua Air Base in Papua New Guinea, just 1,200km from Darwin, according to Janes.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese said Canberra is seeking clarification from Indonesia, warning:
“We obviously do not want to see Russian influence in our region.”
The base lies near key U.S. and Australian military installations.
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Trump Proposes Slashing State Department
The Trump administration plans to cut the State Department and USAID budget nearly in half, from $55 billion to $28.4 billion, according to an internal memo reviewed by The Washington Post.
The proposal includes:
The Trump administration plans to cut the State Department and USAID budget nearly in half, from $55 billion to $28.4 billion, according to an internal memo reviewed by The Washington Post.
The proposal includes:
54% cut to humanitarian aid
55% cut to global health funding
Nearly 90% cut to international organization support, including defunding the UN and NATO
Complete elimination of peacekeeping mission funding, citing “recent mission failures”
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Burkina Faso Foreign Minister Karamoko Traoré:
“In 2022, 50% of my country was under terrorist control. By early 2025, we had regained 71% of our territory.
I come from Burkina Faso, and I travel to every remote corner of the country—sometimes even by bicycle.”
“In 2022, 50% of my country was under terrorist control. By early 2025, we had regained 71% of our territory.
I come from Burkina Faso, and I travel to every remote corner of the country—sometimes even by bicycle.”
Burkina Faso has deployed Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 and AKINCI drones to regain territory and target terror groups.
The TB2, known for its precision strikes, and the more advanced AKINCI have been used effectively in operations, destroying hundreds of insurgents from groups like Ansaru and JNIM.
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Poland wants to make money in Ukraine
Polish PM Tusk:
Polish PM Tusk:
"Now Poland will not help naively. It will not be the case that we will be in solidarity while others will make money on the reconstruction of Ukraine."
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JD Vance:
It’s not good for Europe to be the permanent security vassal of the United States.
It’s not good for Europe to be the permanent security vassal of the United States.
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