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The University declined divesting from Israel but pledged to expedite reviewing student proposals through the Advisory Committee for Socially Responsible Investing.

Dozens detained during pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University

FBI director warns Chinese hackers waiting for ‘just the right moment’ to strike

Israel struck back in its first military response to Iran's attack and the 12-person jury is selected in Trump's hush money trial.

Israel carries out strike against Iran in response to drone attack

NASA worm returns as interest in space grows around the world

500,000 migrants crossed the Darién Gap in 2023. Panama's presidential frontrunner José Raúl Mulino pledges to close this route to migrants.

Panama presidential candidate promises to close Darién Gap migrant route

NASA head warns Washington: China's space advancements, disguised as civilian, are for military use. Urges US to prioritize moon landing.

NASA warns that China is using civilian cover to weaponize space

The Senate dismisses impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary and an Indonesian volcano triggers evacuations.

Senate dismisses articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Mayorkas

Historic flooding in the UAE, including Dubai, prompted airport and school closures after over 6 inches of rain fell.

Heavy rain leads to ‘historic weather event’ in United Arab Emirates

Seven jurors selected in former President Trump's hush money trial; historic rains flood United Arab Emirates, impacting airport and region.

First 7 jurors selected in Trump hush money trial

China and Russia are both benefiting from a scheme between the two nations that involves passing off copper exports as scrap metal.

Copper controversy: Russia, China profit from passing the metal off as scrap

Iran’s attack on Israel cost the Jewish state somewhere around $1.3 billion. Lasers offer the promise of cheaper engagements.

Attacks from Iran against Israel prove need for laser weapons

Saudi Arabia denied reports it helped defend Israel against Iranian airstrikes over the weekend as it tries to balance its relationships.

Saudi Arabia says report it helped Israel in defense against Iran is fake

Transport minister's weekend driving ban proposal sparks controversy amid climate reform talks in Germany.

Germany’s transport minister criticized over proposed weekend driving ban

Ahead of a Senate hearing, Boeing denied a whistleblower’s claims that production shortcuts compromised the safety of its 787 and 777 planes.

Boeing defends aircraft safety before Senate hearing

Recent warnings from the National Security Agency highlight an ongoing cyber threat to Americans posed by the persistence of Chinese hackers.

Chinese hackers target US infrastructure with unprecedented persistence

Around 300,000 spectators are expected to attend the Paris Olympics opening ceremony this summer. The ceremony will break from tradition by taking place along the Seine River, not in a stadium. The July 26 ceremony will traverse a 3½-mile stretch through central Paris with 160 boats carrying athletes on the water as crowds line the riverbanks.

France says it has contingency plans as Olympics security questions arise

Sydney sees multiple stabbings, including at a church and a mall, resulting in fatalities and injuries. The motives are under investigation.

Sydney shock: Church and mall stabbings leave trail of death and injuries

Iran's attack on Israel sparked an emergency U.N. Security Council meeting to address escalating Middle East tensions.

UN Security Council holds emergency meeting amid fears of growing war

Following Iran's attack on Israel, the world waits for their next steps. For the first time, a former U.S. president faces criminal charges.

Israeli war cabinet meets after Iran’s direct attack

Israeli demonstrators rally for the release of loved ones held captive by Hamas, while U.S. officials fear most hostages are dead.

US officials believe most Israeli hostages in Hamas captivity are dead

NBC News has reported that Mohammad Kharwin, an Afghan migrant identified on the U.S. terrorist watchlist, was released into the United States twice by border agents after illegally crossing near San Ysidro, California, in March last year. Customs and Border Protection identified Kharwin as a member of Hezb-i-Islami, or HIG, which the U.S. has designated as a terrorist organization. Despite suspicions, lack of sufficient evidence to confirm his status on the watchlist led to his release.

Border Patrol released migrant on terror watchlist into US twice in 1 year

In a fortunate turn of events, the U.S. Coast Guard and Navy rescued sailors stranded on a remote Pacific island for over a week, utilizing the island's resources to signal for help. The sailors, all men in their 40s and believed to be related, crafted a "HELP" sign on the beach with palm leaves, a crucial factor in their discovery.

Coast Guard, Navy rescue stranded sailors who spelled out ‘help’ on remote island

In their first trilateral summit, the leaders of the U.S., Japan and the Philippines vowed to enhance Indo-Pacific security.

US, Japan, Philippines leaders convene for trilateral summit

General Michael Erik Kurilla, the U.S. Central Command's leader in the Middle East, arrived in Israel on Thursday. According to officials cited by The New York Times, General Kurilla will work closely with the Israeli military to prepare for Iran's expected retaliation, discuss the ongoing conflict with Hamas, and coordinate aid efforts.

US sends top commander to Israel ahead of expected attack from Iran