Concerns Archives

Campus crackdown: US education department threatens Columbia University’s accreditation; cites antisemitism concerns

Columbia University campus (File photo) The US administration led by President Donald Trump has intensified its conflict with Columbia University, stating that the institution fails to meet accreditation criteria due to inadequate protection of Jewish students.“After Hamas’ October 7, 2023, terror attack on Israel, Columbia University’s leadership acted with deliberate indifference towards the harassment of […]

Radhika Apte raises concerns on film industry not supporting new mothers; says, “I’ll have to figure it out” : Bollywood News

Reports of Deepika Padukone’s departure from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s film Spirit has sparked conversation in the film industry, especially after it was suggested that her removal was due to ‘unprofessional demands.’ Following Ajay Devgn’s support for the actress, Radhika Apte—also a recent mother—commented that the industry does not adequately support the needs of new mothers. […]

Iran rejects IAEA concerns after report highlights surge in enriched uranium stockpile | World News

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi (AP file photo) Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi spoke with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Mariano Grossi early Sunday, amid rising tensions over a confidential UN report that flagged Iran’s growing stockpile of uranium enriched close to weapons-grade levels.In a post on Telegram, Araghchi said he reaffirmed Iran’s […]

EU launches probe into four porn websites over child safety concerns

The European Commission has launched an investigation into four major adult websites including Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX, and XVideos.The probe concerns whether these porn websites are failing to protect children online. The inquiry centres on whether they are breaching new rules under the Digital Services Act (DSA), which aims to make the internet safer, especially for […]

Why El Salvador President Bukele’s foreign agents law fuelling democratic concerns | World News

Nayib Bukele (Photo: Getty images) SAN SALVADOR: Human rights organisations, politicians and experts have sharply criticised a law approved by El Salvador’s Congress as a censorship tool designed to silence and criminalise dissent in the Central American nation by targeting nongovernmental organisations that have long been critical of President Nayib Bukele.The law proposed by Bukele […]

European leaders to meet in Albania to debate security concerns against Russia-Ukraine war backdrop | World News

The leaders of 47 European countries and organisations will gather Friday for a one-day summit in the Albania’s capital to discuss security and defense challenges across the continent, with Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine at the top of the agenda.The theme of theEuropean Political Community, or EPC, summit in Tirana is “New Europe in a […]

Iran, US to hold 4th round of talks as enrichment concerns grow

Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi (Image: AP) Iran‘s foreign minister on Sunday said the country’s right to nuclear enrichment was “non-negotiable”, ahead of the fourth round of talks in Oman with the US over Tehran’s atomic programme. The negotiations follow earlier rounds that began nearly a month ago, marking the highest-level contact between the two […]

Joe Biden blames Kamala Harris’ loss on sexism and racism, rejects age concerns | World News

Former president Joe Biden NEW YORK: Former President Joe Biden says he’s responsible for Donald Trump’s victory last fall, but he attributed Kamala Harris ‘ loss, at least in part, to sexism and racism.Biden, who left office in January, addressed the Democrats’ disastrous 2024 election, concerns about his age and Trump’s divisive leadership during a […]

WHO extends travel restrictions on Pakistan for three months due to concerns over polio

ISLAMABAD: The World Health Organization (WHO) has decided to extend travel restrictions on Pakistan for another three months due to concerns over polio, ARY News reported. The decision was taken during the WHO Emergency Committee’s 41st meeting held on March 6. Authorities from polio-affected countries attended the meeting virtually.According to WHO, the committee reviewed the […]

Who is Timothy Haugh? The NSA chief fired amid cyber security concerns

The Trump administration has removed general Timothy D Haugh from his post as director of the national security agency (NSA) and commander of US cyber command, a report by Washington Post revealed. The abrupt decision sparked concern in Washington and left many unanswered questions. After Haugh, William Hartmann has been named the new acting director […]