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August 30, 2025
International
World

Who is Neal Katyal, the Indian-American legal eagle fighting Trump tariff case?

Neal Katyal (Image: Milbank LLP official website) An Indian-American son of immigrants from India took the lead role in the case challenging the imposition of tariffs by US President Donald Trump. It was the latest of many wins Neal Katyal has notched up in a stellar career, and he — and much of the world […]

August 9, 2025
International
World

Trump vs University: UCLA faces $1 Billion federal demand after DOJ finds civil rights violations -Here’s what we know

The US administration is pursuing a $1 billion settlement from UCLA, as confirmed by a White House official on Friday, following accusations of antisemitism and civil rights violations by the Department of Justice. UCLA has become the first state university to face such extensive funding restrictions over civil rights concerns related to antisemitism and affirmative […]