Harvard Defies Trump’s Call for Ideological Overhaul, Faces Federal Retaliation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Harvard has firmly rejected sweeping demands from the Trump administration that critics say would erode academic freedom and impose government control over university governance, in a clash that may mark a turning point in higher education’s resistance to political interference.
Pro-Palestinian Protesters in Washington Demand Release of Activist Mahmoud Khalil
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Demonstrators rallied outside the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement headquarters in Washington on Monday, calling for the release of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil following his arrest and visa revocation.
US Judge Halts Trump’s Deportation Plan for over 500,000 Migrants
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A federal judge appointed by former President Barack Obama has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deporting more than half a million migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela who entered the United States under a Biden-era parole program.
Yemeni Forces Shoot Down Another US MQ-9 Drone
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Yemen’s armed forces said on Sunday they had downed an American MQ-9 drone, marking the 19th such incident amid escalating confrontations with the United States and Israel.
Israeli Strike on Gaza's Al-Ahli Hospital Sparks Global Condemnation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A pre-dawn Israeli airstrike on Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City, the last major functioning hospital in northern Gaza, has drawn widespread international condemnation amid continued attacks on healthcare facilities in the region.
Veteran Israeli Soldiers, Ex-Mossad Officials Join Growing Protest against Gaza War
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A wave of internal dissent against the continuation of Gaza war has reached Israel’s top security institutions, with over 1,600 army veterans, former Mossad officers, and military intelligence elites publicly calling for an end to the fighting and the return of Israeli captives.
Algeria Expels 12 French Embassy Officials amid Diplomatic Dispute
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Algeria has ordered the expulsion of 12 officials from the French Embassy in Algiers, giving them 48 hours to leave the country, France’s foreign minister confirmed on Monday.
UN Warns of Deepening Humanitarian Catastrophe in Gaza As Israeli Strikes Cripple Key Hospital
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) on Saturday raised urgent concern over a rapidly worsening humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, amid continued Israeli bombardment and a blockade that has left civilians facing widespread hunger.
Gaza Health Ministry Appeals for Urgent Aid After al-Ahli Hospital Bombed
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Gaza’s Ministry of Health has called for immediate international assistance and protection of its healthcare system after an Israeli airstrike severely damaged the al-Ahli Arab Hospital, rendering it inoperable.
Israeli Airstrikes Hit Al-Maamadani Hospital in Northern Gaza
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Israeli forces launched two missile strikes on Al-Maamadani Hospital in northern Gaza, causing extensive destruction and forcing the facility out of service, according to Palestinian media and health officials.
Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Rally at US Embassy in London amid Global Rallies
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Pro-Palestinian demonstrators rallied in front of the US Embassy in London on Saturday as part of a global day of action, condemning Washington's support for Israel’s military campaign in Gaza and highlighting censorship of Palestinian voices by major tech firms.
US Judge Deems Arab Student Eligible for Deportation over Political Activity
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A US immigration judge ruled on Friday that Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student and legal permanent resident, is eligible for deportation following accusations by the Trump administration that his pro-Palestinian activism poses a threat to US foreign policy.
Israeli Strikes Continue to Intensify across Gaza As Humanitarian Crisis Deepens
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Israeli forces continued heavy bombardments across the Gaza Strip on Friday, striking residential areas and exacerbating an already dire humanitarian crisis, with thousands still missing under the rubble and aid deliveries halted for weeks.
Israeli Forces Fully Encircle Rafah
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Israel’s military has fully encircled the southern Gaza city of Rafah, cutting it off from the rest of the enclave as part of what it calls a "security zone," after completing the construction of the Morag Corridor.
Hundreds of Israeli Soldiers Demand Gaza War End, Prisoner Swap Deal
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Hundreds of Israeli soldiers, including reservists from elite military units, have signed another petition calling on Tel Aviv to end the war in Gaza and secure a prisoner exchange agreement.
Trump’s Envoy Witkoff Goes to Russia to Meet Putin
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump's diplomatic envoy Steve Witkoff traveled to Russia and is expected to meet President Vladimir Putin on Friday, according to a source familiar with the trip and FlightRadar data.
Syria, S. Korea Establish Formal Diplomatic Relations
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – South Korea and Syria formally established diplomatic relations in another milestone for the transitional Syrian government.
US Launches Renewed Strikes on Yemen
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The US fighter jets carried out a series of new air attacks against Yemen, including strikes on the capital Sana’a.
