In Iran, in the province of Khuzestan, a collapse occurred again in the Metropol Business Center, where 43 people died before. One of the surviving twin towers of the building, which collapsed during construction in the city of Abadan last May, collapsed during the controlled demolition process. While one person died in the incident, many firefighters and ambulances were dispatched to the region.
US President Donald Trump announced a 6-month suspension on international students entering the US to attend Harvard University on academic, professional, or exchange visas.
Citing national security concerns, the White House accused Harvard of failing to provide adequate data on foreign students and underreporting disciplinary issues. Trump claimed the university’s lack of transparency makes it unfit for hosting international students.
The State Department was also instructed to review visa cancellations for current foreign students at Harvard. The administration criticized the university for lax oversight and prioritizing diversity efforts over security.
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