Obama praises Harvard for rejecting Trump’s funding freeze and defending academic freedom April 14, 2025 at 10:55PM

Former US President Barack Obama has publicly supported Harvard University's rejection of the Trump administration's $2.3 billion federal funding freeze, calling the move an effort to suppress academic freedom. Obama praised Harvard for defending intellectual debate and institutional autonomy. Harvard's vast endowment and diversified revenue allow it to resist political pressure, unlike other universities more reliant on federal support. The standoff marks a pivotal moment in the battle over government influence in higher education.

US-made weapons found in Jaffar Express hijack site, Washington Post claims April 14, 2025 at 11:36PM

In a shocking revelation, US-made weapons were used in the Jaffar Express attack in Balochistan, according to a Washington Post report. The assault on the Peshawar-bound train, carrying 440 passengers, resulted in numerous hostages and a two-day security operation. An M4A1 carbine rifle, traced back to US forces in Afghanistan, was among the recovered weapons.