A Turkish student pursuing her doctorate at a prestigious university in Massachusetts was suddenly detained by federal agents. This incident has sparked a legal battle and raised concerns about civil liberties and academic freedom. The student, Rumeysa Ozturk, was grabbed by agents from the Departm
In a surprising turn of events, Turkey decided to send a BBC reporter packing. This reporter was in the middle of covering some big protests happening in the country. The Turkish authorities didn't like what they saw and decided to label him as a threat to public order. This all went down after he w
A Taiwanese publishing house editor faced a three-year jail term for allegedly promoting separatism, according to a Chinese government spokesperson. Li Yanhe, a Chinese national residing in Taiwan, was arrested two years ago while visiting China. His trial and sentencing in Shanghai were reported by
In a bold move, educational groups in the US have taken legal action against the government. Their goal? To stop the deportation of international students and scholars who have spoken out in support of Palestine. This isn't just about a few individuals; it's about the chilling effect on free speech
Turkey's government has taken a strong stance against journalists covering anti-government protests. Eight journalists found themselves in custody after a prosecutor in Istanbul reversed an earlier decision to release them. These journalists were among ten arrested in early morning raids on their ho
Turkey is currently in the midst of a significant political and social upheaval. The country's president has recently ordered the imprisonment of his main political opponent. This move has sparked massive protests across Turkey. The situation has escalated further with a major social media company,
The gaming world is buzzing with the swift success of Assassin's Creed Shadows. The game has already drawn in two million players, a number that outshines the initial launch of Origins and Odyssey. This is a significant achievement, especially considering the financial setbacks Ubisoft has faced r
The Trump administration's push for control over universities hit a major milestone when Columbia University gave in to a list of demands. This move was seen by many as a significant turning point in how the federal government interacts with colleges across the country. The university's decision ca
A PhD student at Cornell University recently took legal action against the Trump administration. Momodou Taal, a dual citizen of the UK and Gambia, is one of three students suing to stop Trump's orders targeting foreign students accused of "antisemitism. " Taal is pursuing a PhD in Africana Studies
Columbia University has made significant changes to its policies in response to demands from the Trump administration. The goal is to restart talks about restoring $400 million in federal funding that was taken away earlier this month. This move by Columbia, one of the oldest and most respected univ
