University Of Toronto: ‘No white men allowed’: Row over Toronto University only hiring professors on basis of ‘gender identity’

A hiring process at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) has stirred a row after critics claimed that the job advert bars “white men” from applying. The Department of Biological Sciences is hiring a professor in Computational Biology and Data Science. The job includes a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair.The job posting states that “selection…

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Opt: ‘Huge blow to Indian students’: DHS letter shows US reviewing OPT work rules, STEM likely most affected

A letter from the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) dated January 9, 2026 shows the administration is formally re‑evaluating the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, a post‑study work benefit used by international students on F‑1 visas, including a large number from India. The review could affect the length of OPT and whether the programme…

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ICE cancelled Indian-origin student’s visa over dismissed traffic ticket, court calls move unlawful | World News

A US federal court has reportedly ruled that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) acted unlawfully when it cancelled the visa status of an Indian-origin student over a traffic ticket that had already been dismissed. The case centres on Akshar Patel, an F-1 student whose legal status was terminated after ICE flagged a minor, years-old speeding…

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US-Israel strike Iran: How the world reacted

Global leaders reacted swiftly after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran, with calls ranging from restraint and respect for international law to outright condemnation and support for Washington’s actions.Governments across Europe, Asia and the Middle East issued statements as the conflict threatens to widen across the region.Here is how key countries…

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Winston Churchill statue vandalised in London: Man arrested for writing ‘Free Palestine’

Winston Churchill’s statue vandalised in London (Image/X@BROKENBRITAIN0) A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of defacing the statue of Sir Winston Churchill in Parliament Square, Westminster. Police said that he is also being investigated for alleged links to the activist group Palestine Action, marking the first such arrest since the high court ruled the…

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Uae School Registration Deadline: UAE public school enrolment closing soon: Here’s what parents need to know

Parents across the UAE have just days left to secure places for their children in government schools for the 2026–2027 academic year, with authorities making clear that late applications will not be accepted once the window closes.According to the UAE Ministry of Education, registration for Emirati students and those treated as such will remain open…

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Scientists uncover massive 20,000-year-old freshwater reserve beneath the Atlantic that could supply cities for generations | World News

For decades, the idea sounded almost mythical. Fresh water is buried under the Atlantic seabed, sitting quietly off the eastern coast of the United States. Old geological surveys hinted at something unusual, but the data were patchy and easy to ignore. Then, in 2025, scientists returned to those forgotten coordinates, and what they uncovered appears…

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Uae Petrol Prices March 2026: UAE petrol prices March 2026: Will February’s dip last? Here’s what you need to know

As motorists across the UAE wait for the March 2026 fuel price announcement, global oil markets are sending mixed signals. February brought relief at the pump, but a sharp rebound in crude prices, driven largely by renewed US-Iran tensions, is raising the possibility that March could reverse that trend.According to Khaleej Times, fuel became cheaper…

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