Millions of Americans face renewed uncertainty after the Supreme Court’s right-wing majority halted President Joe Biden’s student debt relief plan. The court’s decision supports a lower court’s suspension of the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) program. That had cut monthly payments for borrowers based on income. This move fol...
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is currently serving a prison sentence, is aiming for a prestigious new role — Chancellor of Oxford University. Despite being incarcerated for more than a year on charges he says are politically motivated, Khan is reported to have submitted his application for the position. The chancellor role is...
The American Association of University Professors has endorsed academic boycotts against Israel, marking a significant departure from its previous stance. This change follows the International Court of Justice’s ruling accusing Israel of apartheid and ongoing investigations into its potential genocide in Gaza. The AAUP’s new policy, diverging ...
United Nations, United States AFP Nearly half a billion children are facing twice as many days of extreme heat each year — or more — than their grandparents did, says the UN, warning of deadly consequences. As climate change continues to push up temperatures globally, one in five children — some 466 million kids — [&hel...
ISTANBUL (AA) – A Chinese university will suspend new student enrollments this autumn at its campus in Israel amid war on Gaza. The University of Business and Economics (UIBE) is facing “difficulties posed” by Israel’s war on Gaza, the South China Morning Post reported. “Our license requires us to have a substantial amount of facul...
In a major setback for the Biden administration, a federal appeals court has broadened a prior block on the student loan forgiveness scheme known as “SAVE.” The Eighth Circuit Court’s ruling halts any further loan forgiveness. It also prevents the Department of Education from pausing interest or implementing the payment threshold features. Th...
ANKARA (AA) – The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) says that it has begun a gradual resumption of educational activities in some shelters in the central and southern Gaza Strip. In an interview, UNRWA Media Director Inas Hamdan explained that the resumed activities are part of a long-term plan, focusing initially on sports, art...
President Joe Biden has announced an expansion of student debt relief, aiming to cancel loans for an additional 30 million borrowers. Despite challenges from Republican lawmakers, Biden pledged continued efforts to alleviate the student debt burden and overhaul the loan system. According to national credit bureau Experian, the average balance ...
Volunteer Palestinian teachers are providing education to displaced children in Gaza to fill the educational void caused by the Israeli blockade. The initiative began in the Jabalia refugee camp when a group of volunteers agreed to teach children the basic skills. Despite challenging circumstances and limited resources, both students and teach...
A New Jersey high school assistant principal is under investigation for intimidating members of the Muslim Students’ Association (MSA). Edison High School’s Nicole Himmelstein has been accused of threatening MSA members for seeking to organize a Ramadan celebration with nearby schools. The Edison Board of Education is investigating the...
