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NYU withholds diploma after student's pro-Gaza comments in graduation speech

NYU withholds diploma after student's pro-Gaza comments in graduation speech

University claims student 'lied about speech' and violated commitments

Asia
Iran, European powers hold nuclear talks in Turkey

Iran, European powers hold nuclear talks in Turkey

European powers weigh UN sanctions "snapback" as Iran warns of nuclear crisis risk

Europe
Global acute hunger hits new high, 2025 outlook 'bleak'

Global acute hunger hits new high, 2025 outlook 'bleak'

Conflict, aid cuts, and extreme weather drove global hunger to record levels, the UN warns of worsening crisis

Middle East
Syria and DP World ink $800M deal for port development

Syria and DP World ink $800M deal for port development

Syria is seeking to attract foreign investments to boost its struggling economy after Trump lifted sanctions

North America
Hundreds of VOA contractors set to lose their jobs

Hundreds of VOA contractors set to lose their jobs

Advocacy group says several VOA journalists face threats of arrest or worse in their home countries and is working with lawyers to help reinstate them