Wednesday, Apr 16

Harvard University faces a $2.2 billion funding freeze after rejecting Trump administration demands on governance and policy changes.

Thursday, Apr 10

American academic Paul Chambers faces royal defamation charges in Thailand, raising concerns over free speech and academic freedom amid strict lese-majeste laws.

Friday, Apr 04

A Thai court has issued an arrest warrant for American academic Paul Chambers, charging him with violating the country's lese-majeste law regarding royal insults.

Sunday, Mar 30

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences apologizes for failing to support Palestinian Oscar-winner Hamdan Ballal after his assault by Israeli settlers.

Saturday, Mar 29

The U.S. Naval Academy has announced it will no longer consider race, ethnicity, or sex in admissions, aligning with President Trump's recent executive order.

Friday, Mar 28

Hamdan Ballal, Oscar-winning filmmaker, survived a brutal attack in Palestine, facing violence from settlers and soldiers as the film academy remains silent.

Thursday, Mar 27

Columbia University faculty are suing the Trump administration after a $400 million funding cut tied to academic policy changes, impacting research grants.

Saturday, Mar 22

The U.S. government denies claims that a French scientist was barred entry due to opinions on Trump, citing concerns over confidential information instead.

Tuesday, Mar 18

Conan O'Brien will return as the Oscars host in 2026 after a successful debut that drew 19.7 million viewers, the highest in five years.

Wednesday, Mar 05

Anora wins five Oscars including Best Picture and Best Actress at the 2025 Academy Awards, highlighting a remarkable year for indie films.