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On Thursday, Columbia University took action against some students involved in a protest last spring. These students had occupied Hamilton Hall as part of a pro-Palestinian protest. The university decided to expel some students, while others got suspensions or had their diplomas revoked. Columbia did not share the exact number of students affected but said the actions were based on how serious the students’ behaviors were.

In an official statement, Columbia University said, “The Judicial Board made decisions based on how severe the actions were during the protests and earlier behavior.” They also mentioned that these decisions came after investigations and hearings.

Columbia University has been under a lot of pressure about how they handle protests. Recently, the Trump administration took away over $400 million in federal funding because of worries about antisemitism on campus.

The protests started as part of a broader movement against Israel’s military actions in Gaza. While most protests were peaceful, things changed on April 30, 2024, when a group of students locked themselves inside Hamilton Hall using furniture to block the doors. The police entered the campus on May 1 and arrested many protesters tied to both the tent camp and the building occupation.

Even though the District Attorney dropped charges for some of the arrested students, Columbia still moved forward with their disciplinary actions. The NYPD confirmed in a letter that some people involved in the building occupation were not students at Columbia. They stated, “Those who occupied Hamilton Hall damaged university property and were trespassing.”

A university official said that holding students accountable for breaking rules is a crucial step in focusing back on the main goals of teaching and research.

Russian President Vladimir Putin recently thanked several world leaders, including US President Donald Trump, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, for their help in resolving the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. This was his first public comment on Ukraine’s proposal for a ceasefire (a stop to fighting).

Speaking at a news conference with Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko, Putin said he agrees with the idea of stopping hostilities but wants to make sure that this pause leads to lasting peace and addresses the main reasons for the conflict.

When asked about Ukraine’s willingness to pause the fighting, Putin said he believes that the Ukrainian government, influenced by the US, is looking for a ceasefire. He mentioned recent discussions between US and Ukraine officials in Saudi Arabia, suggesting that Ukraine’s interest in stopping the fighting may have come from pressure from the United States.

On March 11, Ukraine said it was ready to accept a US proposal for a “30-day ceasefire,” which could be extended if both sides agreed and if Russia accepted it.

President Donald Trump expressed his support for Ukraine’s acceptance of the ceasefire and hoped that Russia would agree as well. He emphasized that a ceasefire is necessary to stop the tragic loss of life on both sides.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also praised Trump’s efforts towards resolving the conflict. In February, Modi stated that India believes in finding a solution through dialogue, not violence. He reiterated that India is not neutral but stands for peace.

Modi has had talks with leaders from both Russia and Ukraine. He emphasized that misunderstandings exist about India’s stance, and he confirmed that India is committed to peace and a peaceful resolution.

Last year, Modi traveled to both Russia and Ukraine to promote dialogue and peaceful solutions.

DUBAI, UAE – In early March, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) sent a lot of aluminium to the U.S. before new tariffs started on March 15. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, the UAE shipped over 68,000 metric tons of aluminium in just the first 11 days of the month. This is a huge increase compared to only about 16,000 metric tons sent in all of March last year.

These exports are the highest they’ve been in nearly two years! The move comes after President Donald Trump put a 25% tariff on all foreign steel and aluminium imports to boost U.S. production. Last year, Canada was the top supplier, providing 70% of the aluminium used in the U.S., while the UAE was second, supplying 8%.

After Canada announced its own 25% tariffs on U.S. imports, including aluminium, American buyers might seek out other suppliers due to the rising tensions. Yulia Buchneva, a director at Fitch Ratings, mentioned that UAE producers have lower costs compared to Canadian ones, making it still profitable to send aluminium to the U.S. even with tariffs.

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), one of the largest aluminium producers, expects there will be ups and downs in aluminium prices throughout 2025 because of global trade issues. Demand for aluminium from U.S. users is likely to rise as they seek alternatives. Right now, aluminium prices are around $2,675 per metric ton, after peaking in February.

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