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Protesters call US university funds into question and demand schools divest from Israel for its war on Gaza.

JERUSALEM: Israel’s president on Thursday slammed US universities for campus unrest over Israel’s war in Gaza, saying these institutions were “contaminated by hatred and anti-Semitism.” Isaac Herzog said in a special broadcast that he was issuing an urgent message of support to Jewish communities amid a “dramatic resurgence in anti-Semitism and following the hostilities and intimidation against Jewish students on campuses across the US in particular.”

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro says the country is cutting diplomatic ties with Israel over its war on Gaza.

JERUSALEM: Israel’s president on Thursday slammed US universities for campus unrest over Israel’s war in Gaza, saying these institutions were “contaminated by hatred and anti-Semitism.” Isaac Herzog said in a special broadcast that he was issuing an urgent message of support to Jewish communities amid a “dramatic resurgence in anti-Semitism and following the hostilities and intimidation against Jewish students on campuses across the US in particular.”

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says investment will help Southeast Asia's biggest economy thrive in 'new era'.

Pakistan seeks another long-term IMF programme to support its ailing economy but experts say focus must be on reforms.