International

Celebration of Creativity: Annecy International Animation Film Festival Honors Remarkable Talent with Special Prizes

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Annecy, France — The Annecy International Animation Film Festival celebrated excellence in animation with its Special Prizes Ceremony on Friday, awarding ten prizes and two distinctions. These honors are provided by festival partners and serve to complement the official Cristal, Jury, and Audience awards that will be announced on Saturday. Notably, the France TV Award for a Short Film went to At Night, directed by Pooya Afzali and produced by Kaar Studio from Iran. The ceremony also recognized Dollhouse Elephant, a film by Sebastian Hilli that received the SACEM Award for Best Original Soundtrack in … Read more

Federal Judge Halts Trump’s Ban on International Students at Harvard, Protecting Global Academic Community Amid Ongoing Legal Battle

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WASHINGTON — A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order against President Donald Trump’s recent proclamation, which aimed to bar foreign students from attending Harvard University. This ruling comes amid ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and the Ivy League institution, known for its significant international student body and contributions to research. The presidential proclamation represents the latest effort by the Republican administration to undermine Harvard’s student enrollment, where a notable portion, approximately a quarter of the student population, comprises international scholars. Harvard responded by filing a lawsuit on Thursday, arguing that the president’s … Read more

Federal Judge Halts Trump’s Ban on International Students, Protecting Harvard’s Global Community

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WASHINGTON — A federal judge issued a temporary order late Thursday to halt President Donald Trump’s latest proclamation banning foreign students from attending Harvard University. This decision marks a significant legal hurdle for the Trump administration as it attempts to restrict the enrollment of international scholars at the prestigious Ivy League institution. The proclamation, enacted on Wednesday, is part of a broader governmental effort to limit foreign student enrollment, which has risen to account for nearly a quarter of Harvard’s student population. Harvard promptly responded with a lawsuit, arguing that the ban represented retaliation for … Read more