American universities have struggled to balance their goals of protecting free speech and combating antisemitism since the outbreak of the Israeli war on Gaza, which has proved a political minefield.

Multiple legal cases have been filed against Germany trying to force the government to stop military support for Israel, while Germany says its policies are entirely legal.

Gold prices rose on Friday and logged a fifth consecutive weekly rise, as fears of further tit-for-tat retaliation between Iran and “Israel” triggered safe-haven demand.

Since seizing power in a coup last year, Niger’s junta has been strengthening military ties with Russia while turning away from the United States and France.

“Israel” recently vowed to respond to the unprecedented attack launched by Iran last week, despite calls to avoid escalation in the Middle East in light of the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip.