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Iran slams crackdown on US student protesters

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Iran has criticized the US police crackdown on university students protesting the Israel-Hamas war's rising death toll in Gaza. The foreign ministry spokesman denounced the US government's neglect of human rights obligations and democracy principles. Pro-Palestinian demonstrations at American universities triggered clashes with police and 275 arrests, with solidarity protests in Iran.
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Australia tightens student visa rules

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Australia is enforcing tougher visa rules for foreign students, aiming to reduce migration and address housing and rental market tightness. English language requirements for student and graduate visas will be increased, and a new "genuine student test" will be introduced. The government plans to tighten rules for students, potentially halving the migrant intake over two years.
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Biden to cancel another $1.2 billion of student loans

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President Biden's administration will cancel $1.2 billion of student loans for 153,000 eligible individuals through the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) program. This is part of ongoing efforts to increase loan forgiveness after a Supreme Court decision blocked a broader plan. In total, $138 billion has been canceled for 3.9 million people through executive actions.
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Student suffers heart attack in class, dies in hospital

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A video of a 20-year-old student suffering a heart attack in his coaching class in Indore, India, has gone viral. The student, Raja Lodhi, later died in the hospital. He was preparing for civil services exams, and the cardiologist found he had a genetic heart disorder. The incident is being investigated by local authorities.