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- 1Fossil fuel industry influence linked to Trump's university research cuts, study finds●The Guardian: Decades of fossil fuel influence paved way for Trump’s assault on university research, study says https://
A new study, reported by The Guardian, argues that decades of fossil fuel industry funding and influence at American universities helped pave the way for the Trump administration's current assault on university research, particularly climate science. The findings suggest corporate money shaped academic priorities and left institutions vulnerable to political attacks.
- 2ISW Releases Russian Offensive Assessment for September 25▼Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 25, 2026
The Institute for the Study of War has published its latest Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, dated September 25, 2026. The think tank's daily reports track battlefield developments, Russian military activity, and Western policy responses in the war in Ukraine, and are widely cited by governments, analysts, and journalists following the conflict.
- 3Study links 0.25% rate hikes to housing market impact▼A study by public institutions shows that for every 0.25% point increase in the benchmark interest r..
A study by South Korean public institutions has quantified how benchmark interest rate increases affect the housing market, finding measurable consequences for every 0.25 percentage point rise. The findings come as borrowers and prospective homebuyers weigh the burden of higher mortgage costs. The report is drawing attention amid ongoing debate over interest rate policy and its impact on real estate affordability.
- 4Korea Institute for Advanced Study marks 30 years, pivots toward AI-era science▼KIAS marks 30 years, expands basic science for AI era in South Korea - CHOSUNBIZ
The Korea Institute for Advanced Study is marking its 30th anniversary with plans to expand basic science research for the AI era, according to Chosun Biz. Based in South Korea, the institute says it will broaden its fundamental research in areas such as mathematics and physics to support advances in artificial intelligence, positioning basic science as a foundation for the country's technology ambitions.
- 5FDA Sets Single IRB Rule for Multisite Trials for December 2026●FDA Single IRB Rule for Multisite Trials Set for December 2026
The FDA's single institutional review board rule for multisite clinical trials will take effect in December 2026. Under the policy, one IRB will review studies conducted at multiple US sites, replacing the current patchwork of separate local reviews. Industry observers are weighing how the change will affect trial timelines, oversight responsibilities and costs for sponsors and research institutions.
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David Neo, Singapore's Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and a former Chief of Army, is drawing search attention in Singapore. The surrounding discussion centres on education issues, including a study from the Institute of Policy Studies finding that parental stress over education is rising despite a shift toward holistic values, and data showing tuition spending has grown from $318 to $677.
- 7Xi Jinping article on improving people's wellbeing to be published●An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on improving the pe
An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on improving the people's wellbeing will be published on Thursday, according to Xinhua News Agency. The piece is expected to lay out the leadership's priorities on livelihood issues, and publications of Xi's articles are typically studied across party organisations and state institutions nationwide after release.