International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - Nr.28

A US judge has struck down Trump-era policies affecting citizens of travel-ban nations; a former Australian National University chancellor has accused the regulator of interference and undue pressure; Argentina has reached an agreement with universities on funding and salaries; Japan and the US have launched a partnership on AI-powered scientific research; India is seeking to reverse its brain-drain problem with a new global researcher initiative.

Welcome to the new edition of News Tank Academic's roundup of international news. Every week, we bring you a selection of some of the most important developments in higher education from around the world.

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US judge strikes down Trump policies affecting citizens of travel-ban nations

A US federal judge has ruled that the government acted unlawfully by suspending immigration benefit decisions for people from 39 countries affected by Trump-era travel restrictions. Judge John McConnell found that applicants who had followed legal visa procedures were left waiting indefinitely for decisions on visa status changes, work permits…