The Trump administration's push to end Harvard University's ability to enroll foreign students is partly because of "coordinated activity" with the Chinese Communist Party.

For students around the world, an acceptance letter to Harvard University has represented the pinnacle of achievement.

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology said it would be opening its doors to Harvard students "amid global academic shifts."

South Africa's Sibanye Stillwater said on Friday that rescue efforts were underway for 289 mine workers trapped underground at its Kloof gold mine near Johannesburg.

The Chinese government said Friday that the Trump administration’s move to ban international students from Harvard would harm America’s international standing, as anxious students and parents overseas fretted over what would come next.

As the US government continues its crackdown on Harvard University, allegations of links to China and Iran have led to a probe by a joint House committee. The premier university is being investigated by the House Select Committee on China as well as the House Committee on Education and Workforce for its alleged links to groups affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party and research groups being aided by Iran.

House Republicans issued a new set of demands to Harvard, saying an investigation is being launched into the school’s ties to China.