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Cut him some slack: Dutton says Trump relationship needs different approach

The opposition leader says the US president’s business background means he knows how to do a deal and Australia has to...

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Is Elon Musk a threat to the MAGA base?

NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with Sohrab Ahmari, U.S. editor for the UnHerd, about his recent essay on that website entit...

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Unpacking Rep. Ro Khanna's media strategy

Congressman Ro Khanna is one of the few Democrats who have made it a priority to appear on the YouTube podcast circuit. ...

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Editorial: As legislature winds down, insulating Virginians from harm is priority one

In the waning days of the General Assembly session, lawmakers should do what they can to guard against White House actio...

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Cartoon: Immunity

Cartoon by David Horsey for Feb. 16, 2025....

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Column: Lawmakers, don’t stifle data center growth and jobs in Virginia

Lawmakers must protect the commonwealth's data center industry and the jobs it continues to provide, four Virginia labor...

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Column: Developing a global internet hub boosted by new subsea cables

New subsea cables help advance the goal of creating a global internet hub connecting Hampton Roads and Richmond, RVA757 ...

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Column: ‘Do no harm’ means protecting CHKD from unfair attacks

Medical facilities such as CHKD are doing what's needed to protect care for our region, Norfolk writer Lisa Suhay argues...

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Letters for Feb. 16: Cruise ships’ increased presence in Hampton Roads raises pollution concerns

Letter writers discuss Norfolk’s cruise ship port, virtual nursing at Sentara hospitals, and Virginia Beach City Counc...

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Compassion is key

It’s not too late to shape a better 2025, says the writer. Read full story...

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Deepfakery in Malaysian politics

How scared should we be that artificial intelligence will be used to interfere with our elections? Read full story...

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Royal hands that bind

In a society that is being fragmented by political theologians and supremacists, it is heartening that the royal houses ...

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Opportunity for deadly combo to make transition into the boardroom

IN other parts of the world, former athletes are celebrated as cerebral figures with the clout to effect changes, long a...

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Trump administration fires more than a dozen immigration judges

More than a dozen immigration judges were dismissed without notice amid a crisis at the southern border....

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Asian Winter Games a historic success

The national team claimed another record medal haul while the largest-ever Hong Kong delegation raised the city’s prof...

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Can Colorado lawmakers this year find a way to jumpstart affordable condo market?

It's viewed as the "third rail" in affordable housing — the one path lawmakers have feared to tread....

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Watch live: Government announces new tourism push to entice Aussie holidaymakers to New Zealand

'This campaign will encourage more of our neighbours to book now and come on over.'...

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Education Department Tells States to End DEI in Schools or Risk Federal Funding

The state education departments are given 14 days to ensure compliance....

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How China’s adoption laws risk freezing tens of thousands of children out of family life

Strict rules designed to protect children mean large numbers of would-be adopters are facing a near-impossible task....

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Labeling cartels and gangs as terrorists could hurt people fleeing them

Even those robbed by a cartel or gang can be denied asylum for providing support to a group the U.S. considers a terrori...

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Vivek Ramaswamy files paperwork ahead of widely-expected Ohio gubernatorial bid

Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign filed a Designation of Treasurer form with Ohio's Secretary of State on Friday, Fox News Digi...

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Starmer to join European crisis talks after Trump’s push for Ukraine deal

Sir Keir Starmer will engage in intensive diplomacy over the coming weeks with meetings in Europe and talks with Donald ...

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Montana Senate kills bill to require Ten Commandments in every public school classroom

A Lindsay Republican's bill that sought to require the Ten Commandments be posted in every public school classroom in Mo...

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HMC hosts Qatar int’l internal medicine meet

Tribune News NetworkDohaThe General Internal Medicine (GIM) team at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) recently hosted the ...

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QF a key partner in advancing education: Education minister

QNA DohaMinister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater has said that over the p...

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UNRWA spokesperson lauds Qatar’s crucial support for the agency

QNA GazaSpokesperson for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) Adnan Abu Hasna has l...

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M23 rebels are marching across eastern DRC: the interests driving players in the conflict

M23’s advances highlight Rwanda’s role in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the risk of an escalating regionalis...

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Israel releases Palestinians after Gaza hostages freed

Hamas released three Israeli hostages from captivity in Gaza while Israel handed over 369 Palestinian prisoners as the f...

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GILAS PILIPINAS BACK IN ACTION: A COMEBACK WIN IN DOHA

Darlene RegisThe Philippines men’s national basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, arrived in Qatar, for the 2nd Doha Inter...

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Bernie Sanders urged to form new party in desperate eleventh-hour plea

Sanders will be embarking on a national tour to raise awareness about the threat of oligarchy to democracy in a pushback...

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US aid freeze: Leaving people to die

One of the executive orders that United States President Donald Trump signed the day he was inaugurated was a 90-day pau...

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Doubly blessed

I have a good friend named Benny, who is doubly blessed. He is “mapalad,” blessed with material possessions, but als...

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Where is PH’s heat action plan?

People living in the Philippines are enjoying pleasant weather due to the lingering effects of La Niña, but this shoul...

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Judge Rejects Union Bid to Block DOGE Access to Some Federal Agencies’ Data

A judge has upheld DOGE's authority to access data at three federal agencies....

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Calls for more support for victims as woman blindsided by rapist's release

Victims have to sign up to receive information on a criminal’s release date, but some say this option isn’t communic...

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GREGO: Second week of the session

Second week in, and the pace is rapid — hearing bills and presenting bills in committees....

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Intrigues of Raila's AUC loss

Ahead of the crucial vote, Kenya was at a bad place over the conflict in Eastern DR Congo, amid accusations that Nairobi...

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The immigrants may go. But the work won’t

In 2023, most Americans were spending $438 per month on groceries that five years ago cost them $335. If experts on Penn...

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QSTP is diamond partner of Web Summit Qatar 2025

Tribune News NetworkDohaQatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP), part of Qatar Foundation and the country’s leading h...

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Winners and losers of Raila's AUC Loss

The failure of Railas bid is not just a personal setback—it is a seismic shift in Kenyas power play....

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QF a pillar of national sports development: Sports minister

QNADohaMinister of Sports and Youth, HE Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Thani, affirmed that Qatar Foundation for ...

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College Station councilors scrutinize aging Key City Capital-owned properties

On Thursday, College Station councilors discussed violations with apartments like Holleman Oaks and The Dominik, both ow...

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Awqaf takes part in campaign to shore up traffic safety

QNADohaThe Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs’ Department of Religious Call and Guidance is taking par...

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AFG College celebrates National Sport Day with a series of events

Tribune News NetworkDohaIn celebration of the National Sport Day 2025, AFG College with the University of Aberdeen hoste...

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How did trade become a dirty word?

Clive CrookAmerica’s retreat from liberal trade, if it persists, will rank among the greatest unforced policy errors o...

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‘QF’s achievements support state’s Digital Agenda 2030’

QNA DohaThe achievements of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) over the past three d...

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Little Employee kicks off 2025 journey at Qatar Foundation

Tribune News NetworkDohaQatar Career Development Centre (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation (QF), launched the fifth edi...

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Qatar Charity hosts its 2025 annual forum for field offices

Tribune News NetworkDohaUnder the theme ‘Change for Sustainability’, Qatar Charity (QC) successfully concluded its 2...

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Cellphones are distractions, not toys

Ellen GlickmanIn today’s digital age, the ubiquitous presence of cellphones has transformed them into essential tools ...

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Qatar Cancer Society launches Women’s Cancer Support Groups programme

Tribune News NetworkDohaIn line with its ongoing commitment to supporting women with cancer, Qatar Cancer Society (QCS),...

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Dinner in the Sky makes a spectacular return at QIFF

Hanane DjouaDohaAs the Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) 2025 unfolds at the Hotel Park, one of its most exhilara...

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Raila's journey through political wilderness to elusive promised land

Railas start button in active politics started after his victory in the Langata Parliament seat at 47....

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‘QF promotes a culture of precision health care’

QNADohaMinister of Public Health HE Mansoor bin Ebrahim bin Saad Al Mahmoud has said that Qatar Foundation for Education...

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US funding freeze threatens investigations of alleged Russia war crimes in Ukraine

The Trump administration’s freeze of foreign funding has begun impacting an international effort to hold Russia respon...

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Diligent strategies required to tackle global talent shortage

The global talent shortage is a growing issue that affects many industries and economies. Countries and companies compet...

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Hamas frees three Israeli hostages in exchange for 369 Palestinians

The deal was secured after mediators averted a ceasefire collapse; Germany’s chancellor blasted J.D. Vance for backing...