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Aggressive action needed to recover PTPTN loans

From DR PETER JOSEPH PEREIRA of Petaling Jaya. Read full story...

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Tough duty: Making a buck on North Guadalupe

Business owners soldier on as a road project approaches its 17th month. They worry it will continue for another tourist ...

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Imperative for Malaysia and Asean to stay united

From MAHATHIR MOHD RAHIMI of Ipoh. Read full story...

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Bill to make opioid settlement spending more transparent advances

The 39 counties and municipalities receiving a direct share of the opioid settlements would have to submit annual, publi...

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FBI: Wisconsin Teen Allegedly Killed Parents as Part of Plot to Assassinate Trump, Overthrow Government

He faces nine felony charges, including two counts of first-degree homicide and two counts of hiding a corpse, according...

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Lithuanian and Cal Bears star Mykolas Alekna sets world record with a 247-plus feet throw

The Lithuanian star threw a discus 247 feet, 9 inches (75.56 meters) at the Oklahoma Throws Series World Invitational. I...

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Sidelined and still processing her defeat, Harris looks for a way back in

As she plots her next move, Kamala Harris is navigating between a president who is using his executive power to crush th...

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"No country off the hook": Trump reasserts tariff pressure despite U-turn

US President Donald Trump signs an executive order on tariffs, in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, ...

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Teacher pensions, social media tax and public safety: Last week in the Minnesota Legislature

Catch up on some of the other business that took place at the Minnesota Capitol....

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No place for myth in future of Minnesota forest industries

Better management makes safer industry, healthier forests, but markets and tech are changing...

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Hong Kong must keep up the fight against litterbugs

Heavy penalties have had a deterrent effect but much more needs to be done not only to attract visitors but more importa...

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In the ghost town of downtown St. Paul, some businesses are thriving. Why?

Offering what people need and being available when they need it, sure. But also, not giving up....

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Here’s how the DOGE-related cuts reach down into our lives

Progress on occupational safety, for instance, is at risk of reversing....

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Minneapolis has a great music scene — but it needs to do better for performers

Like all workers, we need information to do our jobs effectively....

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Readers Write: Mining near the BWCA, immigration, GOP town halls

What proponents of mining near the BWCA miss is that some things — pristine water, for example — are more valuable t...

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Bill aims to help veterans home care provider keep operating

Proposed Medicaid cuts could be devastating for Maine Veterans' Homes, which has locations throughout the state and has ...

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Trump says chips from China will face security probe

Donald Trump has flagged new tariffs on smartphones, computers and some other electronics as the trade war saga sparks t...

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Trump mulls semiconductor levies after lifting reciprocal tariffs on electronics

Trump targets Chinese technology with 20% fentanyl tariff and eyes semiconductors in a "National Security Tariff Investi...

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Cartoon: Trump Dramamine

Cartoon by Walt Handelsman for April 14, 2025....

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Full speed ahead on efforts designed to trim court backlog in Hong Kong

The clearing of protest and national security cases should pave the way for a significant improvement in the speed at wh...

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My Problem With Ndume Started After I Visited Tinubu In 2024 — Bwala

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has opened up about the ge...

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Column: The tariff crisis isn’t over despite Trump’s ‘pause’

If President Trump maintains his current trade policy, America’s economic pain will only mount in the coming weeks and...

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Column: What Washington won’t admit about nuclear dominance

For 35 years, the United States has underinvested in its nuclear arsenal, which has depleted our national defense, The H...

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She was tracking post-Roe abortions. The government just pulled her funding

Diana Greene Foster, who was behind the landmark Turnaway Study, wanted to study the health and economic impacts of the ...

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Special chip tariffs coming

"They're exempt from the reciprocal tariffs but they're included in the semiconductor tariffs, which are coming in proba...

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PLD ve hay “desaceleración” del sector construcción dominicano

SANTO DOMINGO.- El Partido de la Liberación Dominicana (PLD) alertó sobre la desaceleración del sector construccio...

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Mamponghene condemns violence at NDC office, warns against tribal tensions

Speaking during a meeting with the leadership of the NDC, the Mamponghene expressed deep disappointment over the inciden...

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Alberta government grants funding to Edmonton, Calgary groups to tackle antisemitism

The Alberta government is pledging funds to two organizations in the province's cities to tackle increasing incidents of...

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84% expect Trump's tariffs to affect their livelihoods: Kyodo poll

Most people in Japan expect U.S. President Donald Trump's higher import tariffs to increase their living costs, a Kyodo ...

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President El-Sisi’s visit to strengthen bilateral strategic relations, says Qatar envoy

QNACairoThe visit of the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, to Doha serves to elevate the st...

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Aspire Zone Foundation set to host Aspire Beach Sports Festival from April 20 to 26

Tribune News NetworkDohaAs part of the ongoing efforts to promote sports culture and an active lifestyle within the comm...

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Egypt-Qatar relations witnessing progress at all levels: Ambassador

QNADohaEgypt-Qatar relations are witnessing steady progress across all levels, thanks to the strong political will of bo...

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QF’s Al-Mujadilah enriches women’s Islamic knowledge, experience

Tribune News NetworkDohaIn its second Ramadan since opening to the public in early 2024, Qatar Foundation’s Al-Mujadil...

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Trade talks need care

The United States' recent move to impose reciprocal tariffs under the Trump administration has sent shockwaves through t...

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Ministry starts developing Qatar Public Transport Master Plan

QNADohaThe Ministry of Transport (MoT) has started developing the Qatar Public Transport Master Plan (QPTMP) aimed at cr...

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Rivers: Tompolo breaks silence, says Fubara’ll be back as governor

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa Ex- leader of the defunct Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), High Chi...

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State Department wants staff to report instances of alleged anti-Christian bias during Biden's term

As the Christian world commemorates Holy Week, the State Department has issued an appeal for its employees to report ins...

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China’s new underwater tool cuts deep, exposing vulnerability of vital network of subsea cables

Chinese researchers have unveiled a new deep-sea tool capable of cutting through the world’s most secure subsea cables...

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Australia election 2025 live: Greens to launch $45bn plan to scrap university fees; major parties spruik new housing policies

Greens would use balance of power to push to make university and Tafe free. Follow today’s news headlines liveAnywhere...

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Trump aims at states’ climate laws

LOS ANGELES — The Trump administration last week ramped up its efforts to erode nationwide climate progress with a swe...

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Federal election 2025 LIVE: Albanese, Dutton signature policies revealed; economists warn of house price surge

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton continue campaigning ahead of the federal election on May 3. Follow live....

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Rural populations near federal lands worry job cuts will hurt their communities

Mass layoffs of the federal employees who manage public lands could deal a major blow to the rural economies that rely o...

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Amir, Indonesian president discuss regional, int’l issues

The talks session was attended by Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin ...

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Qatar condemns Israeli bombing of Al Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza

QNADohaQatar has condemned in the strongest terms the bombardment of Al Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza, considering this ...

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QU celebrates launch of the ‘Under the Sign of Leo: A history of Islamic Italy’ book

Tribune News NetworkDohaQatar University (QU), represented by QU Press, held a launch ceremony for the Arabic translatio...

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AMIR WELCOMES EGYPT PRESIDENT

The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani led well-wishers to welcome President of the Arab Republic of Egyp...

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Goa Tourism expands global footprint with engaging roadshow in Doha

Tribune News Network Doha Goa Tourism, Government of Goa, successfully concluded its Tourism Roadshow in Doha, Qatar, on...

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Qatar University hosts Open Day 2025 for prospective students

Tribune News NetworkDohaUnder the slogan ‘Explore It!’, the Pre-University Outreach Department under the Student Aff...

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Shura Secretary-General meets Italian official

Secretary-General of the Shura Council, HE Nayef bin Mohamed Al Mahmoud met Sunday with Secretary-General of the Italian...

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Hammadi meets ambassador of Nepal

Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met on Sunday with Ambassador of ...

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QA, VA offer free HIA dining vouchers for travellers to Australia

Tribune News NetworkDohaQatar Airways (QA) and Virgin Australia (VA) have launched ‘Dine on Us’ – a complimentary ...

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PPS partners with IIT Madras to offer cutting-edge certification courses

Tribune News NetworkDohaPodar Pearl School (PPS) has announced its collaboration with IIT Madras Connect to bring world-...

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Qatar Philatelic and Numismatic Centre to participate in Dubai stamp exhibition

QNADohaThe Qatar Philatelic and Numismatic Centre, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, is set to participate in the...

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Katara Tech Forum launches digital art training workshop

QNADohaThe Katara Tech Forum on Sunday launched a specialised digital art workshop in collaboration with Aptech Qatar Co...