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Qatar named Regional Focal Point for Asia-Pacific in Basel, Rotterdam, Stockholm Conventions

QNA DohaThe Secretariat of Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions has nominated Qatar as the Regional Focal Point f...

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Matiang'i joins Gachagua, Kalonzo team in talks for new coalition

A host of opposition politicians on Tuesday met in Nairobi, signalling the formation of a new coalition to challenge Pre...

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Khulaifi, Afghan Caretaker Govt Acting FM discuss promoting peace in Afghanistan

QNA DohaMinister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al met with Acting M...

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Doha-based Pakistani aims to set Guinness World Record for the most step-ups in 24 hours

Iftikhar Ahmed Malik, a Pakistani resident of Doha, is determined to secure a place in the Guinness World Records after ...

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Al-Faisal Foundation and QU’s College of Education honour research award winners

Tribune News NetworkDohaQatar University witnessed the honouring ceremony of the winners of the Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim...

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Qatar, Saudi global destinations for hosting major events: PM

The meeting resulted in the adoption of five strategic objectives and seven newly developed initiatives for the committe...

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REPLAY: White House Press Secretary Briefs Members of the New Media

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt briefs members of the new media on April 29....

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Trump’s stunning first 100 days: The highs, the lows and the road ahead

When Donald Trump headed back to the White House on Jan. 20, most folks knew him fairly well....

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Trump announces new 'serious power' fighter jets for Michigan Guard base to replace aging A-10s

Trump shared details of the new fighter jet mission during a speech to National Guardsmen at the Michigan base for an ev...

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Trump’s 100-day report card: What he has done on his major campaign promises

Find out whether the US president has fulfilled his promises on mass deportations, tariffs, ending DEI and more....

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NTD Special Coverage: Trump’s First 100 Days in Office

President Trump is holding a rally in Warren, Michigan today to mark his 100th day in office. On the way there, he’s s...

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Trump uses government powers to target perceived enemies

An NPR investigation has been following President Trump's efforts to retaliate against his perceived enemies since he re...

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Trump dismisses Biden nominees to US Holocaust Memorial Council, including Doug Emhoff

Trump has moved to fire many Biden appointees across government — including ostensibly apolitical roles....

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Public invited to town hall meeting

POCATELLO — Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad and the City Council are hosting a town hall meeting May 13 from 6 to 7 p.m. in...

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Trump commends Bezos after Amazon backtracks on tariff label plan

US President Donald Trump and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos . — Reuters/File President Donald Trump publicly praised Amazo...

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Protecting DA’s ambitious program

With the local hog population estimated to be just 60 percent of what it was before the first case of the highly contagi...

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Gun Rights and the Second Amendment in Trump’s First 100 Days

Gun rights advocates say the president is protecting constitutional rights, while gun control activists say his policies...

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NJ defends climate-related shore building rules proposal; GOP fears 'no-build zones'

New Jersey's environmental protection commissioner on Tuesday defended a set of proposed climate-related building rules ...

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Donald Trump fires Kamala Harris's husband from Holocaust council

Several Biden-era appointees to the United States Holocaust Memorial Council were fired by the Trump administration just...

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House Democrats jockey behind the scenes to become party's top investigator of Trump administration

Rep. Gerry Connolly's decision to step down from the Oversight Committee could spark a battle between old-guard Democrat...

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals fall short of a majority in Parliament

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals celebrated election victory in a stunning turn of fortune but fell shor...

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House Passes Rule to Block Inquiries About ‘Signalgate’

The tally was along party lines, 216–208....

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School board candidates urged to fill out election questionnaire

This survey is open to candidates in the following districts: Pottstown, Pottsgrove, Boyertown, Upper Perkiomen, Perkiom...

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New Mexico judge orders remedial plan to improve public education for Native American students

A judge has ruled that the state of New Mexico must commission a remedial plan for K-12 education because the system has...

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Kennedy Agyapong’s supporter allegedly stabbed at NPP’s Thank You tour in Bantama

The victim has not yet been identified A supporter of Kennedy Agyapong has allegedly been stabbed during the New Patriot...

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AmeriCorps cuts prompt two dozen states led by Democrats to sue Trump administration

AmeriCorps is the 30-year-old federal agency for volunteer service....

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Filipino works of universal value

Yesterday, there was a modest but meaningful ceremony held at the temporary headquarters of the Department of Foreign Af...

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Tackling foreign interference

During a recent Senate inquiry on China’s submersible drones and alleged espionage activities in the Philippines, it w...

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Steve Kornacki looks at how Trump’s polling stacks up against past presidents as he marks 100 days

President Trump’s job approval numbers are underwater as he marks 100 days in office. NBC News National Political Corr...

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Vietnam: Fifty years since the Fall of Saigon

Fifty years ago, on April 30, 1975, North Vietnamese military units surged into Saigon, the capital of South Vietnam, fo...

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Strengthening ties between Thailand and Israel

As the State of Israel marks its 77th Independence Day, we celebrate this special occasion with hearts full of pride, gr...

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Govt slow on floods

The report of flash flooding in the Sai River in Chiang Rai yesterday has renewed fears among local communities that flo...

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The roadway to enabling governance

On May 11, communities across Thailand will vote in 2,469 municipal elections. Despite these polls being routine, they a...

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The economy of Pope Francis: A legacy for Africa’s development

Pope Francis, who left an enduring global legacy, was not only a spiritual leader but also a bold moral economist. His v...

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Five sentenced to death by hanging for armed robbery, murder in Ekiti

Idowu Adebomi, Ado Ekiti An High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti has sentenced five persons to death by hanging for conspirac...

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A-plus for Woke, F-minus for Learning

If your kid can't spell 'culture war', thank those responsible for turning classrooms into indoctrination centres...

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Jagmeet Singh resigns as New Democratic Party leader after losing seat in Canadian election

'I am disappointed that we could not win more seats,' Singh says...

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Walmart pledges low prices and will "not itemize" what goes into cost of goods

Walmart on Tuesday rejected the idea that it would apply an itemized surcharge to purchases to account for President Tru...

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Trump's first 100 days by the numbers

President Trump is marking 100 days of his second term on Tuesday. Here's a breakdown of some key milestones....

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San Francisco, Chicago, Baltimore sue Trump administration over cuts to federal workforce

A coalition of local governments from across the country along with labor unions and other groups, are suing the Trump a...

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Navy linebacker Colin Ramos accepts invitation to Buccaneers rookie minicamp

Navy linebacker Colin Ramos will participate in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' rookie mini camp in May....

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Camden lawmaker proposes increase in state fines for improper pesticide use

The bill, submitted in response to a high-profile case in 2022, would raise fines from $1,500 per violation to $25,000, ...

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Mark Carney's Liberal Party falls just short of Canada majority government, says state broadcaster

His party has fallen just short of the 172 needed for majority control....

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Sima Acan first Turkish-Canadian elected to parliament

2025 Canadian federal election sees record number of Muslim MPs elected...

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Growing up in a broken family

Growing up in a broken family was weird. One gets the feeling that we don’t really have a place to call home. It happe...

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Holding the powerful accountable: Why Duterte must face the ICC

The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) decision to pursue an investigation into former Philippine president Rodrigo ...

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Making the case for small classes

Last week, I gave a talk on science communication to fellow faculty members at Ateneo. In such talks, I always present s...

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'A little bummed out': MP-elect Corey Hogan hoped for more Liberals in Calgary

CALGARY - Corey Hogan was bleary-eyed and a little nervous the day after winning the only Liberal seat in Calgary....

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ICE touts record-breaking immigration enforcement during Trump's first 100 days

Immigration officials recently announced they secured a record-breaking number of arrests and deportations in the 100 da...

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Democrat lawmakers celebrate Carney's Liberal win, most Republicans remain silent

WASHINGTON - Democrat lawmakers in the United States applauded the Liberals' election win under Mark Carney on Tuesday �...

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Democrat lawmakers celebrate Carney's Liberal win as most Republicans remain silent

WASHINGTON - Democrat lawmakers in the United States applauded the Liberals' election win under Mark Carney on Tuesday �...

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What was the voter turnout in Canada's election? Here's how the results compare to previous years

While Elections Canada has yet to finish its count and release the official numbers, the agency is reporting a turnout o...

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Lawyers of woman acquitted in Regina toddler death case refute Crown's claims on appeal

Even if it was a mistake to limit the testimony of two doctors, it didn't have a bearing on the outcome of Chelsea Whitb...

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Calgary changemaker Ken Lima-Coelho: Leading the charge for Big Brother Big Sisters

Through his diverse career, his focus has always been on "community building, and connecting people and trying to do soc...