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Gov’t Will Work to Allow Extension of Work Hours for Semiconductor Workers: Acting President

SEOUL, March 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Acting President Choi Sang-mok said Wednesday the government will work to allow semi...

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South Korea Plans Major Investment Boost in Age Tech Innovation

SEOUL, March 12 (Korea Bizwire) — The South Korean government has announced plans to significantly increase research a...

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Is the socioeconomic storm over Nigeria not blowing away?

The socioeconomic storm over Nigeria is by no means over, but by all indications, it is blowing away.The post Is the soc...

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Raila Defends Pact with Govt, “I’m Holding Ruto Accountable for His Promises”

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has defended his decision to sign a pact with President William Ruto, responding to c...

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‘Money illusion’ and Tinubu’s challenge to governors - Part 2

At virtually all levels, many developmental initiatives have turned ‘white elephant projects’ or totally abandoned d...

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Competitive authoritarianism: The end of liberal democracy?

The rules-based orthodoxy which has sustained the global order since the end of World War II in 1945, concurrently ancho...

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Taxpayers Funded Raila Odinga’s AUC Campaign to the Tune of Ksh523M, Report Shows

The Defense, Intelligence, and Foreign Relations Committee has disclosed that the government spent a staggering Ksh523.8...

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To minister of interior: Call for action on incarcerated women

I am writing to share key reflections from the Women in Corrections Conference in Bangkok, Thailand, convened by the Int...

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Kenyans Invited to Give Views on Deputy Governors’ Duties in New Bill

The Senate has invited the public to submit views and participate in hearings on the County Government Laws (Amendment) ...

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Senate directs INEC to conduct Anambra-South, Edo-Central by-elections

The Senate has formally directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct by-elections to fill th...

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The unseen challenges women leaders face

As women continue to rise in leadership positions, both in business and politics, the barriers we face often go beyond w...

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Three children drown in galamsey pits, two rescued

Three children have drowned in abandoned illegal mining pit in the Denkyembuor and Fanteakwa South Districts of the East...

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Labourers’ safety should no longer be compromised

We need to see that there is adequate lighting everywhere work is carried out. An alarm system where people can rush to ...

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Ukrainian refugees in Minnesota cautiously hopeful ceasefire deal will bring peace

While this marks a potential turning point in the ongoing conflict, the success of the ceasefire now depends on whether ...

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Tax Relief for Surviving Spouses Would Mainly Benefit Ultra-Wealthy, Analysis Shows

SEJONG, March 12 (Korea Bizwire) — While South Korean lawmakers from both ruling and opposition parties have agreed to...

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Lagos Assembly denies APC members’ mass defection rumours

Lagos State House of Assembly has denied reports circulating online that 25 of its members are planning to defect from t...

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Supreme Court affirms Aiyedatiwa’s candidacy as Ondo governor

The Supreme Court, yesterday, affirmed the candidacy of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC)...

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Celebrating Omole at 55

Sir: He is a bosom friend of Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. He is also one of the confidants of University of Ibadan ...

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It felt like 1983 all over again!

Rohit Sharma’s Champions Trophy-winning Indian team possessed the same fire and passion that Kapil Dev’s world champ...

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‘Fantastic’: Stanford, Seymour met as school lunch debacle continues

Meeting followed liquidation of a key lunch provider, child receiving second-degree burns....

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Minnesota House tied 67-67 after Roseville special election

The AP says Democrat David Gottfried will represent the Roseville and Shoreview area. He was running against Republican ...

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Giving people power beyond the ballot box

Democracy is not just about elections....

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Years of China’s Unfair Trade Practices at Core of Trump’s Steel, Aluminum Tariffs

Both the Trump and Biden administrations have accused China of dumping cheap steel on the global market, harming U.S. pr...

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Greenland election result 2025: Early vote count suggests boost for party backing independence; check details here

Greenland is undergoing a crucial election, with its independence-backing party Narelaq witnessing a boost in its number...

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Seth Terkper confident in government’s ability to address economic crisis

Former Finance Minister Seth Terkper has expressed confidence in the government’s ability to navigate Ghana’s econom...

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Edo govt accuses PDP leaders of sponsoring insecurity

The Edo State government, yesterday, accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of fueling the spate of insecurity acros...

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What to know about Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia protester arrested by ICE and facing deportation

President Donald Trump has warned that the apprehension of Mahmoud Khalil, a legal permanent resident, represents the �...

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House Committee Favors Stablecoin Regulation To 'Strengthen' Dollar: Majority Whip Says CBDCs Against 'American Values'

The House Financial Services Committee held a hearing Tuesday to discuss the need for stablecoin regulation and the harm...

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Youth advocates slam 'draconian' bail law reforms

Aboriginal and human rights leaders have taken aim at beefed-up bail laws as "draconian" after a state premier admitted ...

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Made it habit to insult Tamil Nadu: DMK MP Kanimozhi slams Centre over NEP, Delimitation

DMK MP Kanimozhi criticized the Union Government for consistently insulting Tamil Nadu, highlighting recent derogatory r...

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Michael Goodwin: Dems defending Columbia anti-Israel agitator Mahmoud Khalil is yet another example of how they, elite schools failed Jewish students

Watching Democrats try on different arguments to thwart Donald Trump, I’m reminded of a story involving the late India...

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Alberta, Saskatchewan Won’t Respond to Trump Tariffs With Counter-Levies

But Canada's two largest oil and gas producing provinces vow to find 'other markets' for exports that Asian and European...

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Ian O’Doherty: Five years after start of Covid pandemic, we need a robust, transparent inquiry

Here’s a cheery thought: this week marks the fifth anniversary of the Covid pandemic....

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Sinéad Ryan: If I can tap my credit card to pay for a bus journey in London, why do I have to wait until 2028 to do it here?

I was in my local shopping centre the other day and there was a group of buskers trying to collect a few bob....

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Saoirse Hanley: We gained abortion rights here, but the campaign is not over. Women in other EU member states with restrictive laws need support

Ireland is a much better place to be a woman today than it was just seven short years ago. That’s not to say it’s pe...

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‘The Trumps would be aware of the issues we’re having here’ – Doonbeg golf resort boss on bad roads, water, sand dunes and his advice for Micheál Martin

It’s a big week for Donald Trump and Ireland – on both sides of the Atlantic. The US president hosts Taoiseach Miche...

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The Irish Independent’s View: Emotion must be removed from water charges debate

Just when you thought it was safe to go out again, those water charges have come back. Last time around, a decade ago, a...

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Máire TreasaNí Cheallaigh: A routine check was life-changing for my baby, so what happens now the next appointment has been cancelled?

My daughter wasn’t a full 24 hours old before she had a newborn baby check by a paediatrician. The doctor assessed her...

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Berkeley Mayor Babatunde Deinbo dead at 73

He was a fixture in politics and government in the north St. Louis County municipality for three decades....

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Letters: GAA must keep pace with other sports if it is to have a future as an organisation

The GAA at senior or inter-county level no longer has amateur status. Its approach is highly professional in its use of ...

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High Court expands native title rights in historic ruling

The High Court unanimously ruled that the extinguishment of native title rights should attract compensation under “jus...

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Haryana municipal election results today; counting begins at 8 am

The counting of votes for Haryana's municipal elections begins at 8 am, marking a critical electoral test for both the C...

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Fonda mom, construction worker creates fun space for all - Biz Beat

FULTONVILLE — Bridgett Ricci loves both building items and theater....

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Our View: President, losing his shine, cannot know it all

The communications shrewdness that ensured the meteoric rise and election of President Nikos Christodoulides appears not...

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Tinubu to Fubara, PANDEF: Implement S/Court verdict

Gov vows compliance as supporters warn against impeachment President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Rivers State Govern...

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4 more El-Rufai loyalists dump APC as party downplays defections

The exodus of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai’s allies from the All Progressives Congress (APC) continued...

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Lagos Assembly denies defection of 25 lawmakers

The Lagos State House of Assembly has dismissed reports that 25 lawmakers plan to defect from the All Progressives Congr...

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Taraba govt breaks silence on dep gov’s whereabouts, says he’ll resume soon

The Taraba State government has, for the first time, spoken about the health condition of Deputy Governor Alhaji Aminu A...

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LP youths demand suspension of Edo senator over Natasha case

The National Youth Leader of the Labour Party (LP), Kennedy Ahanotu, has called for the immediate suspension of Senator ...

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Hochul pushes 'bell-to-bell' cellphone ban in schools statewide

NEW YORK STATE — Gov. Kathy Hochul is pushing for a “bell-to-bell” ban on cellphones in school districts across Ne...

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Mahama advocates broader consultations on LGBTQ+ legislation

President John Dramani Mahama has called for broader stakeholder consultations on social policies, emphasizing that disc...

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TMC, BJP, BJD To Send Agents For Training To Better Understand Polling, Amid Allegations Against EC

The TMC, BJP and BJD have agreed to nominate booth level, polling, counting and election agents to raise awareness on el...

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A life dedicated to pursuit of social justice

His post-independence contributions reflect his lifelong devotion to nation-building....

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IHC summons IGP Islamabad in petition challenging illegal detention of a person

ISLAMABAD - The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Tuesday summoned the Inspector General (IG) of Islamabad police to appear bef...

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Chairman CDA directs to expedite work on food street, pedestrian tracks

ISLAMABAD - A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Muhammad Ali Randhawa Chairman CDA/ Chief Commissioner Islamaba...

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NUML students set to depart for Turkiye under student exchange program

ISLAMABAD - The first batch of students from the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) is set to leave for Duzc...

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2 dengue patients reported

RAWALPINDI - Two confirmed dengue patients have been reported in Rawalpindi since January 2025....

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Child begging crisis: Ramazan charity exploited by organized networks

ISLAMABAD - Islamabad’s markets and public spaces face an influx of child beggars operating in coordinated groups, spa...

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IHC declares appointment of more police officers in FIA against prescribed posts as breach of rules

ISLAMABAD - The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Tuesday declared the appointment of more police officers in the Federal Inves...