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Lab scientists trained in Infectious Disease Surveillance to strengthen health security

The training aimed to equip participants with cutting-edge molecular diagnostic techniques In a bid to enhance outbreak ...

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Trump Says His Team Is ‘Very Close’ to Reaching TikTok Deal as Deadline Nears

'We could use tariffs in order to get something in return,' the president told reporters....

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Constitutional Court Removes President Yoon, Sparking Jubilant Celebrations Among Protesters

SEOUL, April 4 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s Constitutional Court ruled Friday to remove President Yoon Suk Yeol f...

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IWD: Accelerate action and reality of the times

March 8, is set aside every year to celebrate womanhood. On this day, and throughout the month of March, the world recog...

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Wamunyoros Shocked by Ruto’s Warm Reception in Mount Kenya, Says Sossion

Former nominated Member of Parliament (MP) Wilson Sossion has suggested that the warm reception President William Ruto r...

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Ex-Govt Official Peter Mbae Raises Alarm Over Deliberate Plot to Postpone 2027 Elections

Former Head of Government Delivery Services Peter Mbae has voiced serious concerns about efforts to delay the reconstitu...

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Ruto Breaks Silence on Mwangaza’s Impeachment, Backs New Meru Governor

President William Ruto has broken his silence on the impeachment of former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, urging residen...

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Reject bill redefining indigenous identity, protect cultural heritage

The Yoruba people have long been revered as custodians of history, culture, and tradition, firmly establishing themselve...

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Waiguru Dismisses Claims of Ruto Losing Support in Mt. Kenya Region

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has dismissed claims that President William Ruto has lost political support in the Mount...

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Bishop Declares No Politician Should Receive Preferential Treatment at Mass

Bishop Willybard Lagho of the Catholic Diocese of Malindi has made it clear that politicians should not receive any spec...

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Digitising Imo: How Uzodimma is transforming governance

Since assuming office in 2020, Governor Hope Uzodimma has propelled Imo State into a new era of digital innovation, with...

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South Korea court removes impeached President Yoon from office over martial law declaration

South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has been removed from office over his brief martial law declaration last...

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Dutton fuels angst over cost of living in mortgage belt

Peter Dutton has used a keynote address to rally voters in the outer suburbs, promising instant cost-of-living relief ac...

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Labor extends key small business tax break

The instant asset write-off for small business will be extended for one year, but Anthony Albanese says making it a perm...

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President Mahama to launch ‘Feed Ghana Programme’ in Techiman

Eric Opoku, Minister for Food and Agriculture President John Dramani Mahama, through the Ministry of Food and Agricultur...

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Kogi govt, police justify ban on public rallies

Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Fanwo, has defended the government’s ban on public...

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Musawa’s ‘partnerships strategy’ and economic lifeline for tourism sector

Sir: Nigeria’s creative economy and tourism sector are both offering a veritable economic lifeline to Nigerian creativ...

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Identifying choke points in the semiconductor supply chain

Addressing bottlenecks in chipmaking is essential for Japan's economic security and requires public-private collaboratio...

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Europe must set the terms for postwar Russia engagement now

Past trade with Russia didn't work to limit Moscow, but isolation isn't the way forward either. In an eventual postwar s...

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No charges in Savannah Graziano shooting, but lessons learned

This editorial board has been particularly critical of the sheriff’s department for its handling of this case....

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Europe’s VAT hurts the U.S.? Retaliate with a VAT.

Maybe misconceptions about tariffs and trade can be turned to America’s advantage....

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Tariffs could drive up costs of home projects and remodels, North Texas experts say

The National Association of Home Builders said tariffs will “undoubtedly raise some construction costs." North Texas f...

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Face off: PM, Dutton cross paths in campaign hot spot

After a week of zipping across the nation in pursuit of votes, Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have crossed paths on t...

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Parliament passes Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 after over 12-hour debate in Rajya Sabha

Parliament early Friday passed the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, after it was approved by the Rajya Sabha....

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National Security Agency chief and deputy director dismissed

Air Force Gen. Timothy Haugh was both the head of U.S. Cyber Command and the director of the NSA since February 2024....

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Brush with democracy: push to add dental into Medicare

The Greens want to use minority government negotiations at the upcoming federal election to achieve a long-held ambition...

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South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol removed from office over declaration of martial law

The unanimous verdict came more than three months after the opposition-controlled National Assembly voted to impeach him...

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Court Dismisses Suit Challenging Agbo Major As NNPP Leader

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has affirmed Dr Agbo Major as the authentic leader of the New Nige...

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New police commanders have three months to deliver or be transferred – Muntaka

Minister for the Interior, Alhaji Muntaka Mubarak The Minister for the Interior, Alhaji Muntaka Mubarak, has stated that...

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2027: Coalition Demands Ceding Of Presidency To North Central

Ahead of the 2027 general election, a coalition under the auspices of North Central Renaissance Movement (NCRM) is deman...

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Democratic State Attorneys General Sue Over Trump’s Voting Executive Order

The lawsuit challenges an order that aims to require voters to prove they are citizens in order to vote....

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Waqf Amendment Bill passed in Rajya Sabha after 12 hours of intense debate

With 128 Ayes and 95 Noes, the bill now awaits the President's ascent. It was passed by members of the Lok Sabha late We...

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Exclusive: Jared Kushner's Abraham Accords Peace Institute to merge into Heritage foundation

The Heritage Foundation is going to acquire the Abraham Accords Peace Institute (AAPI), which was established by Preside...

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Tribunal: Okpebholo, Deputy’s Victory Triumph For Democracy – Idahosa

The general manager of the Edo State Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA), Ivie Idahosa, yesterday described t...

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'Watershed moment': PM Modi on passage of Waqf Bill by Parliament

Prime Minister Modi commended the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill as significa...

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'Marks a watershed movement': PM Modi lauding Waqf Bill passage in Parliament

The passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill by both Houses of Parliament marks a water...

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Blow for ex-Liberal MP over child sex allegations

A former Liberal MP is facing a lengthy wait to fight allegations he sexually assaulted a 13-year-old boy after meeting ...

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Senate Advances Budget Resolution to Implement Trump’s Agenda

The 52–48 vote is the first step in moving forward with the tax cuts, new funding, and other provisions included in th...

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Build baby, build! But it won’t fix it all

Australia is spending billions trying and still failing to get people into decent homes they can afford. Some more radic...

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IP forum: PH protected 600 local brands on int’l stage via Madrid Protocol

The Madrid Protocol is a WIPO-administered international treaty that makes registering trademarks in multiple signatory-...

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Dems have golden opportunity to pit GOP against Trump's tariffs: House staffer

President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs have sent markets spiraling, and analysts are horrified at the possibi...

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In photos: Deadly storm system slams U.S. South and Midwest with tornadoes and flooding rains

A powerful multi-day storm system that's lashing the U.S. South and Midwest has killed at least seven people as it unlea...

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Galamseyers in the forest are NPP members working to disgrace Mahama – A Plus alleges

Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng The Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng,...

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Stricter rules needed if we’re adding e-bikes to roads

Given that commuting is a hot-button topic, this is an addition to the commuting landscape which has evoked significant ...

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The panacea that is feminist parenting

In a patriarchal world, raising children to embrace equality, reject harmful stereotypes and promote social justice is t...

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Two women, man arrested for string of commercial burglaries

Police determined the suspects were responsible for burglaries at vape stores, a pharmacy and a bar...

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Trump supports proxy voting for new mothers in Congress: 'Don’t know why it’s controversial'

President Donald Trump said he was "in favor" of allowing new mothers in Congress to vote by proxy. The move puts him at...

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Single homophobic tweet to cost Latham more than $500k

Former Labor leader Mark Latham will be forced to pay a massive bill after he was found to have defamed a rival MP in an...

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Torch rally held to protest against canal projects

HYDERABAD - On the appeal of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the Pakistan People’s Party Shaheed Benazirabad, Cit...

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Karachi traders disappointed with sales during Eid-ul-Fitr

KARACHI - Karachi’s traders have expressed disappointment over the sluggish sales during the Eid ul Fitr 2025 season t...