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Bhikkhuni’s silent revolution

As the world celebrates gender equality this month, Thai women are breaking barriers in many fields — yet the nation�...

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White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles reveals 'toughest thing' she's had to tell Trump

In her first interview, Susie Wiles said Trump's 2020 election loss was the "toughest thing" she's ever had to tell Trum...

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Protesters outraged by Elon Musk's government purge swarm Tesla showrooms

Crowds protesting billionaire Elon Musk’s purge of government agencies under President Trump began amassing outside Te...

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Pipeline Projects Prioritized for Quick Approval Under Emergency Energy Orders

More than 220 are eligible for quick approval. While Appalachia and Texas producers push for more interstate access, the...

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Car buyers rush to dealerships ahead of Trump administration auto tariffs

On April 2, a 25% tariff on vehicles and automotive parts not made in the U.S. is set to go into effect....

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Myanmar-Thailand earthquake: Kiwi hotel manager praised for calm response

'I’m from New Zealand, I have been through this many times.'...

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Walter Clayton Jr. rallies Florida into Final Four with 84-79 March Madness win over Texas Tech

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Walter Clayton Jr. rescued top-seeded Florida with two late 3-pointers, and the Gators rallied fr...

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Albanese calls Dutton a copycat but won’t say who he gets his ideas from

The accusation came as the prime minister and the opposition leader duelled over plans to bring down the price of gas an...

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Solomon D. Stevens: Is the US entering a post-constitutional order?

From the commentary, "Today, we are seeing how quickly that can change. Have we reached what some have called a “post-...

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Scammers Impersonate Bermuda Police Service

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is warning residents about a recurring phone scam in which fraudsters pose as BPS offic...

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Live updates on Baton Rouge elections: See latest on St. George, constitutional amendments

Baton Rouge voters are casting ballots today on issues that are important both locally and statewide....

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Nebraska bills propose cameras to catch drivers running red lights, speeding through work zone

A pair of bills designed to make Nebraska roads safer through use of automatic cameras raised questions about surveillan...

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Canadian, international relief orgs plan response to Myanmar earthquake aftermath

In hours, the death toll has risen to 1,644, with the likelihood numbers will continue to grow as rescuers confirm more ...

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Aircraft parts hub a role worth landing for Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s reputation as an aviation centre can only grow as French aeronautic services firm seeks regional base....

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NBC News Exclusive: Trump defends Hegseth, Waltz amid Signal group chat controversy

In an NBC News exclusive interview on Saturday, President Trump spoke on the phone with "Meet the Press" moderator Krist...

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Report: Pete Hegseth's wife attended sensitive meetings with foreign leaders

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing a new controversy on Saturday after the Wall Street Journal reported that his w...

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King, Crown Prince Receive Cables On Occasion Of Eid Al Fitr

(MENAFN - Jordan News Agency)Amman, March 29 (Petra) His Majesty King Abdullah has received cables of Eid Al Fitr wishes...

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King Exchanges Eid Al Fitr Wishes With Türkiye President

(MENAFN - Jordan News Agency)Amman, March 29 (Petra) -- His Majesty King Abdullah II, in a phone call on Saturday, excha...

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King Exchanges Eid Al Fitr Wishes With Arab Leaders

(MENAFN - Jordan News Agency)Amman, March 29 (Petra) -- His Majesty King Abdullah II, in phone calls on Saturday, exchan...

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Interior Ministry: Syrian Tourists Allowed To Enter Jordan Under Previous Regulations

(MENAFN - Jordan News Agency)Amman, March 29 (Petra) – Tourist groups from Syria are allowed to enter Jordan for a one...

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Jordan Announces Monday As First Day Of Eid Al Fitr

(MENAFN - Jordan News Agency)Amman, March 29 (Petra) – Jordan's Grand Mufti, Ahmad Al-Hasanat, announced that Sunday w...

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King Extends Eid Greetings To Jordanians, Arab, Islamic Nations

(MENAFN - Jordan News Agency)Amman, March 29 (Petra) – His Majesty King Abdullah II extended Eid al-Fitr greetings to ...

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Why Republicans keep trying to murder Big Bird

Congressional Republicans held a hearing on Wednesday to direct their ire at a familiar target: public broadcasting. Led...

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Let every journey end in joyous celebration

AS the crescent moon heralds the arrival of Hari Raya Aidilfitri, millions of Malaysians are embarking on the balik kamp...

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The strange ways of democracy

Don't like the two main parties, so vote for the third? If only politics is that logical and voters that idealistic. Rea...

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Offutt Air Force Base activates 95th Wing, centralizing nuclear command

The 95th Wing, said Col. David Leaumont, fills a critical need centralizing the management of the nation’s nuclear wea...

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Rise above your challenges Chen-Toh, and come back stronger

CHEN Tang Jie's cool demeanour and solid display. Toh Ee Wei's fiery show and never-say-die attitude. Read full story...

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A land mine well defused

It was an emotive issue but thank God that saner heads have prevailed. But the recent temple dispute highlights a need t...

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Keep the goodwill

We need empathy, compassion, and some calmness beyond Ramadan, says the writer. Read full story...

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US orders French companies to comply with diversity ban

France says it's unacceptable that French firms with US government contracts have been ordered to comply with the US ban...

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Radio Martí and us

Regarding the station’s suspension of broadcasts, a 40-year review of its history and the recurring questions about it...

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Trump goes after Smithsonian for attempting to ‘rewrite our Nation’s history’

President Donald Trump signed a new executive order targeting the Smithsonian Institution and its museums...

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Labor on cusp of second-term majority: poll

Labor has had a reversal of fortune as the election campaign gets underway, with the latest polling showing working vote...

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Madison Booker scores 17 to help top-seeded Texas edge Tennessee 67-59 in Sweet 16

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Madison Booker scored 17 points and No. 1 seed Texas outlasted fifth-seeded Tennessee 67-59 in...

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US Naval Academy ends affirmative action in admissions: 'Implementing all directives'

The U.S. Naval Academy has changed policies related to affirmative action in admissions, following directives from Presi...

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Iron Range layoffs show human cost, long-term implications of arbitrary tariffs

‘Crony chaos’ destroys jobs to enrich the few....

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Colorado Republicans elect former county treasurer Brita Horn as state party chair

Colorado Republicans on Saturday elected Brita Horn, a former county treasurer and longtime party activist, to a two-yea...

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Readers Write: Hamline creative writing sunset, mental health treatment

Hamline’s creative writing MFA program changed my life, propelling me into a literary career here in Minnesota....

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Editorial: Punishing free speech erodes principles that made our country great

Arresting and deporting people without evidence of criminal activity undermines the constitutional rights that protect u...

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Cartoon: That’s Not Encrypted

Cartoon by Drew Sheneman for March 30, 2025....

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Ukraine launches attacks in new Russian region as it faces setbacks on home soil

More than 20 villages in Russia’s Belgorod region – which are located in a 90-mile stretch of land along the Ukraini...

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Column: Gutting EPA and ending DEI imperils Virginia’s health

Minority communities in Virginia already suffer from environmental hazards. Gutting the EPA and ending DEI will make it ...

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Column: Local leaders look to guide Hampton Roads through turbulent waters

With thoughtful decisions, Hampton Roads can thrive amid the ongoing federal government restructuring, the leaders of se...

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Column: 10 years later, ViBe has transformed Virginia Beach culture

The success of the ViBe Creative District is proof that when economic opportunity and creative expression come together,...

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Martin: Do Musk’s epic feats excuse his bad behavior?

Everyday news outlets feature Elon Musk and his activities with DOGE, (the Department of Government Efficiency). Musk ha...

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Letters for March 30: Sealing court records allows people to ‘move forward’

Letter writers discuss sealing court records, the Nightingale Helicopter ambulance, and delayed parking enforcement in N...

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Protests Erupt In Denmark Over US V-P Vance's Visit To Greenland

(MENAFN - IANS) Nuuk (Greenland), March 30 (IANS) Hundreds of demonstrators in Denmark's capital Copenhagen and the city...

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Missing sparrows

Urbanisation and depleting tree cover have hit the tiny birds hard...

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Hailey Van Lith scores 26 points to lead TCU to 1st Elite Eight with 71-62 win over Notre Dame

TCU is in unchartered territory thanks to Hailey Van Lith, reaching the Elite Eight for the first time....

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This week in politics: Signal saga, Trump executive orders and more

We catch up on what's happened this week with the Signal chat group controversy, immigration enforcement actions, and ne...

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TONY HETHERINGTON: HMRC wants £75 a week from my pension for overpaid tax credits

When I was threatened with legal action, I agreed to a deduction of £4 from my pension. But now they want to collect £...

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Woman pulled alive from Mandalay rubble 30 hours after deadly quake

Rescue personnel work at the site of a building that collapsed, following a strong earthquake, in Mandalay, Myanmar, Mar...

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Bloc platform emphasizes measures to counter tariffs targeting Quebec industry

The federal government should be forced to put the preliminary texts of any free trade agreement to a vote in the House ...

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Syria's president forms a new transitional government

Syria has a new transitional government, nearly four months after rebel forces ousted longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad....

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UK sends £10m of ‘life-saving aid’ to Myanmar after earthquake

The Foreign Office said the package is to support the humanitarian response ‘in the hardest hit areas of the earthquak...

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‘This is what democracy looks like’: Thousands protest Trump administration at Kansas City march

By midmorning, thousands of marchers lined the sidewalks of 13th Street, wrapping around several blocks....

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QRCS, QC raise more than QR220 mn for Gaza, Syria

Tribune News NetworkDohaCo-organised by Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), Qatar Charity (QC), and Qatar Media Corporati...