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Trudeau government backs talks for a levy on shipping to help developing nations fight climate change

Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says the federal government is "very supportive" of talks to create a new levy on...

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Hospitality Qatar opens to showcase growing tourism and hospitality sector

Hanane DjouaDohaUnder the esteemed patronage of Saad bin Ali Al Kharji, chairman of Qatar Tourism and the Board of Direc...

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Mayor Adams blames Democrats’ ‘far-left agenda’ for Trump’s growing support in NYC

Mayor Adams said Tuesday that Democrats have themselves to blame for President-elect Donald Trump’s growing margins of...

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Deputy Chief Legal Officer Mike Fletcher Set to Retire in Memphis, Odell Horton Jr. Named Successor

Mike Fletcher will retire as Memphis' Deputy Chief Legal Officer on December 31, 2024; Odell Horton Jr. to succeed him....

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Trump names Florida’s Rep. Mike Waltz as national security adviser

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump has selected U.S. House Republican Rep. Mike Waltz for the role of national ...

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Okpebholo Nominates Oshiomhole’s Son As Edo State Health Commissioner

Governor Okpebholo has nominated Adams Oshiomhole’s Son Cyril, as health commissioner and Samson Osagie as attorney-ge...

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Challenges facing teachers: Students’ wants or educational needs?

This essay was initially intended to celebrate World Teachers’ Day, but I also want to address an issue that has weigh...

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Power of belief, fear of the unknown

Folklore holds unresolved mysteries and intriguing narratives. Our culture and history have been preserved through folkt...

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A week of science communication

Last week, I had a feast with my field of study. It all started with a Zoom interview for TV Patrol, where I was asked t...

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‘Pearl of the Orient’

When people ask why I have not done research in the United States National Archives and Records Administration (Nara), m...

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Scaling up HPV vaccination

Cervical cancer is the second most prevalent cancer among women in the Philippines. Twelve women die every day, and 7,89...

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Supporting evidence

Something interesting was by a site called Data Dictionary last Nov. 10. It said, “Philippine elections next year will...

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Removing gray areas in Pogo ban

The Philippines took another major step closer toward eradicating the controversial Philippine offshore gaming operators...

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Trump’s staffing picks suggest immigration portfolio will largely exist within the White House

NBC News Correspondents Garrett Haake and Julia Ainsley join Meet the Press NOW to discuss the latest reporting as Presi...

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Virginia Beach mayor threatens to cancel Something in the Water if festival contract not signed by Friday

The festival organizers had previously agreed to meet a Nov. 1 deadline on signing a contract with the city that would h...

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FACT CHECK: Are Kathy Griffin and Jane Fonda Moving To Canada When Trump Is President?

A post made on X claims actresses Kathy Griffin and Jane Fonda plan on moving to Canada when President-elect Donald Trum...

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Canada's privacy commissioner opens investigation into World Anti-Doping Agency

OTTAWA - The federal privacy watchdog has opened an investigation into the World Anti-Doping Agency's handling of biolog...

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Anthony Albanese talks up Australia’s role in potential US-China trade war

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia ‘can play a role’ in any potential trade war that erupts between Dona...

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Here’s Who Could Be in Trump’s Cabinet

Some widely circulated names have not yet been officially confirmed by Trump's transition team....

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Judge delays ruling on whether to scrap Trump’s hush money conviction

Prosecutors are considering how to proceed in light of last week’s election, while Trump's lawyers are arguing for dis...

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Oregon Department of Revenue's Bend Office Shuts Doors on Nov 19 for Staff Training

Oregon's Department of Revenue offices, including Bend's location, will close on November 19 for staff training....

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For lonely seniors, AI companions can be a lifeline

With the elderly growing in number, AI companions might fill the gap, though there are ethical problems....

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Whitesides wins California's 27th Congressional District in pivotal House race

The race was one of the most closely watched in the country....

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What Supreme Court’s Immunity Ruling Means For Trump’s Second Term

The president-elect will have much more freedom in office than he did the first time around....

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Donald Trump Jr.'s New Job Isn't In The White House, But It'll Benefit His Dad From The Outside

The president-elect's son is joining a venture capital firm that invests in businesses with a conservative worldview, su...

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Trump’s Cabinet: Here Are His Picks And Finalists For Key Roles—Mike Huckabee, Kristi Noem And More

Trump is expected to make Marco Rubio his secretary of state, make Kristi Noem his secretary of homeland security, and n...

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Braid: Liberals brag about carbon tax as Trump takes the axe to U.S. climate action

Incoming president's policies could have disastrous impact on Alberta economy — and the feds won't be helping matters...

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Fawad Rana presents Lahore Qalandars’ memento to M A Shahid

Well-known Pakistani businessman Fawad Rana, who is credited with promoting the game of cricket in Pakistan, presented L...

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Boston election ballot mess raises concerns about city’s ability to handle ranked-choice voting

Boston’s failures in last week’s election have prompted concerns around whether its Election Department, now under i...

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Pak Shamaa School holds glittering graduation ceremony for board toppers of grades IX to XII

Pak Shamaa School & College organised a glittering graduation ceremony for the board toppers of grades IX to XII who app...

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Métis Week events in Calgary: Nov. 12 to 16

During this week, Albertans will commemorate Riel's legacy and celebrate the culture, history and contributions that Me�...

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Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira sentenced to 15 years in prison

Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira was sentenced on Tuesday to 15 years in prison for leaking online ...

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Sununu gives agency heads 4% budget-cut orders

Gov. Chris Sununu has told state agency heads to submit proposed budgets with at least a 4% cut in the first year of the...

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Carrying the Torch: Erica Lee Carter fills late mother’s seat in congressional transition

Erica Lee Carter, daughter of the late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and current employee of the Office of Harris Cou...

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NYC judge delays decision on Trump’s immunity motion in hush money case

A Manhattan judge has delayed a highly-anticipated decision in Donald Trump’s hush money case following his election v...

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Sad Democrats Are Hopeful For A 2028 Run From ‘Sociopath’ Gavin Newsom

Can thirst edits of the California governor save democracy?...

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HMC expands gastroenterology services with evening clinics

Tribune News NetworkDohaIn a continued effort to improve access to care for patients, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is...

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Sidra Medicine launches Qatar’s first cord blood bank

Tribune News NetworkDohaSidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has launched a state-of-the-art cord blood banking...

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Ahdaf Soueif shares her literary journey at GU-Q’s ‘Qalam’ series

Tribune News NetworkDohaIn a wide-ranging discussion hosted by Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q), internationally ac...

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LABOUR MINISTER CHAIRS WSIF MEETING

The Board of Directors of the Workers’ Support and Insurance Fund (WSIF) on Tuesday held its regular meeting chaired b...

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Shura speaker stresses Qatar’s keenness to bolster joint Gulf action, preserve Gulf identity

QNAAbu DhabiSpeaker of the Shura Council Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim stressed Qatar’s keenness on the unity of the G...

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How Trump is already shaping Ukraine’s future – and it is not looking good

Trump’s choice of national security adviser and his son’s social media are indicators of what lies ahead....

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HMC concludes World Stroke Day awareness campaign

Tribune News NetworkDohaHamad Medical Corporation (HMC) successfully concluded its annual World Stroke Day awareness cam...

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Why being wrong is good for you

Even the most prolific blunderers can go on to do great things....

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Curtain falls on Doha Healthcare Week, stage set for WISH 2024

Tribune News NetworkDohaThe 2024 edition of Doha Healthcare Week (DHW) concluded on Tuesday, marking a successful six-da...

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Qatar takes part in World Health City Forum in South Korea

QNAIncheon, South KoreaQatar participated in the World Health City Forum 2024, which kicked off on Tuesday in Incheon, S...

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MCQ joins Qatar’s delegation at Web Summit Lisbon to project Qatar as emerging tech, media innovators hub

Tribune News NetworkDohaMedia City Qatar (MCQ) is participating in the Web Summit 2024, as part of Qatar’s delegation,...

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QRDI Council launches BioMed community

Tribune News NetworkDohaThe Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation (QRDI) Council has announced the launch of the B...

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DFI showcases exciting homegrown talent in Made in Qatar Programme at Ajyal 2024

Tribune News NetworkDohaDoha Film Institute (DFI) is showcasing an inspiring selection of stories by Qatar’s emerging ...

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talabat and QRCS raise over QR1.1 mn for Gaza and Lebanon

Tribune News NetworkDohaQatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) and talabat, a leading on-demand food and Q-commerce app for e...

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First Michelin Guide Doha 2025 to be launched on December 12

Tribune News NetworkDohaThe Michelin Guide’s launch in Doha is an exciting milestone for Qatar’s culinary scene, bri...

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MoL holds meet with research institutes,policy centres to shore up labour market

Tribune News NetworkDohaThe Ministry of Labour (MoL), represented by the Labour Market Information and Research Departme...

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Singapore can’t afford to let sudden layoffs become the norm

Redundancies are inevitable in any industry, but can we do more to reduce the “shock” factor that we’re seeing in ...

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UDST hosts 3rd Diabetes Care Symposium

Tribune News NetworkDohaThe University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) hosted the 3rd Diabetes Care Symposium ...

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Qatar University organises leadership and community service conference ‘Taqadam’

Tribune News NetworkDohaUnder the patronage of Minister of Sports and Youth HE Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Tha...

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LABOUR MINISTER MEETS SUDANESE ENVOY

Minister of Labour HE Dr Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met with Ambassador of Sudan to Qatar HE Ahmed Abdel-Rahman Siwar Al Da...

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Violent attacks on Jews in Amsterdam should horrify the civilized world

Whatever one’s views of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, it’s never acceptable to engage in violence – and certai...

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Humanitarians Say Israel Failed To Improve Gaza Aid. The U.S. Still Won't Listen.

Despite Israel not meeting U.S. demands to increase aid to Gaza within 30 days, the Biden administration will cross its ...