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Editorial: With candidates confirmed, Virginia voters should ready for 2025 elections

Virginia is one of two states with gubernatorial elections this year and it's critical that residents ignore the noise a...

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Hospitals in Hong Kong turn hi-tech after ‘full body check’

The measures to be implemented by the Hospital Authority will be a good step towards minimising human error in a stresse...

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Cartoon: Trump’s Tariff Bomb

Cartoon by Steve Breen for April 13, 2025....

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'Could be a different ending': GOP lawmakers reportedly teeing up break with Trump

Republican lawmakers who have continued to give in to Donald Trump's demands could be making preparations for a potentia...

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Column: Judicial independence necessary to U.S. democracy

If there is no trust in the rule of law, the very foundation of our democracy will collapse, Virginia Trial Lawyers Asso...

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Column: Why 18 governments are too many for Hampton Roads

A consolidated Hampton Roads would be more competitive, more efficient and better positioned to tackle challenges, CNU p...

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Column: Federal energy tax credits help propel Chesapeake economy

Renewable energy projects diversify our economy and integrates our region into a sector poised for substantial growth, �...

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Letters for April 13: Textbooks lay the groundwork for a good education

Letter writers discuss using textbooks in Norfolk public schools, animal testing at EVMS, and Republican Pat Herrity, a ...

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Fraud victim 'not hopeful' for refund after Trump wrecks consumer protection agency

Agency charged with protecting consumers drops high-profile fraud cases, leaving victims in limbo.By Marcus Baram for Ca...

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Why Albanese and Dutton’s path to government heads west this election

Welcome to battleground Western Australia, where Labor’s path to majority or minority government rests on how much it ...

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Water Woes Worsened by Poor Planning, Litter and Disregard for Local Knowledge

March 2025 was a month of milestones: Namibia’s first female president, 35 years of independence and heavy downpours t...

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Enugu chamber urges CBN to save indigenous businesses from collapse

The Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria to intensify effort...

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Lib Dem MP refused entry to Hong Kong

Party leader Sir Ed Davey urges the foreign secretary to summon the Chinese ambassador for an explanation....

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Qatar-Indonesia ties strong, deep-rooted: Envoy

QNAJakartaQatar-Indonesia relations are strong, well-established, and continually evolving, Al Reem Hassan Al Ibrahim, A...

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HBKU organises first-of-its-kind Forum for Women in Academia

Tribune News NetworkDohaBuilding upon the recent establishment of its Women in Academia Committee (WiAC), Hamad Bin Khal...

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French Connections and Hopes for Better Health

Esperance Luvindao AS the new minister of health and social services embodies hope for people’s health in Namibia.In F...

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Trump authorizes military to take control of public land along southern border

President Trump justified the use of the military by saying the United States is "under attack from a variety of threats...

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Killer plastics

On Tuesday, fisherfolks in Bolinao, Pangasinan, discovered a short-finned pilot whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus) in em...

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Doha Forum partakes in Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2025, co-hosts strategic panel

QNAAntalyaDoha Forum participated this week in the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF), reaffirming its commitment to global d...

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US Mortgage Rates Top 7 Percent

Rates on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage have climbed above 7 percent amid tariff and bond market turbulence....

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Big tech wins Trump backdown on China smartphone tariffs

Apple, Nvidia are big winners as smartphones, computers and some other electronics win exemptions for tariffs; UK nation...

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2027: PDP Committed To Reclaim Power In Sokoto – Goronyo

April 12, (THEWILL) – The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State, Hon. Muhammad Bello Goronyo,...

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Make Charles lighten his workload? Dream on, chortles Camilla, after the King's 20 Italian engagements in four days following gruelling cancer treatment

It was a brief halt in their packed itinerary during last week's State Visit to Italy , but the Queen could only crease ...

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Former Western New York congressman John LaFalce has died

John LaFalce served three different districts from 1975 to 2003 in the U.S. House of Representatives....

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‘Huli’ Week

One time, on my way to Batangas, I told my driver “Mag-rosary tayo.” As I was bringing out my rosary from my pocket,...

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The American utopia

Donald Trump’s rise in American politics has rested largely on his image as a savvy businessman who claims to know how...

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Zoning won’t solve Maine’s housing crisis — and zoning didn’t create it | Opinion

Stacking units together so that more bodies can be stuffed in doesn't make or sustain healthy communities....

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Minister of Education visits universities in Beirut

Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater, along with her accompanying delegation, visi...

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10th edition of Social Sciences, Humanities Conference kicks off

QNADohaThe 10th Social Sciences and Humanities Conference, organised by the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies,...

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Coordination meet of ICAO facilitation experts kicks off

QNADohaThe Coordination Meeting of ICAO Facilitation Team Experts commenced on Saturday, with activities scheduled to co...

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Qatar, Indonesia: Historic ties and promising horizons for growth

QNADohaThe State of Qatar and the Republic of Indonesia share strong historical ties across all fields, with their relat...

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BPS principal feted at ICC Wednesday Fiesta

Tribune News NetworkDohaThe Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), under the aegis of the Embassy of India, organised ‘ICC Wedn...

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Dominators emerge champions in Qatar KMCC cricket tourney

Tribune News NetworkDohaIn a spectacular display of talent and teamwork, the Dominators clinched the championship title ...

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17-yr-old Doha-based Filipino violinist makes waves on the national stage

Darlene RegisWith a bow in hand and passion in his heart, Willie Munar, a 17-year-old Filipino violin phenom based in Do...

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Raila men at a crossroads on their loyalty to Kenya Kwanza

Raila Odingas ODM top members are split on how to relate with the Kenya Kwanza administration....

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Arab Centre book explores cyberspace role in shifting global power dynamics

Khaled Al HameidiDohaThe Arab Centre for Research and Policy Studies has published a new book titled ‘Cyberspace and S...

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Ruto, Gachagua treat Kenyans to circus with wild claims

President Ruto and former DP Gachagua are rolling in the mud, each trying as hard as possible to get the other dirtier....

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Waziri retreated to pristine beaches, but his ears foiled the vacation

Our good Waziri has yet to issue a statement about whether 13 to 17-year-olds would be tear-gassed for staging a play in...

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Qatar Charity and Djibouti’s health ministry sign MoU to boost strategic cooperation

Tribune News NetworkDohaQatar Charity (QC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Djibouti’s Ministry of ...

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The atomic bomb set the stage for the college funding fight

Stephen MihmIn recent weeks, the nation’s most selective universities have been waking up to a new reality: the billio...

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From the heart, for others: FPEA partners with OWWA for outreach initiative

Darlene RegisIn a heartfelt display of compassion and solidarity, the Filipino Planning Engineers Association (FPEA) rec...

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Qatar Culture Days in Azerbaijan draws enthusiastic crowds

QNABakuThe Qatar Culture Days continue in Azerbaijan’s capital, Baku, drawing significant public attendance and intere...

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VCUarts Qatar to host panel on ‘Design for Humanitarian Crisis Response’ tomorrow

Tribune News NetworkDohaVCUarts Qatar and Anthro-Tech Ateliers will host a public lecture and panel discussion on ‘Des...

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NU-Q’s Media Majlis Museum organises symposium of Gulf’s first IKT congress

Hanane DjouaDohaA pivotal chapter in the global conversation on contemporary art and curatorship is being written in the...

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Prime Minister of Azerbaijan and Minister of Culture discuss cooperation prospects

QNABakuPrime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ali Asadov met on Saturday with Minister of Culture HE Sheikh Abdulr...

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Community hosts farewell event for outgoing Indian diplomat

Tribune News NetworkDohaThe Indian community in Qatar organised a farewell function for Sachin Dinkar Shankpal, first se...

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QSO gears up for national initiative to bolster uveitis treatment services

QNADohaThe Qatar Society of Ophthalmology (QSO) has announced the launch of a national health initiative in collaboratio...

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MPs demand explanation as colleague refused entry to Hong Kong

Liberal Democrat MP Wera Hobhouse said she was detained by security, questioned and then put on a flight back to the UK....

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Mutfwang Visits Attacked Communities In Bokkos, Mangu LGAs In Plateau

.....Reassures Victims Of Resettlements And Security For Farming Season In a demonstration of empathy and courageous lea...

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Trump administration ends temporary protected status for thousands of Afghans amid deportation push

The Department of Homeland Security doesn't plan to renew the protected status of thousands of Afghans who fled the coun...

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Iran and US agree to reconvene after 'positive' talks

"Productive" nuclear talks between Iran and the United States have concluded after more than two hours in Oman, with bot...

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Trump administration moves to pull Maine school funds over Title IX conflict

The Department of Education has also referred the state's alleged violation of Title IX to the Department of Justice for...

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Brazil’s former president Bolsonaro remains hospitalized with abdominal pain

Jair Bolsonaro was hospitalized Friday morning with abdominal pain while traveling in northeastern Brazil....

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Trump spares smartphones and laptops in surprise China tariff U-turn

President Donald Trump takes a selfie with former NASCAR Cup series driver, Greg Biffle and NASCAR Hall of Famer, Richar...

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Rail minister admits using phone while driving vintage bus

Lord Hendy has apologised in full for the "error of judgement" and will reportedly accept the sanctions....