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Myanmar's parliament elected junta chief Min Aung Hlaing as president on Friday after a vote held in a chamber dominated by pro-military lawmakers. Min Aung Hlaing received 429 out of the 584 votes cast , according to multiple reports. The election was widely condemned as undemocratic and took place
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The Justice Department sued Minnesota's education department and state school athletics body on Monday for allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls' sports, claiming violations of Title IX. The lawsuit alleges that Minnesota's policies create unfair competition, deny girls equal educational
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Australia is investigating Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube for possible breaches of its under-16 social media ban, accusing big tech companies of 'failing to obey' world-leading laws. According to multiple reports, Communications Minister Anika Wells stated that Australia will not let social media gia
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation on March 30, 2026, renaming Palm Beach International Airport to President Donald J. Trump International Airport. The name change is set to take effect on July 1 pending Federal Aviation Administration approval. The bill also allows for the potential r
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The U.S. Army has lifted suspensions on two Apache helicopter crews that flew near musician Kid Rock's Nashville estate over the weekend after initially launching an investigation into the incident. According to multiple reports, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced via social media that no puni
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the British Medical Association (BMA), demanding they call off an impending six-day strike by resident doctors in England or face the loss of 1,000 extra training posts . The strike, scheduled from April 7-13, would be the joint longe
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a series of measures on Monday to address rising petrol prices caused by the Middle East conflict, including a 50% cut to the fuel excise for three months. The move, agreed upon during a national cabinet meeting, will save motorists about $19 when
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U.S. District Judge Richard Leon has temporarily halted construction of President Donald Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project, citing a lack of statutory authority for the president to undertake such extensive renovations without congressional approval. The ruling comes amid growing cri
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced plans to facilitate the return of 80% of Syrian refugees within three years during a meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Berlin. According to BBC, almost one million Syrians sought refuge in Germany during the civil war, and Merz stated that mo
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The New York Times accused the Pentagon of defying a federal judge's order blocking its policy limiting journalists' access to the Defense Department headquarters. U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman heard arguments from lawyers for the Times and the Trump administration but did not rule immediately.
Israel's parliament passed a controversial law Monday making the death penalty mandatory for West Bank Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis. The legislation, spearheaded by far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and supported by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was approved i
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The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in Trump v. Barbara , a case challenging President Donald Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship for children born to undocumented or temporary resident parents. The case tests the interpretation of the 14th Amendment's Cit
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Thousands of 'No Kings' protests took place across the U.S. and internationally on Saturday to oppose President Donald Trump's policies, with organizers expecting over 9 million participants in more than 3,100 events. The rallies targeted various issues including increased immigration actions, the w
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Vice President JD Vance emerged as the top choice for the next Republican presidential nominee in a straw poll conducted at this year’s Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). The poll, released on Saturday during CPAC's annual gathering in Grapevine, Texas, showed that 53% of the more than
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday, March 28, instructing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to immediately pay Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers. This action comes amid a partial government shutdown that has lasted over 40 days, leaving TSA workers
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Thousands of rallies are expected across the U.S. on Saturday in the latest “No Kings” protest against President Donald Trump's policies, according to multiple reports. Organizers say more than 3,100 events have been registered in all 50 states for what they hope could be one of the largest single-d
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A political divide is emerging in the UK over net zero policies amid an oil crisis fueled by tensions involving Iran. A coalition led by Nigel Farage's Reform party, along with Conservative Party members and right-wing media outlets, is challenging the country's longstanding target of reaching net z
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John Swinney, Scotland's First Minister, has faced criticism for prioritizing independence over addressing immediate concerns such as the cost-of-living crisis and NHS issues during the election campaign. According to Daily Mail , Swinney is set to address a 'Believe in Scotland' rally on Edinburgh’
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President Donald Trump has once again raised questions about the United States' commitment to NATO, stating that the U.S. does not 'have to be there for NATO.' According to Reuters, Trump made these comments at an investment forum in Miami on Friday night, expressing frustration over European allies
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Balendra Shah, Nepal's youngest prime minister and former rapper known as Balen, was sworn in on Friday following his party's landslide victory in the March 5 elections. His Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) secured a commanding majority of 182 seats in the 275-member parliament, marking a significant
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Nepal’s former prime minister KP Sharma Oli was arrested Saturday over allegations of negligence during a deadly protest crackdown last September. The arrests follow recommendations from an investigative panel that called for up to 10 years in prison for both Oli and his home minister, Ramesh Lekhak
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Fulton County, Georgia, is challenging the FBI's seizure of ballots and other materials from the 2020 presidential election in federal court. Lawyers for Fulton County argued that the FBI's affidavit used to obtain a search warrant relied on misrepresentations and showed a 'callous disregard' for th
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The U.S. Treasury Department announced plans to put President Donald Trump’s signature on all new U.S. paper currency starting this summer as part of a redesign to commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary. This marks the first time a sitting president’s signature will appear on American money, rep
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reportedly intervened to stop the promotions of several high-ranking Black and female officers. According to NPR , Hegseth blocked the promotions of four Army officers, including two Black men and two women, who were on track to become one-star generals. A U.S. off
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