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Senior ministers from the central cabinet congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for completing 8,931 days in public service, highlighting his commitment to nation-first ideals and empowering the poor.

One Nation has achieved its first Lower House seat in South Australia with David Paton winning in Ngadjuri, indicating a growing presence beyond Queensland.

Benito Juárez, an important figure in Mexican history, rose from a Zapotec indigenous community to become the first indigenous president of Mexico, where he modernized the nation and laid the foundations for its institutions.

In the first week of the maximum oil price system in South Korea, fuel prices have witnessed a significant decrease across the nation.

Jeju becomes the first region in South Korea to implement a program that supports health check-up costs for delivery workers, involving collaboration among delivery companies, local governments, and public hospitals.

A Calgary man has been charged following an RCMP investigation that resulted in the seizure of a significant quantity of drugs valued at approximately $450,000.

Lake St. Martin First Nation is undergoing a forensic audit of $88 million in federal funds due to an unspecified allegation of misuse.

An Icelandic business faces issues after airport stores are locked due to a lease dispute with Isavia, amid local weather concerns, while also highlighting an upcoming cooking competition featuring the nation's first female contestant.

Nigerian First Lady Oluremi Tinubu praises mothers for their resilience and vital role in shaping families and the nation on Mother’s Day.

A First Nation in Nova Scotia has asserted its rights to self-governance over cannabis and tobacco sales, opposing provincial government enforcement actions on their land.

King Charles has shown concern over the separatist movement in Alberta during a meeting with Indigenous leaders.

A police oversight agency determined that RCMP officers in Manitoba were not responsible for the death of a man who stabbed eight people and subsequently crashed into a police cruiser.

The remains of the first U.S. soldiers killed in the Middle East war have begun to return to their homeland, marking a significant moment for their families and the nation.

Kuwait has become the first Gulf nation to declare a 'force majeure', initiating oil production cuts due to the impacts of Iran's blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, with other Gulf countries also contemplating similar measures.

Xi Jinping has initiated his first regional inspection of the year in Beijing, focusing on domestic and international challenges facing China as the nation embarks on a new five-year economic plan.

Gyeonggi Province has launched a distribution support program for 'valuable agricultural products', which are those that do not meet grading standards or have surface defects due to agricultural disasters but are still consumable.

Madagascar has received 30,000 doses of vaccine to combat Mpox as the nation faces rising cases and its first official death from the disease.

A new rapid composting project in Cowessess First Nation aims to enhance sustainability by converting food waste into usable soil within five days.

The podcast discusses Australia's media response to the ongoing war with Iran and its implications for the nation.

Winnipeg service organizations donate beds, winter coats, and wheelchairs to children in overcrowded housing in Pukatawagan First Nation, Manitoba.

An Iranian drone strike on an airport in Azerbaijan has injured two people, marking the first attack on a Caucasian nation by Iran since the onset of conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Tehran.

The article expresses skepticism about the federal government's recent agreement with the Musqueam First Nation regarding Aboriginal rights and title in Metro Vancouver.

There is ongoing political backlash in British Columbia regarding the agreements made between the federal government and the Musqueam First Nation, with significant questions raised in the legislature.

Donald Trump announces he will attend the White House Correspondents' Association dinner for the first time, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the nation.

The Musqueam First Nation has entered into agreements with the Canadian federal government that acknowledge their Aboriginal rights in the Metro Vancouver region.

Ottawa has signed an agreement with the Musqueam First Nation that recognizes their Aboriginal land rights across a significant portion of Vancouver.

A British airbase in Cyprus was targeted by an Iranian drone, marking the first strike against a European Union nation since the onset of the Middle Eastern conflict.

First Nation leaders in Nova Scotia claim recent budget cuts by the provincial government disproportionately affect Mi’kmaw programs designed to combat systemic inequalities.

For the first time since 1917, the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) will hold a session outside of its headquarters in Mexico City, specifically in Tenejapa, Chiapas.

Pope Leo XIV is set to visit four African countries in April, marking the first time a Catholic Church leader will travel to Algeria, a majority-Muslim nation.

Pope Leo XIV is set to make a historic visit to Algeria in April, marking the first papal visit to the North African nation as part of a broader tour of Africa.

The Hyogo Prefectural Police have decided to abolish the essay component in their recruitment exams for university students starting from the fiscal year 2026, aiming to lower barriers for applicants as competition decreases.

US President Donald Trump delivered a speech on the state of the nation, promising long-lasting changes and seeking to convince voters of his accomplishments in his first year of his second presidency.

U.S. President Donald Trump will deliver his first State of the Nation address of his new term.

The proposed mine in Ontario's Ring of Fire has passed another regulatory stage despite ongoing protests from a First Nation.

Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a homicide that occurred in East Elmwood, Winnipeg, involving a 20-year-old victim.

The Tkʼemlúps te Secwépemc First Nation has cited 'spiritual protocols' and issues with record-keeping as reasons for not exhuming the remains of 215 alleged graves despite receiving significant federal funding.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the importance of putting the country's needs first during wartime in his evening address to the nation.

The Tk’emlups te Secwepemc First Nation expresses concerns that achieving consensus on the treatment of a site with potential unmarked graves may never be realized.

The first-instance sentencing trial for Yoon Seok-yeol, charged with leading a rebellion, is set for the 19th, with a significant public focus on the judiciary's integrity and the legal ramifications of his alleged actions.

The arrival of F-16 fighter jets in Argentina from Denmark marks a significant development in the nation's defense strategy, emphasizing military sovereignty.

Megan Oldham of Canada won gold in the women's Big Air event at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, while Eileen Gu of China earned silver, and Italy's Flora Tabanelli won the nation's first-ever Olympic medal.

The article discusses the unexpected rise of Małgorzata Nawrocka to the role of First Lady of Poland as her husband, a member of the Law and Justice party, won the presidential election.

Italy secured a bronze medal in the men's 4x7.5 km cross-country relay at Milan-Cortina 2026, marking the nation's first podium finish in this event since Torino 2006.

South Korea has become the first Asian nation to win gold medals in all three categories of winter Olympic sports: ice, snow, and sliding, following Choi Ga-on's triumph in snowboarding.

The Gitxsan First Nation is opposing the British Columbia government's wolf cull program after a 'Judas' wolf, identified by its collar, was spotted in their territory.

Nova Scotia's minister for addictions and mental health admits he has not contacted the Sipekne'katik First Nation amidst their state of emergency due to illicit drug and addiction crises.

An Ontario police officer who fatally shot a man in a courtroom will not face criminal charges, but concerns remain about the officer's delay in providing first aid.

Three members of the Kitigan Zibi First Nation in Quebec were found dead, prompting an investigation by provincial police.

Sipekne’katik First Nation in Nova Scotia is declaring a state of emergency in response to a rising crisis of addiction and overdoses within the community.