Day: April 19, 2025

ICYMI: The White House is targeting people seen as opponents of its agenda – here are some of the most high-profile cases

Donald Trump retook the White House vowing to stage “the largest deportation operation in American history”. The administration has set about further militarizing the US-Mexico border and targeting asylum seekers and refugees while conducting raids in undocumented communities and spreading fear.

Critics are outraged, if not surprised. But few expected the new legal chapter that unfolded next: a multi-pronged crackdown on certain people seen as opponents of the US president’s ideological agenda. This assault has come in the context of wider attacks on higher education, the courts and the constitution. Continue reading…
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Prime minister said his government had lobbied Canada to reconsider ruling that cafe could not import Vegemite

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Anthony Albanese has claimed victory in Australia’s “Vegemite-gate” trade stoush with Canada, which has relented and allowed a Toronto-based cafe owner to sell the spread after initially ruling it did not comply with local food laws.

Speaking at a press conference in Sydney on Saturday morning, holding up a jar of Vegemite, the prime minister declared he had achieved a “win for Australian industry” after his government’s discussions with the Canadian government.

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Cheyenne Allen says 20 years ago, owning a home and living off two incomes would’ve been stable, but ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, things have changed.
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Dusit Hotels and Resorts is inviting travellers to stay longer for less with the launch of A Night on Us – a limited-time global offer available exclusively on dusit.com.

Available for just six days from 22 – 27 April 2025, the campaign invites guests booking directly through Dusit’s website to enjoy a complimentary night with every night booked – for up to four free nights per stay – at participating Dusit Hotels & Resorts across Thailand, Japan, the Maldives, the Philippines, Vietnam, the Middle East, and beyond. The offer is valid on stays from 22 April – 20 December 2025.*
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AN EVENING OF CULINARY ARTISTRY & CULTURAL ELEGANCE

Hanami Yoru transcends a traditional dining experience, offering a journey through Japan’s refined flavors, artistry, and ambiance. Guests will indulge in a meticulously curated pairing menu crafted by the chefs of Miss Fish Bali and Alila Villas Uluwatu, blending seasonal ingredients, umami flavors, and premium seafood.
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