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The junta is planning to release more than 23,000 prisoners nationwide, an official said Saturday, even as the military continues to detain and issue arrest warrants for anti-coup dissidents.

Myanmar's junta releases 23,000 prisoners in New Year's amnesty

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ACS Doha students inspired by leading innovators

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DPS-MIS girls win runners-up trophy at Qatar National Championship

Six senior girls of the DPS-Modern Indian School (DPS-MIS) participated in the Qatar Debate Nationals (Girls) and bagged the runner-up trophy. The competition was organised through online platform Zoom recently.

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