'Smiling Buddha' at 52: Test that announced India's nuclear arrival to the world -- Fifty-two years ago, India detonated a nuclear device in Rajasthan's Thar desert, codenamed 'Smiling Buddha'. This event, coinciding with Buddha Purnima, marked India's entry into the nuclear club. Despite being officially termed a 'peaceful nuclear explosion', the test ignited debate and reshaped India's global standing, demonstrating scientific self-reliance and announcing strategic intent.

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Hindley climbs into podium contention, Giro 'not over' despite Vingegaard win

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Demand for cruises appears undimmed despite hantavirus and other onboard outbreaks

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Israel and Hezbollah Trade Fire Across Border Despite Cease-fire Extension

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Javier Bardem gets 'more offers' despite Hollywood blacklist rumours

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Mount Everest climbers line up despite new dangers

Nearly 500 climbers and just as many Nepalese guides are preparing to climb the world's highest peak — despite record costs and dangerous conditions.

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Despite spin, Hamlin lands on the pole for NASCAR All-Star Race

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US Lets Russia Oil Sanctions Waiver End Despite Surging Prices Due To Iran War

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Few foreign players stood out in Singapore Premier League despite increase in quota, say analysts

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Cuba Braces as Trump Doubles Down Despite Iran War Woes

"This has become a very strong interest to the White House, and it doesn't appear to be going away or wavering," one expert said.

Newsweek - World - 2 days ago

Legacy extend unbeaten streak to five games with draw at Bay FC despite playing second half with 10 players

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Underdogs Chelsea have shot at glory against Manchester City despite tumultuous season

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Syria faces major obstacles despite political progress: UN

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Gerrymandering in the South will likely continue to consider race -- Why political gerrymandering in the South will likely continue to consider voters' race despite a recent Supreme Court ruling.

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Despite tariffs, global trade keeps growing – just with new partners

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Starmer latest: PM will let Burnham fight by-election despite leadership threat

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Myanmar journalists across borders remain dedicated to truth despite risks

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are creating a new Afghan war film for Netflix despite their $100m deal collapsing

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Trump insists US-China relations are in a good place despite differences as he wraps up Beijing trip

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Rubio says US's Taiwan policy 'unchanged' despite Xi's warning to Trump

Washington Examiner - World - 3 days ago

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Germany scraps renewable heating law despite heat pump boom

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Japan Baby Market Grows 2% In 2025 Despite Falling Births

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How Trump plans to keep tariffs at the center of his economic policy despite stinging court losses - Kent Jones, Babson College

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ACC backs Duke's TV deal with Amazon, calling it 'something creative' despite Big Ten pushback

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Russia fires 800 drones at Ukraine despite recent talk by Putin and Trump of possible peace

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How Trump plans to keep tariffs at the center of his economic policy despite stinging court losses -- Kent Jones, Babson College

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Arizona says it has seen sharp drop in Canadian visitors despite tourism recovery

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Daily Express - Entertainment - 4 days ago

Energy secretary: Iran 'frighteningly close' to nuclear weapon despite Operation Epic Fury

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Illinois colleges failing to protect immigrant students despite new law, WBEZ/Sun-Times analysis finds

Advocates have touted the Illinois law that applies to public colleges as a model, but some colleges don’t make it easy to find information and don't have protocols for what to do if immigration agents come on campus.

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Speeding Ticket For Museum's 'Knight Rider' Replica Car Despite Not Moving In Years

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Samsung Electronics Labor-Management Post-Mediation Talks Collapse Despite Government Intervention

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ULA to prep future Vulcan launch for Amazon despite rocket investigation

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Israelis voice concern over worsening US ties. Why few offer solutions. Despite close working ties between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, there is a crisis in the U.S.-Israel relationship, with American public support for Israel plummeting. Most Israelis see it. But do they wonder about how to fix it? By - Shoshanna Solomon - , Dina Kraft - / 6 min

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White-tailed eagles to be released in Exmoor despite farmer warnings -- Some farmers fear the reintroduction of the UK's biggest bird of prey will threaten their livestock.

Some farmers fear the reintroduction of the UK's biggest bird of prey will threaten their livestock.

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B.C. premier tells crowd about AI optimism despite energy, safety concerns

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Russian economy on solid footing despite slowdown – deputy PM

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Greggs issues warning despite new menu helping to boost sales

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David Sacks predicts potential outcomes of Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping, saying the U.S. and China could agree on new cyber standards while warning of advancing AI threats.

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Britain pays Starlink millions despite Musk's calls to overthrow UK government

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Despite mediating in US-Iran war, Pakistan allowed Iranian aircraft use its airbases to avoid American strikes: Report

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L.A. port traffic rises in April despite trade disruption, higher fuel costs

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Daily Express - Entertainment - 7 days ago

Devops -- C++ survey finds AI use rising, though trust is in short supply -- Language's popularity continues to grow despite commonly cited frustrations

Trump's drug strategy aims to bolster addiction services — despite gutting government support

The White House’s strategy for tackling the drug and addiction crisis, released this week, sets lofty public health goals but highlights deep inconsistencies with the administration’s own funding cuts and other policies.

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Despite gains combating deforestation in Brazil's Amazon, forest degradation is a looming threat

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Buea, Cameroon is facing recurring floods despite a lack of rain

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Daily Express - Environment - 11 days ago

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Disney leaders optimistic about theme parks despite attendance dip

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Dragon Boat Festival will return to Sloan's Lake despite water health concerns

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Amazon tells FCC to bin SpaceX's million-satellite datacenter dream -- Calls Musk's orbital plans "speculative" despite Bezos touting orbiting compute

Despite proposed science cuts, NASA boss says 'We haven't canceled anything yet' -- That 'yet' is sure doing a lot of heavy lifting if the budget for science is slashed

NASA boss: make Pluto a planet again -- Despite looming science cuts, Isaacman finds resources to poke the planetary hornet nest

Britain's £6B armoured sickener Ajax cleared for duty despite injuring troops -- Investigation finds no single cause for soldiers falling ill, just bad bolts, cold air, and apparently the soldiers themselves

Pete Hegseth insists Iran ceasefire still holding despite skirmishes

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Mehr News Agency - Technology - 17 days ago

Israel's economy and financial markets are booming despite Iran war

The Israeli economy is massively outperforming a swathe of developed-market peers, including key ally the United States.

CNBC - World - 17 days ago

Tourist arrivals to Türkiye up in Q1, revenues rise despite Iran war

Foreign tourist arrivals to Türkiye surged in the first quarter of the year, and revenues also rose to nearly $10 billion despite the regional tensions,...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 18 days ago

Foreign investment in California rose last year despite trade disruption

The number of foreign-owned business rose 4% last year in California despite the Trump administration's trade wars, with Japan taking the top spot in a report released this week.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 18 days ago

Push for raw milk intensifies across the U.S., despite illness outbreaks and scientists' warnings

More than three dozen bills supporting raw milk have been introduced in statehouses across the country. A growing number of states are making it legal to sell.

NBC News - Science - 18 days ago

Military Spending Soars in Armenia and Azerbaijan Despite Peace Agreement

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Push for raw milk intensifies across the US, despite illness outbreaks and scientists' warnings

Orlando Sentinel - Health - 18 days ago

Early F-4s in Southeast Asia were painted gray, but by 1966, they were camouflaged like the Phantom at the bottom of the photograph. The F-4, despite its faults, was a vital instrument in the American air-war against North Vietnam. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Military.com - Technology - 18 days ago

Thomas Cup blow: India lose 2-3 to China despite fightback ahead of quarters

Times of India - Sports - 18 days ago

Massie says Musk never donated to his re-election campaign despite prior pledge

Fox News - Business - 19 days ago

Despite all the likes, literallys and dropped g's, English isn't decaying before our eyes -- Valerie M. Fridland, University of Nevada, Reno

The Conversation - Entertainment - 23 days ago

Despite Outlandish Twists and Character Choices, Zendaya Carries 'The Drama'

Haaretz - Entertainment - 25 days ago

Why is NASA facing budget cuts despite the triumph of Artemis II? -- Today's Big Question -- The Trump administration wants to slash science programs and any return to the moon -- Joel Mathis, The Week US -- Published

The Week - Science - 25 days ago

Why the future of marijuana legalization remains hazy despite high public support -- William Garriott, Drake University

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Clear market uncertainty despite latest Trump attempt to soothe concerns

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"I need to give him some slaps": Francis Ngannou hits back at Jake Paul after his brutal "terrible boxer" remarks despite business ties ahead of MMA return

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Berlinale 2026: Arab and Turkish filmmakers deliver strong line-up despite Gaza controversy

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iPhone 18 Pro price leak hints at no hike: Everything you need to know -- Analysts suggest Apple may hold iPhone 18 Pro prices steady despite rising component costs, with upgrades in performance, display and camera expected ahead of its September launch. Here is how much the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro may cost you.

First Post - Technology - 2 months ago

Spring Breakers Determined To Vacation Despite Long Lines At Airport

Inside Edition caught up with spring breakers at Newark Airport and it seemed nothing was stopping them from getting away, even the prospect of endless lines at security.

Inside Edition - US News - 2 months ago

Police Have 'Not Identified a Suspect' in Nancy Guthrie's Disappearance, Despite Reports

Police have "not identified a suspect" in the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mom Nancy Guthrie, a Pima County Sheriff's spokesperson tells PEOPLE. Despite reports of potential suspects or arrest, authorities are still searching for leads nearly 72 hours after Nancy was first reported missing from her Arizona home.

People - Entertainment - 3 months ago

Seen -- Join host Yumi Stynes for Seen, a new SBS podcast about cultural creatives who have risen to excellence despite a role-model vacuum.

SBS - Top Stories - 3 months ago

Despite its steep environmental costs, AI might also help save the planet -- Nir Kshetri, University of North Carolina – Greensboro

The Conversation - Environment - 3 months ago

Grok AI still being used to digitally undress women and children despite suspension pledge

Guardian UK - Technology - 4 months ago

Ukraine military aid holds at $45 billion this year, despite US drawdown

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Utah Leaders Are Hindering Efforts to Develop Solar Despite a Goal to Double the State's Energy Supply

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Market close: NZ market flat despite US bounce

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Mocka eyes first physical store in New Zealand despite Ikea's arrival

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Amy Schumer reveals why she stopped taking Ozempic despite weight loss

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The United States has seen an influx of popular Chinese firms placing big bets on American consumers. Analysts say the conditions are ripe for companies to succeed in the US, but warn that President Donald Trump’s tariffs might stand in the way. Despite the ongoing trade war, brands like Luckin Coffee, Heytea, and Po

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 8 months ago

Despite Trump's Win, School Vouchers Were Again Rejected by Majorities of Voters

In several Republican-led states, popular sentiment on the voucher issue has been overridden by the efforts of special interest groups and powerful governors who have enacted sweeping voucher programs that often benefit affluent families.

ProPublica - Politics - 10 months ago

Do You Really Need This New Omicron Booster? Here's What Experts Say.

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