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Behind the decline of summer jobs for teens
Read more: Behind the decline of summer jobs for teensA new report finds summer hiring for teens is expected to fall to its lowest level in nearly 80 years. Harvard economist and CBS News contributor Roland Fryer explains what’s driving the decline.
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Iran-US war latest: Tehran threatens to close another key oil route if Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue
Read more: Iran-US war latest: Tehran threatens to close another key oil route if Israeli attacks on Lebanon continueIranian media said Tehran would not participate in talks while Israel continued to bomb Lebanon
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Inside the £20m plan to restore world-famous London cemetery where George Michael and Karl Marx are buried
Read more: Inside the £20m plan to restore world-famous London cemetery where George Michael and Karl Marx are buriedOne of the most pressing issues the cemetery faces is climate change, but a new Lottery grant will ‘safeguard’ the future of the ‘nationally important’ venue
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Former Australian governor-general Peter Hollingworth has died aged 91
Read more: Former Australian governor-general Peter Hollingworth has died aged 91Former governor-general Peter Hollingworth has died at 91 years old.
Asia
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Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to make introductory visit to Japan
Read more: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to make introductory visit to JapanMr Wong will be making his first visit to Japan as Singapore’s prime minister. It comes on the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
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‘Kamikaze drones’, laser systems: Malaysia to boost defence industry amid ‘uncertain security realities’
Read more: ‘Kamikaze drones’, laser systems: Malaysia to boost defence industry amid ‘uncertain security realities’The new National Defence Industry Policy aims to reduce Malaysia’s reliance on foreign security and defence technology and bolster long-term domestic industrial capacity.
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Remaining bodies found of 10 killed in Indonesia plane crash
Read more: Remaining bodies found of 10 killed in Indonesia plane crashThe turboprop plane, chartered by the fisheries ministry, was carrying seven crew members and three civil servants when it lost contact with air traffic control on Jan 17.
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Indonesia accepts Trump’s invitation to join ‘Board of Peace’ as experts warn of risks, potential domestic fallout
Read more: Indonesia accepts Trump’s invitation to join ‘Board of Peace’ as experts warn of risks, potential domestic falloutBesides Indonesia, fellow Southeast Asian nation Vietnam has also agreed to be a member of the Board of Peace.
Thailand
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Pheu Thai Party pushes bill to rewrite charter
Read more: Pheu Thai Party pushes bill to rewrite charterPheu Thai will review its charter amendment bill next week before submitting it to parliament, says deputy leader and list-MP Chousak Sirinil.
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City’s reformer falling short
Read more: City’s reformer falling shortAs Bangkok moves toward its next gubernatorial election, one question is already taking shape: after four years in office, what has governor Chadchart Sittipunt actually changed?
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AOT: Passenger charge hike won’t dent demand
Read more: AOT: Passenger charge hike won’t dent demandAirports of Thailand Plc (AOT) has acknowledged that its decision to raise the international passenger service charge (PSC) to 1,120 baht per traveller will push up airfares, but expressed confidence it will not deter travel demand.
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Thailand approves $25-billion investment by TikTok
Read more: Thailand approves $25-billion investment by TikTokThailand has approved six major projects worth a combined 958 billion baht, or US$29 billion, the Board of Investment (BOI) reported on Wednesday.
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Korat revokes 50 fake birth registrations
Read more: Korat revokes 50 fake birth registrationsThe registration status of 50 people in Nakhon Ratchasima has been revoked in a crackdown on a fake birth certificate scandal involving Thai civil servants and Chinese nationals, the Department of Provincial Administration said on Tuesday.
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Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to make introductory visit to Japan
Read more: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to make introductory visit to JapanMr Wong will be making his first visit to Japan as Singapore’s prime minister. It comes on the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
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EEC market weakens as condos tumble
Read more: EEC market weakens as condos tumbleThe housing market in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) continued to soften in 2025, with both demand and supply contracting year-on-year, according to the Real Estate Information Center (REIC).
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Bright but patchy outlook for solar push
Read more: Bright but patchy outlook for solar pushStronger promotion of solar power by Thai authorities amid an energy crisis holds promise, but still faces challenges, say industry analysts.
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Virtual banks allotted more time
Read more: Virtual banks allotted more timeThe Bank of Thailand has given virtual bank licence applicants additional time to meet pre-licensing conditions, even if they face delays beyond the specified timeline.