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Graham Platner’s wife told his Senate campaign he sent sexually explicit texts to several women, report says
Read more: Graham Platner’s wife told his Senate campaign he sent sexually explicit texts to several women, report saysPlatner’s wife said she and her husband had overcome the hurdle and that their marriage was ‘stronger than ever before’
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Social media ban ‘on the table’ after parents overwhelmingly back Australian-style restrictions
Read more: Social media ban ‘on the table’ after parents overwhelmingly back Australian-style restrictionsMore than 80,000 people have responded to a consultation on whether to introduce restrictions
Asia
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China vows to safeguard jobs and boost hiring as AI reshapes labour market
Read more: China vows to safeguard jobs and boost hiring as AI reshapes labour marketWith a record 12.7 million graduates entering the workforce this year amid slowing growth and AI disruption, youth employment took centre stage at a Two Sessions press conference.
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Malaysia detains 6 locals aged 16 to 21 in Islamic State-linked extremism probe; warns of more arrests
Read more: Malaysia detains 6 locals aged 16 to 21 in Islamic State-linked extremism probe; warns of more arrestsArrested in February across several states, the youths were part of messaging groups that discussed plans to target police stations, government installations and places of worship in Malaysia, said the police chief in revealing the arrests on Friday (Mar 6).
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20 Malaysia air force officers face disciplinary action over military camp scandal
Read more: 20 Malaysia air force officers face disciplinary action over military camp scandalThe Air Force said preliminary investigations found the officers were directly involved in immoral activity, following viral videos of “yeye” vice culture in military camps.
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US announces aid to bolster Thailand, Cambodia truce
Read more: US announces aid to bolster Thailand, Cambodia truceThe US will provide a total of US$45 million in assistance, including to help support people displaced by the recent fighting, says the top US State Department official for East Asia.
Thailand
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PP reintroduces six stalled bills
Read more: PP reintroduces six stalled billsThe opposition People’s Party (PP) announced plans to resubmit six bills to parliament after the cabinet declined to reaffirm them following the dissolution of the previous House.
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Appeal Court sentences opposition MP Piyarat to 3 years
Read more: Appeal Court sentences opposition MP Piyarat to 3 yearsThe Court of Appeal Region 4 has overturned a lower court ruling in a lèse-majesté case against Piyarat “Toto” Chongthep, a People’s Party MP, sentencing him to three years in prison without suspension.
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Uniform producer keeps prices steady as costs rise
Read more: Uniform producer keeps prices steady as costs riseA school uniform manufacturer is keeping prices stable for the academic year, but has warned of potential increases in the future due to rising production costs.
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Domestic travel set to slow for long holiday
Read more: Domestic travel set to slow for long holidayThai tourists are taking fewer trips during the long holiday this weekend due to high energy and living costs, with estimated tourism revenue reaching 10.1 billion baht from 2.83 million local trips, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
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Condo builds persist amid demand slump
Read more: Condo builds persist amid demand slumpDespite higher costs driven by rising energy prices as a result of the war in the Middle East, condo developers are continuing to launch new projects as planned this year because construction contracts for these projects were already secured with contractors.
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China vows to safeguard jobs and boost hiring as AI reshapes labour market
Read more: China vows to safeguard jobs and boost hiring as AI reshapes labour marketWith a record 12.7 million graduates entering the workforce this year amid slowing growth and AI disruption, youth employment took centre stage at a Two Sessions press conference.
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Malaysia detains 6 locals aged 16 to 21 in Islamic State-linked extremism probe; warns of more arrests
Read more: Malaysia detains 6 locals aged 16 to 21 in Islamic State-linked extremism probe; warns of more arrestsArrested in February across several states, the youths were part of messaging groups that discussed plans to target police stations, government installations and places of worship in Malaysia, said the police chief in revealing the arrests on Friday (Mar 6).
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Chanel sets toes free this summer
Read more: Chanel sets toes free this summerMatthieu Blazy’s new creative direction for the house of Chanel blows away the entire sandal, leaving only a short, flat heel tied to the ankle.
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Long-term outlook for gold sturdy
Read more: Long-term outlook for gold sturdyDespite near-term price pressure, gold’s longer-term outlook remains firmly bullish, supported by structural demand and rising geopolitical risks, says YLG Bullion International.
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Hotel bookings plunge as Mideast war hits travel
Read more: Hotel bookings plunge as Mideast war hits travelHotels nationwide across all segments, including luxury, have reported a significant drop in bookings from May, with provinces dependent on European markets such as Phangnga facing a 50% decline, according to the Thai Hotels Association (THA).