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US launches new strikes on Iran days after targeting missile sites and mine-laying boats, officials say
Read more: US launches new strikes on Iran days after targeting missile sites and mine-laying boats, officials sayThe strikes were aimed at a military site believed to have posed a threat to U.S. forces and commercial traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, according to one official
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One in five girls say they first experienced physical or sexual harassment before age 12
Read more: One in five girls say they first experienced physical or sexual harassment before age 12Girls’ rights charity Plan International UK warned harassment towards girls has become ‘normalised’
Asia
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‘Compromise’ leader or PM contender – can Malaysia opposition pact PN’s new chief rise to the challenge?
Read more: ‘Compromise’ leader or PM contender – can Malaysia opposition pact PN’s new chief rise to the challenge?Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar – the newly appointed chairman of Malaysia’s opposition coalition Perikatan Nasional – has his work cut out for him, say analysts.
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China probe finds Taiwanese smugglers controlled vessel that damaged subsea cables
Read more: China probe finds Taiwanese smugglers controlled vessel that damaged subsea cablesIn June, a Taiwanese court sentenced the Chinese captain of a Togo-registered ship to three years’ jail after finding him guilty of intentionally damaging undersea cables near Taiwan.
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Taipei knife attack: Pride and heartbreak as mother mourns son who died trying to stop assailant
Read more: Taipei knife attack: Pride and heartbreak as mother mourns son who died trying to stop assailantYu Chia-chang, 57, was killed confronting the attacker during Taipei’s deadly knife attack on Dec 19. His mother has since spoken publicly as Taiwan moves to honour his heroism.
Thailand
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Gov Chadchart to resign early, run again as independent
Read more: Gov Chadchart to resign early, run again as independentBangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has announced he will resign from office at 5pm on Monday, before his term ends later in the week, to attend his son’s graduation overseas and prepare a fresh bid for re-election as an independent.
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High-end Phuket seaplane service to connect to Andaman spots
Read more: High-end Phuket seaplane service to connect to Andaman spotsThailand’s first commercial seaplane operator plans to launch flights connecting Phuket with destinations across the Andaman region by September, targeting high-end tourists seeking faster access to resort islands and coastal destinations.
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NBTC rejects internet TV alert system
Read more: NBTC rejects internet TV alert systemThe National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has dismissed a proposal to deploy an emergency alert system via internet-based TV set-top boxes, citing concerns over unequal coverage and potential discrimination in funding allocation.
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China agrees to foster closer ties across multiple sectors
Read more: China agrees to foster closer ties across multiple sectorsThailand and China have agreed to expand high-level exchanges and deepen cooperation across multiple sectors, as both sides moved to elevate their longstanding partnership during talks in Bangkok.
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Birth registration fraud ring busted in Korat
Read more: Birth registration fraud ring busted in KoratNAKHON RATCHASIMA – A municipal mayor has uncovered a birth registration fraud scheme in which at least 27 “grey Chinese” were falsely registered as being born in Thailand, allegedly in exchange for bribes paid to a local official.
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‘Compromise’ leader or PM contender – can Malaysia opposition pact PN’s new chief rise to the challenge?
Read more: ‘Compromise’ leader or PM contender – can Malaysia opposition pact PN’s new chief rise to the challenge?Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar – the newly appointed chairman of Malaysia’s opposition coalition Perikatan Nasional – has his work cut out for him, say analysts.
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Anti-graft body defends ruling on Saksayam
Read more: Anti-graft body defends ruling on SaksayamThe National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has concluded its investigation into former transport minister Saksayam Chidchob, saying that there is no evidence that he intentionally filed false asset declarations or concealed information.
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Moody’s upgrades ratings for 7 financial institutions
Read more: Moody’s upgrades ratings for 7 financial institutionsMoody’s Ratings has affirmed the ratings of seven Thai financial institutions and revised their outlooks to stable from negative, following an improvement in Thailand’s sovereign outlook.
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Ministry reveals new strategies
Read more: Ministry reveals new strategiesCommerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun has unveiled five key policies aimed at reducing living costs, lifting incomes, and creating opportunities for businesses of all sizes.