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Expert explains why the world feels more lonely
Read more: Expert explains why the world feels more lonelyHarvard economics professor Roland Fryer joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss what might be behind the world feeling lonelier.
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Trump-endorsed Ken Paxton defeats four-term incumbent John Cornyn and puts Texas in play for Democrats
Read more: Trump-endorsed Ken Paxton defeats four-term incumbent John Cornyn and puts Texas in play for DemocratsRepublicans have feared that the scandal-plagued Paxton could cost them the seat, despite Democrats not winning a Texas Senate race in almost 40 years
Asia
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US trading partners weigh impact of fresh Trump tariff moves, confusion
Read more: US trading partners weigh impact of fresh Trump tariff moves, confusionThe US Supreme Court’s ruling invalidated a number of tariffs that the Trump administration had imposed on Asian export powerhouses from China and South Korea to Japan and Taiwan, the world’s largest chip maker and a key player in tech supply chains.
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Hong Kong plans to buy homes devastated in deadly high-rise fire
Read more: Hong Kong plans to buy homes devastated in deadly high-rise fireThe government also offered an apartment exchange programme for the 4,600 affected tenants, who lived in nearly 2,000 housing units at the complex, Wang Fuk Court.
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Hundreds of thousands displaced along Thailand-Cambodia border as fierce fighting continues
Read more: Hundreds of thousands displaced along Thailand-Cambodia border as fierce fighting continuesCNA visits displacement camps and border towns in both countries amid the ongoing conflict.
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Indonesia government plans daily living allowance, compensation for families hit by Sumatra floods
Read more: Indonesia government plans daily living allowance, compensation for families hit by Sumatra floodsIndonesia Minister of Social Affairs Saifullah Yusuf said that the government is mulling a daily living allowance scheme of 10,000 rupiah (US$0.60) for each displaced victim.
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Sun, sand – and a customs shift: Hainan offers fresh clues into China’s opening-up playbook
Read more: Sun, sand – and a customs shift: Hainan offers fresh clues into China’s opening-up playbookHainan is now a distinct customs zone from the rest of mainland China. The tropical island province is being positioned as a testbed for policy and trade openness amid mounting external headwinds, say analysts.
Thailand
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Thai prisons ‘in state of crisis’
Read more: Thai prisons ‘in state of crisis’Thailand’s prison system requires urgent restructuring to tackle overcrowding, inequality and repeat offending, according to Rudklao Intawong Suwankiri, a deputy leader of the Democrat Party.
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E-commerce platforms defend rising fees
Read more: E-commerce platforms defend rising feesThe Thai Digital Platform Trade Association (TDPA) has defended rising marketplace commission fees and platform business practices amid mounting complaints from online merchants over higher charges, growing competition from imported goods and concerns over platform dominance.
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As AI evolves, people debate whether machines deserve feelings and rights
Read more: As AI evolves, people debate whether machines deserve feelings and rightsHumanoid robots powered by artificial intelligence are moving from science fiction to daily life, raising ethical and legal questions worldwide. Thai philosopher and artificial intelligence ethics expert tells the Bangkok Post that if machines one day gain self-awareness, they may deserve basic rights and protection. As Thailand and the global technology industry debate robot welfare,…
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Gunman in MP shooting confesses, mastermind still unknown
Read more: Gunman in MP shooting confesses, mastermind still unknownA former naval reconnaissance officer arrested on Wednesday has admitted to being the gunman in an attack on a Narathiwat MP, say police, though they remain sceptical of his claim about the identity of the mastermind.
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Historic temple in Surin eyed as tourist hotspot
Read more: Historic temple in Surin eyed as tourist hotspotThe government will restore and preserve Prasat Ta Kwai temple in Surin province to establish it as a sustainable historical tourist attraction, says Culture Minister Sabeeda Thaised.
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US trading partners weigh impact of fresh Trump tariff moves, confusion
Read more: US trading partners weigh impact of fresh Trump tariff moves, confusionThe US Supreme Court’s ruling invalidated a number of tariffs that the Trump administration had imposed on Asian export powerhouses from China and South Korea to Japan and Taiwan, the world’s largest chip maker and a key player in tech supply chains.
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Hong Kong plans to buy homes devastated in deadly high-rise fire
Read more: Hong Kong plans to buy homes devastated in deadly high-rise fireThe government also offered an apartment exchange programme for the 4,600 affected tenants, who lived in nearly 2,000 housing units at the complex, Wang Fuk Court.
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PM Anutin welcomes outlook upgrade by Moody’s
Read more: PM Anutin welcomes outlook upgrade by Moody’sPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has welcomed the decision by Moody’s Investors Service to revise Thailand’s credit outlook from “negative” to “stable” while affirming its sovereign rating at Baa1.
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Activist Atchariya granted bail in B2.5m extortion case
Read more: Activist Atchariya granted bail in B2.5m extortion caseCrime victims’ rights activist Atchariya Ruengrattanapong has been released on bail after appearing in court to answer charges in connection with an alleged 2.5-million-baht extortion plot targeting people involved in the justice process.
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‘World’s smallest coffee shops’ star at Milan Design Week
Read more: ‘World’s smallest coffee shops’ star at Milan Design WeekMilan Design Week has been entirely fulfilling for design lovers all over the world. Still, the constant stream of revelations may have left some feeling a little fatigued from keeping up. That said, De’Longhi, in collaboration with Simon Weisse Studio, has just unveiled its latest conceptual project—bringing together art and coffee in a fresh, creative…