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Iran’s supreme leader threatens ‘hard slap’ for America after Trump ordered fresh strikes on Tehran: Live updates
Read more: Iran’s supreme leader threatens ‘hard slap’ for America after Trump ordered fresh strikes on Tehran: Live updatesLIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest developments in the Middle East as Donald Trump launches new strikes on Iran as negotiators engage in new talks to end the war.
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Court blocks Alabama congressional map with 1 majority-Black district
Read more: Court blocks Alabama congressional map with 1 majority-Black districtThe three-judge district court panel ordered Alabama to use a congressional map with two majority-Black districts in the upcoming midterm elections.
Asia
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Singapore, China leaders hail growing ties, sign 27 agreements at annual apex meeting to deepen cooperation
Read more: Singapore, China leaders hail growing ties, sign 27 agreements at annual apex meeting to deepen cooperationThe agreements were signed at the 21st Joint Council for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) meeting in Chongqing, which was co-chaired by Singapore DPM Gan Kim Yong and Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang.
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Thailand declares curfew along coast as border clashes with Cambodia enter second week
Read more: Thailand declares curfew along coast as border clashes with Cambodia enter second weekThailand’s curfew covers five districts of Trat province that neighbour Koh Kong. Residents are prohibited from leaving their homes between 7pm and 5am.
Thailand
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Scientists dig up Southeast Asia’s largest dinosaur in Thailand
Read more: Scientists dig up Southeast Asia’s largest dinosaur in ThailandAlong a meandering river in a warm and arid region that is now Thailand roughly 113 million years ago, a plant-eating behemoth almost 27 metres long browsed on the treetops without much fear of predators due to its sheer size. This was Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis, the largest-known dinosaur from Southeast Asia.
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Solar rooftop panels to be inspected due to fire hazard risk
Read more: Solar rooftop panels to be inspected due to fire hazard riskThe government has ordered the Office of the Consumer Protection Board to urgently investigate unsafe solar rooftop installations linked to fire risks and consumer losses exceeding 500,000 baht, following complaints about substandard equipment and improper electrical work.
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Industrial land prices flat as Chinese investors sell up
Read more: Industrial land prices flat as Chinese investors sell upDespite strong demand, average asking prices for industrial land are expected to remain flat due to an influx of land from Chinese investors unable to lease or operate businesses on their plots, according to property consultancy Cushman & Wakefield Thailand.
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Plastic supply dubbed stable
Read more: Plastic supply dubbed stableSupplies of plastic pellets and plastic packaging are sufficient and expected to last until at least July, according to plastic pellet manufacturers, distributors, and industrial users.
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Storms warning for smoggy northern Thailand
Read more: Storms warning for smoggy northern ThailandSummer storms are forecast for upper Thailand from Thursday to Saturday, as the region remains cloaked in smog.
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War set to boost condo demand in major markets
Read more: War set to boost condo demand in major marketsCondominiums and rental homes in key destinations, including Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, Samui and Chiang Mai, are likely to benefit from migration from countries affected by the Middle East conflict, according to property consultancy Colliers Thailand.
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Construction costs rise on tensions
Read more: Construction costs rise on tensionsMiddle East tensions have pushed construction material prices to their highest level since the pandemic, increasing cost pressures on contractors, according to Kasikorn Research Center.
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Families turn to insurance for inheritance planning
Read more: Families turn to insurance for inheritance planningLife insurance is emerging as a powerful solution for wealth transfer, enabling families to distribute inheritances fairly among heirs while preserving asset value and minimising tax burdens, according to Muang Thai Life Assurance (MTL).