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Bay Area shelters cut ties with rescue after dogs listed for adoption were found shot and buried, report says
Read more: Bay Area shelters cut ties with rescue after dogs listed for adoption were found shot and buried, report saysNo charges had been filed against the owner of the rescue in Humboldt County, California
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NHS nurses ‘not afraid to strike ‘over pay despite review, says union leader
Read more: NHS nurses ‘not afraid to strike ‘over pay despite review, says union leaderThe Royal College of Nursing is currently awaiting the “final plan” for the scheme’s rollout
Asia
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Malaysia projected to save over US$600m in RON95 fuel subsidies for 2026: PM Anwar
Read more: Malaysia projected to save over US$600m in RON95 fuel subsidies for 2026: PM AnwarPrime Minister Anwar Ibrahim also expressed appreciation towards Malaysians’ “vigilance” in reporting attempts by drivers of foreign-registered vehicles to purchase subsidised RON95.
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Anwar’s former aide, businessman to face bribery charges: Malaysia’s anti-graft agency
Read more: Anwar’s former aide, businessman to face bribery charges: Malaysia’s anti-graft agencyAlbert Tei purportedly channelled over US$150,000 to Anwar’s former senior political secretary Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin, which was allegedly spent on home renovations, cigars and tailored suits.
Thailand
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Tourism operators hit out at new taxes
Read more: Tourism operators hit out at new taxesTourism operators say plans to introduce or raise taxes on travel services in Thailand remain unjustified and inappropriate at this time, given the lack of clarity on how the revenue would be allocated for development.
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Thailand determined to diversify oil imports
Read more: Thailand determined to diversify oil importsAmid concerns as negotiations to end the conflict in Iran hit a roadblock, Thailand has oil reserves to cover 117 days of consumption, says the Energy Ministry, piling on pressure to secure oil from regions other than the Middle East.
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Iran closes Hormuz Strait again over US blockade
Read more: Iran closes Hormuz Strait again over US blockadeTEHRAN – Iran’s military declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again on Saturday, its military command said, hours after reopening it and with more than a dozen commercial ships passing through the vital waterway.
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Foul odour in Trat linked to rotting shipment
Read more: Foul odour in Trat linked to rotting shipmentMore than 2 tonnes of rotting meat and seafood have washed ashore in Trat, spreading a foul stench over 10 kilometres, affecting several coastal communities.
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GH Bank rolls out B4bn mortgage scheme for elderly
Read more: GH Bank rolls out B4bn mortgage scheme for elderlyGovernment Housing (GH) Bank is moving forward with its housing loan programme for senior citizens, covering both elderly people who wish to buy a home and those who wish to sell their own homes, with total lending of 4 billion baht.
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Malaysia projected to save over US$600m in RON95 fuel subsidies for 2026: PM Anwar
Read more: Malaysia projected to save over US$600m in RON95 fuel subsidies for 2026: PM AnwarPrime Minister Anwar Ibrahim also expressed appreciation towards Malaysians’ “vigilance” in reporting attempts by drivers of foreign-registered vehicles to purchase subsidised RON95.
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Songkran ‘Seven Dangerous Days’ ends with fewer accidents, injuries and deaths
Read more: Songkran ‘Seven Dangerous Days’ ends with fewer accidents, injuries and deathsThe seven-day Songkran road safety campaign has concluded with a total of 1,242 accidents, 1,200 injuries and 242 deaths nationwide, with 10 provinces reporting zero fatalities.
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Car trade-in scheme to launch this year with 20,000 quota
Read more: Car trade-in scheme to launch this year with 20,000 quotaThe government is set to roll out a car trade-in scheme later this year to encourage motorists to switch to electric and hybrid vehicles, with an initial quota of up to 20,000 units on a first-come, first-served basis, a Finance Ministry source said on Friday.
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Tourism sector seeking clear policies
Read more: Tourism sector seeking clear policiesTourism operators have criticised the government for lacking clear policies to address the debt burden and improve the competitiveness of small and medium-sized operators.