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Ontario premier slams Trump’s order: “It’s Lake Ontario now and forever”
Read more: Ontario premier slams Trump’s order: “It’s Lake Ontario now and forever”Amid an ongoing trade war between Canada and the United States, President Trump last week sought to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America” by executive order.
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Thousands of mourning Norwegians lay seas of flowers outside Oslo’s Royal Palace after Europe’s oldest monarch King Harald died aged 89
Read more: Thousands of mourning Norwegians lay seas of flowers outside Oslo’s Royal Palace after Europe’s oldest monarch King Harald died aged 89The death of King Harald V – a cousin of King Charles III – was announced early on Friday morning after a brief stay in hospital.
Asia
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India opens second international airport in capital New Delhi
Read more: India opens second international airport in capital New DelhiNoida International Airport is 75km from New Delhi and will serve 12 million passengers a year in its initial phase, with the potential to grow to as many as 70 million.
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ASEAN countries won’t take sides in US-China rivalry, want region kept open and inclusive: PM Wong
Read more: ASEAN countries won’t take sides in US-China rivalry, want region kept open and inclusive: PM WongWhile major powers may have difficulties in their own relations, Singapore wants to remain friends with all of them and it should be possible to do so, says Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
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Indonesian authorities find wreckage of missing surveillance plane with 11 on board
Read more: Indonesian authorities find wreckage of missing surveillance plane with 11 on boardThere were eight crew members and three passengers on board the plane, which was chartered by Indonesia’s Marine Affairs and Fisheries Ministry to conduct air surveillance on fisheries.
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Why Thailand’s deadly construction accidents are sparking outrage and scrutiny
Read more: Why Thailand’s deadly construction accidents are sparking outrage and scrutinyPublic outrage has centered on Italian-Thai Development, the contractor responsible for both sites where the past week’s accidents occurred.
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As the UN’s High Seas Treaty takes effect, what does it mean for Southeast Asia?
Read more: As the UN’s High Seas Treaty takes effect, what does it mean for Southeast Asia?A landmark United Nations treaty governing the high seas has entered into force on Saturday (Jan 17), reshaping how international waters are protected and managed. For Southeast Asia, the new pact brings new opportunities and challenges.
Thailand
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9m IDs of doctors, retirees and more found stolen
Read more: 9m IDs of doctors, retirees and more found stolenNine people were arrested on Monday for allegedly stealing the identities of about 9 million individuals with the stolen data found categorised into “doctors”, “the rich”, “retirees” and “teachers”.
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Airbus to inspect 16 A380s after cracks found on plane wings
Read more: Airbus to inspect 16 A380s after cracks found on plane wingsTOULOUSE (FRANCE) – Airbus on Tuesday said it would inspect 16 A380 planes, five of them immediately, after cracks were found in a key wing component on aircraft used by the Emirates and Qantas airlines.
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New plan to boost Thais’ AI awareness
Read more: New plan to boost Thais’ AI awarenessThe proposed TH-AI Passport project has become one of the most debated digital policy initiatives in recent years. Framed as a national investment in human capital and artificial intelligence capability, the scheme has drawn scrutiny over its scale, procurement process and value for money.
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Co-pay scheme kicks off
Read more: Co-pay scheme kicks offMore than 39.2 million people will receive 1,000 baht in government support from today as the Thais Help Thais Plus co-payment scheme officially begins, says the Finance Ministry.
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Desperate thief caught in golden cage
Read more: Desperate thief caught in golden cageSAMUT PRAKAN – A man who caused an accident by driving against the traffic was arrested inside a locked gold shop after an unsuccessful attempt to snatch a gold bracelet to pay for the accident damage.
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India opens second international airport in capital New Delhi
Read more: India opens second international airport in capital New DelhiNoida International Airport is 75km from New Delhi and will serve 12 million passengers a year in its initial phase, with the potential to grow to as many as 70 million.
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ASEAN countries won’t take sides in US-China rivalry, want region kept open and inclusive: PM Wong
Read more: ASEAN countries won’t take sides in US-China rivalry, want region kept open and inclusive: PM WongWhile major powers may have difficulties in their own relations, Singapore wants to remain friends with all of them and it should be possible to do so, says Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
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Blue regime debate ignites
Read more: Blue regime debate ignitesThe political landscape has proceeded to a new phase of debate following accusations by opposition leaders that the country is now operating under what they describe as the “blue regime”.
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Chiang Mai a top spot for digital nomads: Forbes
Read more: Chiang Mai a top spot for digital nomads: ForbesChiang Mai has once again gained international recognition after Forbes magazine named it one of the world’s eight leading destinations for digital nomads and creators in 2026.
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Co-pay scheme misses 30m target
Read more: Co-pay scheme misses 30m targetRegistration for the government’s “Thais Help Thais Plus 60/40” co-payment scheme closed nearly four million places short of its 30 million target, despite attracting more than 26.04 million applicants in five days.