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US and Iran agree deal in principle to finally reopen Strait of Hormuz as Tehran ‘promises to give up uranium’
Read more: US and Iran agree deal in principle to finally reopen Strait of Hormuz as Tehran ‘promises to give up uranium’The US and Iran have agreed to a deal in principle to finally reopen the Strait of Hormuz and give up its uranium supply, according to a senior official.
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Celebrating most prestigious, and junkers, of automobile world
Read more: Celebrating most prestigious, and junkers, of automobile worldIn California, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is widely considered the most prestigious car show in the world. But just a few miles away, the Concours d’Lemons celebrates the junkers of the automotive world.
Asia
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Singaporean man, 25, to serve public cleaning order in KL after conviction under stricter anti-littering law
Read more: Singaporean man, 25, to serve public cleaning order in KL after conviction under stricter anti-littering lawAnother five cases involving Singaporeans in Johor are currently being processed through legal channels, says the Malaysian authorities.
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New Delhi’s land is sinking rapidly – and scientists say the risks are on the rise
Read more: New Delhi’s land is sinking rapidly – and scientists say the risks are on the riseResearchers have tied the problem to widespread over-extraction of groundwater, particularly in lower-income neighbourhoods where piped water is scarce.
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Hong Kong authorities say netting on buildings that caught fire did not meet code
Read more: Hong Kong authorities say netting on buildings that caught fire did not meet codeInitial tests had suggested the netting was up to standard, but investigators had not been able to check all of it earlier due to the fire.
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Mourners flock to site of deadly Hong Kong blaze as Beijing warns against protests
Read more: Mourners flock to site of deadly Hong Kong blaze as Beijing warns against protestsAuthorities have arrested 11 people in connection with the blaze.
Thailand
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Discount grocery sales go mobile
Read more: Discount grocery sales go mobileThe government on Tuesday launched mobile discount grocery sales from pickup trucks and motorcycles to distribute cheaper consumer goods to people in remote areas of Thailand.
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Nominee crackdown to focus on tourist islands
Read more: Nominee crackdown to focus on tourist islandsThe Department of Business Development (DBD) and the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) have strengthened their collaboration to more effectively tackle nominee businesses.
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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.
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Drugs link to rising youth mental illness
Read more: Drugs link to rising youth mental illnessMethamphetamine, cannabis and kratom remain key drivers of drug abuse among youth, with mental health complaints linked to drug use rising to 77.44%, according to research released this week.
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Singaporean man, 25, to serve public cleaning order in KL after conviction under stricter anti-littering law
Read more: Singaporean man, 25, to serve public cleaning order in KL after conviction under stricter anti-littering lawAnother five cases involving Singaporeans in Johor are currently being processed through legal channels, says the Malaysian authorities.
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Fuel-related crime rampant in upper South
Read more: Fuel-related crime rampant in upper SouthThai authorities have uncovered extensive irregularities in fuel transport and storage following nationwide investigations aimed at preventing a fuel shortage linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict.
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Reduced hours at petrol stations ‘may not be needed’
Read more: Reduced hours at petrol stations ‘may not be needed’The operating hours of petrol stations in Thailand might not have to be reduced on Monday as planned earlier, if fuel supplies remain adequate, according to Energy Minister Akanat Promphan.
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PM monitors Middle East tensions, pledges Khon La Khrueng rollout
Read more: PM monitors Middle East tensions, pledges Khon La Khrueng rolloutPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul reiterated on Wednesday that the government is closely monitoring the tense situation in the Middle East while stressing the need for prudent energy management to ensure stability, despite Thailand facing no immediate fuel shortages.