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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin fires nuclear-capable missile that could reach US days after CIA chief’s visit
Read more: Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin fires nuclear-capable missile that could reach US days after CIA chief’s visitThe defence ministry said it had successfully launched the missile on Friday
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Duke of Westminster wins bid to change rules on England’s 350,000 listed buildings
Read more: Duke of Westminster wins bid to change rules on England’s 350,000 listed buildingsHugh Grosvenor owns more than 1,500 listed buildings across London and three rural estates
Asia
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South Korea to roll out US$17 billion ‘wartime’ budget
Read more: South Korea to roll out US$17 billion ‘wartime’ budgetThe supplementary budget, worth 25 trillion won, is in response to the Middle East conflict and aims to support small and mid-sized firms and vulnerable households.
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China warns US against building ammunition facility in Philippines
Read more: China warns US against building ammunition facility in Philippines“The US and its allies should earnestly respect the common aspirations of regional countries … and refrain from introducing bloc confrontation, conflict and the chaos of war into the Asia-Pacific,” said Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian.
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Autogate glitches at Johor land entry points: Experts raise concerns ahead of RTS Link launch
Read more: Autogate glitches at Johor land entry points: Experts raise concerns ahead of RTS Link launchImmigration clearance has improved at the land borders, but more can be done to boost the system’s resilience and contingency plans, say commuters and experts.
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South Korea vows legal action over drone incursion into North
Read more: South Korea vows legal action over drone incursion into NorthSeoul has denied any involvement in the recent incursion but has left open the possibility that civilians may have flown the drone, a position reiterated by its national security adviser.
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Cambodia to keep up crackdown on scam centres after arrest of alleged mastermind
Read more: Cambodia to keep up crackdown on scam centres after arrest of alleged mastermindAlleged scam centre kingpin Chen Zhi’s arrest and extradition to China reflect the “firm commitment of Cambodia to combat the crime,” said Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn.
Thailand
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Baht slide continues as BoT likely to hold interest rate
Read more: Baht slide continues as BoT likely to hold interest rateThe baht is likely to continue its depreciation trend in the near term after falling below 33 to the dollar, unless the Bank of Thailand sends a hawkish signal on Wednesday about a potential interest rate increase, says Kasikorn Research Center.
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Cabinet approves common ticketing system for Bangkok city trains
Read more: Cabinet approves common ticketing system for Bangkok city trainsThe cabinet has approved a common ticketing scheme for Bangkok’s electric rail services, setting fares at 17 to 45 baht per trip, depending on distance, Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said on Tuesday.
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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.
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Has denying history’s lessons doomed the People’s Party?
Read more: Has denying history’s lessons doomed the People’s Party?For a movement that prides itself on being politically innovative, the People’s Party appears confoundingly committed to repeating the same tactics that have consistently hindered its ability to achieve the authority it needs to effect real change.
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South Korea to roll out US$17 billion ‘wartime’ budget
Read more: South Korea to roll out US$17 billion ‘wartime’ budgetThe supplementary budget, worth 25 trillion won, is in response to the Middle East conflict and aims to support small and mid-sized firms and vulnerable households.
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China warns US against building ammunition facility in Philippines
Read more: China warns US against building ammunition facility in Philippines“The US and its allies should earnestly respect the common aspirations of regional countries … and refrain from introducing bloc confrontation, conflict and the chaos of war into the Asia-Pacific,” said Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian.
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‘Thais Help Thais’ deadline a success
Read more: ‘Thais Help Thais’ deadline a successMore than 26 million people and over one million businesses had registered for Thailand’s “Thais Help Thais Plus 60/40” co-payment scheme ahead of Friday’s registration deadline.
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PM vows chat leak inquiry
Read more: PM vows chat leak inquiryPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has pledged to investigate leaked Line chat messages allegedly showing the chief of the Department of Provincial Administration (DoPA) instructing a senior Phuket official to “help the blue party” during the recent election campaign.
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Asian tourists keep travel plans in place despite war
Read more: Asian tourists keep travel plans in place despite warThais and other Southeast Asian travellers are continuing to plan travel in the second half of the year, opting for regional destinations even though they might slash their budgets or number of trips, according to online travel agent AirAsia Move.