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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin passes law to seize retail warehouses if they face Ukrainian drone attack
Read more: Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin passes law to seize retail warehouses if they face Ukrainian drone attackKyiv has increasingly targeted online retail logistics centres, accusing them of providing support to the Russian armed forces
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Judge postpones trial for man charged in Lockerbie flight bombing over ‘new evidence’
Read more: Judge postpones trial for man charged in Lockerbie flight bombing over ‘new evidence’The explosion killed all 259 passengers and crew members and 11 people on the ground in Lockerbie
Asia
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North Korea and China to resume passenger train service after six-year gap
Read more: North Korea and China to resume passenger train service after six-year gapThe Pyongyang-Beijing train will begin the round-trip service on Mar 12, operating four times a week.
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Taiwan police rule out ‘terrorism’ in metro stabbing as security stepped up islandwide ahead of holidays
Read more: Taiwan police rule out ‘terrorism’ in metro stabbing as security stepped up islandwide ahead of holidaysIt comes as authorities ramped up security measures for major holiday events, including the Taipei Marathon and year-end festive celebrations.
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Thai-Cambodia conflict: Anwar urges both countries to seek peace during special Dec 22 ASEAN talks
Read more: Thai-Cambodia conflict: Anwar urges both countries to seek peace during special Dec 22 ASEAN talksThe meeting, which will be chaired by Malaysia, will provide an opportunity for both sides to directly negotiate and resolve their differences peacefully, Anwar said.
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Bangladesh protesters demand arrest of student leader’s killers
Read more: Bangladesh protesters demand arrest of student leader’s killersProtesters rallied across Bangladesh for a second straight day after the assassination of Sharif Osman Hadi, a key figure in last year’s pro-democracy uprising.
Thailand
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Scottish boxer dies after falling from tuk-tuk in Phuket
Read more: Scottish boxer dies after falling from tuk-tuk in PhuketA rising Scottish boxing star has died after falling from a tuk-tuk in Phuket, prompting an outpouring of tributes from his boxing club, while the Thai driver has been arrested and charged.
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Peace deal unlikely to revive tourism
Read more: Peace deal unlikely to revive tourismHotels and airlines remain cautious about the potential end of the Middle East conflict as the positive impact could be delayed due to a steep slowdown in purchasing power, particularly among domestic tourists, during this low season.
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Thai airlines grapple with jet fuel surge
Read more: Thai airlines grapple with jet fuel surgeDespite increased airfares, airlines have been unable to absorb rising jet fuel costs during the summer period, with this expense increasing from 30-35% of operational costs to 60% in May.
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Higher electricity prices to hit large Thai families
Read more: Higher electricity prices to hit large Thai familiesLarge households and small businesses operating from residential properties are expected to face higher electricity bills from July, as the government prepares to roll out a new tariff system.
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People’s Party leader says ‘blue regime’ stifles Thailand
Read more: People’s Party leader says ‘blue regime’ stifles ThailandPeople’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut has warned that Thailand remains under a “blue regime” that concentrates power in the hands of elites, as he called for the creation of a new “politics of hope” through the drafting of a new constitution.
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North Korea and China to resume passenger train service after six-year gap
Read more: North Korea and China to resume passenger train service after six-year gapThe Pyongyang-Beijing train will begin the round-trip service on Mar 12, operating four times a week.
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Premier backs Privy Council attendance
Read more: Premier backs Privy Council attendanceRecent participation of Privy Council members in a meeting with the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) is not interference in government affairs, said Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who accused critics of lacking understanding of state administration.
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Anutin departs for France
Read more: Anutin departs for FrancePrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is set to meet French President Emmanuel Macron during a seven-day trip to France that began on Thursday, aiming to boost French investment in Thailand.
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Exim Bank raises export growth projection to 7%
Read more: Exim Bank raises export growth projection to 7%The Export-Import Bank of Thailand (Exim Bank) has raised its export growth forecast for this year, following a 17% surge in shipments during the first quarter.