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Trump’s acting DOJ chief Todd Blanche refutes Obama’s concerns about his targeting of president’s critics: ‘Simply false’
Read more: Trump’s acting DOJ chief Todd Blanche refutes Obama’s concerns about his targeting of president’s critics: ‘Simply false’The Justice Department has gone after several of Trump’s perceived political enemies, most recently with the fresh indictment of former FBI Director James Comey
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Lower speed limits could help stop Iran war damaging UK economy, think tank says
Read more: Lower speed limits could help stop Iran war damaging UK economy, think tank saysInflation could soar and conflict in the Middle East could cost the Treasury £8bn a year, new modelling indicates
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East Coast braces for prolonged heat wave as temperatures near records
Read more: East Coast braces for prolonged heat wave as temperatures near recordsThe heat is unusual for April, not only because it is scorching much of the nation so early in the year but also for its expected duration
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How Iran built its military and weapons over decades of conflict
Read more: How Iran built its military and weapons over decades of conflictThe Islamic Republic’s offensive capabilities have been built up over nearly 50 years
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Starmer summons X, TikTok and Meta bosses to No 10 as he pushes for further action on child safety online
Read more: Starmer summons X, TikTok and Meta bosses to No 10 as he pushes for further action on child safety onlineThe Prime Minister says failure to act would have “stark” consequences
Asia
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Amid US pressure, India’s Reliance says it expects no Russian crude deliveries in January
Read more: Amid US pressure, India’s Reliance says it expects no Russian crude deliveries in JanuaryThis comes a day after United States President Donald Trump issued fresh warning to India to cut its imports of Russian oil or face further hike in tariffs.
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Flash floods in Indonesia’s North Sulawesi kill 14, four still missing
Read more: Flash floods in Indonesia’s North Sulawesi kill 14, four still missingThe floods also destroyed hundreds of houses and government buildings, said the North Sulawesi governor.
Thailand
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Historic temple in Surin eyed as tourist hotspot
Read more: Historic temple in Surin eyed as tourist hotspotThe government will restore and preserve Prasat Ta Kwai temple in Surin province to establish it as a sustainable historical tourist attraction, says Culture Minister Sabeeda Thaised.
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Debt hike a ‘last resort’
Read more: Debt hike a ‘last resort’Raising the public debt ceiling or issuing emergency borrowing decrees will be considered as a “last resort”, only if global volatility persists and domestic fiscal resources prove insufficient, Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas says.
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Stricter rules for digital platforms
Read more: Stricter rules for digital platformsAfter months of anticipation, Thailand has introduced sweeping new trade competition guidelines to govern multi-sided platforms, aiming to reshape the e-commerce landscape.
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Regulator offers 3 power tariff rates
Read more: Regulator offers 3 power tariff ratesThe Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is preparing to announce a higher power tariff for May to August once it gathers public input on an appropriate rate amid a war in the Middle East.
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68 Indians held in Pattaya online gambling raids
Read more: 68 Indians held in Pattaya online gambling raidsPolice in Pattaya have dismantled two online gambling networks in a single day with a combined annual turnover of 2.3 billion baht, following separate raids on two villas that netted 68 Indian nationals.
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Amid US pressure, India’s Reliance says it expects no Russian crude deliveries in January
Read more: Amid US pressure, India’s Reliance says it expects no Russian crude deliveries in JanuaryThis comes a day after United States President Donald Trump issued fresh warning to India to cut its imports of Russian oil or face further hike in tariffs.
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Flash floods in Indonesia’s North Sulawesi kill 14, four still missing
Read more: Flash floods in Indonesia’s North Sulawesi kill 14, four still missingThe floods also destroyed hundreds of houses and government buildings, said the North Sulawesi governor.
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Crackdown targets use of Thai proxies
Read more: Crackdown targets use of Thai proxiesThe government is tightening controls on nominees by introducing new measures to prevent foreigners from using Thais as proxies to operate businesses, effective April 1.
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Govt eyes fuel tax reduction
Read more: Govt eyes fuel tax reductionThe government may be forced to implement fuel tax reductions if the Oil Fuel Fund proves insufficient to stabilise domestic prices, Deputy Prime Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas has warned.
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MFA proposes slashing visa-free tourist period in half
Read more: MFA proposes slashing visa-free tourist period in halfThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs has proposed reducing the visa-free tourist period from 60 days to 30 days, citing national security concerns.