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Iran-US war latest: Trump says Tehran not ready to make ‘right deal’ after threatening ‘Economic D-Day’
Read more: Iran-US war latest: Trump says Tehran not ready to make ‘right deal’ after threatening ‘Economic D-Day’‘The whole world acknowleges our victory,’ said Masoud Pezeshkian as the US threatened to impose the ‘toughest sanctions in history’
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I was the other victim of ‘Britain’s most evil mother’: Lisa Hayden-Johnson tricked doctors into thinking her son had a litany of life-threatening illnesses – now his older sister speaks out…
Read more: I was the other victim of ‘Britain’s most evil mother’: Lisa Hayden-Johnson tricked doctors into thinking her son had a litany of life-threatening illnesses – now his older sister speaks out…Laura Johnson was just six when it dawned on her that her mother might be a bad person.
Asia
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Private donations in India on the rise amid growing wealth, but funding gaps remain: Report
Read more: Private donations in India on the rise amid growing wealth, but funding gaps remain: ReportExperts warn that funding would need to grow at twice the pace of charitable contributions in order to meet India’s vast social needs.
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Anwar’s former aide, businessman to face bribery charges: Malaysia’s anti-graft agency
Read more: Anwar’s former aide, businessman to face bribery charges: Malaysia’s anti-graft agencyAlbert Tei purportedly channelled over US$150,000 to Anwar’s former senior political secretary Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin, which was allegedly spent on home renovations, cigars and tailored suits.
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South Korea’s Lee praises Trump, hopes US can resume North Korea dialogue
Read more: South Korea’s Lee praises Trump, hopes US can resume North Korea dialogueSouth Korean President Lee Jae Myung also said he felt an apology was due to North Korea over his predecessor’s alleged order to send drones and propaganda leaflets across the border.
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Pakistan seeks fresh start with Japan to boost economic links
Read more: Pakistan seeks fresh start with Japan to boost economic linksThis comes amid Islamabad’s effort to engage more Asian nations and diversify trade partnerships beyond China.
Thailand
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100 mourners ordained for Princess Bajrakitiyabha
Read more: 100 mourners ordained for Princess BajrakitiyabhaThe government on Sunday sponsored the ordination of 100 people in homage to the late HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati.
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Mourners line procession route to pay tribute to Princess Bajrakitiyabha
Read more: Mourners line procession route to pay tribute to Princess BajrakitiyabhaLarge crowds of mourners line both sides of the procession route in Bangkok to pay tribute to Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati as her body was brought from King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital to the Grand Palace in Bangkok on Saturday. The royal funeral procession began at 3.30pm, with arrangements in accordance with royal ceremonial…
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Concerns over Land Bridge grow
Read more: Concerns over Land Bridge growThe proposed Land Bridge project has returned to the centre of national debate, with supporters hailing it as a potential economic game-changer and critics warning it could become one of Thailand’s costliest and most environmentally damaging gambles.
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Maker of diluted cat medicines busted
Read more: Maker of diluted cat medicines bustedPolice have shut down an illegal cat medicine factory in Samut Prakan for importing unlicensed drugs and mixing them with water and flour to boost profits before selling them online, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) said on Saturday.
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At least 8 dead in Bangkok bus-train collision
Read more: At least 8 dead in Bangkok bus-train collisionEight people have been confirmed dead and at least 24 injured following a collision between a train and a passenger bus near the Makkasan station of the Airport Rail Link in Bangkok on Saturday afternoon.
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Private donations in India on the rise amid growing wealth, but funding gaps remain: Report
Read more: Private donations in India on the rise amid growing wealth, but funding gaps remain: ReportExperts warn that funding would need to grow at twice the pace of charitable contributions in order to meet India’s vast social needs.
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Govt tightens sales rules for cannabis
Read more: Govt tightens sales rules for cannabisThe Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine has tightened controls on cannabis sales following new ministerial regulations restricting cannabis use strictly to medical purposes.
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Navy pushes new frigate plan
Read more: Navy pushes new frigate planThe Royal Thai Navy has defended its plan to procure a second frigate after funding for the vessel was removed from the proposed 2027 fiscal budget, insisting the service still lacks sufficient combat capability to carry out its maritime missions.
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Trump says he and China’s Xi agree Iran cannot have nuclear weapons
Read more: Trump says he and China’s Xi agree Iran cannot have nuclear weaponsBEIJING – US President Donald Trump said his patience with Iran is running out and he had agreed in talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping that the Islamic republic cannot be allowed to have a nuclear weapon and must re-open the Strait of Hormuz.