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Woman accused of plotting “major attack” on New York State Capitol building
Read more: Woman accused of plotting “major attack” on New York State Capitol buildingA New York woman is accused of plotting “a major attack” on the state capitol building in Albany, authorities said Thursday.
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Putin arrests Russians for complaining about fuel shortages as fighting breaks out at petrol stations
Read more: Putin arrests Russians for complaining about fuel shortages as fighting breaks out at petrol stationsKyiv’s strikes have knocked out nearly a third of the country’s major oil refineries
Asia
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At least 16 killed after building collapses in Pakistan following blast
Read more: At least 16 killed after building collapses in Pakistan following blastAn official said the three-storey building collapsed after an “unknown” explosion.
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Indonesia, US firms sign deals worth US$38.4 billion ahead of Trump-Prabowo meet
Read more: Indonesia, US firms sign deals worth US$38.4 billion ahead of Trump-Prabowo meetThe 11 deals involving sectors such as textile, energy and mining were signed at a dinner attended by Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto hosted by the US Chamber of Commerce on Feb 18.
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Vietnam flooding kills at least 90
Read more: Vietnam flooding kills at least 90Relentless rain has lashed south-central Vietnam since late October and popular holiday destinations have been hit by several rounds of flooding.
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Hong Kong says Singapore minister David Neo apologised for ‘idiots’ remark
Read more: Hong Kong says Singapore minister David Neo apologised for ‘idiots’ remarkDavid Neo had said in a social media post that he should have been more respectful.
Thailand
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Chaichanok to face grilling
Read more: Chaichanok to face grillingThe opposition will join the House legal affairs committee next week to summon Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok Chidchob to explain the controversial 1.6-billion-baht TH-AI Passport project, warning that it will seek an anti-graft investigation if the scheme proceeds.
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Gold dips amid renewed Mideast conflict
Read more: Gold dips amid renewed Mideast conflictRenewed hostility between the US and Iran, which has caused oil prices to remain elevated longer than expected, has triggered a fresh downturn in gold prices, potentially dipping to US$3,500-3,600 an ounce or 60,000 baht per baht-weight domestically, says Kritcharat Hirunyasiri, chairman of MTS Gold.
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Retired Californian finds fulfilment as Lumphini cat caretaker
Read more: Retired Californian finds fulfilment as Lumphini cat caretakerLumphini Park opens its doors before sunrise. Joggers weave past monitor lizards. Groups gather for Tai Chi, and cats are preparing for a new day of being petted and loved. But beneath the park’s visible harmony lies a growing stray cat problem.
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Panel to probe electricity payments
Read more: Panel to probe electricity paymentsPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered the creation of a committee to study the country’s electricity pricing structure, aiming to ensure fairness for consumers.
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Tourism operators hit out at new taxes
Read more: Tourism operators hit out at new taxesTourism operators say plans to introduce or raise taxes on travel services in Thailand remain unjustified and inappropriate at this time, given the lack of clarity on how the revenue would be allocated for development.
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At least 16 killed after building collapses in Pakistan following blast
Read more: At least 16 killed after building collapses in Pakistan following blastAn official said the three-storey building collapsed after an “unknown” explosion.
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Indonesia, US firms sign deals worth US$38.4 billion ahead of Trump-Prabowo meet
Read more: Indonesia, US firms sign deals worth US$38.4 billion ahead of Trump-Prabowo meetThe 11 deals involving sectors such as textile, energy and mining were signed at a dinner attended by Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto hosted by the US Chamber of Commerce on Feb 18.
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South Korea blacklists workers from four Isan provinces
Read more: South Korea blacklists workers from four Isan provincesSouth Korea has placed four provinces in northeastern Thailand on a blacklist, suspending the import of seasonal agricultural and fishery workers for 2026 after some were found to have absconded from their employers.
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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.