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Sussexes ‘already have a house lined up to live in… and it’s not a Royal residence’
Read more: Sussexes ‘already have a house lined up to live in… and it’s not a Royal residence’The family are understood to be moving into a non-royal residence and will not be working royals.
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5 Americans among 7 people killed in Kenya helicopter crash
Read more: 5 Americans among 7 people killed in Kenya helicopter crashNBCUniversal said its Florida-based journalist, José Alberto Suárez, was among those killed in the crash.
Asia
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Indonesian military’s deployment to Gaza strictly for humanitarian purposes, not combat operations: Foreign Affairs Ministry
Read more: Indonesian military’s deployment to Gaza strictly for humanitarian purposes, not combat operations: Foreign Affairs MinistryIndonesia has been preparing up to 8,000 troops for possible deployment as part of the Gaza International Stabilisation Force, a UN-authorised multinational peacekeeping force outlined in the Gaza peace plan.
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China-Japan diplomatic row: What’s driving Beijing’s anger – and why this time is different
Read more: China-Japan diplomatic row: What’s driving Beijing’s anger – and why this time is differentFrom China’s point of view, the Japanese Prime Minister’s remarks on Taiwan test a red line – a trigger that sets this dispute apart from past flare-ups, analysts say.
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AT&S expands in Malaysia as global AI demand accelerates
Read more: AT&S expands in Malaysia as global AI demand acceleratesSince setting up in Malaysia last year, the tech giant has invested more than €1.2 billion (US$1.4 billion) in facilities and operations, and has committed another €500 million for the next phase of expansion.
Thailand
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Call for greater focus on foreign investors
Read more: Call for greater focus on foreign investorsAmid rising global uncertainty, the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has urged the government to step up efforts to attract foreign investors and encourage multinational companies to relocate their operations to Thailand.
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Thais put home ownership on hold
Read more: Thais put home ownership on holdThe proportion of consumers with no plans to buy a home within five years has risen sharply to 56%, from 47% a year earlier, marking the highest level in four years as concerns about the economy weigh on purchasing decisions.
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Loan decree faces pushback
Read more: Loan decree faces pushbackThe future of the government’s 400-billion-baht emergency loan decree remains uncertain after opposition parties on Monday submitted a petition asking the House Speaker to forward the matter to the Constitutional Court for a ruling.
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Communities mourn death of famed tusker ‘Plai Thong Bai’
Read more: Communities mourn death of famed tusker ‘Plai Thong Bai’Thailand is mourning the peaceful passing of “Plai Thong Bai”, a celebrated male elephant famed for having the longest tusks in the country, prompting an outpouring of grief among mahouts and local communities in the Northeast.
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Five charged with illegally supplying guns to Chinese in Pattaya
Read more: Five charged with illegally supplying guns to Chinese in PattayaFive suspects, Thai navy officers and civilians, accused of involvement in an illegal arms supply network linked to an arrested Chinese national in Pattaya have been charged with the illegal possession and sale of weapons of war.
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Indonesian military’s deployment to Gaza strictly for humanitarian purposes, not combat operations: Foreign Affairs Ministry
Read more: Indonesian military’s deployment to Gaza strictly for humanitarian purposes, not combat operations: Foreign Affairs MinistryIndonesia has been preparing up to 8,000 troops for possible deployment as part of the Gaza International Stabilisation Force, a UN-authorised multinational peacekeeping force outlined in the Gaza peace plan.
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PM eyes mafia tactic in Phuket
Read more: PM eyes mafia tactic in PhuketPhuket: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has vowed zero tolerance for mafia-style intimidation in this southern resort province after receiving complaints from residents and businesses about harassment by criminal gangs and influential groups linked to encroachment on public land along Bang Tao beach.
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EM ‘mandatory’ for Thaksin throughout parole period
Read more: EM ‘mandatory’ for Thaksin throughout parole periodFormer prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be required to wear an electronic monitoring (EM) bracelet during his parole period until Sept 9, after a Justice Ministry subcommittee reaffirmed on Sunday there were no grounds to revise the order.
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Red-shirts camp outside prison ahead of Thaksin’s release
Read more: Red-shirts camp outside prison ahead of Thaksin’s releaseSupporters linked to the red-shirt movement began gathering outside Klong Prem Central Prison on Sunday, setting up camp along Ngam Wong Wan Road as they await the scheduled parole of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra on Monday.