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Spirit Airlines shuts down after failing to secure government bailout
Read more: Spirit Airlines shuts down after failing to secure government bailoutSpirit Airlines announced early Saturday morning that it would immediately cease operations after failing to secure a last-minute government bailout.
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Iran-US war latest: Trump ‘not satisfied’ with Tehran offer and now says ‘maybe we’re better off not making a deal’
Read more: Iran-US war latest: Trump ‘not satisfied’ with Tehran offer and now says ‘maybe we’re better off not making a deal’President said that hostilities with Iran ‘have terminated’ in a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson
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Doctor found guilty of trying to kill wife on scenic hike in Hawaii
Read more: Doctor found guilty of trying to kill wife on scenic hike in HawaiiThe charge carries a maximum sentence of 20 years
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Iran-US war live: Deadly barrage of Israeli strikes on Lebanon test fragile ceasefire
Read more: Iran-US war live: Deadly barrage of Israeli strikes on Lebanon test fragile ceasefireIsrael welcomed a ceasefire between Iran and the US – but it said the agreement ‘does not include Lebanon’, a statement confirmed by the White House
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Experts issue mortgage cost warning as buyer demand drops
Read more: Experts issue mortgage cost warning as buyer demand dropsRising borrowing costs and geopolitical uncertainty are putting would-be buyers off
Asia
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Sun, sand – and a customs shift: Hainan offers fresh clues into China’s opening-up playbook
Read more: Sun, sand – and a customs shift: Hainan offers fresh clues into China’s opening-up playbookHainan is now a distinct customs zone from the rest of mainland China. The tropical island province is being positioned as a testbed for policy and trade openness amid mounting external headwinds, say analysts.
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South Korea looks to narrow trade deal gaps with US, seeks common ground
Read more: South Korea looks to narrow trade deal gaps with US, seeks common groundDifferences over the deal’s implementation have so far prevented the two sides from reaching a final agreement.
Thailand
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Drugs link to rising youth mental illness
Read more: Drugs link to rising youth mental illnessMethamphetamine, cannabis and kratom remain key drivers of drug abuse among youth, with mental health complaints linked to drug use rising to 77.44%, according to research released this week.
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Huge turnout battles rash of wildfires
Read more: Huge turnout battles rash of wildfiresWildfires intensified across northern and western Thailand, with 2,165 hotspots detected, as officials and an army of 25,000 fire-fighters escalated aerial and ground operations to contain spreading blazes.
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New gas shipment heading to Thailand
Read more: New gas shipment heading to ThailandThailand is set to receive a new shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from overseas, ensuring adequate fuel for power generation as electricity demand surges during the hot season, according to an energy official who requested anonymity.
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Gold faces price fall amid rising inflation
Read more: Gold faces price fall amid rising inflationGold prices could slide below US$5,000 an ounce if rising energy prices and mounting inflation concerns stemming from war in the Middle East prompts the Federal Reserve’s meeting this week to signal fewer or no interest rate cuts this year, traders say.
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Parliament to choose next prime minister on Thursday
Read more: Parliament to choose next prime minister on ThursdayThe House of Representatives will meet on Thursday to vote for a new prime minister, House Speaker Sophon Zaram said on Monday.
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Sun, sand – and a customs shift: Hainan offers fresh clues into China’s opening-up playbook
Read more: Sun, sand – and a customs shift: Hainan offers fresh clues into China’s opening-up playbookHainan is now a distinct customs zone from the rest of mainland China. The tropical island province is being positioned as a testbed for policy and trade openness amid mounting external headwinds, say analysts.
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Small firms under pressure as costs soar
Read more: Small firms under pressure as costs soarThai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face a wall of negative sentiment this year as geopolitical tensions, trade conflicts and tighter access to loans weigh on the sector, raising questions about how businesses can navigate these tumultuous times.
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Cautious developers to cut Bangkok housing launches
Read more: Cautious developers to cut Bangkok housing launchesNew residential supply launched in Greater Bangkok this year is expected to continue to decline after hitting a multi-year low in 2025, as a large amount of inventory remains unsold and developers become more cautious about investment.
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Plenty of fuel, govt insists, as motorists drain pumps dry
Read more: Plenty of fuel, govt insists, as motorists drain pumps dryGovernment officials have rushed to reassure motorists that “out of stock” signs reported at some petrol stations were caused by private motorists and public transport operators panicked into topping up by the Middle East war, not by a shortage of fuel reserves in Thailand.