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King arrives in US for state visit: Charles and Camilla’s plane lands at Joint Base Andrews before they head to meet Trump and First Lady at White House
Read more: King arrives in US for state visit: Charles and Camilla’s plane lands at Joint Base Andrews before they head to meet Trump and First Lady at White HouseKing Charles and Queen Camilla touched down at Joint Base Andrews at around 2.30pm local time in the British Government GBNI aeroplane.
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The Oval Office picture of ‘all the President’s men’ reveals Trump’s closest advisers after dinner shooting
Read more: The Oval Office picture of ‘all the President’s men’ reveals Trump’s closest advisers after dinner shootingA photo of President Donald Trump and some of the most important men in his administration has gone viral online in the aftermath of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
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Three-time champion Phil Mickelson pulls out of Masters to deal with mysterious family emergency
Read more: Three-time champion Phil Mickelson pulls out of Masters to deal with mysterious family emergencyMickelson, 55, is a three-time winner at Augusta National and had been listed among the participants for the 2026 tournament, but he has now revealed he won’t tee it up in Georgia next week.
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Trump likely to replace Bondi as attorney general, but no final decision yet
Read more: Trump likely to replace Bondi as attorney general, but no final decision yetPresident Trump is seriously considering replacing Pam Bondi as attorney general, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
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Stocks slide after Trump vows to continue Iran strikes
Read more: Stocks slide after Trump vows to continue Iran strikesStocks are sliding after investors were left unsettled by President Trump’s Wednesday night speech.
Asia
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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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Commentary: Afghanistan’s earthquake is a force multiplier of fragility
Read more: Commentary: Afghanistan’s earthquake is a force multiplier of fragilityThe latest disaster is another blow to isolated communities already reeling from food insecurity, drought and mass refugee returns, say these writers.
Thailand
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Minister lays out innovation vision
Read more: Minister lays out innovation visionHigher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Minister Yodchanan Wongsawat has set out an ambitious vision for Thailand to “win the tech war” by achieving technological sovereignty as part of his eight strategic pillars to address national challenges through research and innovation, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors.
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Measures aim to spur plastic recycling
Read more: Measures aim to spur plastic recyclingIndustry Minister Varawut Silpa-archa has announced urgent measures to accelerate plastic recycling in Thailand as the country grapples with a shortage of plastics caused by the ongoing Israel–US conflict with Iran.
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BJT unveils stability strategy
Read more: BJT unveils stability strategyThe Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) has unveiled a strategy to help Thailand weather instabilities stemming from global conflicts, including the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
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Iran says can fight for months as Israel strikes Beirut hotel
Read more: Iran says can fight for months as Israel strikes Beirut hotelTEHRAN – Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Sunday that the country’s forces could fight an intense war for six months against the United States and Israel, which said it struck Tehran’s commanders at a seaside hotel in the heart of Beirut.
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Airspace closures update, war’s impact on sea freight
Read more: Airspace closures update, war’s impact on sea freightThe airspace over eight Mideast countries remains closed to commercial flights, but other airports are still operating, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Sunday.
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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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Thais begin evacuations from Iran
Read more: Thais begin evacuations from IranThailand has begun evacuating its first group of nationals from Iran, relocating diplomatic operations to eastern Turkey to support the repatriation effort.
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18 poll cases still under review
Read more: 18 poll cases still under reviewThe Supreme Administrative Court is reviewing 18 cases related to the recent election and referendum, with one case already dismissed, two rejected, and one withdrawn, says Prawit Boonthiem, vice president of the court.
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Reform mandate meets political reality
Read more: Reform mandate meets political realityThe post-election political landscape has entered a delicate new phase after voters endorsed the first step towards constitutional change in a referendum held alongside the Feb 8 general election — a victory claimed by the People’s Party.