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India braces for a rocky year ahead in ties with Trump’s America
Read more: India braces for a rocky year ahead in ties with Trump’s AmericaA year after early optimism following Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s White House visit, relations between the two countries have become increasingly strained.
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28 foreign litterbugs nabbed in Johor since Jan 1; immigration department to take action against those who miss court dates
Read more: 28 foreign litterbugs nabbed in Johor since Jan 1; immigration department to take action against those who miss court datesForeigners make up over half of the littering offenders caught in Johor since tougher penalties kicked in.
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‘Provocative act’: Anwar slams Israel’s interception of Gaza aid flotilla with 9 Malaysians onboard
Read more: ‘Provocative act’: Anwar slams Israel’s interception of Gaza aid flotilla with 9 Malaysians onboardThe Malaysian prime minister said Israel’s move violates international law.
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Asian student arrivals to US plunge to lowest level since COVID-19 pandemic
Read more: Asian student arrivals to US plunge to lowest level since COVID-19 pandemicThe decline coincides with measures adopted by US President Donald Trump’s administration, which include threats to deport foreigners and restrictions on several Asian countries like China.
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‘A form of cheating’: Malaysia FA used forged documents for 7 foreign-born footballers, says FIFA
Read more: ‘A form of cheating’: Malaysia FA used forged documents for 7 foreign-born footballers, says FIFAThe Football Association of Malaysia says it will immediately appeal FIFA’s decision.
Thailand
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21-gun salutes mark HM the Queen’s 48th birthday
Read more: 21-gun salutes mark HM the Queen’s 48th birthdayThailand celebrated her Majesty the Queen’s 48th birthday on Wednesday, marked by individual 21-gun royal salutes by the three armed services at noon.
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Government tightens welfare criteria
Read more: Government tightens welfare criteriaThe Finance Ministry has revised the eligibility criteria for the state welfare card programme, a move expected to reduce the number of beneficiaries from 13.2 million people.
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Loud music shatters artefacts at Chaiyaphum museum
Read more: Loud music shatters artefacts at Chaiyaphum museumThe most famous annual event in Chaiyaphum has turned into a nightmare for a private museum as vibrations from loud music played by parade vehicles shattered several antique items.
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Thai foreign minister voices frustration with US
Read more: Thai foreign minister voices frustration with USThai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has expressed frustration with the United States, saying the country has received no offers of help from Washington with the wide-ranging economic damage from the American-Israeli war against Iran.
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Govt orders inspection of oil depots
Read more: Govt orders inspection of oil depotsEnergy Minister Akanat Promphan has ordered a nationwide inspection of oil depots in light of suspected hoarding, fuel adulteration and the potential falsification of more than 100 shipping documents.
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India braces for a rocky year ahead in ties with Trump’s America
Read more: India braces for a rocky year ahead in ties with Trump’s AmericaA year after early optimism following Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s White House visit, relations between the two countries have become increasingly strained.
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28 foreign litterbugs nabbed in Johor since Jan 1; immigration department to take action against those who miss court dates
Read more: 28 foreign litterbugs nabbed in Johor since Jan 1; immigration department to take action against those who miss court datesForeigners make up over half of the littering offenders caught in Johor since tougher penalties kicked in.
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Ex‑director of elite Bangkok school jailed 27 years for admissions bribes
Read more: Ex‑director of elite Bangkok school jailed 27 years for admissions bribesThe former director of Triam Udom Suksa School, widely regarded as Thailand’s top elite public high school, was jailed for 27 years on Monday for taking student‑admission bribes for the 2016–2018 intake, the Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Case ruled.
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Singapore minister expresses interest in Land Bridge
Read more: Singapore minister expresses interest in Land BridgeA visiting Singapore government minister on Monday expressed interest in the proposed one-trillion-baht Land Bridge megaproject, calling it an economic opportunity, according to Thai government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek.
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Thai banks pivot as fees are regulated
Read more: Thai banks pivot as fees are regulatedBanks are preparing for a potential decline in fee-based income following the central bank’s move to standardise banking fees, despite strong growth in the first quarter of this year.