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Trump confronts Xi as US forces seize Chinese ship carrying mysterious ‘gift’ to Iran
Read more: Trump confronts Xi as US forces seize Chinese ship carrying mysterious ‘gift’ to IranChina sent Iran ‘a gift’ that was intercepted by US forces, Donald Trump said Tuesday morning while venting about Chinese President Xi Jinping a month before their Beijing meeting.
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Trump accuses Iran of ‘VIOLATING’ ceasefire as regime refuses to meet Vance with hours before war restarts
Read more: Trump accuses Iran of ‘VIOLATING’ ceasefire as regime refuses to meet Vance with hours before war restartsDonald Trump accused Iran of violating the ceasefire as regime media says Tehran is refusing to meet with JD Vance in Pakistan, with just 24 hours until the war is set to restart.
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It’s the Princess of Gales! Kate battles to hold on to her wide-brimmed hat as strong winds threaten to disrupt first female Archbishop of Canterbury’s instalment ceremony
Read more: It’s the Princess of Gales! Kate battles to hold on to her wide-brimmed hat as strong winds threaten to disrupt first female Archbishop of Canterbury’s instalment ceremonyDame Sarah Mullally is the first woman to be appointed Archbishop in its 1,400 year history, and today’s service is her formal installation.
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Fate of Senate funding deal looks uncertain as DHS shutdown grinds on
Read more: Fate of Senate funding deal looks uncertain as DHS shutdown grinds onSenate Democrats are still pushing for reforms to ICE on Day 40 of the DHS shutdown and plan to put forward a counteroffer. Follow live updates.
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Husband of U.S. soldier killed in Kuwait on what her service meant
Read more: Husband of U.S. soldier killed in Kuwait on what her service meantThe Minnesota mom of two and U.S. soldier was days from returning home from her tour in Kuwait when she was killed in an Iranian strike.
Asia
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Taiwan’s ageing workforce and low birth rate push seniors back into employment
Read more: Taiwan’s ageing workforce and low birth rate push seniors back into employmentIn less than two decades, more than 6 million Taiwanese will reach the mandatory retirement age of 65 – a shift that is sounding alarm bells for businesses and officials.
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Singapore leaders send condolences over Philippine typhoons
Read more: Singapore leaders send condolences over Philippine typhoonsSingapore stands ready to assist in relief efforts following Typhoons Fung-wong and Kalmaegi, which have caused widespread devastation in the Philippines.
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China is set to host a record-sized SCO summit. Can it turn symbolism into substance?
Read more: China is set to host a record-sized SCO summit. Can it turn symbolism into substance?China’s hosting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit from Aug 31 to Sep 1 offers a leadership showcase, but rivalries in the bloc may limit what it can deliver, analysts say.
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Book a ride via an app to travel between Singapore and Malaysia? Here’s why it’s not yet a reality
Read more: Book a ride via an app to travel between Singapore and Malaysia? Here’s why it’s not yet a realityMalaysia leaders have called for cross-border ride-hailing with Singapore to become “a reality”, describing it as a “catalyst” in integrating their transport systems. Singapore has said it has no plans to fully liberalise cross-border point-to-point transport via ride-hail services.
Thailand
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Major anti-fraud measures launched by regulator
Read more: Major anti-fraud measures launched by regulatorThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced a sweeping set of five measures aimed at curbing illicit “grey capital”, dismantling mule account networks, and stopping increasingly sophisticated investment scams.
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Anutin rejects cronyism claims
Read more: Anutin rejects cronyism claimsPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul rejected allegations that his government was favouring business interests linked to a controversy over rising fuel prices, insisting it remains accountable to the public.
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Traditional media stages 2026 comeback
Read more: Traditional media stages 2026 comebackThailand’s media industry spending is expected to grow by 1.7% in 2026 to reach 87.3 billion baht, as brands shift from short-term performance marketing towards a more balanced, structurally driven growth strategy, according to media agency Media Intelligence Group (MI Group).
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May parole for Thaksin
Read more: May parole for ThaksinFormer prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be eligible to apply for parole in May, in accordance with regulations requiring inmates to serve two-thirds of their sentence, said Justice Minister Pol Lt Gen Rutthapon Naowarat.
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Thailand blames Cambodia after brief border exchange
Read more: Thailand blames Cambodia after brief border exchangeThailand’s army said it exchanged fire with Cambodian forces along the disputed border in Si Sa Ket province on Tuesday, accusing them of violating the December truce.
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Taiwan’s ageing workforce and low birth rate push seniors back into employment
Read more: Taiwan’s ageing workforce and low birth rate push seniors back into employmentIn less than two decades, more than 6 million Taiwanese will reach the mandatory retirement age of 65 – a shift that is sounding alarm bells for businesses and officials.
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Singapore leaders send condolences over Philippine typhoons
Read more: Singapore leaders send condolences over Philippine typhoonsSingapore stands ready to assist in relief efforts following Typhoons Fung-wong and Kalmaegi, which have caused widespread devastation in the Philippines.
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Ekniti welcomes latest US tariff measures
Read more: Ekniti welcomes latest US tariff measuresThe latest US tariff measures, which impose a uniform 15% import tariff on goods worldwide, is seen as a positive signal for the Thai economy and is expected to help push Thailand’s GDP growth above 2%, says caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
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Retailers call for more help than just spending stimulus
Read more: Retailers call for more help than just spending stimulusAs the Bhumjaithai Party prepares to lead the next government, one significant campaign pledge was to revive the “Khon La Khrueng Plus” co-payment scheme. However, people in the wholesale and retail sectors view this initiative as a temporary fix rather than a long-term solution to the country’s sluggish economy.
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Pressure rises over barcodes
Read more: Pressure rises over barcodesA legal expert from the People’s Party (PP) says the use of traceable barcodes and QR codes on ballot papers used in the election could violate the principle of secret voting outlined in the constitution.