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India’s ancient monuments crumble under the weight of severe pollution, climate change
Read more: India’s ancient monuments crumble under the weight of severe pollution, climate changeThe Indian government has said that over the long term, its climate policies will help prevent further damage to heritage sites such as the Taj Mahal.
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Thailand’s music festival boom: Why global mega-events are finding a new home in Asia
Read more: Thailand’s music festival boom: Why global mega-events are finding a new home in AsiaLarge-scale music festivals are facing headwinds elsewhere but finding a new base in Thailand, as the country tries to boost its tourism sector in a region ready to party and spend.
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‘Period of uncertainty’: Inside the cautious reset of China-India ties as Modi visits
Read more: ‘Period of uncertainty’: Inside the cautious reset of China-India ties as Modi visitsIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in China from Aug 31 to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin, where he is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping for bilateral talks.
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Malaysia’s Islamic party PAS could see 4-way race for vice-president posts; top 2 roles uncontested
Read more: Malaysia’s Islamic party PAS could see 4-way race for vice-president posts; top 2 roles uncontestedOutcomes of the vice-presidency contest at the Parti Islam Se-Malaysia’s (PAS) September polls may indicate who will become deputy president next term, a role that in turn earmarks the future party president, an analyst tells CNA.
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Care centre offers path back to hope
Read more: Care centre offers path back to hopeRio de Janeiro: In a city where homelessness and drug addiction often intersect, a growing network of psychosocial care centres is reshaping lives and restoring dignity.
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Feasibility studies behind Land Bridge ‘inaccurate’
Read more: Feasibility studies behind Land Bridge ‘inaccurate’A coalition of academics, environmental organisations and civil society groups has urged Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to disclose all environmental and health impact assessment (EHIA) reports related to the proposed southern Land Bridge project.
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Easing the shock of war
Read more: Easing the shock of warThe escalating conflict in the Middle East, particularly the looming threat of a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, is casting a long shadow over the economy.
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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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India’s ancient monuments crumble under the weight of severe pollution, climate change
Read more: India’s ancient monuments crumble under the weight of severe pollution, climate changeThe Indian government has said that over the long term, its climate policies will help prevent further damage to heritage sites such as the Taj Mahal.
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Commercial pilots confront drones, missiles and stress
Read more: Commercial pilots confront drones, missiles and stressCommercial airline pilots have faced escalating risks in recent years, from drone incursions to flight paths squeezed by conflict. Now the US-Israeli attacks on Iran are making the skies even more perilous and ratcheting up the pressure on those flying through them.
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Bad loans up for sale dipped by 36% in 2025
Read more: Bad loans up for sale dipped by 36% in 2025The sale of non-performing loans (NPLs) by the banking industry declined by more than 30% last year as banks tightened their management of new bad loans and awaited support measures from the Bank of Thailand.
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Experts urge swift new ‘crisis’ govt
Read more: Experts urge swift new ‘crisis’ govtExperts have called for the urgent formation of a new government as Thailand faces mounting economic, geopolitical and climate challenges, warning delays could worsen policy responses and weaken public confidence.