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Japanese divided on military response to China over Taiwan, Kyodo poll shows
Read more: Japanese divided on military response to China over Taiwan, Kyodo poll showsThe opinion poll comes at a time when diplomatic tensions between Tokyo and Beijing have intensified following Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent remarks over Taiwan.
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Ex-abbot of China’s Shaolin Temple arrested for embezzlement
Read more: Ex-abbot of China’s Shaolin Temple arrested for embezzlementAuthorities in China’s central Henan province, where the Shaolin Temple is, approved Shi Yongxin’s arrest on “suspicion of embezzlement, misappropriating funds and accepting bribes as a non-state employee”, a statement read.
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US announces beginning of blockade of Iranian ports
Read more: US announces beginning of blockade of Iranian portsTEHRAN – The US military said it would begin a blockade of all Iranian ports on Monday, after talks between the warring sides in Pakistan collapsed, and despite the Iranian military warning that it would treat any such action as an act of piracy.
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Two border flashpoints reopened to visitors for Songkran
Read more: Two border flashpoints reopened to visitors for SongkranSURIN – The army is allowing public access during Songkran to two strategic points fiercely contested during last year’s border war with Cambodia – Ta Kwai ancient temple, which is a cultural heritage site, and nearby Hill 350.
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Bitcoin rebounds as conflict in Middle East intensifies
Read more: Bitcoin rebounds as conflict in Middle East intensifiesBitcoin has rebounded to top US$70,000 despite escalating conflicts in the Middle East, diverging from most major assets including gold, as global investors move aggressively into US dollars, says digital asset fund manager Merkle Capital.
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Fake Thai exports face fresh crackdown
Read more: Fake Thai exports face fresh crackdownThailand faces closer scrutiny over products falsely claiming “Made in Thailand” status that are exported to the US, following a surge in Thai exports to the American market over the past year.
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EC answers police ballot probe queries
Read more: EC answers police ballot probe queriesThe Election Commission (EC) has submitted written responses to 30 police questions as part of an investigation into allegations that several individuals photographed ballot papers and attempted to decode ballot barcodes during a recent re-poll in Bangkok.
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Japanese divided on military response to China over Taiwan, Kyodo poll shows
Read more: Japanese divided on military response to China over Taiwan, Kyodo poll showsThe opinion poll comes at a time when diplomatic tensions between Tokyo and Beijing have intensified following Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent remarks over Taiwan.
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Ex-abbot of China’s Shaolin Temple arrested for embezzlement
Read more: Ex-abbot of China’s Shaolin Temple arrested for embezzlementAuthorities in China’s central Henan province, where the Shaolin Temple is, approved Shi Yongxin’s arrest on “suspicion of embezzlement, misappropriating funds and accepting bribes as a non-state employee”, a statement read.
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Global memory rally drives up PC prices at Commart
Read more: Global memory rally drives up PC prices at CommartThe global surge in memory prices has lifted computer costs in Thailand by 10-20%, while artificial intelligence (AI) server costs have climbed significantly, with some key components such as memory nearly doubling in the first quarter.
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Govt offers visa relief after flights canned
Read more: Govt offers visa relief after flights cannedThe government has introduced visa relief measures after 166 flights were cancelled amid Middle East fighting, with immigration waiving overstay fines for stranded travellers.
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Red notice sought for ‘Ben Smith’
Read more: Red notice sought for ‘Ben Smith’Caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has instructed police to coordinate with Interpol to seek a red notice for fugitive businessman Benjamin Mauerberger, also known as “Ben Smith”, amid ongoing asset seizures.