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‘Trump tax’ from Iran war blamed for soaring bills as Brits look for new home energy solutions
Read more: ‘Trump tax’ from Iran war blamed for soaring bills as Brits look for new home energy solutionsA large number of Brits want more government support for insulation and funding for solar panels and heat pumps to tackle a future energy crisis
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Paul Keating unleashes fiery spray at Angus Taylor and Pauline Hanson over their immigration policies – but he doesn’t have last word
Read more: Paul Keating unleashes fiery spray at Angus Taylor and Pauline Hanson over their immigration policies – but he doesn’t have last wordThe one-time Labor leader said Taylor was unfit to govern the nation following the release of the policy which he described as racist and an echo of US President Donald Trump .
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Watch Live: Gabbard, intel officials testify at hearing on threats to U.S.
Read more: Watch Live: Gabbard, intel officials testify at hearing on threats to U.S.Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and other top officials are testifying before the Senate Intelligence Committee about national security threats facing the U.S.
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Trump waives Jones Act for 60 days in effort to ease energy prices
Read more: Trump waives Jones Act for 60 days in effort to ease energy pricesPresident Trump on Wednesday temporarily eased a century-old law that limits shippers from transporting energy products around the U.S.
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US diesel tops $5 a gallon in worrying sign for shipping, food costs and construction
Read more: US diesel tops $5 a gallon in worrying sign for shipping, food costs and construction‘The costs of all products will rise,’ an energy economist said
Asia
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Trump lowers tariffs on China after meeting with Xi produces rare earth deal
Read more: Trump lowers tariffs on China after meeting with Xi produces rare earth deal“I guess on the scale from 0 to 10, with 10 being the best, I would say the meeting was a 12,” Trump said of his talks with Xi.
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Creators of hit video game Black Myth: Wukong announce sequel featuring legendary ghost slayer Zhong Kui
Read more: Creators of hit video game Black Myth: Wukong announce sequel featuring legendary ghost slayer Zhong KuiTitled Black Myth: Zhong Kui, the game is in early development, with no gameplay footage or release date revealed.
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Malaysia’s ex-chief justice opens up on recent delay in appointing top judges, ‘transparency problem’
Read more: Malaysia’s ex-chief justice opens up on recent delay in appointing top judges, ‘transparency problem’Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat agreed the constitution should be amended to remove the prime minister’s role in judicial appointments.
Thailand
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Myanmar gears up for military reshuffle
Read more: Myanmar gears up for military reshuffleMyanmar’s military leadership is preparing for a reshuffle, state media reported, in a rare public signalling of transition by the secretive institution that has dominated the Southeast Asian nation.
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Iran still far from running out of missiles
Read more: Iran still far from running out of missilesWASHINGTON – The United States can only determine with certainty that it has destroyed about a third of Iran’s vast missile arsenal as the US and Israeli war on the country nears its one-month mark, according to five people familiar with the US intelligence.
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NCB frets over potential uptick in informal debt
Read more: NCB frets over potential uptick in informal debtThe National Credit Bureau (NCB) has expressed concern about a potential rise in informal debt amid subdued loan growth in the banking sector and an easing household debt-to-GDP ratio.
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Economy has ‘left ICU’, says finance chief
Read more: Economy has ‘left ICU’, says finance chiefThailand’s economy has now “left the intensive care unit [ICU]”, reflected in fourth-quarter growth of 2.5%, which surpassed the earlier projection of 1.8% and lifted full-year 2025 growth to 2.4%, above the 2% forecast, said caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
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Thailand’s competitiveness problem is not about ideas. It’s about getting things done
Read more: Thailand’s competitiveness problem is not about ideas. It’s about getting things doneBy the time you finish your first coffee in Bangkok, you have probably already read about another plan, roadmap or announcement about how Thailand will grow faster, become more innovative or compete better in the global economy.
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Trump lowers tariffs on China after meeting with Xi produces rare earth deal
Read more: Trump lowers tariffs on China after meeting with Xi produces rare earth deal“I guess on the scale from 0 to 10, with 10 being the best, I would say the meeting was a 12,” Trump said of his talks with Xi.
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PM Anutin’s party to handle security and economic affairs
Read more: PM Anutin’s party to handle security and economic affairsCaretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said that in his next government, his Bhumjaithai Party will take responsibility for security and economic affairs.
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Public must gain from coalition: PT
Read more: Public must gain from coalition: PTPhumtham Wechayachai, a senior figure in the Pheu Thai Party, said the party’s decision to join forces with the Bhumjaithai Party in forming the next government was made with the interests of the people in mind, rather than for the sake of party prestige.
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Thonburi prison inmate dies of mpox
Read more: Thonburi prison inmate dies of mpoxA male prison inmate, 44, with underlying diseases including HIV died of monkeypox at Thonburi Remand Prison early last week, and about 100 other inmates and personnel are under observation, according to health authorities.