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Mamdani says he and Trump “are in touch,” have “one place of agreement”
Read more: Mamdani says he and Trump “are in touch,” have “one place of agreement”New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he and President Trump are “honest, direct about the fact that we have many disagreements,” but they agree on their love for New York City.
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East Coast braces for prolonged heat wave as temperatures near records
Read more: East Coast braces for prolonged heat wave as temperatures near recordsThe heat is unusual for April, not only because it is scorching much of the nation so early in the year but also for its expected duration
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Fate of Kyle Sandilands’ promise revealed after bold ‘back on air in the morning’ declaration
Read more: Fate of Kyle Sandilands’ promise revealed after bold ‘back on air in the morning’ declarationKyle Sandilands failed to deliver on his expectation that he’d be returning to the KIIS FM airwaves on Wednesday morning, after a bombshell late-night interview
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Furious Trump calls out Australia as he unleashes against America’s allies for for refusing to join Iran war: ‘We don’t need you’
Read more: Furious Trump calls out Australia as he unleashes against America’s allies for for refusing to join Iran war: ‘We don’t need you’Donald Trump has turned on America’s allies including Australia in a furious broadside after they rejected his plea for help in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Cleveland today
Read more: Meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Cleveland todaySome residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO.
Asia
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‘Heartless’: Singaporean man gets 72 years’ jail in Malaysia for murdering, dismembering wife and stepson
Read more: ‘Heartless’: Singaporean man gets 72 years’ jail in Malaysia for murdering, dismembering wife and stepsonAfter disposing of their bodies, Shahrul Nizam Zuraimy fled to Singapore, where he was arrested by the police and later handed over to the Malaysian authorities.
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China to continue stimulating consumption: Premier Li Qiang
Read more: China to continue stimulating consumption: Premier Li QiangPremier Li Qiang said on Monday (Aug 18) that authorities would strive to achieve the full-year economic growth target set at roughly 5 per cent.
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10-year-old cancer patient allegedly bullied in Johor school; Malaysia’s education minister vows ‘prompt’ probe
Read more: 10-year-old cancer patient allegedly bullied in Johor school; Malaysia’s education minister vows ‘prompt’ probeThe latest assault purportedly happened earlier this month in school, while an earlier incident – which resulted in the boy having a concussion – allegedly occurred in February at a religious school.
Thailand
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Diesel tax to drop by 1 baht per litre
Read more: Diesel tax to drop by 1 baht per litreThe government is preparing to reduce the excise tax on diesel by one baht per litre, aiming to ease the rising cost burden on consumers, even though the move is expected to cost the state up to 2 billion baht per month.
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Govt prepares co-payment scheme to ease living costs
Read more: Govt prepares co-payment scheme to ease living costsThe government plans to launch the “Khon La Khrueng” co-payment scheme to help ease the rising cost of living, with rollout expected after it delivers its policy statement to parliament.
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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.
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Seven bombs rock two Narathiwat districts
Read more: Seven bombs rock two Narathiwat districtsNARATHIWAT – Seven small bomb explosions were reported in Yi-ngo and Rangae districts on Saturday night and into Sunday morning, in what authorities believe was an insurgent group’s attempt to stir up unrest ahead of the Muslim Ramadan fast.
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EC ‘slow’ to clear up doubts
Read more: EC ‘slow’ to clear up doubtsThe Election Commission (EC) is unlikely to order a nationwide recount or call a fresh election, despite allegations of irregularities in several constituencies, political analysts say.
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Bhumjaithai coalition talks hit snag
Read more: Bhumjaithai coalition talks hit snagThe Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party has begun negotiations with the Klatham Party as part of efforts to form a new coalition government, after announcing that Pheu Thai’s 74 MPs would support its bid to secure a governing majority.
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Yodchanan defends difficult decision to join coalition
Read more: Yodchanan defends difficult decision to join coalitionYodchanan Wongsawat, a prime ministerial candidate of the Pheu Thai Party, has apologised to any supporters who may feel uneasy about the party’s decision to join a coalition government led by the Bhumjaithai Party.