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Indonesia President Prabowo’s approval steady at 78% despite challenges
Read more: Indonesia President Prabowo’s approval steady at 78% despite challengesPrabowo’s approval is little changed from 80.9 per cent in the previous poll, released in January.
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Indonesia police find possible explosive powder in Jakarta mosque blasts
Read more: Indonesia police find possible explosive powder in Jakarta mosque blastsThe 17-year-old suspected perpetrator is recovering, Indonesia’s police chief said.
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What to know about Norma, the hit Indonesian movie about an affair between a man and his mother-in-law
Read more: What to know about Norma, the hit Indonesian movie about an affair between a man and his mother-in-lawBased on a true story, Norma: Antara Mertua Dan Menantu has been rising on Netflix’s charts in Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia since it landed on the streaming platform on Aug 14.
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Stronger showing of Southeast Asian leaders expected at China’s Sep 3 WWII parade. Why so?
Read more: Stronger showing of Southeast Asian leaders expected at China’s Sep 3 WWII parade. Why so?Top leaders from Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam will reportedly attend the parade, part of a guest list that analysts say underscores China’s push to fuse military spectacle with strategic statecraft.
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Cabinet readies cost-of-living relief packages
Read more: Cabinet readies cost-of-living relief packagesThe cabinet on Saturday is expected to approve a cost-of-living relief package targeting vulnerable groups as well as the transport and agriculture sectors, Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said on Friday.
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NACC delivers evidence in MPs’ lese-majeste case
Read more: NACC delivers evidence in MPs’ lese-majeste caseThe National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) delivered case files to the Supreme Court in a high-profile ethics case against 44 former Move Forward Party (MFP) MPs who signed a proposal to amend Section 112 of the Criminal Code, the lese majeste law.
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Mideast airspace closures bring flight chaos
Read more: Mideast airspace closures bring flight chaosCountries in the Persian Gulf closed their airspace on Saturday after Iran targeted US bases across the peninsula in retaliation for strikes on Tehran earlier in the day.
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei killed, senior Israeli official says
Read more: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei killed, senior Israeli official saysIran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who turned the country into a powerful anti-U.S. force and extended its military influence across the Middle East while crushing repeated domestic unrest, was killed in Israeli and U.S. strikes, a senior Israeli official told Reuters on Saturday.
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Bangkok vendors: lives on the streetfront
Read more: Bangkok vendors: lives on the streetfrontFor decades, street vendors have been Bangkok’s heartbeat — feeding office workers, day labourers and night wanderers alike. Bustling roads and alleys have long been a familiar sight in the city, recognised by many international travel blogs and tourism rankings for its street food culture.
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Indonesia President Prabowo’s approval steady at 78% despite challenges
Read more: Indonesia President Prabowo’s approval steady at 78% despite challengesPrabowo’s approval is little changed from 80.9 per cent in the previous poll, released in January.
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Indonesia police find possible explosive powder in Jakarta mosque blasts
Read more: Indonesia police find possible explosive powder in Jakarta mosque blastsThe 17-year-old suspected perpetrator is recovering, Indonesia’s police chief said.
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Drilling down on US tariff manoeuvres
Read more: Drilling down on US tariff manoeuvresGlobal trade is grappling with uncertainties stemming from unpredictable US trade policy regarding tariffs. President Donald Trump has maintained his reliance on tariffs, aiming to reduce US imports, diminish the trade deficit, and revive American manufacturing.
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PTT eyes partners across value chain
Read more: PTT eyes partners across value chainNational oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc is seeking new business partners, hoping to secure additional funding to strengthen businesses within the PTT Group and create synergies to enhance long-term performance.
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SSO’s LINE sticker costs draw scrutiny
Read more: SSO’s LINE sticker costs draw scrutinyThe Social Security Office (SSO) is facing renewed criticism following reports that it spent nearly 70 million baht on its LINE Official Account and sticker campaign.