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Ex-detective fears Emma Caldwell wasn’t prolific sex offender’s first victim
Read more: Ex-detective fears Emma Caldwell wasn’t prolific sex offender’s first victimPolice had questioned Packer in the weeks following Ms Caldwell’s death
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My mortifying wardrobe malfunction made it into the final cut of a Coachella commercial
Read more: My mortifying wardrobe malfunction made it into the final cut of a Coachella commercialMichelle Dang Le took to Instagram to share the official ad for the first weekend of the 2026 music festival in Indio, California. But was horrified by her on-screen appearance.
Asia
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Asian student arrivals to US plunge to lowest level since COVID-19 pandemic
Read more: Asian student arrivals to US plunge to lowest level since COVID-19 pandemicThe decline coincides with measures adopted by US President Donald Trump’s administration, which include threats to deport foreigners and restrictions on several Asian countries like China.
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‘A form of cheating’: Malaysia FA used forged documents for 7 foreign-born footballers, says FIFA
Read more: ‘A form of cheating’: Malaysia FA used forged documents for 7 foreign-born footballers, says FIFAThe Football Association of Malaysia says it will immediately appeal FIFA’s decision.
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Thailand, Cambodia agree to comply with international law on captured soldiers after ‘positive’ talks in KL
Read more: Thailand, Cambodia agree to comply with international law on captured soldiers after ‘positive’ talks in KLThe two Southeast Asian countries also agreed to promptly consult one another in case of any armed conflict to prevent it from escalating.
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Trump orders extra 25% tariff on Indian goods, straining trade ties further
Read more: Trump orders extra 25% tariff on Indian goods, straining trade ties furtherIndia’s foreign ministry said the decision was “extremely unfortunate” and that New Delhi will take all actions necessary to protect its national interests.
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Ctrl-Alt-Pivot? Why China’s tech titans are powering up in Southeast Asia
Read more: Ctrl-Alt-Pivot? Why China’s tech titans are powering up in Southeast AsiaThe likes of Tencent, Alibaba and ByteDance are pouring billions of dollars into the region. It’s less about geopolitical pressure and more about potential, analysts say.
Thailand
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Fake building permit racket uncovered on Koh Samui
Read more: Fake building permit racket uncovered on Koh SamuiSURAT THANI – Authorities on Koh Samui are widening an investigation into construction permit forgery involving a least 10 projects and potentially involving both municipal staff and outsiders.
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Pheu Thai settles cabinet picks
Read more: Pheu Thai settles cabinet picksPheu Thai has settled its cabinet nominees, completing all eight allocated posts as government formation moves closer to completion.
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Bomb expert injured in blast at southern PTT station
Read more: Bomb expert injured in blast at southern PTT stationPATTANI — An explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) specialist was injured while defusing bombs in a toilet at a petrol station in Muang district of this southern border province on Wednesday morning.
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Cambodian scam compound yields trove of fraud evidence, Thai military says
Read more: Cambodian scam compound yields trove of fraud evidence, Thai military saysCHONG CHOM, Thailand/ODDAR MEANCHEY, Cambodia — The Thai military said on Monday it had recovered a trove of evidence of transnational fraud from a Cambodian scam compound seized during clashes last year between the two countries along their disputed border.
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Police urge gold shops in ‘red zones’ to boost security
Read more: Police urge gold shops in ‘red zones’ to boost securityPolice say that about 100 out of the estimated 1,000 gold shops in Bangkok are in robbery-prone locations and advise the owners to step up security for the safety of the public and tourists.
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Asian student arrivals to US plunge to lowest level since COVID-19 pandemic
Read more: Asian student arrivals to US plunge to lowest level since COVID-19 pandemicThe decline coincides with measures adopted by US President Donald Trump’s administration, which include threats to deport foreigners and restrictions on several Asian countries like China.
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‘A form of cheating’: Malaysia FA used forged documents for 7 foreign-born footballers, says FIFA
Read more: ‘A form of cheating’: Malaysia FA used forged documents for 7 foreign-born footballers, says FIFAThe Football Association of Malaysia says it will immediately appeal FIFA’s decision.
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Which are the main parties in Thailand’s election and what are their policies?
Read more: Which are the main parties in Thailand’s election and what are their policies?Thailand is holding a general election on Sunday with three parties expected to dominate the contest to decide which will lead the Southeast Asian country’s next government.
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Thai border trade drops due to spats with Cambodia
Read more: Thai border trade drops due to spats with CambodiaThailand’s border trade with its immediate neighbours slid in 2025 due to armed clashes with Cambodia and internal conflicts in Myanmar.
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Two Russians arrested for allegedly killing and severing compatriot
Read more: Two Russians arrested for allegedly killing and severing compatriotCHON BURI: Police on Sunday arrested two Russian men allegedly for killing a compatriot and severing the body before burying the parts in Bang Lamug district.