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Diddy sued over alleged sexual assault by male former child actor
Read more: Diddy sued over alleged sexual assault by male former child actorDiddy, who is in jail, has been hit with a fresh lawsuit from a man claiming the disgraced rapper sexually assaulted him when he was a minor.
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Apple just made five popular Apple Watches ‘obsolete’ – and it will leave users without any support if something goes wrong
Read more: Apple just made five popular Apple Watches ‘obsolete’ – and it will leave users without any support if something goes wrongAfter Apple unveiled its latest software updates at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), some tech fans are in for an unexpected disappointment.
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Iran-US war latest: American forces down Iranian drones as tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz
Read more: Iran-US war latest: American forces down Iranian drones as tensions rise in Strait of HormuzThe US military said the drones ‘posed an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic’
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Energy companies working ‘around the clock’ to meet demand during England and Scotland World Cup games
Read more: Energy companies working ‘around the clock’ to meet demand during England and Scotland World Cup gamesEnergy suppliers are preparing for peaks of electricity demand as swathes of people across the UK settle in at home or head to venues to watch the tournament
Asia
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Japan restarts operations at world’s largest nuclear plant, 15 years after Fukushima disaster
Read more: Japan restarts operations at world’s largest nuclear plant, 15 years after Fukushima disasterThe restart is the latest of Japan’s efforts to revive its nuclear energy sector and reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels.
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Mount Dukono tragedy: Indonesia police name guide as suspect over purported negligence that led to 3 deaths
Read more: Mount Dukono tragedy: Indonesia police name guide as suspect over purported negligence that led to 3 deathsTwo Singaporeans – Timothy Heng and Shahin Muhrez Abdul Hamid – as well as Indonesian Angel Krishela Pradita died in the May 8 incident.
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‘No room for illegal activities’: Malaysia stresses security, efficiency for JB-Singapore RTS Link
Read more: ‘No room for illegal activities’: Malaysia stresses security, efficiency for JB-Singapore RTS LinkSpeaking to reporters on Friday (May 8), Home Affairs Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail also pledged that Malaysia will adopt a more “proactive approach” to ensure immigration glitches do not recur ahead of the Rapid Transit System (RTS) launch.
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One year after India-Pakistan clash, a fragile truce holds amid rising risks
Read more: One year after India-Pakistan clash, a fragile truce holds amid rising risksAt the heart of the dispute remains Kashmir, a flashpoint that continues to hinder long-term stability and economic potential in South Asia.
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Malaysia seeks clarification from Norway after export control halts missile supply
Read more: Malaysia seeks clarification from Norway after export control halts missile supplyA Malaysian defence news portal reported that Norway had banned the deliveries of the missiles to Malaysia just days before the scheduled date.
Thailand
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A double dip on the cards?
Read more: A double dip on the cards?An economist is concerned about Thailand’s potential dual deficit scenario, in which both the fiscal balance and current account move into deficit simultaneously.
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Boy killed by grandpa’s pet monkey
Read more: Boy killed by grandpa’s pet monkeyA 6-year-old boy died on Saturday after being attacked by a long-tailed macaque his grandfather had kept as a companion since it was an infant.
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21-gun salutes mark HM the Queen’s 48th birthday
Read more: 21-gun salutes mark HM the Queen’s 48th birthdayThailand celebrated her Majesty the Queen’s 48th birthday on Wednesday, marked by individual 21-gun royal salutes by the three armed services at noon.
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Government tightens welfare criteria
Read more: Government tightens welfare criteriaThe Finance Ministry has revised the eligibility criteria for the state welfare card programme, a move expected to reduce the number of beneficiaries from 13.2 million people.
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VietJet commits to new aircraft despite turbulence
Read more: VietJet commits to new aircraft despite turbulenceDespite the ongoing Middle East war and unfavourable market conditions, VietJet Thailand remains committed to replacing its fleet with 50 new Boeing 737-8 planes over three years, while accelerating plans to phase out its existing Airbus jets to streamline costs.
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Japan restarts operations at world’s largest nuclear plant, 15 years after Fukushima disaster
Read more: Japan restarts operations at world’s largest nuclear plant, 15 years after Fukushima disasterThe restart is the latest of Japan’s efforts to revive its nuclear energy sector and reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels.
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Mount Dukono tragedy: Indonesia police name guide as suspect over purported negligence that led to 3 deaths
Read more: Mount Dukono tragedy: Indonesia police name guide as suspect over purported negligence that led to 3 deathsTwo Singaporeans – Timothy Heng and Shahin Muhrez Abdul Hamid – as well as Indonesian Angel Krishela Pradita died in the May 8 incident.
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AI Passport project to be reviewed
Read more: AI Passport project to be reviewedThe government has pledged to gather more input before proceeding with its 1.6-billion-baht TH-AI Passport project, which has drawn intense scrutiny focused on transparency, value for money and data privacy.
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Curriculum changes stress Thai language, history, civic duty
Read more: Curriculum changes stress Thai language, history, civic dutyThe school curriculum in Thailand will be revised to focus more on the Thai language, civic education and Thai history, with increased mother-tongue support for Thai students in international schools as well.
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High-risk nationals in focus
Read more: High-risk nationals in focusAuthorities are intensifying efforts to address foreign-linked crime networks amid growing concerns that transnational criminal activity could threaten national security and public safety.