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Iran says ‘good progress’ made from peace talks in Switzerland after delegation walked out when Trump threatened to ‘blow the s*** out of them’
Read more: Iran says ‘good progress’ made from peace talks in Switzerland after delegation walked out when Trump threatened to ‘blow the s*** out of them’JD Vance arrived in Switzerland with his pregnant wife Usha Vance on Sunday and was also accompanied by special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner for Sunday’s talks.
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ISIS bride divorce bombshell as wife of man accused of raping their family slave tells court she now wants a ‘peaceful life’
Read more: ISIS bride divorce bombshell as wife of man accused of raping their family slave tells court she now wants a ‘peaceful life’Kawsar Abbas, 53, faces charges of enslavement, possessing a slave, using a slave and engaging in slave trading.
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Live Updates: Knicks celebrate championship win with parade in NYC
Read more: Live Updates: Knicks celebrate championship win with parade in NYCThe New York Knicks are being honored with a ticker-tape parade Thursday through the Canyon of Heroes in Lower Manhattan.
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Supreme Court sides with man who challenged law barring drug users from having guns
Read more: Supreme Court sides with man who challenged law barring drug users from having gunsThe Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of a Texas man who challenged a federal law that bars certain drug users from having firearms.
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18-year-old dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in Central Park
Read more: 18-year-old dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in Central ParkVideo showed the horse sprinting through the park as two people appeared to jump from the four-wheeled carriage
Asia
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Johor state assembly dissolved, paving way for snap polls within 60 days
Read more: Johor state assembly dissolved, paving way for snap polls within 60 daysThe 16th Johor state elections must be held by Jul 31, and it will be scheduled at the discretion of the Election Commission.
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Philippine senator arrested in flood control scandal
Read more: Philippine senator arrested in flood control scandalSenator Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada is the first sitting lawmaker to be arrested over the corruption scandal.
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Indonesia’s rice farmers test climate-friendly methods that cuts methane emissions, raises yields
Read more: Indonesia’s rice farmers test climate-friendly methods that cuts methane emissions, raises yieldsRice is a staple for billions but growing it contributes to climate change, as flooded paddy fields release large amounts of methane – a potent greenhouse gas.
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Singaporean injured after 10m fall at popular Taiwan rock climbing site Longdong: Reports
Read more: Singaporean injured after 10m fall at popular Taiwan rock climbing site Longdong: ReportsThe 25-year-old reportedly lost his footing and fell 10m from a rock wall, according to Taiwanese media.
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Hundreds of students fall sick in Indonesia’s Surabaya after consuming state programme’s free meals
Read more: Hundreds of students fall sick in Indonesia’s Surabaya after consuming state programme’s free mealsStudents complained of dizziness, nausea and vomiting, though most only required light medical examinations.
Thailand
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Fed split clouds rate forecasts
Read more: Fed split clouds rate forecastsThe Federal Reserve’s latest moves have reinforced expectations that borrowing costs may remain stable throughout the second half of 2026, though a sharp divide among policymakers highlights the ongoing uncertainty surrounding inflation and the future path of monetary policy, pundits say.
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Top civil servant defends TH-AI Passport project
Read more: Top civil servant defends TH-AI Passport projectThe Ministry of Digital Economy and Society has strongly defended the controversial TH-AI Passport project, rejecting allegations of procurement irregularities, bid-rigging and political favouritism.
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Mourners line procession route to pay tribute to Princess Bajrakitiyabha
Read more: Mourners line procession route to pay tribute to Princess BajrakitiyabhaLarge crowds of mourners line both sides of the procession route in Bangkok to pay tribute to Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati as her body was brought from King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital to the Grand Palace in Bangkok on Saturday. The royal funeral procession began at 3.30pm, with arrangements in accordance with royal ceremonial…
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Clip fuels Senate poll doubts
Read more: Clip fuels Senate poll doubtsPeople’s Party list-MP Parit Wacharasindhu has released what he described as video evidence related to the investigation into alleged collusion in last year’s Senate election. He urged the Election Commission (EC) to clarify its actions and allow the courts to determine the outcome of the case.
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‘Agong’ claims yet to make a dent
Read more: ‘Agong’ claims yet to make a dentFormer Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt remains the overwhelming favourite to win another term, but the closing weeks of the campaign have become increasingly dominated by questions over transparency and accountability.
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Johor state assembly dissolved, paving way for snap polls within 60 days
Read more: Johor state assembly dissolved, paving way for snap polls within 60 daysThe 16th Johor state elections must be held by Jul 31, and it will be scheduled at the discretion of the Election Commission.
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Philippine senator arrested in flood control scandal
Read more: Philippine senator arrested in flood control scandalSenator Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada is the first sitting lawmaker to be arrested over the corruption scandal.
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Gold fever has people melting down luxury watches
Read more: Gold fever has people melting down luxury watchesLONDON – The Omega Constellation watch has been flashed in campaigns, movies and at the Met Gala by stars like George Clooney and Nicole Kidman, turning it into a symbol of luxury and glamour.
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PM pledges reforms to woo investors
Read more: PM pledges reforms to woo investorsPrime Minister Anutin Chanvirakul has pledged regulatory and economic reforms to secure Thailand’s position as a long-term investment destination.
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A Princess who changed the world
Read more: A Princess who changed the worldA dark cloud has descended on Thailand following the loss of HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 47.