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Japanese divided on military response to China over Taiwan, Kyodo poll shows
Read more: Japanese divided on military response to China over Taiwan, Kyodo poll showsThe opinion poll comes at a time when diplomatic tensions between Tokyo and Beijing have intensified following Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent remarks over Taiwan.
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Ex-abbot of China’s Shaolin Temple arrested for embezzlement
Read more: Ex-abbot of China’s Shaolin Temple arrested for embezzlementAuthorities in China’s central Henan province, where the Shaolin Temple is, approved Shi Yongxin’s arrest on “suspicion of embezzlement, misappropriating funds and accepting bribes as a non-state employee”, a statement read.
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German minister urges more pressure on Russia before Trump-Zelenskyy meeting, calls China ‘increasingly aggressive’
Read more: German minister urges more pressure on Russia before Trump-Zelenskyy meeting, calls China ‘increasingly aggressive’German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul also criticised “China’s support for the Russian war machine” in Ukraine.
Thailand
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South Korea blacklists workers from four Isan provinces
Read more: South Korea blacklists workers from four Isan provincesSouth Korea has placed four provinces in northeastern Thailand on a blacklist, suspending the import of seasonal agricultural and fishery workers for 2026 after some were found to have absconded from their employers.
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Discount grocery sales go mobile
Read more: Discount grocery sales go mobileThe government on Tuesday launched mobile discount grocery sales from pickup trucks and motorcycles to distribute cheaper consumer goods to people in remote areas of Thailand.
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68 Indians held in Pattaya online gambling raids
Read more: 68 Indians held in Pattaya online gambling raidsPolice in Pattaya have dismantled two online gambling networks in a single day with a combined annual turnover of 2.3 billion baht, following separate raids on two villas that netted 68 Indian nationals.
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Ang Thong oil depot probe making progress
Read more: Ang Thong oil depot probe making progressPolice are stepping up an investigation into an oil depot in Ang Thong province after two partner companies submitted key documents, while authorities are also considering whether the case may involve fuel hoarding or sales at prices above controlled levels.
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Police: Lao man confesses to murdering, dismembering girlfriend
Read more: Police: Lao man confesses to murdering, dismembering girlfriendA Lao man has been arrested in the northeastern province of Nong Khai as he attempted to flee across the border after allegedly killing his Lao girlfriend in Bangkok, dismembering her and discarding the body parts in plastic bags.
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Japanese divided on military response to China over Taiwan, Kyodo poll shows
Read more: Japanese divided on military response to China over Taiwan, Kyodo poll showsThe opinion poll comes at a time when diplomatic tensions between Tokyo and Beijing have intensified following Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent remarks over Taiwan.
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Ex-abbot of China’s Shaolin Temple arrested for embezzlement
Read more: Ex-abbot of China’s Shaolin Temple arrested for embezzlementAuthorities in China’s central Henan province, where the Shaolin Temple is, approved Shi Yongxin’s arrest on “suspicion of embezzlement, misappropriating funds and accepting bribes as a non-state employee”, a statement read.
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MFA proposes slashing visa-free tourist period in half
Read more: MFA proposes slashing visa-free tourist period in halfThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs has proposed reducing the visa-free tourist period from 60 days to 30 days, citing national security concerns.
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Army intelligence warns Cambodia is stockpiling weapons
Read more: Army intelligence warns Cambodia is stockpiling weaponsThe Thai army intelligence chief has warned that the border conflict with Cambodia could reignite, pointing out that Phnom Penh has placed large orders for weaponary.
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Pheu Thai leader aims to double seat total in 2030
Read more: Pheu Thai leader aims to double seat total in 2030Pheu Thai Party leader Julapun Amornvivat has called on party MPs to remain united and set their sights on returning 150 members to the House in the next election, while dismissing speculation that members were jockeying for cabinet seats.